Showing posts with label diy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label diy. Show all posts

Tuesday, May 27, 2014

DIY Metallic Terracotta Pots


Add a touch of metallic glam to your basic terracotta pots with this simple DIY. 



SUPPLIES:
  • Terracotta pots. We found these 8" pots at our local dollar store.
  • Washi or masking tape
  • Foam poly-brush 
  • Rustoleum American Accents craft & hobby enamel. We used gold metallic (#209633) and silver metallic (#209636). This paint was easy to apply, fast drying and one coat provided sufficient coverage.



  Washi tape, which we always have on hand for craft projects, was 
used to outline the shape of our designs. We used a basic 
geometric theme of stripes, triangles and herringbone.


 A foam poly-brush is easy to use and neat for minimal mess. 
Not recommended for fine details, but perfect for covering larger surfaces.







 Wait about one hour for the paint to dry before gently peeling off the washi tape.


Gold and silver add the perfect metallic pop.



 We are using our new glam pots for our herb garden of mint, basil & rosemary.

(all original images via Lifestyle Bohemia)

Thursday, June 7, 2012

Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Pumpkins Couture


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inspiration: missoni


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inspiration: miu miu


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inspiration: balmain


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inspiration: louis vuitton


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inspiration: swarovski


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inspiration: shoes


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inspiration: anna wintour

(images via Refinery 29)

Friday, August 26, 2011

Weekend Home DIY Projects


~ DIY PROJECT IDEAS FOR THIS UPCOMING STORMY WEEKEND ~

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revamp your existing textiles with inexpensive dyes


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add an unexpected touch to your hallway with decals/stickers


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paint chic stencils


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give old furniture a new life with wallpaper


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create a gallery wall


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update an old armchair with new upholstery


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paint a blackboard


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apply a non-traditional paint color to a door or windowsill


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add decorative adhesive window film


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modernize an outdated piece of furniture using spray paint

(images via
House to Home)


Friday, February 25, 2011

Giveaway Winner & DIY Skeleton Tee (via Planet Blue)

Many thanks to everyone who entered the Shabby Apple Dress Giveaway! CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR WINNER - KRYSTAL! (I will send you an email shortly).

I recently came across the Planet Blue blog and saw a tutorial on how to make this cute skeleton tee.
Isn't it fantastic!

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The tools you will need:

~ The perfect t-shirt or tank top (with minimal embellishments)
~ Fabric razor blade
~ Measuring tape
~ A hard surface, such as a wood cutting board or ironing board
~ A vision of how you would like your own unique shirt to like

You can find step-by-step instructions at the Planet Blue Blog.
Happy Friday!

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(images via Planet Blue Blog)

Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Modern Living Room Updates


~ House to Home's guide to 10 easy and inexpensive ways to update your living room ~
Further instructions are available at House to Home

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update inexpensive photo frames with fresh paint
revamp a window by applying window film


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accent your chimney with some fun tiles
embellish an old mirror



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customize a cushion cover with elaborate trim
hand paint a lampshade



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bedazzle wallpaper with rhinestones
create your own unique memo board with self adhesive tiles


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add your own decorative door border
use an unexpected space as a gallery


(images via House to Home)

Wednesday, December 15, 2010

DIY Peacock Feather Wreath

Thank you Modern Chic Home for sharing this HGTV DIY Peacock Feather Wreath on your fan page this morning. I absolutely love this! And on a side note, I decided this Christmas to use my own color scheme when it comes to gift wrapping. Instead of the traditional red & green combination, I am using dark red & eggplant purple.

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(image source)

Tuesday, June 22, 2010

Pom Decor

I am definitely decorating with poms at my next party. Poms are so pretty to look at and the uses are limitless - as party decor, a mobile, garland, napkin ring or as a flower arrangement. Poms are reusable, affordable and can even be a fun DIY project. Check out this pom tutorial to make your own poms.