The Thousand Apologies & DIY.

Oh my goodness, I feel we must apologize for the amazing holiday we have both had...

Since we last post anyhow.

A number of things have happened.

We have made many sales (Woohoo!).

Anyway, I want you guys to check out this awesome

DIY "LOVE" knockoff pillowcases for your beds!

Absolutely amazing!

Over at Flamingo Toes they have a DIY tutorial to get these letter on your pillowcases!

If you do it, I wanna see your creations!

Buhbye,

 
Tams.x

The Doily Lamp Shade - DIY.

Over at DosFamily they have made this amazing Doily Lamp Shade.

These are all their photos...

Thinking you might try it now, no?

:-)

If you do, send us some of your creations - lily-green@live.com.au.

Happy DIY-ing.

The Craft Suitcase.

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Wow! Hasn't it been such a long time since I've made a post.

Don't mean to boast, but I've just returned from a lovely 10 days of annual leave!

Truth is, I've missed this most of all... So I thought I better find something for you lovely cherubs to look at for today... And let me tell you something, this is cute, inexpensive, and clutter-free!

Get Crafty With Your Cleaning - DIY Craft Storage Ideas

The author of the blog, www.ohmyhandmade.com, is Jessika Hepburn. She is an artist, writer, community builder, change maker, entrepreneur, mama to two and lover of all things handmade. She defines herself as a creative fire-starter and has used her skills to start diverse projects from art empowerment camps for inner city youth to marketing campaigns for small businesses. Her biggest passion is creating community, bringing people together, and making our world more beautiful one connection at a time - seems we have something in common Jessika!

You must drop by her site for more inspiring ideas!

  

Have a great day!

The Photo Clock.

D.I.Y. Decorating Tip No.3

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Catch the eyes of your visitors with some of your clan's favorite moments with this bright DIY wall clock.

Bring together:

13 frames, sizes 2" x 3" to 4" x 6" (unify mismatched frames with chalkboard paint, available at Bunnings, or any other hardware store, you just need to buy a sample tin)

12 photos

a clock kit (from a crafts store)

white paper and cardboard (to hide clock mechanism).

Pop snapshots into 12 frames. Take out the remaining frame's glass; use it as a guide to cut cardboard and paper to fit, and place in frame. Poke a hole through center to fit the clock's spindle. Push spindle through; reattach the clock's hands. Hang as shown.

You could also do the with any pictures you like:

Vintage garden seed packets,

Woodland animals,

or frame up some pressed flowers or feathers.

Read more at Good Housekeeping.

The Bookends.

D.I.Y Decorating Tip No.2

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Kick start a new use or two for a diner-style napkin dispenser: Turn it into a entertaining frame that doubles as a bookend. Locate a chrome holder at restaurant supply stores or at bakedeco.com ($6.25 and up). Get a portion of cardboard, outline the dispenser's shape onto it, and cut it out. Tidy your photo so it is of identical size. Double sided tape them as one, insert the piece into the holder's opening, and enjoy.

Read more at Good Housekeeping.

 

The Mantelpiece.

D.I.Y Decorating Tip No.1

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 Arrange books both horizontally and vertically on your mantelpiece,

together with collectables, mirrors, plants and anthing that suits your home.

This creates a carefully chosen look, rather than chaos.

It's also a nice conversation piece, and adds a touch of spring with the colder months gone.

Check out thriftydecorchick.blogspot.com for some inspiration on inexpensive mantel ideas.