Showing posts with label decorating. Show all posts
Showing posts with label decorating. Show all posts

Tuesday, October 22, 2013

How-To Tuesday: Instagram Photo Display

Why hello there! Fancy meeting you here! I have been getting back into the craft season, and haven't had any time to dream up new How Tos, but I thought a simple one featuring something I did in my own home would be great as well. And the best part? It's pretty cheap, and easy, too!


All you need are:
  • Printed Instagram photos
  • Nails
  • Yarn
  • Miniature clothespins
Prior to a few months ago, you had to use online services to print your Instagram photos. Now, you can upload and edit photos on your phone using a couple of options: the Walgreens app (which I couldn't get to work myself), or the Printicular app. After trying to use the Walgreens app over and over, I used the Printicular app and in one shot, had my photos uploaded and ready to pick up in an hour. And they aren't super expensive, either, at about $0.39 per print. And they look great!

The rest of the supplies you should just have around the house (besides the clothespins, which I picked up at Jo-Anns for relatively cheap). Now, for the steps!
  1. Decide where you want to place your photos, and pound your first nail in the wall. Use a level to place the second as far away as you want it, but don't pound it in all the way.
  2. Tie a knot in your yarn around the first nail, and extend it to the other nail and knot the other end, as well. 
  3. Pound in your nails the rest of the way.
  4. With your photos and your clothespins, pin as many of your photos on the yarn as you want.
  5. Repeat if you want to do a second side!
See, I told you it was easy! Let me know if you try it out and what happens - I would love to see!

Tuesday, January 15, 2013

How To Tuesday: Favorite DIYs of 2012!

2012 was a great year for crafting in my world. I started a weekly blog post called How To Tuesday, and drove myself to figure out a new craft for each and every week! While it was daunting at first, it got easier. Of course now, I'm daunted again, but am recounting my top three favorite DIYs of 2012 to drum up some inspiration for 2013!

Furniture Decoupage

Done a couple of years ago, I still get great compliments on this table in my living room! Even if you don't decoupage with comics, you can use newsprint or old books for a different effect.
Keurig K-Cup Storage

This was one of my favorite DIYs of the year. Not only was it popular, but it's a cheap, fun, easy way to store K-Cups without having to pay upwards of $20-40 for a rack! It may not be the most stylish thing, but it does its' job and that's what is most important.
Fabric Canvas Wall Art
Just a quick, fun project to brighten up a room. I may already be thinking of ways to update and change up the bedroom, but this made a great project!

I am hoping for some great new inspiration and projects in 2013, and I have a few things up my sleeve to accomplish just that. Stop back next Tuesday for my surprise first How To Tuesday of 2013!

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