This DIY lamp project uses a variety of birch log sizes to make birch floor lamps, table lamps and wall sconces. See how to prepare the birch and construct your own lamp.
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Rustic Vase Ideas That You Can Make
A home accessory that almost everyone has a need for at some point is a vase. They can hold anything from fresh flowers to artificial fillers for instant brightening of a room. To make the vase even more interesting, it can be decorated in a rustic style with a variety of common materials. These rustic vase ideas can be whipped up in no time at all.
Rolled Sugar Cookie Recipe
Out of all of the sugar cookies that I have tried, I think that this is the best tasting rolled sugar cookie recipe around! I give most of the credit to the addition of almond extract in the recipe. Although the texture of the cookies are just perfect as well. They have a soft but firm texture, not hard and crunchy. This can be attributed, I believe, to the cream of tartar.
Homemade Gift Basket Ideas
I know that everyone has at least one hard to shop for person on their list. It is always a challenge figuring out what significant item will make the recipient fall over with joy! That one item usually doesn’t surface because this, hard to shop for person, already has everything they could possible need. That is why I came up with some homemade gift basket ideas. Almost everyone will enjoy a gift basket tailored exactly for them.
When you put together your own basket, you get to choose what you use as your container and of course the contents. This makes it highly personal and it is usually much easier picking out several small gifts that will be enjoyed.
Lots Of Homemade Stocking Stuffer Ideas
Christmas gifts are made all the more special when they are homemade. If it is hard to come up with a primary gift item that is homemade, then adding in some smaller homemade gifts, such as stocking stuffers, is a great way to add in a personal touch. Some of these ideas can also be used as teacher or housewarming gifts.
Ten Amazing Thanksgiving Table Decorations
Thanksgiving is just around the corner and if you are hosting the dinner, you may want to start thinking about how you are going to decorate the table. With such an important feast, you want your table to be just as elaborate and festive.
Whether you are going for a formal setting or something more relaxed, I found several tablescape ideas that should give you plenty of inspiration for your own Thanksgiving table.
Rustic Thanksgiving Craft Ideas
It can be real easy to jump from Halloween decorating right into Christmas, especially if your Halloween decorating is appropriate for the full Fall season. However, it is nice to give special attention to Thanksgiving as well. That is why I put together this collection of rustic Thanksgiving craft ideas. All of these crafts are perfect for Thanksgiving and some are good for the entire year.
Milk Glass Decorating Ideas
If you like decorating in a shabby chic style, you may consider incorporating some milk glass into your designs.
Milk glass are those pieces of dinnerware or vases and accessories that are an opaque white with either a hobnail or other decorative pattern etched into the glass. They really make a pretty accent either on their own or in groupings. Check out these ideas for displaying milk glass.
Ideas For Dried Floral Wreaths In A Rustic Chic Style
Dried floral wreaths are probably the most popular wreaths to use in home decor. Since the preserved florals come in such a wide range of colors and varieties it is no wonder it is the supply of choice in wreath making. While there are many styles of dried floral wreaths that are beautiful to accessorize with, I want to focus on a style that is more on the rustic chic side. These ideas for dried floral wreaths will easily fit in with rustic decor or a shabby chic style.
Folding Chair Makeovers With Fabric And Paint
Folding chairs are one of those necessities that people tend to buy with more thought on function than on design. However, when you need to actually use them thoughts of comfort and style seem to rush in. Suddenly that functional but drab chair is falling a bit short. Those chairs don’t need to stay that way though. Why not perk up your next party with some fabulous seating? I found some fantastic examples of folding chair makeovers that will put some pizzazz into your party atmosphere.
Decorating With Natural Elements
Have you ever gone out walking in the woods and come across a really cool looking piece of wood? Or, you may have come across some cut logs that ants have eaten the inside out of. When they do this, it makes a neat design in the log when you cut it into slices. You will get either a donut shaped slice or something much more intricate. Decorating with natural elements like this is like displaying a work of art.
Easy DIY Photo Holders For A Desktop
If you have a desk, there is a pretty good chance that you may have a family photo or two displayed proudly among all of the rest of your clutter! And, if you have some photos, you must have something to display them with. Besides the traditional picture frame, I have some diy photo holder ideas that are quick and easy to make and take up just a small amount of space on your desk so that you have lots of room for all of your other stuff.