Step 1 Rennai Hoefer Collect Materials Step 2 Rennai Hoefer Rennai Hoefer Cut the lace and glue to the candle Cut the cord so it wraps around the top of each pillar candle, then secure with hot glue to the back of the candle (Image 1). Display in your fireplace (Image 2).

Introduction Four different styles We clean out our closets and turn our unwanted t-shirts into new socks. We embellished them with buttons, lace, sequins and bows. Theyre fun and easy to make, and if you use what you already have in your sewing kit, they wont cost you a dime. We have instructi

Step 1 Extend it Lay the scarf out on your work surface. Lay a yard stick or straight edge diagonally across the scarf. Step 2 Fourth Cut the scarf into four equal triangles.. Step 3 Fold the corners of the triangle Place a pretty face triangle on your work surface. Fold the two cor

Step 1 Measure then add supports Measure the inside bottom of the coil to the inside top (Image 1). Cut four pieces of 2x4 to fit snugly inside the power reel. Pick up the 2x4s near the edge and screw them into place (Image 2). Step 2 Add cushion To create a smooth top surface, place a

This simple outdoor chalkboard fence is a quick DIY project that kids will enjoy for a long time. Toddlers to tweens love to draw with chalk (adults too). When the board is really big and its hanging on a fence, what creative minds can create is truly endless. Jennifer perkins Tools and materials

Step 1 Mark and cut plywood Based on the wall the string art will be hung on, take the appropriate measurements, then use the tape measure and pencil to mark the size of the plywood. Once the plywood is pencil marked, add a straight edge and guide the circular saw or table saw along the mark

Introduction From shipping platform to header Warehouses, contractors, and large shippers are good sources for used pallets. Very often they are expelled; so someone is likely happy to save on disposal fees by giving them to you. Make sure the wood is not contaminated with toxic or degradable ma

Introduction Valentines Day dress Its the perfect Valentines Day gift, but itll look adorable all year long. Cousin? This comfortable dress takes just an hour to sew! Start by gathering materials. Step 1 Adult cut shirt Take your adult t-shirt and cut the bottom hem straight across the

Introduction Ready to pirouette Do you have a girl who likes to spin? Have her help you make a colorful tutu that she can call her own. Even if shes not handy with scissors, she can help position the fabric and tie it to the elastic.. Step 1 Elastic cut to size To determine the leng

Introduction Starting The materials youll need for this project include a footstool with an upholstered front (see How to Make a Two-Dimensional Upholstered Headboard and How to Upholster a Curved, Diamond-Quilted Headboard for instructions). Step 1 Basic headboard:determines the shape and s

Valerie Sorensen The ingredients 3/4 cups of rice flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 2 tablespoons whole flax seeds 2 eggs, lightly beaten (reserve shells) 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce Preparation 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grind eggshells in a clean spice grinder. 2. In a small bowl, co

Introduction Before:Chairs Yards This is what the chairs looked like before, when Joanne found them at the garage sale. Look for chairs that have good structure but just need to be salvaged. Joanne Palmisano is the author of Salvage Secrets (W.W. Norton, September 2011). She visits her blog,

The base for this yarn-wrapped bohemian planter may surprise you. Heres a hint:what letter converts between G and I in the alphabet? These great letters from the craft store also make great rainbow vases, Halloween wreaths, and now plant stands. Jennifer perkins Tools and materials (2) paper

I use herbs to make arrangements all the time. They grow so fast and need to be pruned so often, I find I am always right up there with grass clippings. I dry some of them for later use, but I still have more than I need, so I often find myself including them in fresh flower arrangements for their i

Introduction Let the zodiac signs light up your walls with this fun DIY project. Step 1 Miter cut and join to plywood Cut to size 1x2 pine or birch, cut ends at 45 degree angles on miter saw. Once all the trim pieces are mitered, fasten them along the perimeter of the plywood with nails. T

Introduction To make this festive centerpiece, we punched holes in the pumpkins, painted them silver, and then added some Christmas lights and crystals. Step 1 Carve and cut Make a hole in the bottom and top of all three gourds and remove the entrails. In the bottom of the gourd, make the hol

Introduction Bethany Nauert Gather tools and materials Step 1 Bethany Nauert First cloud Draw a cloud on a piece of felt. I found that they look best when they are somewhat horizontal in shape. Cut out the cloud shape and then place it on another piece of felt to trace the exact shape ag

Introduction My Halloween style is very black and white. There is something so elegant about tombstone and skull engravings, right? This old-school image transfer technique gives the pumpkin an imperfect, aged look thats just what you need to dress up your mantle or centerpiece. Step 1 Print

Introduction Silver painted PVC pipes make this bed frame look like metal. Twine is threaded between the pipes and then clothespins are used to display old postcards. This is a great headboard for the childrens room. -They could hang their illustrations, photos or their favorite paperback books..

Step 1 Cut a chamfer On a table saw, cut the stock to the appropriate size. Next, cut a chamfer on the edge of the wood to give it a finished look. To cut the chamfer, first set the blade angle to 45 degrees and cut a sliver of wood from the edge. Be sure to use a common throat plate, as it may