Three DIY Furniture Recipes Once youve mixed up these homemade recipes, pour them into clean, labeled glass or plastic containers. Recipe #1 1 cup mineral oil 3 drops of lemon oil or extract Recipe #2 2 oz. grated beeswax 5 oz. turpentine Recipe #3 1 cup of olive oil 1/4 cup white vineg

Cathie Filian and Steve Piacenza have some easy ideas for dressing up old furniture. Here, they use French posters to add serious flair to a boring powder room. Materials and tools: Chest of drawers with flat face drawer fronts. A French advertisement or movie poster. criterion pencil rotary cu

Materials and tools: entertainment console office organizer drawer slides small sewing machine drawers thumbscrew L braces epoxy putty sandpaper facing nails electric drill table saw chop saw circular saw Nail gun Phillips head screwdriver square velocity level center punch hammer

Great collections arent born overnight, over a weekend, or in a single trip to a flea market. Vintage holiday collectibles require time, patience, and sometimes research to acquire. Having a stellar stack of vintage Santas isnt impossible, but it could come to fruition with a few of these tips. No

Introduction One of the most shocking aspects of buying a home can be exploring the incredible cost of custom window treatments. I came in to help my newlyweds, Chelsea and Scott, with the kitchen window of their first home. They wanted to keep the light, but lose the nosy neighbor next door. Our

Pumpkin Carving Tips When choosing a pumpkin to buy, avoid ones with bruises or moldy stems; these wont last as long. When cutting the top of the squash, angle the point of your knife toward the stem. This gives the lid a place to sit and will prevent it from falling down the hole. If the cut e

Materials and tools: soft tape measure 1/2 special occasion fabric or taffeta fabric (the amount of fabric will vary depending on the size of your dog) 1/2 Yard Light Standard Interface 4 to 5 fringe 1 inch wide, white velcro to sew on thread fabric scissors paws Decorative buttons, bows or

Materials and tools: 12 oz. Quality white chocolate, finely chopped. 30 red and white striped hard mints, coarsely crushed (about 6 ounces) 12 oz. bittersweet (unsweetened) or semisweet chocolate, chopped 1/2 cup whipped cream 1 teaspoon peppermint extract Measuring cup rubber spatula sharp

Potpourri is the French name for a Spanish stew of myriad meats and other ingredients and literally translates to putrid pot. Sounds delicious, right? Although potpourri has been used since ancient times, those original lifestyle gurus, the French, perfected the use of herbs and dried flowers to sce

Step 1 Plan the face Creating human faces in the pots and adding plants for hair is a fun way for kids to bring container gardening to life. Invite them to use their imaginations to create different facial expressions and help choose the right hair. Theyll also love giving the occasional hairc

Materials and tools: favor box template double-sided adhesive ruler Cutter self healing cutting mat ivory cardstock ¼ wide satin ribbon Anna Griffin Decorative Paper (8 ½ x 11) Needle Green stamping ink Transparent rubber stamp Directions: 1. Print the cake box template on the white side

One thing Ive found is that this project works best with one of those albums that screw together - three-ring binders work well, but are much more difficult to cover using this technique. Remove the screws and remove the album; then you can cover the back and front separately. Use scissors to cu

A good first step in nursery design is deciding on a theme. You might find a rug or print that you like and that inspires you, or you might want to go to your local library, bookstore or stationery store. Inspiration abounds - you just have to know where and how to look for it. Once you have decid

Determine the type and amount of use that will occur in the area where the new carpet will go. If its a high-traffic area, spend a little more on a higher-quality rug that will last longer. If its a lower traffic area, go with taste rather than quality. Lucie rowe If the rug will be the visual fo

To place furniture in a long, tunnel-like room, make a sketch to help analyze traffic patterns and arrive at furniture locations. Divide parts of the room into nooks and crannies that can be used for breakfast or other things. To block out overwhelming sunlight, place a paper and bamboo screen in

Materials and tools: half cinder blocks exterior painting potting soil floors pretty rocks or other ornamentation Steps: 1. Decide what shape your final planter will take. A simple stair design was used in this project. 2. Paint your blocks, using two layers. Be sure to paint the inside of th

Materials and tools: self healing cutting mat Needle scissors 1/4 wide satin ribbon ruler 1/8 diameter single hole punch Anna Griffin Decorative Paper (12 x 12) double sided tape Adhesive paper Cutter transparent rubber stamp gold stamping ink Laser printer Petal fillings - rose petals

Introduction Rennai Hoefer We created our confetti wall for a sprinkle baby shower, but this festive spotlight would work for any type of party. Its easy and inexpensive, and best of all, it creates a huge wow factor. Step 1 Rennai Hoefer Cut circles Use the 2-1/4 circle punch to cut ci

Tara Wilson Even entertainment experts sometimes freak out when a large crowd is expected at their house for a party. “Last year was my 25th wedding anniversary and I live in a two-bedroom house,” says Chicago event planner Sharon Ringiér. We wanted to include a lot of our friends for dinner, but I

Materials and tools: Acoustic ceiling tile (15x15), available at hardware stores (can be cut to size with a utility knife) 9 square padded Medium to heavy weight fusible interface. Scrap fabric (velvet, funky colors and prints). Tail of fabri-tac Backing fabric or felt, cut slightly smaller th