Showing posts with label DIY. Show all posts
Showing posts with label DIY. Show all posts

Friday, October 26, 2012

Creepy and Fascinatng Ideas




Edible EYEBALLS are always good for a Creepy Halloween thrill:



Or, go for table decor. 
 It's a kinder, gentler,but less filling -effect:

NEXT, For your more, ah, advanced DIY consideration...

...Here's a rather COMPLICATED D-I-Y from 1870,
 which came about as result of 
the plague 400 years earlier:

 Known at the time as  
"The Great Mortality", "The Black Death" and "The Great Pestilence",
 the 14th century Plague led to ... an overabundance of bones.
They had to be stored in All Saints' Chapel
 after the local monastery's graveyard began to overflow .   
40,000 skeletons;
 Frantisek Rint arranged the  bones...
~
 The chandelier is made with at least one of every bone in the human body. 
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Some of the skulls are resting on the knees of trumpet-playing angels...



Doesn't that make you HUNGRY?!?

TRY THIS Crazy-Snake CHEESE CALZONE:



Okay, creepy crafting,  gross eating, now it's time for  Cranial Costuming:
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A very cool DIY Tirck or Treat costume!

~the how-to is here~


The rest is up to you.
Happy Halloween Time!
xo
Valerie



Sunday, August 26, 2012

Farmhouse, Country Design Ideas

I collected some Country / Farmhouse ideas
 that are bursting with sparks 
of great design and detail :


















This last one is sweet, simple, very do-able, 
and 
 something every home ( kitchen) should have~

Have a great day ~
Valerie


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Saturday, May 26, 2012

Swingers: planters, beds, chairs, tables, grills and more!

You can hang up just about ANYthing, including aquariums, planters and tables! 




easiest shelf to hang:














Suspended table~



How to make this bed: here



Suspended cradle:




The sky  -- or in this case the branch, hook or ceiling -- is the limit!
Peace!
xo
Valerie



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Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Try a Daring Bit of Recycled, Industrial, and Unusual


Doesn't matter what style you have overall. Just let your eye and heart tell you if it fits. If it fits, and it's quirky or a Fad, or just Very different, go ahead: 
 Pop in a little Interest:






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Saturday, April 14, 2012

Flower Power

I love the way flowers were worked into the designing of these spaces. 
Clever, artful, cheerful:






Believe it or not, this beauty is a D-I-Y ! (directions here)
(DIY directions here)


This is very impressive.
 I wonder if it's comfortable...
If it is, I WANT this!
 This chair is by Kenneth Cobonpue. 
It's only the beginning of what he has done.
Check out his website. Awesome. 



Pollen and stormy weather can be forgiven
 when the beauty of the season is everywhere~

Have a great day!
xo
Valerie




Monday, February 13, 2012

Non-Food - But Very Sweet - Valentines


Valentines Day 
is TOMORROW. 
It's not too late to make it awesome.
Zero calories, lasting memories, and a clear conscience go with these sweet Valentine's Day gift and celebration ideas.  Plus, many of them are D-I-Y and  take about 5 minutes to do...I heart the wonderful people in my Pinterest community for the images and most of the ideas.


A nice ribbon, construction paper and a helping hand makes a beautiful 
simple garland to keep forever. Perhaps put notes on the Valentines:


A paper airplane with a heart cut-out attached, a sweet note...

For a man or a woman, one simple flower, with a look of love, will always work.



Love pipe cleaners!



cute:


from redenvelope.com







Make together on Valentine's Day; Frame the memory.















If cash flow isn't an issue....




If your "Valentine" has a heart of stone, print this and make it into a card, or frame it.


And if you must do food:  pretty flowers, wine, cheese, fruit, bread, a fireplace, cushions and blankets, privacy, and your Loved One.







Have fun getting ready!
xo
Valerie

     
All images via Pinterest.com