Gina from Acute Designs is pretty honest in her latest blog post – if she could use lace as spray paint stencils all the time, she would. She’s put together a few simple projects using that technique, like this dry erase board, but this time she swapped the lace for the doily.
Chelsea Bloxsom made these Mario villain hoops for an art show. I think the Chain Chomp works particularly well in the hoop, but they all look pretty awesome. Darn those Chain Chomps! They always get me when I’m on the Rainbow Road in Mario Kart.
Micheal Colombo over at MAKE posted this example of true ingenuity: a swing made from a skateboard. You could even just hang the ropes and make it a bring-your-own-skateboard swing. More: Public Swings Art Project @Craftzine.com blog HOW TO – Tire Swing @Craftzine.com blog Heavy Duty Porch Swing @Craftzine.com blog
Break out your favorite giant crochet hook and whip up a crocheted porch pouf with this simple pattern from Pickles! More: Crochet 101: Chain Stitch, Single, and Double Crochet @Craftzine.com blog How-To: Crocheted Cat Cave @Craftzine.com blog
Flickr user slcjeeper made some sweet yard art in the winter of 2010, based on the 1993 film “The Nightmare Before Christmas.” In his Flickr set, he has process shots and some explanations. Though he made them for Christmas, it’s not too early to start thinking about Halloween…
P.S. I Made This did it again with this driftwood and neon rope candelabra. What a fun and fresh summer DIY project!
Jenny from Hank and Hunt created this DIY geometric table runner with Decoart’s new Ink Effects paint. The look has a stamped feel to it that would add a great decorating touch to any modern home.
