Crafternoon Book Design

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crafternoonA COMPILATION OF ALL THINGS CRAFTY, BY AMANDA, PAM & MEG


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crafternoonPronunciation: / krftnun /

NOUN

The time from noon to evening when crafting occurs:

We skyped in Meg this crafternoon.

Ill nish this project at the next crafternoon.

Pam worked diligently every crafternoon.

EXCLAMATION

Expressing good wishes on meeting or parting at the

crafternoon:

Good Crafernoon, my riends!


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contentsgeometric wool felt pillows .................................................................................................................................................................................................2

tiny Polaroid magnets .......................... .............................. ............................... .............................. ............................... .............................. ........................ 4marbling with nail polish .......................... ............................... .............................. .............................. ............................... .............................. ................... 6

marble more stuff ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................8

re-purposing plastic animals........................................ ............................... .............................. ............................... .............................. ............................. 9

chalkboard spice jars ............................................................................................................................................................................................................10

cross stitch portraits 101 ......................................................................................................................................................................................................12

arrow jewelry hanger .............................................................................................................................................................................................................14

inkodye print making ............................................................................................................................................................................................................16

photo transfer tiles ............................. .............................. ............................... .............................. ............................... .............................. ........................... 18

custom tea towels ................................................................................................................................................................................................................20

potato stamp tea towels .....................................................................................................................................................................................................21top ten DIY notebook ideas ..............................................................................................................................................................................................22

#1 DIY notebook ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................24

laundry bombs .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................26

natural homemade cleaners .............................................................................................................................................................................................28

braided t-shirt rug .................................................................................................................................................................................................................29

mercury glass .........................................................................................................................................................................................................................30

DIY photo clock ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................32

photo book shelf ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................34

up-cycle inspiration ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................35

my inspiration and ideas.....................................................................................................................................................................................................36


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geometric wool felt pillowsCreate your own home comfort with these simple geometric pillows. All you need is some br ightly

coloured felt and a the ability to sew a straight line on a sewing machine. Easy peasy.

SUPPLIES:

wool felt in an assortment of colours

secondary fabric for opposite side (enough to

make a 21 square in this example)

sewing machine

thread

scissors

pillow stuffing

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STEP ONE

STEP THREE STEP FOUR

STEP TWO

Cut the felt into 3 x 3 squares and then slice them from corner

to corner, creating four triangles from each square.

Stitch along the long edges of each triangle. This will tack both

sides of the triangle down. Once youve stitched all the triangles

down, cut another piece of fabric the same size, and place the

sides you want to become the front and back of your pillow

together. Stitch around the pillow, leaving a 4 gap at the bottomcentre of the pillow.

Turn your pillow inside out. Now it should look like this! :)

Add stuffing. My rule of thumb is stuff it a little bit more than you

think it needs. Lastly, just hand stitch that 4 hole closed, and you

are done.

Plan out your pillow top. This tutorial creates about a 21 square

(7 squares each way). The best way to tack down triangles before

sewing was just a little bit of fabric glue in the centre of each

triangle.

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tiny Polaroid magnetsWhen you make things miniature, they automatically become cute. And this couldnt be more true,

when it comes to crafting. Using instagram photos, family photos, or neat images from book or

magazines, spruce up your fridge with these awesome magnets.

SUPPLIES:

cardboard or millboard

opaque white marker (necessary only if your card-board is not white)

craft knife metal straight edge/ruler

clear packing tape (unless you are using photos)

spray mount or rubber cement

small magnets or magnet tape

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STEP ONE


STEP TWO

Download the Photoshop file of the Polaroid frames from

Ambrosiagirl.com. Each Polaroid is approx. 1 tall. Drop in your

images into the folder in the layers menu. Scale down your

photos to fit within the tiny frames. Print file or develop at lab.

If your cardboard is not white, use the white opaque marker

and colour in the edges. Craft stores do carry white heavy card

stock so you can avoid having to colour the edges. If you want to

protect your images, lay down pieces of clear packing tape on

top of Polaroids, thus laminating it. Alternatively, you can use apaper glaze. Use a nail file to clean up cut edges if needed.

Attach magnets to back of each individual Polaroid. Let magnets

flatten for a few hours or overnight beneath a pile of books or

other heavy object. Then your magnets are ready for your fridge!

Spray the back of your sheet of photos and also the cardboard

with spray mount. Rubber cement also works well for this. Let

each dry a minute before mounting the photos to the card stock.

Trim out photos with craft knife.

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marbling with nail polishWhile the options of how to marble (and what to marble) are varied, this nail polish version is

pretty much as easy as it gets, and you can marble paper, wood, slick surfacesjust about anything!

Marbling is at its best when done in colourful hues, and a bright marble pattern would be the

perfect addition to a black and white photo.

SUPPLIES:

nail polish in several shades (dont use quick-dryif possible). HINT: Use bottles of half-used polishfrom your collection

disposable container (ie- paint liners)

disposable stick to stir paint

printed photograph, image on paperbasicallyanything printed

plastic gloves to protect your hands

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STEP ONE


STEP TWO

Print photo. Choose a photo that has a good amount of white

space, meaning you wont have to cover an important part of a

photo, like someones face. If printing at home, use photo paper

for best results. Choose your nail polish colours.

Once you have all the colours poured, use the stick to pull the

colours across the surface until you get a mix that you like. Youll

have to work really quickly when pouring the colours and stirring

them. The less time the polish sits before being transferred, the

better the end result will be. Carefully place your photo into the

area you like the best, and pull the photo straight up to remove.

If you missed a spot on your photo, you can dip it again in another

area that still has some polish remaining. You can also make a

new batch of polish marbling to dip into again, but youll want to

start over and change the water first. Once you have dipped all

the spots you like, allow the photo to dry flat.

Add a couple of inches of water to your container. Use a container

that can hold enough water to submerge your object, but is only

a few inches deep. Using one colour at a time, pour some polish

into the water across the surface.

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marble more stuff!Because one cannot just stop at marbling photographs... Here are a bunch of other great marbling

ideas. For best results, choose things such as class or tile that have a smooth shiny surface. For

paper projects, use a heavy card stock to prevent wrinkling. Ideas not included below, include,

wooden utensil handles, votives, wooden boxes, bottle caps (then turn into fridge magnets), etc.

SUPPLIES:

nail polish

disposable container

disposable stick to stir

items to marble

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re-purposing plastic animalsBring charm to a stack of books, turn a pig into a shiny bank add a bit of prehistoric charm by

making T-Rex a vase. There are virtually dozens and dozens of delightful ways to use painted

animals.

SUPPLIES:

plastic animals

paint (spray or acrylic)

paint brushes

Before your start, make sure your animals or figures are clean

and dry. Try painting them a classic white and decorating awindowsill. Or use some hot glue and top a set of mason jars.

With a very sharp knife or saw, you can cut the figures in half to

make a fun set of clothing hooks or a faux mounted head. Use

larger animals and make planters out of them by cutting holes

in the back.

HOW TO:

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chalkboard spice jarsOrganize your spices with this mason jar project. The chalkboard lids make it a sinch to replace and

grow your spice collection. Choose any size mason jar to start. I particularly like Ball brand.

SUPPLIES:

mason jars in desired size

1/2 cup of acrylic paint

1 tbsp of unsanded grout

foam paint brush

mixing bowl

hot glue gun

chalk

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STEP ONE


STEP TWO

Wash and dry your jars and lids. Choose a paint colour to use in

your chalkboard mix. I went with traditional black, but any colour

works! This chalk board recipe can be used on any surface.

Use chalkboard paint to cover the surface of the mason jar lids.

A foam brush works well and gives a smooth coat. You will likely

have to apply a few coats of paint. Wait for the paint to dry in

between layers.

Once the paint is dry, use the glue gun to attach the 2 pieces

of the lid together. This makes screwing and unscrewing the lid

easy. Before writing on the lid, use the side of a piece of chalk

and gently rub on entire surface of the lid. Then rub it off. This

creates a base for the chalk to stick to and will clean more easily.

In a mixing bowl, combine 1/2 cup of acrylic paint with 1 tbsp of

unsanded grout. Mix well to ensure there arent any large grout

chunks. Note: those bottles of acrylic paint that you can get at

the dollar store are exactly 1/2 cup.

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cross stitch portraits 101Join the crafting ranks of Nanas and Grannies everywhere! Cross stitching doesnt have to be

boring - create your own designs, like these fun portraits! Linen and Aida are open weave fabrics,

meaning they are made up of a series of holes. The number of holes per inch determines the count

(ie 14-count has 14 holes per inch of fabric)

SUPPLIES:

fabric such as Aida cloth

assorted colours of embroidery floss

assorted needles

embroidery hoop (optional)

graph paper or your favourite 8-bit art site

markers or a pencil to plan

scissors

thread your needle half stitch to the right half stitch to the left

HINT: Aida commonly

comes in anywhere from 11

to 18-count. For beginners,

14-count fabric is a great

place to start.

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STEP ONE

STEP THREE

ex. 1 ex. 2

STEP TWO

Plan your portraits by using graph paper and sketching your

design. Each square will act as one stitch of your pattern. You can

also search the internet for 8-bit art. You can find your favourite

movie characters, musicians and more!

Begin in the lower corner of your design, working left to right.

You will have to change the colour of your floss often. When

switching colours, or when you run out of floss, run the tail of the

floss through the back of your work and seen in ex. 2. It is easiest

to complete one full character before moving on to the next.

When your figures are done, lightly iron your design and frame.

Pick out your favourite embroidery floss colours. Each husk is

made up of 6 strands of thread. It is important to separate the

threads. (see ex. 1) You do not need all 6 strands when stitching.

You may find some colours dont fill the material in the same way,

so test out a few stitches on a scrap piece of fabric. However,below illustrates common practice when dividing the strands.

Fabric Count

111416

18

Number of Strands

32 or 3

3

1 or 2

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arrow jewelry hangerWho hasnt been on an eternal search for a jewelry holder/system that isnt ugly or cluttered

looking or crazy expensive. This tutorial may end your journey and do it for under $10.00.

SUPPLIES:

Balsa wood dowel (7/8 diametre)

Balsa wood sheet (1/32 thick)

gold assorted screw hooks

self leveling hangers

paint

craft knife

hack saw

sand paper

hammer

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STEP ONE


STEP TWO

Draw a simple triangle for one end of the arrow hanger. Then

create a feather-like end piece for the other side. Simple shapes

work best here. Balsa wood is soft, so you can cut it with a craft

knife. Gently sand the edges and end of dowel.

Before you add the screw hooks to the front, its time to add the

self-leveling hangers to the backside of the dowel. This is the

trickiest part of the process. Try to ensure that the hangers are

centred, so when hung, the arrow doesnt lean too far back or too

far forward.

Plan out how far apart you would like to place these screw hooks

in the front. The dowel wood is very soft, so you can press the

screws into the wood, then screw them in all the way youre your

fingers. No drill required here! Finally, its time to paint. You may

wish to paint before the screw hooks are inserted unless you plan

to paint over the whole thing, which was done here.

Cut little grooves into the ends of the dowel. Depending on the

length, you may need to trim it a bit first. The grooves dont need

to be very deep and the thin wood used for the arrow ends fit

perfectly, with no glue needed.

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STEP ONE

Spray warm water through the spray handle to clean out the

nozzle and hose. We recommend black spray bottles, to insure

Inkodye doesnt develop in the bottle. If you can only find

transparent ones, make sure to work in a dim environment.

Add one colour of Inkodye to each bottle. For this print we

used Inkodye Blue, Orange and Red. Then, thin your Inkodye by

mixing equal parts dye and water. Dont worry, Inkodye is very

concentrated. The colours will still be bright and bold after the

water is added.

inkodye print makingThis tutorial will show you how to combine Inkodye and spray bottles to create a vibrant galaxy

print. Lets take your wardrobe to the final frontier! Inkodye takes photography out of the darkroom

and uses sunlight to make durable prints on sustainable materials. Inks and startup kits available at

Lumi.co or at your local craft store.

SUPPLIES:

Inkodye

Inkowash

negative

project board

spray bottles (black or dark in colour)

painters tape

measuring cup

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STEP TWO

STEP FOUR STEP FIVE

STEP THREE

Go online and find yourself a great space image! The NASA

photo library has a huge selection of beautiful images, and most

are high resolution and copyright free. Next, make a negative of

your image and adjust the contrast if needed in Photoshop.

Now its time to expose! Dab away the excess Inkodye, lay your

negative on top of the print area, and expose your print either in

the sunlight or under direct bulb light. The Inkodye website has a

great guide that shows you how to achieve the best results.

Once the image has developed, bring it inside and peel away the

negative. Be sure to wash your print with Inkowash to rinse away

any undeveloped dye. Congratulations on your awesome space

gear! Dare we say it looks out of this world?

Tape off the areas on your material that you do not want to

dye. Spray the area where you want the nebula to be first

using orange. Be sure to spray a fine mist so the edges fade out

smoothly. Next, spray red over most of the nebula area. Leave

some parts pure orange. While avoiding the nebula, thoroughlyspray the rest of the print area with blue.

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photo transfer tilesMake your very own vintage looking coasters at a fraction of the cost of store-bought. You can

also use the following process on a number of different types of material such as, wood, canvas

or fabric.

SUPPLIES:

Botticino marble tiles

Mod Podge matte or gel medium

foam brushes

round cork or fabric furniture protector stick ons

images that you want on the tiles, that are thenprinted or copied via a Laser copy

matte spray finish

wet and dry paper towel

HINT: make sure when you print your image, that the image is flipped. This is very important if

there are words because the text will appear backwards if you forget!

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STEP ONE


STEP TWO

Lightly wipe the tops of them with a damp paper towel to get the

dust off. Use the foam brush and apply a light coat of matte mod

podge on the tile and on the image. Place the image face down

on the tile exactly where you want it.

Bring tiles to your sink, run cold water (if you use warm or hot

water, the mod podge will melt and youll rub off the image).

Gently start rubbing, rub off the paper to reveal the image. Let it

dry and rub all the remaining flaky paper off. Repeat the process

if needed. Once it begins to dry you will be able to see if more

rubbing is needed.

Once the paper has been removed, apply a matte spray finish.

You can also use another thin later of Mod Podge or gel medium.

If using medium, make sure it is opaque. When the top coat

dries, you can add the cork or fabric protectors to the back, This

will ensure the tiles dont scratch your table.

Ensure, there are no air pockets when you apply the image to

the tile. You may want to use a flat edge, such as a credit card,

to smooth the paper onto the tile. Let the tile dry completely (I

usually just set them out until the next day)

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custom tea towelsThe possibilities are truly endless with potato sack towels. You could draw anything from geometric

shapes to seasonal pictures, monograms, or your favourite quotes. After allowing 24 hours dry

time, the art you create with fabric markers is completely machine washable.

SUPPLIES:

fabric markers

flour sack towels

imagination

For this project you can plan out your design on a template or

wing it. Stencils will come in handy for creating perfect circles.For best results, iron your towels beforehand. This will make

drawing on them much easier. Writing words can be a bit trickier.

If you can, I would suggest stretching the towel and clamping it

to a table or desk to make for easier drawing.

HOW TO:

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potato stamp tea towelsThis is another method of creating your own tea towels. Carve your own design into a potato and

stamp with it! To prep, slice your potato in half.

SUPPLIES:

fabric paint

fabric marker

flour sack towels

any kind of potato

craft knife

paint dauber / brush

STEP TWO STEP THREE

STEP ONE

Make sure you scrape away enough of the negative space so

you can get a good impression. With your dauber/brush add thepaint to your stamp.

Stamp your fabric. Reapply paint after each stamp. Once the

paint dries, use a fabric marker to outline the designs if you feelthey need more definition.

Trace your design then carefully start carving your potato .

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#10 #09 #08 #07 #06

PAINT CHIP NOTEBOOK

At one end of the strip, make a

small fold- no more than half

an inch. Take 5 sheets of plain

white paper and cut them into

small pieces (4.25 x 2 - this

measurement is perfect and

results in minimal waste) Put

10 sheets (or so at the bottom

of the paint strip, tucked under

the little tab you just folded!)Now fold the long piece down

over the papers so it meets

just past your little tab on the

bottom. Sew a straight line

at the bottom through all the

papers and tuck the top piece!

If you dont sew, you can also

punch a staple at the bottom.

STAMPED NOTEBOOKS

Draw a design on a piece of

linoleum (or even use an eraser)

Cut away all the linoleum

around your design, so that the

design is the only thing that

gets inked. Then cut around

your design take using scissors

and cut as close to your design

as possible. Make the journal.

Cut a 5x 4 piece for yourcover. Lightly score where you

will fold it in half. Cut 8 sheets

of paper to 4.75x3.75 for the

inside. Stack together all of the

sheets and staple in two spots.

Carefully fold the journal in

half using the scored line as a

guide. Ink your design. Try not

to use too much ink or else

your print wont be clear. Pressfirmly, remove, and let dry.

LIBRARY CARD NOTEBOOK

Trim your paper the same size

as your card. I used a 3 x 5

card, with 6 sheets of scrap

paper cut down to 3 x 5. This

will give you 12 sheets/24

pages per notebook. Fold the

paper in half and crease. Do

the same to your card. Place

the folded paper inside the

folded card, and crease again.Scoring the paper and card

will make folding easier. Next,

make sure everything is lined

up and folded nicely. Then

carefully unfold your notebook

and staple once or twice along

the outside folded edge. Done!

You can round the corners of

your notebook for a neater

look, if desired.

CEREAL BOX POCKET BOOK

Cut out the cereal box for

the cover for your notebook.

(5.5 x 8). Fold it in half, with

graphic side is facing in. Run

thread through the needle and

sew on a button to the front

of the notebook. Leave about

20 of the thread hanging. This

will be used to wrap around the

notebook to close. To coverthe images of the cereal box,

apply glue (rubber cement)

and attach decorative paper.

Grab your paper for the inside

pages and trim them down so

they are slightly smaller than

the notebook. With the needle

and embroidery thread, stitch

the paper to the notebook

along the spine, then coverspine with decorative paper.

LACE NOTEBOOK

Find an existing notebook with

a fabric or canvas front. You will

also need fabric spray paint,

lace, scissors, and packing

tape. First, cut out a piece of

lace slightly larger than the

front of the notebook. Tape the

lace firmly to the insides of the

front page. This will prevent

the paint from accidentally

slipping, smudging the design.

Then, spray away! Make sure

to coat every part of the cover

evenly. Once the paint begins

to dry, slowly remove the tape

and lace. Let it continue to dry

for the next couple of hours

before using the notebook.

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#05 #04 #03 #02

GUILDED JOURNAL

Print out or draw your choice of

shape for the front cover. Layer

your paper over the journal

cover and trace around using

a pencil (press only to leave

a slight indent). Using a craft

knife, cut around your shape (if

you have any negative spaces

to keep those to stick back in

later). On the inside cover gluearound your shape and place a

small piece of foil over the hole

youve cut. Turn over and glue

on any pieces that you saved.

Glue the entire inside cover

making sure to get right to the

corners. Place your patterned

paper flush against the spine,

pressing firmly to stick. Turn

over and trim to size.

EMBROIDERED NOTEBOOK II

Design a geometrical pattern

on graph paper to begin.

Create a book, just like in #04.

Overlay your design onto the

cover (tape down to avoid

slipping) Using an awl or sharp

point, poke holes in cover at

each intersection of the grid.

Remove graph paper and

choose thread colour. Startingin the bottom corner, trace out

the design using the back stitch

technique you learned earlier.

Remember to hide the tails

of finished thread under your

stitches. Glue your second

cover to the inside, covering

the back of your design. HINT:

Leave under a heavy book to

ensure pages stay flat.

EMBROIDERED NOTEBOOK

Choose an image to use for the

embroidery. Cut 2 covers and

8 inside pages (6.75 x 4.5).

These fold in half later. Using

an awl (or sharp point), poke

holes for the spine through

all layers. Then poke design

into the front cover, evenly

spacing pokes. Cut a length

of thread. From the back,

poke the needle through the

card, leaving a 1 tail of thread.

Connect all the dots using

a backstitch. When you get

to the end of thread, run tail

under the stitches on the back.

Glue the end paper to the back

side of the embroidery to hide

stitches. Then score centre of

the cover and the inside pages.Bind book using same thread.

GOLD LEAF NOTEBOOK

Stack 4x6 note cards, ensuring

the edges are even. Apply a

layer of white glue to the edge

of your cards. (Use a clip to

keep paper in place). Apply 2

more thing layers, drying in

between. When dry, measure

the thickness of your stack of

note cards. For most sets, the

stack is 3/4 thick, so cut your

paper to 12.75 long by 4

wide. Measure 6 from each

end. Create two score lines

6 from each end, creating a

centre strip which will act as

the binding for your notepad.

Apply two strips of painters

tape to your card stock. Apply

gold leaf (follow kit directions)

Remove painters tape fromcards, and glue stack to cover.

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#1 DIY notebookWhile traditional bookbinding is complicated art form, making this little notebook is nothing but

easy. Plus, there is no sewing required!

SUPPLIES:

10 sheets of 8 1/2 x 11 paper

a sheet of decorative paper (12 x 12 or larger)

ruler

craft knife

pencil

double sided tape

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STEP ONE


STEP TWO

Cut paper in half to make 20 sheets of 5.5 x 8.5 paper, and fold

all of the pieces in half. Make a mark on the fold 1 inch from the

top and bottom.

Take 2 sheets of tabbed paper and gently roll one side from top

to bottom and insert through 2 sheets of slotted paper. Continue

to make pairs and place in a stack with all of the tabbed sides.

Using the same method now connect each pair to each other by

feeding the top 2 tabbed pieces into the bottom 2 slotted pieces.

When youre done all of your pages should be connected.

For the cover, cut 2 pieces of decorative paper that measures 5

1/2 x 12 inches. Draw a line 3.5 from the edge and cut one sheet

as a slot and one sheet as a tab. Attach the covers sheets just as

you attached each page to each other. Lastly wrap the remaining

cover paper around the two pieces of paper on top and bottom

and secure with a piece of double sided tape.

On half of the sheets cut in between the marks (these are called

slots), on the other half cut from the edge to the mark (these are

called tabs).

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laundry bombsHere is a homemade laundry bomb that does it all. You can pick up the basic ingredients at your

local grocery store for a few dollars, making these little helpers seriously budget-friendly. Scent

with your favourite essential oil for a personalized smell and youre ready to get washing.

SUPPLIES:

small mixing bowl and measuring spoons

grater

1 1/2 cups of washing soda

1/2 cup of Fels-Naptha 2 tablespoons of Epsom salts

3 tablespoons of hydrogen peroxide

1/4 cup of vinegar

15 - 20 drops of essential oil

STEP ONE

Grate the Fels-Naptha into the mixing bowl and add the washing

soda and Epsom salts. Fels-Naptha is a laundry bar soap that

does a great job of attacking stains and cleaning your laundry. The

boost of all-natural washing soda softens water while washing

clothes. And the Epsom salts cut down on static cling and also

soften fabrics once clothes hit the dryer. Then add the hydrogen

peroxide and give things a stir. Hydrogen peroxide naturally

whitens clothes and keeps your colours fresh. Stir in the vinegar,

which busts through stains while leaving clothes soft.

baking sheet

parchment paper

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STEP TWO

STEP FOUR + MAKE YOUR OWN DRYER SHEETS

STEP THREE

Next, scent with several drops of your favourite essential oil.

Once everything is incorporated, the mixture should resemble

wet sand and clump together when pressed.

Your laundry bombs are ready to toss in the washing machine!

Use one round for small loads and two when washing lots of

laundry. Makes around 28 laundry bombs.

What Youll Need: 1/2 cup of vinegar, 8 drops of essential oil,

sealable container, cotton cloths. Cut up cloths into smaller

sections. Mix your ingredients. Pour the mixture over the cloths

until they are dampened but not soaked. Keep in air tight

container. To use, remove a sheet from the container, squeezing

any excess liquid back into the jar, and toss into the dryer.

Cover a sheet pan with parchment paper and then use a rounded

1 tbs measuring spoon to scoop the mixture, press against the

side of bowl, then tap out onto pan. Finish with a spritz of equal

parts vinegar and water. Let set for eight hours before using.

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natural homemade cleanersThere are tons of green bathroom cleaners on the market, but most of the time its cheaper

and just as effective to make your own. Armed with a few simple non-toxic and biodegradable

ingredients, you can keep your bathroom fresh and sparkling.

SUPPLIES:

baking soda

Borax

castile soap or vegetable oil-based liquid soap

distilled white vinegar

essential oils

kosher salt

water

measuring cups and spoons

jars

spray bottles

baking sheet

parchment paper

TUB AND TILE CLEANER

In a jar or spray bottle, combine

1 2/3 cup baking soda with 1/2

cup vegetable oil-based liquid

soap. Add 1/2 cup water and

2 tablespoons vinegar. Shake

before using. Apply with a

cloth or sponge and rinse well.

GLASS CLEANER

Combine 1/4 cup vinegar and

4 cups warm water in a spray

bottle. Use to clean glass or

mirrors with a dry cloth or

piece of newspaper.

SCOURING POWDER

Combine 1 cup baking soda,

1 cup borax, and 1 cup kosher

salt in a jar. Sprinkle on area

to be cleaned, wipe with a

sponge, and rinse.

DRAIN CLEANER

Pour 1/2 cup baking soda

into drain followed by 1 cup

vinegar. Let it sit and fizz for

15 minutes, then rinse with hot

or boiling water. May need to

repeat or leave baking soda

and vinegar in overnight.

TOILET BOWL CLEANER

Mix 1/4 cup borax or baking

soda and 1 cup vinegar in the

toilet. Let it sit for 15 minutes

(or longer, if necessary), scrub,

and flush.

MOULD / MILDEW REMOVER

Mix 1/2 cup borax and 1/2

cup vinegar to make a paste.

Scrub with a brush or sponge

and rinse with water. For tough

mold, let it sit for an hour

before rinsing with water.

HINT: Add a few drops of essential oil for fragrance and/or cleaning power. Eucalyptus, lavender,

lemon, tea tree, and thyme are among the essential oils considered to be antiseptic and antibacterial.

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braided t-shirt rugRugs are a little intimidating because they need to be super durable. This is one of those projects

that took several tries to get right. This perfected method, doesnt involve sewing skills or a

gigantic weaving loom.

SUPPLIES:

sturdy canvas for base

scrap fabric (old tees)

black yarn

1. Choose your rug size and cut the canvas base piece to size. Set aside.

2. Rip long strips of fabric. Each braid needs to be about 2.5 feet longer than the length of your base

piece. That seems like a lot, but they will get shorter as you braid and you need extra for fringe.

3. Braid enough ropes to completely cover the mat. This is the most time consuming part. Its aperfect job to multi-task during evening TV shows for a few nights.

4. Tape the ends of each rope for easy access later.

5. When you are done braiding (whew!) Glue your braids to the mat. Leave an even amount of braid

hanging over the edge of each side. Use as much glue as you need to get a very study rug.

6. Use the black yarn and a tapestry needle to stitch along the edges of the rug base, tacking down

each braid.

7. Remove the ends of each braid after the yarn line. Trim the edges so that your fringe is even.

8. Go outdoors and use Polycrylic Finish to seal the rug. This will make your rug waterproof and

much more durable for your next rainy day.

tapestry needle

scissors

fabric glue and tape

aerosol PolycrylicProtective Finish

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mercury glassThis is a simple and affordable method for transforming any piece of glass into a

beautiful decor update with an antiqued mercury glass style finish its amazing.

(HINT: Youll really need to look for the specific Krylon looking glass spray)

SUPPLIES:

various glass containers (must be glass)

spray bottle

water

white vinegar Krylon Looking Glass spray

paper towels

newspaper or other protective covering

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STEP ONE


STEP TWO

Thoroughly clean and dry all glass pieces youll be working with

you want to make sure the glass is clean. Fill a spray bottle with

1 part water to 1 part white vinegar and shake to combine. Set

nozzle of spray bottle to its finest mist setting.

Allow to dry for about 2 minutes, then gently blot the beads of

water/vinegar with your paper towel they should lift off areas

of the mirror spray in a varied pattern. Dont rub very hard as the

metallic finish will streak, though you can apply gentle pressure

in various places to achieve a more realistic and varied mercury

glass look.

Dont worry that the glass is still see-through at this point, since

youll be doing several thin layers to build up the look over time.

Just repeat the same process over and over, and rotating between

resting your glass container on its base versus its top so you get

full coverage. You will want to do between 3-4 coats in total.

Follow up the water/vinegar spray immediately with a gentle,

even layer of the metallic spray. Allow to dry for just a minute

and apply another fine mist of water/vinegar solution notice

the fine beading creating variations in the mirror spray.

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DIY photo clockThis cute, customized photo clock is simple to make in about an hour. Whether you idolize your

pet, or want to find out the time from your favourite trashy celebrity, this project is a winner.

SUPPLIES:

photo paper or large developed photo

clock kit

rubber cement

nail polish craft knife

foam board

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STEP TWOSTEP ONE

STEP FOURSTEP THREE

Once printed, glue your photo onto some foam board that is at

least an 1/8-inch thick and use an craft knife to cut out the face.

Print your favorite front facing photo! Be sure to choose a photo

that will look nice when cut into a silhouette and will end up 6-8

inches wide.

Assemble the clock. Cut a small hole in the middle of your pets

face and follow the instructions to mount your clock kit (you are

just inserting your pets face where the clock face would usually

go).

Customize the clock arms with nail polish! Cut out four small

paper dots and glue the dots onto the clock to indicate the noon,

three, six, and nine oclock positions.

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photo bookshelfHave bookshelves that needed a little something? Make blueprint copies and then trim them to

size (adding a half inch to each side). Use double sided tape to adhere them and then trim away

any excess with a craft knife.

SUPPLIES:

blueprint copies ofphotos

scissors / craft knife

double sided tape

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up-cycled inspirationThere are a ton of ways to reuse your current items and garage sale finds! Here are some really

creative ideas!

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