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Paint Chips Turned Wall Art

admin — Mon, 02 May 2011 21:21:51 +0000

Filed under: Crafts , Crafts & Celebrations Decided on a color and left with a pile of those tiny paint chips? Display them on your newly painted walls! Maybe you just painted your walls and have a stack of reject paint colors from the job. Or maybe you’re the kind of obsessed that makes you pocket a few paint chips every time you saunter into a hardware store. Either way, your extra chips can make for some pretty fantastic art. Check it out: Apartment Therapy Yes, yes, this one will make your guests gasp “How on earth do you have so much free time?” But the truth is, they’re just jealous. REALLY jealous. Because not only is your artwork cool and original, it’s free! Get the full details at Apartment Therapy . Angelina La Dawn via Curbly Over on Curbly , they’ve discovered a fun project that takes those chips to a new high. Love the graphic feel. Get those scissors ready! Get the full step-by-step on Angelina La Dawn . The 3 R’s Blog And then on the terrific The 3 R’s Blog , there’s instructions to credit this beautiful piece. Doesn’t it look like something you’d snatch up at a boutique? Tired of tiny paint chips? Check out the World’s Largest Paint Swatch- 68ft ! All DIY Info | All DIY Info | Linking Blogs | All DIY Info

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3-D Artwork in 1,2,3

admin — Mon, 02 May 2011 16:38:34 +0000

Filed under: art , Crafts , Crafts & Celebrations If regular wall art falls flat, consider this simple 3D canvas project. The materials are around your house! Wayne Nathan Studio. Photo: Courtesy of Nikki Pepper Looks like an expensive piece, doesn’t it? Well, it is. This is just one bright design from Wayne Nathan Studio’s room at the Kips Bay Show House . But with your DIY skills, you can make this 3-D canvas right in your home. Our take on the 3-D canvas involves common materials and a 1-2-3 project mentality. The size depends on where you plan on displaying your artwork, so plan accordingly. What you’ll need: -A large white canvas -Shoe boxes of various shapes and sizes -Painter’s tape -Masking tape -Multiple paint colors — think bright and contrasting! -Paint brushes How to do it: 1. Start by cutting the boxes at different angles and placing the pieces on the canvas to create interesting shapes. Once you’re satisfied with the layout, use the masking tape to adhere the boxes to the canvas. Tape on the interior for a low profile appearance. 2. Now that your surface is ready, place painter’s tape on the canvas, going right over the boxes. Create stripes of different widths and don’t be afraid to get creative with designs like arrows or zigzags. 3. Time to paint! Let each section dry before removing the painter’s tape. Don’t want smears! Once dry, move on to your next color. Repeat until your 3-D canvas is brightly striped. Voila: Homemade artwork ready for the spotlight. Speaking of spotlight…how about installing recessed lighting above your newly created 3-D canvas? Don’t be shy; show off your talent. Looking for more ways to DIY decorate? Save the money, spend your creativity with these projects: Hardware Store Decor Decorate with Wall Tape All DIY Info | All DIY Info | Linking Blogs | All DIY Info

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Do You Dance While You Iron? (VIDEOS)

Mon, 02 May 2011 16:38:32 +0000

Filed under: Storage & Organization , Know-How Everybody, at some point, has busted a move while cleaning. These people were kind enough to share their methods on YouTube. Next time your family catches you shimmying around the house, singing into an air microphone while dusting shelves, consider yourself lucky: At least the whole internet isn’t watching you and cracking up. (But that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t watch and crack up at these). This fearless dancer also has videos of him ironing-while-dancing to the Jonas Brothers and Debbie Gibson . No, we’re not sure why, either. This video is actually called ” How Gangsters Iron .” Well, now we know. This woman gets a free pass for looking silly — can you believe that monster load of ironing she’s got ahead of her? What about you — do you dance while you iron? What about you? And check out these stories about making cleaning a little more interesting: How to Organize a Closet: The Fun Way After a Breakup, Cleaning Can Heal Organize Your Shoes: 5 Fun Storage Solutions All DIY Info | All DIY Info | Linking Blogs | All DIY Info

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What A Borders Bookshelf Taught Me About DIY

Mon, 02 May 2011 13:46:02 +0000

It’s been an interesting weekend at our household. A few weeks back, we had purchased a large, double-sided bookcase from one of the Borders close-out sales. After we quickly realized our current loft configuration wouldn’t accommodate the shelving behemoth, we embarked on a plan to completely rearrange and declutter our loft. That part? No problem. The shelf? A totally different story. Lesson 1: Measure, measure, measure! While shopping the close-out sale, I had my heart set on one of the huge magazine racks from the newsstand/periodical area. After closely studying it, I realized there was No. Way. we’d get it up and into our place. Plan B? A bookcase. It was one of the taller ones, but better for us, I thought–more shelving room. I made a couple of cursory measurements to note the width, made the purchase, and moved on. Flash forward a few weeks. After a temporary truck rental and some major heavy lifting on my husband’s part, we got the shelf to the basement of our loft. And that’s where we encountered the first huge problem: the shelf was too tall for the elevator, and given its weight, there was no way we could lift and maneuver it up three flights of stairs.

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Bosch MX25 Oscillating Multi-X Review vs Vintage Fein MultiMaster

Mon, 02 May 2011 12:37:24 +0000

The last couple years have seen so many new oscillating tool releases that I wouldn’t be surprised to find a press release saying that Starbucks was bringing one to market. They’d probably call it the Venti-Double-Decaf-Oscillatiatoccino. Catchy, huh? Rest assured if Starbucks starts selling it, we’ll review it. Imaginary Starbucks multi-tools aside, we’re actually here Related posts: Dremel Multi-Max Review, A Poor Man’s Fein Multimaster? Before I dive into the Dremel Multi-Max review, allow me… Rock Out With your Bosch Out: Bosch Multi X Tool New from Bosch and soon to be in every DIYer’s…

Replace a Hose Bib with a Frost Proof Hose Bib Part 2

Sat, 30 Apr 2011 00:00:03 +0000

In the first part of this guide to replacing a hose bib, you learned how to remove the old pipe, and take away any connections which might not be needed by the new frost proof pipe. Home Improvement, THE source for home improvement information.

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How to Make an iPod Leather Case

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 23:00:08 +0000

A good quality iPod leather case costs quite a lot of money, but an iPod, needs high quality protection if it is not to be damaged by an accidental fall or other type of incident. Home Improvement, THE source for home improvement information.

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Mixing Grout for Concrete Application

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 23:00:06 +0000

Mixing grout for concrete application is an important aspect of the job. Home Improvement, THE source for home improvement information.

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How to Repair a Chipped Granite Bullnose Trim

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 23:00:06 +0000

Granite bullnose trim is a beautiful finish built to last for your countertops. Home Improvement, THE source for home improvement information.

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Removing Damp Membrane Waterproofing

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 23:00:05 +0000

A damp membrane defeats the entire purpose of having one installed in the first place. Home Improvement, THE source for home improvement information.

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