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

Wednesday, 21 August 2013

Chalk Board DIY

What you will need:

Masking tape
Rust-Oleum specialty chalk board latex paint
(Available in a large can or spray can)
Stencil (optional)

Mask off any hard clean surface and spray or paint one coat. Let dry. Spray or paint a second layer. Let dry. You can stop here or paint a third layer.

....ideas....

Paint a mirror using stencils for a decorative touch.

Paint labels on glass jars for better organization.

Saturday, 23 March 2013

Air Dry Clay DIY

Have you seen this stuff before? It is awesome. It's great for people that are fidgety and ones whom have a creative mind. Turn your thoughts into reality, build it with air dry clay.

Handmade Sushi toys, hand painted The possibilities are endless. You can make home decor and even toys for a dollhouse. 

Princess Figurine, hand painted
This clay comes in different colours and brands. If you buy them in different colours you can actually eliminate the hand painting. Available at most craft stores and Play-doh aisles.

Happy Crafting :)

Friday, 1 March 2013

DIY: Spruce Up your Shoes

What you will need:

A pair of ballerina shoes 

Fabric paint
Paint brushes
Hot glue gun
Ribbon
Vintage buttons
Masking tape

Mask off the area in which you want to paint. Paint 1 coat and let dry for 15-20 minutes. Paint another coat and let dry for 24 hours for proper curing. Remove masking tape to reveal your design.



Using ribbon you can create a floral shoe adornment. Glue a button in the middle of this ribbon flower. Then attach this flower to your shoe via hot glue gun. Press firmly and hold for 2 minutes until the hot glue has cooled. You can make all sorts of designs with ribbon and buttons, the options are endless. Just use your creativity to create a design.