What a smart and simple idea from Gail at Can’t Stop Making Things! She had some colorful tins lying around, so she made a quick trip to the hardware store for some simple components and built herself this pretty stand. I’m always finding vintage printed tins at thrift stores, and now I know what to […]
Stilsucht, a German website, has an amazing roundup of furniture pieces constructed from “orphaned drawers.” This looks like a very doable build, too, as long as you keep all the pieces balanced! Do click through to the post – there are lots of amazing examples to see.
Inspired by the designs spotted at Anthropologie and by Steph Mantis, Meg Allan Cole shows you how to create an adorable animal rack from toy figurines.
More info and complete step-by-step: http://bit.ly/j7iAch
I’m in love with the stripes, and with the simple making process! Ravelry member retrobaby has shared a gorgeous way to knit up a frame for a wall clock. It’s a simple stripe of garter stitch, with a drawstring to help it fit. I’m thinking about giving this a shot in crochet, too.
I love the simplicity of these cup cozies from Stephanie at All About Ami. You build the pattern to fit your cup, and the assembly process looks so easy. Plus, I’m always a fan of big wooden buttons! Stephanie’s how-to covers both straight-sided and tapered cups.
http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2011/05/diy_plaster_letters.html
In today’s CRAFT Video, I show you how to make custom plaster letters to represent your loved ones in your home. My husband, Will, and I were given gold letters to represent our initials awhile ago, and we have been looking for complimentary vintage letters for Milo and Gracie (our beloved pups).
I’m always looking for projects for my giant stash of felt scraps, and these wrapped coasters from Deborah at Art Threads are both easy and beautiful. Her tutorial also demonstrates a simpler circle design, but I love the graphic impact of this flower. Wouldn’t these also make great trivets? Via One Pretty Thing More: How-To: […]
