diy Anthropologie Inspired Faux Metal Letters

Inspired by the metal letters from Anthropologie, Ivory Owls made her own, and you can too!

Click here to Visit Ivory Owls for a free tutorial.

DIY Woven Rag Rug

Turn your old bed sheets into a new Woven Rag Rug.   

I love the look, texture and colors!   Love this and can't wait to give it a try.   This technique would make lovely table placemats as well!

Here's the link at Craft Passion for the Woven Rag Rug Tutorial. 

Indoor Climbing Wall Idea

Thought I'd pass along this great idea for a kids playroom.   Found at Kajja.   Made of v shaped wood pieces.   Sand, paint and securely fastened with screws to the wall.   In new home construction it would be ideal to re-enforce the wall before installation.   Little boys especially, would love playing on this.   Read more at Kajja.   

(If you open this site in Google Chrome you will be able to translate it into english).

Handmade Rag Rug Tutorial

Years ago I found an eight foot circular, handmade Rag Rug for sale at a craft store.   It was beautiful, unfortunately, it was also sold.   Since then I have often thought it would be fun to try and make my own.   Today I finally found a free tutorial.   It looks easy and fun to do.   Luckily, I still have my collection of scrap fabric.  I'll be giving this a try.   Visit Sugar Bee for the free Video Tutorial.

A Playroom in Brooklyn

A family in Brooklyn commissioned Designer, Jen Talbot to design their children's playroom. 

This is what she came up with.   Wool Felt is a wonderful medium, soft, warm and a perfect 

creative fiber.     I love her design and I'm sure the children in this family do too. 

What do you think?

Visit Jen's website here:

http://www.jentalbot.com/portfolio/brooklyn-playroom/

Cool stuff to make from around the web.

Mid Century Clock Magnets

Download the PDF pattern,  Cut the clocks out and use Mod Podge to attach them to bottle caps.  

Add a magnet on the back and they're all ready to post on the refrigerator or chalk board. 

Don't you love the look?

Here's the download

http://www.jessicajonesdesign.com/downloads/clocks.pdf

And here's the tutorial link: 

http://howaboutorange.blogspot.com/2010/05/diy-mid-century-clock-magnets.html

Mini Gingerbread House to perches on the rim of your mug.

I love these little houses!   

Don't you think they would be great neighborhood christmas gifts? 

http://www.notmartha.org/archives/2009/12/18/a-gingerbread-house-that-perches-on-the-rim-of-your-mug/

Corn Husk Candle Holder

Just in time for the Thanksgiving Holiday, here's a candleholder that 

would make a great table centerpiece. 

Simple to make - even more beautiful when lit.  

Here's the link

http://iamvickie.blogspot.com/2008/10/corn-husk-candle-holders.html

Electrified Fox Lamp Tutorial

The secret to turning stuffed animals into lamps is the best idea I've come across in a long time. 

Pure genius!

And so fun.    Matsutake has a free tutorial here:

http://matsutakeblog.blogspot.com/2010/10/electrified-fox-lamp-tutorial-and.html

How To Make Felt Letters

This is a first.  

I can't find, after search and searching, retracing my steps the link to these photos. 

If anyone knows, please leave a comment so I can update this post

and give credit where credit is due!

Aren't these puffed felt letters sweet?   I love them. 

I do remember the link explaining how they were made.  

1.   She used one of the fonts in microsoft word and printed each letter to make a pattern. 

2.   Cut out two of each letter.   Hand stitch front and back together, leaving just 

enough of an opening to stuff with polyfil.   After filling, finish closure with a whip stitch. 

In the photo's below you can see the hand stitching. 

In searching for my other link, 

I came across these felt letters and numbers on Etsy.  

You could also apply a magnet to the back and hang them on a chalkboard - cute!

Although they are sold out this is the link 

http://www.etsy.com/transaction/26726872

Heart Stamped Art

What a simple gift to make.   All you need is paper, a frame, acrylic paint and your

or your child's hand.   This will become a sweet keepsake.

A simple gift for the one you love. 

http://bkids.typepad.com/bookhoucraftprojects/2010/02/project-49-and-50-valentine.html

Shabby Chic Pleated Shade

Ruffles and Stuff will teach you how to make this

sweet lamp shade in just four easy steps. 

Visit here: 

http://www.rufflesandstuff.com/2009/09/shabby-chic-pleated-shade.html

How To Make Pieced Fabric Eggs

Retro Mama will show you how to make stuffed Easter eggs.   

Mighty cute!

http://retro-mama.blogspot.com/2009/03/easter-is-in-air.html

How To Make A Butterfly Mobile

Bugs and Fishes has a free PDF template

to make this butterfly mobile

here:

http://bugsandfishes.blogspot.com/2009/02/how-to-butterfly-mobile.html

DIY Paper Wreath

The Red Thread will teach you how to make 

a beautiful wreath out of gift wrap and staples. 

Visit The Red Thread here:

http://theredthreadblog.blogspot.com/2008/11/paper-christmas-wreath-tutorial.html

and some additional wreath ideas