How adorable as these little chalk gems? I can imagine a big bowl of these on my desk or gifted in a oversized mason jar for the Teachers in our life. These gems are a new take on the old … Read More...
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Did You Know Cute Work Out Clothes Will Motivate You More?
According to Huffington Post having cute workout clothes is more likely to motivate you to get to the gym or to workout. Really? You might recall my previous post about gym clothes 30 days of DIY workout clothes on a … Read More...
What Other Ways Have You Used Cinder Blocks?
Cinder blocks can be found at just about ever home improvement or garden store. They are pretty easy to come by and fairly cheap as well. If you have been looking for a great DIY project to use some cinder … Read More...
Indie Artist Interview- Gareth Johnson
Don’t you just love getting to know fellow artists? Me too! so what better way to do that then to actually interview them? Today I am interviewing Gareth Johnson, an artist from the UK!
> Who are you? Where are … Read More...
How to make Lego cinder block planters
This kind of falls under the category of art imitating life imitating art or “adult Legos”. If we played with Legos as a kid and then we still want to and we want them big and functional, then making concrete … Read More...
6 Things You Can Paint With Chalk Paint (Besides Furniture)
When it comes to DIY home decor and upcycling projects, chalk paint has become one of the most popular choices among crafters and DIY enthusiasts alike. The reason for this is that chalk paint is incredibly versatile and can be … Read More...
How to make art that only comes out when it rains
I get simply giddy when I learn about a new product that allows you to create art in a new way. There is a paint that you can spray on concrete that will bring out the image you create when … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Sidewalk tic tac toe toss game
Becky from Patchwork Posse shares a tutorial at Skip To My Lou showing how you can make a sidewalk tic tac toe set. The gameboard gets drawn on the sidewalk with chalk, with players tossing in colored beanbags to take … Read More...
7 Beautiful Candle Votives To Use On Your Summer Patio
Summer nights are meant for spending outdoors, soaking in the warm weather and enjoying the company of loved ones. However, when the sun goes down, you need the perfect lighting to keep the party going. That’s where candle votives come … Read More...
Brooklyn Tweed, in Portland
Jared Flood announced on his blog that, after 10 years in New York City — and four and a half years producing yarn — Brooklyn Tweed (Jared and the company) is moving back to the Pacific Northwest. He wrote:… Read More...
8 DIY Tutorials To Make Your Own Fire Pit
Summer is just around the corner, and with it comes longer evenings and more time spent outside. Whether you’re hosting a backyard BBQ or simply enjoying a quiet night under the stars, an outdoor fire pit is the perfect addition … Read More...
13 Different Ways to Use Your Extra Cinder Blocks
Concrete decor is kind of a big deal lately and the classic cinder block happens to fall under the category of “concrete”. However, cinder blocks are not usually thought of as very pretty. This post shows 13 different ways you … Read More...
How to make a fire pit out of tree rings and a Weber grill
I never would have thought you could make a fire pit so easily and affordably but you can! The images and material list for this project are posted at the blog Joybobo. This would be a great project to collect … Read More...
Tutorial: Double sided oilcloth picnic tablecloth
As the weather starts to cool, picnics in the park are once again a possibility. Cover those concrete (and often dirty) picnic tables at parks and campgrounds with this picnic tablecloth. Melanie from Artzy Creations shows how you can make … Read More...
Alphabet Learning with Chalk & Rocks
Sometimes the simplest ideas can be the funnest. Dyan, from And Next Comes L, came up with this idea to give her boys a project to do with sidewalk chalk. They started off by taking a walk to gather … Read More...
Erupting Rainbow Sidewalk Chalk Paint
You have maybe made your own sidewalk chalk or sidewalk chalk paint before, but have you ever been able to make yours erupt?
Allison, from Learn ~ Play ~ Imagine, came up with this idea for her boys one … Read More...
How I learned to digitize a sewing pattern using Creating PDF Patterns by Lauren Dahl
On Monday I shared my review of Lauren Dahl’s course Creating PDF Patterns: From Sketch to Sale. I mentioned that in just one week I was able to take one of my own basic patterns, digitize it in Adobe … Read More...
5 Candle Displays That Anyone Can Make
The holiday season is a time for warmth, joy, and the cozy glow of candles. Whether you’re hosting a festive dinner party or simply looking for ways to add some holiday cheer to your home, displaying candles in a … Read More...
Etsy Shop of the Week – Brooklyn Global
This week’s featured Etsy shop is Brooklyn Global. Brooklyn Global is the work of artist Brooklyn based artist, Lisa. The shop expresses her love of quirky art and iconic images through screen printing and hand casting concrete. The works speak … Read More...
Cool Cement Projects For The Home
I normally don’t link to BuzzFeed. It’s just not very DIY friendly. But they have this wonderful list of 22 great projects using cement. And it has some great ideas.
Like making some cement painted brooches, coasters, and … Read More...