This week you can learn everything from how to upstyle a basic chair to how to make BBQ sauce! You can even make silicone molds with simple supplies from the hardware store!
I love making my own silicone molds but the molding putty can get expensive! Well, not any more. Check out my cornstarch and silicone molds that cure in about 20 minutes! These molds are super easy to make (also a bit messy) and you can make tons of them for very little money. In my crafty lab, I found that air dry clay, Sculpey and 2-part plastics work best in these molds. If you're not familiar with 2-part plastics, they are wonderful and cure in about 10 minutes. I'll put a link to where you can get some below. Have fun, go forth and make molds!
xo, Mark!
The stop watch mold is one of my favorites!
Add a little paint to give them some color!
Try the putty on a small statue or doll face!
Watch the short video tutorial here
Learn how to make Rubber Stamps with a similar method, here!
Over the years I've come up with a few different ways to create bangles that can fit anyone. My heart went out to all of the beautiful ladies who couldn't find a bangle to fit properly. A couple of years ago I came up with using large zip ties and this idea has been a huge hit. Well, last week I was at the hardware store browsing around for inspiration and I ended up in the rope section. After a few minutes another idea smacked me in the shin (or was it that crazy man trying to get past me?) Voila! The rope bangle that can be made to fit anyone and everyone!
Happy Thurs-DIY possums! Every week I round up the BEST in DIY and here are my favorites this week. Learn how to ICE DYE with Cathy Attix and make the cutest MIXED MEDIA BIRD with Pla. These gals rock a DIY project every week! I show you how to make no sew flower pillows and shrines with recycled cardboard..Super fun stuff.
One day, in the not too distant future, I'm going to get a house on the beach and sell shadow boxes to passers by....I can't imagine anything I like making more than funky little boxes filled with treasures and tons of glitter! The best part about making shadow boxes is that they don't have to cost anything. A little recycled cardboard and an old post-card are a terrific place to start.
Have fun! xo, Mark
My Frida inspired trio
I love the little paper flower cut outs filled with glitter!
Spring is here so I thought it was time to make some 3-D no-sew pillows to liven up my home! All you'll need to make these is a zip up pillow case (there's a link below to every color under the sun) and a little bit of fabric. Also, there are some amazing washable and dry cleanable fabric glues on the market, so this project is perfect for people who don't like to sew or just haven't learned yet.
Change up the colors and grow a complete garden on your sofa!
Have fun! xo, Mark
Livening up a plain leather chair in my living room
Check out the awesome-ness we have this week! Is awesome-ness a word? Well, it is now!
Cathie Attix rocks an off the shoulder blouse and PLA makes the cutest Frog Prince from dollar store items. We even have an upcycled drawer garden which is just beautiful.
Hop around and say hello to these creative peeps!
xo, Mark
Cathy Attix makes a beautiful off-the-shoulder summer blouse here:
