Monday, April 23, 2018

How To Color Your World Decoupage And Paint Furniture

DECOUPAGE and PAINT is a great way to upcycle furniture and other objects for your home 

Tell a story while you UPCYCLE and make something even more special

Decoupage: the basic technique
  1. Prepare surface. Once you have selected your item to decorate, make sure the surface of it is clean and dust free as the varnish magnifies any imperfections.
  2. Paint it.  
  3. Let it dry completely
  4. Cut out pictures. Select your pictures and cut them out. ... 
  5. Arrange the pictures. ... 
  6. Glue the pictures in place. ... 
  7. Varnish the pictures with DECOUPAGE (we suggest Modge Podge-it's simple!)
  8. Detailed instructions on How to Decoupage
  9. Video on how to decoupage with MODGE PODGE

Monday, April 16, 2018

Treasured Memories Make A Gift of Past, Present, Future

Make A Memory Box or Memory Card: A Great Recycle Craft That Turns Yesterdays Memories Into a Fabulous Gift That Lives on Forever

Make a Memory Box for a gift or memorial-preserve memories!
Make a Memorial Box Preserve Memories Forver
The Memory Box
If your wondering what special thing you can do for someone you love this Christmas that can be meaningful and fun to make, try a memory box or card.
Whether it be a sister, parent or best friend, a memory gift will be a keeper.
Make a Memory Box for a gift or memorial-preserve memories!
Find special momentos for your memorial box
Memory Box Directions:
.      Use a store bought or recycled box in any shape.  Here we bought a heart shaped box since this was an anniversary gift for Mom and Dad.
.      Cover it in paint or cloth or both.  *This one has a painted bottom and cloth covered top.  
.      We added 3 knobs to the bottom for feet
.      Adorn it with momentos and ornamentation. *This one has antique ribbons and trim.  Old buttons from Mom's favorite dress, her old hanky found in a purse, Dad's dog tags and firemans badge, a key from their first house and other tokens found in their drawers along with photos we photocopied.  

Ideas and Other Options 

.      Why not add old greeting cards, ornaments from service uniforms, wedding invitations, and jewelry parts
.      For a child's box you can use certificates, name beads, small toys or prize ribbons, a coin for the year they were born
.      For a friend use momentos from trips together, tickets from nights out and fill with photos of good times. 

You can leave the box empty for the recipient to fill, put in a gift certificate for them to make a new memory or  fill it with old photos. 

Make a Memory Card for a gift or memorial-preserve memories!
Add loving touches and special moments to the memory card
The Memory Card
If a memory box is overwhelming make a simple memory card ! Or make both and give them together.
The Memory Card and Frame Directions: 
.      As the base get some nice paper at the craft or art store.  Here we used a parchment for an old world feel.
.      As an alternate make your own paper from recycled papers.  Use one of the paper making recipes found on Planetpals.com
.      Adorn it much the same as the box.  using buttons, beads, ribbons, doilies, photos, cards, recipes, whatever conveys your message.  This one was for a fiftieth wedding anniversary.  We used photocopies of old valentines, old photos, yarn and more.
.      Ideas and Other Options
      Use ideas listed under memory box for a tailor made card
      You can frame it for an added touch
      Insert a ticket to a special event 
      Give it with a memory box
  

Make a Memory Frame for a gift or memorial-preserve memories!
Frame a special memory card.
Make memories that will hold someone in your heart forever.
For more ideas for memorial celebrations , gifts, moments and sayings check out our memorial pinterest page 

Wednesday, April 11, 2018

Pot Gardening Even You Can Do

Ever Wonder How To Grow In Containers?

Not everyone has space or a place for a garden. But we all have a place we can put a pot or two or even three, indoors or outdoors.

Not everyone has space or a place for a garden. But we all have a place we can put a pot or two or even three, indoors or outdoors.

So, if you would love to have your favorite fresh fruits, herbs or vegetables at your fingertips, you can with a pot garden of your very own. You can grow everything from Cauliflower to Lemons to Herbs.

What can you grow in pots?

Veggies: There are over 2 dozen! They include:
Lettuce , carrots, onions, potatoes, tomatoes, peas, radishes, green beans and more.
Fruits: There are loads:
Lemons, pineapples, cherries, watermelon, strawberries, figs, peaches, cumquats, and more
Herbs: Just about any herb can be grown in a container...some grow better than others, just like fruits and vegetables.  

We made you a board full of the best Container Garden tips and tricks for wherever you live! So, if you are already tasting fresh crops...learn how!

If you want to learn how regrow vegetables and herbs from scraps, such as celery, carrots or basil...read about a garbage garden.

If you are looking for ideas for containers from upcycled materials we have that covered.

Want to know what grows best with what?  Here's your answer.






Tuesday, April 10, 2018

Life Is A Rainbow


Color Your World With Rainbows!
A Colorful Array of Painted Rainbow UPCYCLED  Crafts Furniture & Decor Ideas

Rainbows are not only symbols of things like hope and purpose but have ancient roots. It's legend that the rainbow is also a symbol of yin and yang in Chinese. In this sense, the Chinese recognize five colors in the rainbow, and harmonized, they represent perfect balance.

We came across some pretty fun UPCYCLE rainbow painted ideas for your home that will fill your world with color.

So, whether you add a little color to your indoor or outdoors, here are some clever suggestions, why not try one and make your world brighter!

For a slew of rainbow crafts, check out our rainbow Pinterest board!
For more fun painted furniture ideas check out our painted furniture Pinterest Board

A Colorful Array of Painted Rainbow UPCYCLED Furniture & Decor Ideas
Rainbow Shades

A Colorful Array of Painted Rainbow UPCYCLED Furniture & Decor Ideas
Rainbow Shelves

A Colorful Array of Painted Rainbow UPCYCLED Furniture & Decor Ideas
Rainbow Bookcases

A Colorful Array of Painted Rainbow UPCYCLED Furniture & Decor Ideas
Rainbow Picnic Table

A Colorful Array of Painted Rainbow UPCYCLED Furniture & Decor Ideas
Rainbow Benches

A Colorful Array of Painted Rainbow UPCYCLED Furniture & Decor Ideas
Rainbow Lounger, Something Fishy!

A Colorful Array of Painted Rainbow UPCYCLED Furniture & Decor Ideas
Rainbow Wall

A Colorful Array of Painted Rainbow UPCYCLED Furniture & Decor Ideas
Rainbow Stairway
A Colorful Array of Painted Rainbow UPCYCLED Furniture & Decor Ideas
Rainbow Radiator

A Colorful Array of Painted Rainbow UPCYCLED Furniture & Decor Ideas
Rainbow Decorating

A Colorful Array of Painted Rainbow UPCYCLED Furniture & Decor Ideas
Rainbow Bureau
A Colorful Array of Painted Rainbow UPCYCLED Furniture & Decor Ideas
Rainbow Planters

A Colorful Array of Painted Rainbow UPCYCLED Furniture & Decor Ideas
Rainbow Musical Instruments
A Colorful Array of Painted Rainbow UPCYCLED Furniture & Decor Ideas
Rainbow Mat Made of Wood







Saturday, April 7, 2018

Go Green Baby!


Greener Ideas For Your Baby Even You Can Do!

So, whether you already have a baby or are having one, don't miss out on these great ideas, suggestions and hacks.

We've done all the work for you!  Whether you are looking for baby helpers, useful charts, better foods, simple sew solutions, or just plain great DIY baby ideas and hacks that are simple and greener, we have gathered them here on our pinterest page.

It's the best collection for help with baby room, traveling, nursing, play, babysitters, baby clothes and baby food for everyday.

So, whether you already have a baby or are having one, don't miss out on these great ideas, suggestions and hacks.

These are a natural!