Today, via Pinterest, I came across some awesome reference charts for all your DIY furniture upholstery projects. I know that you will just LOVE them. They answer ‘how much yardage do I need to upholster my chairs?’ The table below shows you upholstery yardage info for 36 different chair shapes. Then, there’s more: ‘how […]
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LINKY PARTY + Feature: DIY Animal Print Chair
:: Linky Party + Feature today. Lets’s start with the feature, because animal print is this year’s MEGA – trend! You see animal prints everywhere! Lots of variety too. You can find cheetah print, tiger print, lion print, zebra and other animal print fabric on home décor accessories, such as rugs, chairs, cabinets. Be inspired […]
Ikea Poang Chair Slipcover Pattern
:: Ikea Furniture Makeover :: If you are the lucky owner of an Ikea Poang chair than today’s article is for you: it’s a free sewing pattern for an Ikea Poang chair slipcover. At only $69, the Ikea Poang chair has to be one of Ikea’s most popular chairs. This chair has been around […]
DIY Built-in Benches
Oh, today I have something that will inspire you all. Imagine, just imagine, that you’ll have enough storage space for all your craft projects in your living room and have the best light coming over from your shoulder as you are finishing that quilt or crochet project. Oh may, and have enough seating to […]
How to Carve Stamps for Pro’s + an Easy Way for Kids
Art journaling is really not one technique on its own. It is a soulful pursuit using almost any art making technique under the sun, ranging from drawing, calligraphy/cursive letters, painting, using markers, decoupage, stenciling, stamping, scrapbooking and other paper crafts, ceramics and beading. It’s all how you put it together to have meaning for you. […]
DIY Tutorial – Personalized Bags w Inkodye Photo Transfer
:: how to create photo transfers onto fabric to create personalized bags :: Never heard of Inkodye? Me neither. But I discovered that Inkodye is one of the simplest way to permanently print fabric, and I sure love that. It is a permanent, water-based fabric dye that’s activated by the sun. When dyed areas are […]
DIY Horse Image Transfers
Make your own textile transfer images using a simple computer program anyone has: Word. Other things you’ll need are also of the common household variety: a charcoal pencil, scissors, sticky tape, a marker and some paint. See, YOU can do it TODAY. (smile). Recycled Furniture :: Revamp Chair with Horse Transfers Gorgeous. In one […]
Drum Ottoman – DIY Designer Furniture
Two ‘identical’ designer ottomans. One ottoman costs $1650 + tax + shipping + surcharge. The other costs $12. Which do you want? Can you tell the difference?? Elegant Ottomans image credit | tutorial | source: FeralTurtle.com The incredibly low price for this homemade piece of furniture is the use of recycled materials. Yep, your […]
DIY Upholstered Ottomans w Storage
We have a collection of upholstered ottomans and benches here at the Fine Craft Guild. Some for just your feet, some as a soft-furnishing coffee table, some to look pretty at the end of your bed. The ottoman today had been transformed to also be a room storage unit for sofa throws and blankets. This […]
How to Make Upholstered Ottomans From Scratch
Sam and Phil have expensive taste. Their dream ottoman in solid oak and wool would set them back £875. So, they decided to make their own, using equally top quality materials. Sam and Phil’s beautiful ottoman The result: their beautiful ottoman totaled £157. Frankly, I think it looks nicer than the inspiration ottomans from Anta […]
Campers Van Makeover
If you love campers, then join the Smallards in their joy over their camper van makeover. Their camper sure looks ready for a vacation trip, camping in nature. What a happy sight! Isn’t this a super-sunny camper van with Blue, Red and White? Tri-color stripe upholstery with white piping for definition Sailboat stripe bunting Matching […]
Featured DIYs & Crafts of Linky party 25
Featured DIY Home Decor & Craft Ideas First, I have 5 highlights for you that stood out amongst the previous week’s crafts / diy projects submitted. 1. Recycled Book Rose Wreath :: we all need one.. ;-) 2. Vintage Tin Makeover :: excellent decoupage | scrapbooking project 3. Dinosaur Kids Costume :: excellent.
Mantelpiece Headboard
Sometimes Martha Stewart really has something novel to share, like this piece. It is a gorgeously upholstered bed headboard with a carved wooden frame from… a fire place mantel piece. Awesome! A typical mantel piece fits a single bed, up to a full-size bed. This is an ideal solution to create luxury in a tight […]
Doily-Stamped Butterfly Vases DIY .. and more
:: TIME FOR A PARTY #10 + Favorite featured Creative DIY Ideas : Doily-Stamped Butterfly Vases DIY :: Before you’ll link up your party idea this week, have a look at some of the best entries in the prior two parties. Because we are covering 2 weeks’ worth of entries, I’m featuring 8, instead of […]
Which Glue for the Job?
Choose the Best Glue by Type of Craft, Art or DIY Project. Ever wondered which glue is best for your craft, art or DIY project? In this overview, I am comparing different glues and adhesives, and their uses. So, you’ll get all your sticky questions answered! I want to start with the all-time favorite glue […]
