Burnt Wood Finish: Use a torch to lightly char the wood surface, then seal it for a dramatic effect. Epoxy Resin: Fill knots or imperfections in the wood with colored epoxy resin for a touch of artistry. By using these techniques in your DIY blanket ladder project, you'll enhance your ...
DIY light-colored wood world map with staining (viawww.thehappierhomemaker.com). The easiest way to create a world map artwork is to print it out! This tutorial contains a template that you may download and print it out in any colors of your choice. Then just frame the map and spruce ...
The next step is marking out where you will want all the tufts. I used large nail heads, so I wanted them adequately spaced to avoid looking crowded. Make a grid with a light colored maker (so that it won’t show through your fabric) right on the face of the batting. Pictured is m...
Wood stain (optional) Brass nails Nail tacks Fabric glue (washable) Cream-colored tassels Step by Step: Prepare Dowel:If desired, stain your wooden dowel and let dry. This will be the hanging rod for your tapestry. Attach the Rug:Fold the top of the rug over the dowel and secure it wi...
Silver or white glitter will look like snow, while colored or gold glitter adds a bit of holiday glam. You can also use spray glitter to make it even easier. The added glitter will look amazing when the lights are turned on! Use other greenery Pine and berries are classic — you can...
Summer is the time for brightly colored sunflowers and daisies. In Autumn, leaves burst aflame in reds and oranges. In winter, when the plants rest, ice and snow reign. Each of these themes could be the subject for an interesting wreath. Here we’ve chosen cotton branches to represent ...
It also makes a thoughtful housewarming gift when paired with brightly colored napkins, plates, and balloons. Project details: instructables.com Bluebird House Help your little birds survive the harsh weather outside with the Bluebird House. This is an easy project that even kids can take on ...
Brightly colored and patterned fabric benches seem to be all the rage these days, but they can be so expensive to buy or build. That’s not the case with this DIY project, which can be made for as little as $10 according to the tutorial. Material list: A wood board of the size yo...
Adhere stars to colored filigree with a small amount of epoxy clay or strong jewelry glue. Attach ear wires and charms and you are set! Remember Patriotic Earrings from prior years: Pottery Barn Knock Off $3 Sea Glass Votives by Johnnie Collier I have been out of the creative groove, dea...
Finish however you prefer. I used a driftwood colored stain on mine, and left all of the markings that were already there. I am not in love with it just yet, and pretty sure it needs a good sanding and another color of stain to really look reclaimed. But, it works for now!