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Add A Chic Touch To Your Home With These DIY Sconces

by Simona Ganea, posted in DIY, on April 17th, 2013

Sconces are light fixtures which are installed on the wall and only use this structure for support. The light is usually directed upwards but this is not necessarily a defining characteristic. Wall sconces come in various shapes and sizes. They vary from the traditional torch to more modern fixtures. They are commonly used on hallways or corridors. A DIY sconce would definitely add style and character to your home.

Industrial wall sconce.

This wall sconce was not actually built from scratch. It’s more of a makeover project. The sconce has a metal structure made of brass. It was painted and the shade was replaced. Now it has a rustic and also chic look and it’s a lovely sconce to have on the hallway.{found on designsponge}.

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20 DIY Mother’s Day Gifts

by Simona Ganea, posted in DIY, on April 12th, 2013

There’s still plenty of time to decide on a nice gift for Mother’s Day but it’s never too early to explore options. This day is very special. Not everyone has a girlfriend, a wife or a husband but everybody has a mother. This is the day when you get to remind her how much she means to you. It’s the day when you get to do something special just for her. It doesn’t have to be anything expensive. In fact, mothers appreciate a gift even more if you’ve made it yourself. Here are a few great ideas:

Happy mother’s day.

Here’s a very simple idea for a gift: a few printables that you can use to make a nice gesture. The set includes a card, a tag and chevron pattern with which you can decorate your gift. It’s a nice and easy way of sprucing up the day.{found on 74limelane}.

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5 Playful Kids’ Room DIYs

by Grace Lynne Fleming, posted in DIY, on April 12th, 2013

Feeling a bit adventurous? Have you been practicing your DIY skills and think you’re ready to take on a bigger challenge? Well, then these project ideas may be right up your alley. If your kiddo is in need of something to perk up their own personal space, try out one of these playful, big time DIYs. From a cupboard bed to a swing right inside their room, your son or daughter will absolutely love any other of these ideas!

1. A Cupboard Bed.

They’ll love curling up inside their little corner. It’s a fun look, it’s unique and just think how many fun play days they’ll have using their new bed as a pirate ship or a secret treasure chest. Just make sure you make it comfortable to lay in! Of course you can find these for hundreds on daughters in stores or online, but you can also create one of these yourself. So, make sure you’re adding the right amount of fluff!

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How To Make Copper Penny Flooring In 9 Easy Steps

by Simona Ganea, posted in DIY, on April 11th, 2013

There’s not much you can do with a penny these days. But when they start to stack, then you can really think of some great projects. For example, did you know you can put pennies in your floor? You can actually make copper penny flooring for your home. It’s not difficult but it takes time so read the instructions carefully and make sure you have plenty of change.

1. Clear the way.

Before you start sticking pennies on your floor, you first have to remove the base molding in the entire room. After that you can start measuring the room and determine the quantity of materials you’ll be needing for this wonderful project.

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Stitched DIY Projects For A Beautiful Home

by Simona Ganea, posted in DIY, on April 11th, 2013

There are lots of things that you can make more beautiful with stitching. For example, the following DIY projects all feature stitched details and they are all chic and beautiful. The projects are diverse and this proves that stitching can be sued to make all sorts of interesting things. Let’s see a few examples.

Cross Stitch Chair.

This is a hand woven chair and it’s quite beautiful as it is but it’s definitely more eye-catching with all that cross stitching. It’s a great idea for a makeover and you can do the same thing for your own woven chairs. You just need some yarn in different colors and you can use the cross stitch technique to add some color to the chairs.{found on mypoppet}.

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7 DIY Projects For Pet Owners

by Simona Ganea, posted in DIY, on April 10th, 2013

Pet owners love their companions and, most often, they consider them a part of the family. So it’s natural for the owners to want to do something nice for their pets every once in a while. So if you’re a pet owner and you have some free time these days, maybe you would like to try one of these DIY projects.

Sweater Dog Toys.

If you have an old sweater you no longer like or use, you could turn it into a couple of toys for your dog. You’ll need a sweater, a pack of squeaks, a swing machine, thread, stuffing and a hand needle. You can only use the sleeves for this project but other parts of the sweater are ok as well. First cut out a bone-shaped piece and then pin the fabric and sew it together. Stuff the toy with stuffing and squeaks.{found on craftstylish}.

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12 Unique DIY Projects Featuring Birch Wood

by Simona Ganea, posted in DIY, on April 9th, 2013

Birch is a hardwood tree and its wood is fine-grained and pale in color which makes it very attractive because of the satin-like sheen. Birch wood can be used for a variety of different projects and some of them are very simple. Here are a few DIY projects that you might like to explore.

Wood coasters.

If you want and if you have some leftover birch wood from another project, you could make some coasters. You’ll need slices of birch tree, acrylic paint, tracing paper and a printout or artwork. Trace the artwork on the wood using tracing paper and paint the slices. Add a coat of varnish and enjoy your new coasters.{found on happyserendipity}.

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