How to distress wood with oil paint? It's not a tricky business if you've got the necessary materials and some patience. So let's learn how to distress wood and apply decoupage on it. Let’s see the process step by step. This is an old tutorial of a friend, Tiny Mini Design. Since it's a timeless workpiece, I tried to translate it. Hope you'll be … [Read more...] about How to distress wood with oil paint
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Review: Macrame Headband/Belt – Mini Workshop
I like macrame. I remember we used to learn basic macrame knots and how to make a pot hanger when I was a 7th grader, many many years ago. That was my only macrame making experience. I find it odd because I really enjoy macrame pieces around and never had a chance to lay hands on this craft before. Yesterday, I broke this and attended a lovely … [Read more...] about Review: Macrame Headband/Belt – Mini Workshop
Cool and easy infinity cowl – free pattern
How about having a beautiful and warm crochet infinity cowl? You can easily have it with this pattern. This pretty crochet piece had been made by a talented friend and I admire her work. For this beginner level project, let’s see what to do step by step, shall we? Size: 9″ height, approximately 24″ width Materials: 16 mm hookScissors2 … [Read more...] about Cool and easy infinity cowl – free pattern
Amigurumi Easter bunny for breakfast eggs – free pattern
Super sweet amigurumi easter bunny is ready to keep your breakfast eggs warm! The toy is knitted in the round; so it is basically recommended for advanced beginner knitters. Just so you know, the creator of this lovely amigurumi bunny is my super talented friend Tatyana. Her knitting and crochet projects are unbelievably beautiful and worth to … [Read more...] about Amigurumi Easter bunny for breakfast eggs – free pattern
How to make a pretty paper snowflake
How to make a pretty paper 3-D snowflake? Let’s follow this tutorial and make your own. You need a nice, glittery paper, a ruler, scissors, glue, paperclips and a pencil. Let’s start. First, cut out 20Ă—2 cm paper strips. We need a total of 20 strips. Then fold them as it’s shown at 3-5. In the end, you’ll have these: Now, you are going to … [Read more...] about How to make a pretty paper snowflake
How to make hand warmers
How to make a hand warmer? These cute pillows will keep your hands warm when it’s cold outside. If your hands tend to be get chilled, you’ll love these babies. Materials: 2 pieces of exactly same size of cotton fabric pieces, say 9Ă—8 cm; scissors, pinking shears, embroidery thread, needle, rice or wheat. It’s essential that … [Read more...] about How to make hand warmers
How to make lovely decoupage cloth hangers
You’ll love these DIY decoupage wooden clothe hangers. If you already know how to make decoupage pieces, you’ll find it easy. If you don’t, let us try to explain it: Materials: You’ll need classic wooden hangers. Besides these, you’ll use decoupage glue or Mod Podge, a wide crafts brushes, large napkins, sandpaper, acrylic craft paint … [Read more...] about How to make lovely decoupage cloth hangers