DIY Rug Projects!

I must admit I get a bit obsessed with rugs from time to time.  I love how they make such a huge impact in a room... and for that reason I can spend waaay too much time searching for the perfect rug.

These are some totally amazing DIY rugs I have found... I can't wait to try my hand at making some of these!

Not only do they look fabulous, but most of them are made out of recycled materials too!

{click on the image to see the tutorial}

T-shirt Shag Rug from M K Arts

Floorcloth Out Of Tablecloth from Design Share

Toothbrush Rag Rug from Rag Rug Cafe

DIY Ceremony Chair Flowers

Kelsey created a charming project to be hung from a chair during the ceremony (and reception afterwards) for her own wedding.

What you’ll need:
– Mason jars (your choice of size, a variety can create a little whimsy)
– Fabric (I used burlap, but a colorful print can be fun as well)
– Lace
– Ribbon
– Wire
– Hot glue or fabric glue
– Pliers

DIY Handmade Yarn Feather

 If you would like something special and unusual for your wall or table decoration, this photo tutorial seems to be very useful:

 

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DIY Porcelain Repair Video Instruction

  
Porcelain or china that is chipped, broken or cracked can be easily restored! Use Loctite Superglue to glue pieces together. This HOW_TO video shows you how to repair any porcelain in your house: figurines, plates or dishes.

Fun and Creative DIY PVC Pipe Projects

PVC Frame. Use differently sized pieces of pipe and stagger them throughout the frame. source

DIY PVC Pipe Vase for Mother’s Day. Wrap old family photos around the PVC pipes as a gift. source

DIY Garden Stone Creatures

I saw this in a garden in San Francisco and I decided I wanted one! This is a really easy 3 step instructable.

Step 1: GLUE STONES

collect some stones long and thin, and one bigger.
glue the little stones perpendicular to the big one, like in the photo.

How to create a MOSAIC : Peace by Piece

A Mosaic to Me

is

what Butter is to Popcorn.

*  BLISS  *

* Seventh Heaven * Cloud Nine * Walking on Air * 

Check out that detail !!

Was that enough descriptors for you?  I had to look up all those funky words in a thesaurus. There is serious BLISS-FUL-NESS mosaic conversation about to happen here.

Brace   yourself

Everyone has a hobby, non? If you don’t have a hobby, get one for Pete’s sake.

Hobbies are cool.

All the cool kids have hobbies.  Or they drink cheap vodka in their ugly basement.

With mosaic, you can have a hobby and drink cheap vodka in your basement ~ while doing a mosaic.

Marbled Mugs

Living in Ohio has it perks, but gray winter skies can really put a damper on a normal cheery day.  If this is the case for you, have I a simple DIY to help brighten your day and put a smile on your lips!  Literally.  Marbled watercolor mugs offers a burst of color to counter the dreary skies and bland morning cup of joe.

What you will need:

• White Ceramic Mug
• Old or Disposable Bowl/Container
• Nail Polish
• Nail Polish Remover (just in case)

Keep in mind:

You will need a decent quality of nail polish.  Notice later on in the images that the green polish did not make it very far.  I ended up using a couple OPI colors I hadn’t used on myself lately.

How to make it:

Mason Jar Herb Garden

Morning, everyone! Claire here, with a weekend project that’s perfect for all of you who are gearing up for lots of holiday cooking. Remember two weeks ago when I asked for your opinion on which hanging herb garden you liked best? Well, your votes weighed heavily in favor of option #1… so, using it as inspiration, I created my very own indoor herb display. So excited to share the final product…and to get cooking with my personal garden just in for guests to arrive! Want to make your own? We’ve got the simple instructions after the jump…

How to Build a Wood Fence

 

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When it's time to build a wood fence, weather it be for privacy, security, or both, the information in this article will save not only time, but also money and labor.

Spacing the Fence Posts

The standard spacing for fence posts is either 6-feet or 8-feet, with the variance determined by the type of fence and the topography. Begin with the end posts, then cut spaces for the middle posts.

Setting the Fence Posts

As you set the posts, make sure each of them is at least 33% underground. You can buy a post-digger at the home improvement store. Treat the wood to make sure it lasts longer.
Bury the posts either in dirt or, depending upon your preference, concrete. Use a level to make sure that they are properly upright and aligned. Stake the posts to provide extra support while the posts settle. Once it's all set, tamp the posts in dirt before building a concrete mound to protect the structure form water. Add extra support at the corners. Let the posts settle for a few days and cap the top of the posts.