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Do you want quick and simple decoratingideasfor your living room that won't cost a fortune? Need to addsomepizazz to your living room? Are your curtains screaming foranupdate? Use a few of these decorating ideas that won't costyouyour mortgage to add a new look to a tired decor.
1. A quick update for any room is to add pillows. It is easy tomakea simple pillow. Using a coordinating fabric that matches yourcolorscheme, cut four squares of equal size. A good finishedpillow sizeis 14 inches by 14 inches. Be sure to add about a half-inch on eachside for seaming. Stitch three sides, with fabricwrong sidestogether. Stuff with a pillow form or craft fiberfill.Stitch fourthside, turning under the half inch to form a finishedside.
2. Decorate your walls with pictures. Gather together photosfromyour vacation, a favorite get together or family members andcreatea collage of different sizes. To coordinate, use the samecolorframes. They don't have to be the same size, but should be thesamecolor. Arrange in a pleasing manner on the floor beforehanging.For impact, enlarge three favorite photos into 20X25 inchesorlarger, frame and hang together. Or use smaller photos, andframein large frames with a large white or cream mat. Black andwhitephotos work especially well. Use photos of your pet,child,significant other, friends, inanimate objects, landscapesorwhatever tickles your fancy.
3. To add new life to your windows, create new swags orvalancesfrom inexpensive fabrics. Use old lace, wrap around acurtain rodletting it fall in graceful swags for a light airy look.Usebandannas or scarves, fold in half on the diagonal, tie theendstogether and fasten to wall with self-stick Velcro orremovabletape. Use napkins, drape over curtain rod on an angle, andoverlaptwo coordinating styles for a unique look.
For quick sew curtains, use sheets, and attach tabs and buttonsorribbons to the top to attach over rod.
4. A great way to change the look of your living room is toslipcover your furniture. Use store bought ones for ease, make yourownif you like to sew, or drape and tuck sheets over the seatsandbacks to make no-sew quick versions. These can be changedquicklyand removed for cleaning easily.
5. Of course one of the least expensive ways to change the look ofaroom is to repaint your walls. Simply adding a fresh coat canchangethe look of a room. Or go for a more dramatic change with anewcolor. Choose a color that complements your home and taste orthestyle of décor of your home.
Living Room - This is a place where you are most likely to spendalot of time when you are at home, may it be alone or withyourfamily. This place could be a lot better if it has a widespace.You do not necessarily have to have it rebuild this area ofyourhouse especially if you have a tight budget. All you would needisto make sure that you only put useful furniture and removesomeunnecessary things. Doing this would free up some space whichisideal for a living room. You can just have a sofa, a centertable,a small side table, and a television set as those are onlythethings which are being used most often by most people. You canalsorepaint the walls and add some wall decors and accessories ifyouwould like but is not really necessary if it could notbeaccommodated in your budget.
Bed Room - Choosing the right type of bed for a certain type ofroomis very important. If you have a small bedroom space, a bunkbedwould be ideal. If it has a wider space, a platform bed couldbegreat. There are some other types of beds available indifferentfurniture shops so just pick out one that complements thestructureof the room and one that is adequate for the space aswell. Sincethis is the place where you can relax, adding dim lightsand havinga plain wall color are excellent choices. This could bethesimplest part of the house but should be the mostcomfortabletoo.

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Do you want to design your owndo-it-yourselfgarden? Although it looks simple to plant a garden,there are someways of making the job more efficient and more likelyto succeed.Here are some tips to help you design a DIYlandscape.InstructionsAlways start on paper. If you want to avoid expensive changesafterinstalling your landscape, the most logical thing to do issketchit out on paper first. You will see how things flow together,whatlooks best and what won't work. Then you can change things withthestroke of the pencil. Things can be varied when you build yourDIYlandscape -- a plan should be flexible -- but with adrawn-outguide, you can avoid the really expensive andlabor-consumingmistakes. You can draw out your own plans or have aprofessional doit for you. Or you can do your own and just havethem checked overby a garden designer or coach.Make a list of what you want in your garden and how you will useit.This way you won't forget anything. Include flower beds,cutting orvegetable gardens, shade trees, patios, sports courts,paths orwalkways, swimming pools, sheds, water features, walls,fences,arbors and more. Don't worry about deciding on individualplantsyet.Sketch out all the areas you want and link them together withlawns,paths, walkways and other routes of access. Remember, allareas needto be easily accessible or you won't want to use them.Make theaccesses attractive, like artistically curving paths, tomake yourdesign more picturesque.Plan on hardscape features first. Hardscapes are permanentfeaturesand include buildings, patios, pergolas and even permanentdecorlike bridges and ponds. Also don't forget to draw indrainage,utility areas, power supplies, irrigation and any othercriticalsystem that needs the foundation of your design.Then follow up with trees and the largest planted areas likelawnsand flower planter areas. Just rough them out. Keep in mindtheangle of the sun for both shadows and shade. Continue on downtothe smallest items like garden decor. You can even speck outwhichplants go where, or you can do that on a separate plandepending onhow detailed the design layout becomes.There are lots ideas you can find in books, magazines and ontheinternet for building your own garden. But you are safest todesignit out on paper first. For more information on garden designsandhow to design a DYI landscape plan, please check out thelinksunder Resources listed below.A rock garden structures space and adds a pleasing,low-maintenanceyard feature. A simple rock garden design can echonature,providing an area of tranquility. A rock garden withoutplants, orincorporating drought-resistant plants, saves water andlabor.Rocks offer a range of colors and texture, allowing you toevoke acreek bed, a desert, an alpine trail, a zen garden, a beachoralmost any natural or designed setting you prefer. The spaceyouhave available and the rocks you choose can guideyourdesign.Basic Rock GardenArrange the rocks in a pleasing design. For instance, place agroupof five large rocks in the back corner of the yard and setupgroups of three medium rocks in a random pattern aroundthem.Fill in the area with smaller rocks, gravel or coarse sand.Rakingthe sand in patterns gives a zen garden effect; gravel actsas aweed barrier.Add height to your simple rock garden by creating a mound ofearthfor a hill, or use a hillside on your property to embed rocksin.Dig a hole a third of the height of the rock and make sure toseatthe rock firmly so that it will remain in place. This givesanatural look to larger rocks in a rock garden. A rise ofrocksworks well for an herb or succulent garden or forsmallflowers.Adding PlantsPour soil between rocks to create natural clefts for growingplants.Make a small hole in the soil with your fingers. Plant asmall plantor moss in the soil.
DIY Craft for Teens at Home 1.0 APK
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One of the most difficult crowds when itcomesto crafting are teenagers. This is possibly because teenagerslookat crafting as something that is boring and is a very"tamed"activity. As we all know, teens love activities thatenergize themand boost their adrenaline. Here are top five funcrafting projectsfor teenagers that are sure to make them seecrafting in adifferent light.1. Do It Yourself Bath Products.Teaching teenagers how to make their own soaps, bath salts,bodygels and other bath products can definitely spark ateenager'sinterest in DIY stuff. After all, teens, especiallygirls, areknown to be vain. Teens can play "laboratory" in your ownkitchenand the best part is they can try out their very own bathproductrecipes.2. Sewing throw pillows.Most teens are interested in operating machines. So takeadvantageof this curiosity by introducing to them the art of sewingtheirown throw pillows using a sewing machine of course. You canevenhave them decorate and embellish their pillows with beads,photos,laces, rick-racks and many more.3. Simple woodwork for teens.You can teach teens how to make a basic box with the use of afewpieces of scrap wood. From there, they can venture into makingmorecomplicated woodwork designs. Who knows, you might unleashthehidden craftsman in a teenager.4. Baking cookies.It's always nice to see teens cooking in the kitchen so whynotintroduce them to baking. You can get a simple cookie recipe ontheinternet and let your kids try it out on your kitchen. Be suretosupervise them when they operate your oven.5. Painting.When you were a child, do you remember the time when you wantedtopaint your own wall? Teens sure love the thought of gettingtheirway in their rooms so let them paint a wall in their own room.Letthem go crazy over painting the wall with their favorite colorsanddecorating it with products of their imagination. You'llbesurprised at the results and at what it reveals oftheirpersonalities.There are more than a hundred of these fun crafting projectsforteenagers so be sure to keep your eyes and mind open fornewideas!Glitter is one of the most versatile materials to craft with.Youcan use it on fabric, glass, plastic, paper, or wood. You canwearit in your hair, on your nails, in your makeup, or on yourclothingand accessories. You can knit or crochet with glitter yarn,you canuse it with rubber stamping in scrapbooking and card-making,andyou can add a little extra glitz to everything in your homewithglitter. Everyone likes a little sparkle now and then,fromchildren to teens to grandparents. Use this guide to getyoustarted!Types:Low-Grade Chunky Glitter: This is the kind you used in schooltomake hand-print Thanksgiving decorations and other artprojects.You may still have some stuck to your kitchen table fromthat craftyou decorated 20 years ago.Spray-On Glitter: Use this type on fabric or in projects suchaswreath-making that need a uniform coating of sparkle.Spray-oncomes in an aerosol can, like spray paint.Glitter Glue: Squeeze this gel onto paper projects, clothingyou'reembellishing, or other crafts that need a threedimensionalsparkling finish.Fine Powder Glitter: Use this to emboss with rubberstampingprojects or in your scrapbooks.Ways to Craft with The Sparkly Stuff:Crochet or Knit with Glitter Yarn: This yarn isn't exactlyglitterin the traditional sense; rather, it's yarn that is mixedwithstrands of metallic thread for a similar look.Your Wardrobe: Like I said, you can add glitter to justaboutanything, from your bag to your shoes to your T-Shirt.Papercrafting: The most obvious of uses is inscrapbooking,cardmaking, and other papercrafts.Decorate your Homer: If you're attracted to bright, sparkly,shinythings, why not make your home shine and sparkle? Make homeaccentsusing the above techniques to add glamour to yourlife.
DIY Name Card Design Ideas 1.0 APK
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DIY Party Decorations Design 1.0 APK
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Do you love to entertain, but think yourbudgetdoesn't allow for it? Think again. Party decorations andfavorsdon't have to break the bank. You can try creatingDo-It-Yourselfparty favors and decorations for extra savings. Theyoffer anexcellent way to create everything you need while savingmoney. Notonly do DIY favors save money, but creating your ownfavors willallow you creative freedom and add a unique personaltouch.All it takes to decorate a party while on a budget issomecreativity, free time and determination. Here are a few greatideasto get you started:InvitationsDIY invitations are an easy way to cut down on party costs. Theyareperfect for adding your own personal touch and unique style.Makingthe party invitations yourself allow you full creativefreedom. Itwill be really easy to tie your party theme into theinvitations orsend a personalized message to each guest.The possibilities are endless when you are creating yourowninvitations. There are many ways you can decorate invitations,sochoose a technique or a variety of techniques and startcrafting.One of the most important aspects of an invitation is thepaper.There are countless styles, colors, textures and patterns ofpaperavailable. Choose one that will compliment your party theme orwillwork well with the decorating technique you use.Using pen and ink is a fantastic way to decorate invitationswhileon a budget. If you are gifted with drawing you can doodle ordrawimagery or embellishments on invitations to add a personaltouch.Calligraphy is an elegant way to decorate andpersonalizeinvitations. Stamping and scrapbooking can add awhimsical feel andreally turn your invitations intokeepsakes.Table DecorationsCreating table centerpieces is an easy way to set the mood foraparty. The first thing you need to figure out is what themeyourparty is going to have. Is the party geared towards childrenoradults? Is it relaxed, formal, fun or elegant? Once you are setona theme or look all you need is creativity to achieve it.One inexpensive way to make a centerpiece for a variety of eventsisto utilize containers. These can be anything from vases and teapotsto fish bowls and old lunch boxes. Once you have yourcontainerspicked out, you can fill them with a variety of items,such as,marbles, pebbles, flowers, mini balloons, stuffed animals,candy orglass ornaments. Let your imagination run wild. Candlesare anotherspectacular centerpiece idea. They are perfect forgiving the lookof elegance and they create a warm glow for thetable. A spread ofcolorful fruit and vegetables is a fantasticidea for fall parties,family gatherings and formal events. Simplychoose an array ofproduce and arrange it in an eye-catching wayand you'll have acenterpiece that people will love and you caneven eat it whenyou're done.Party FavorsIf you want to leave your guests with a special treat at the endofa successful party do-it-yourself party favors are the way togo.You don't have to spend a bundle to give out fun andmemorableparty favors. Edible favors are an excellent idea becausepeoplelove to eat and you can do it yourself. Baked good makeperfectfavors for any event. You can make a favorite treat and wrapit upbeautifully. Little bundles of individually wrapped candyisanother delectable idea. Personalized coasters and coaster setsarea long-lasting favor that is perfect for more formal parties.Evensimple keepsakes such as origami swans and flowers can be areallyunique way to say thank you to guest for attending.As you can see, it doesn't take a huge budget to make yourpartyfeel like a million dollars. With a little creativity youcancreate beautiful invitations, elegant table centerpieces andsendyour guests home with personalized party favors. Startplanningyour next party today and apply some of these handytips.
DIY Paper Quilling Craft Ideas 1.0 APK
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Paper quilling is a form of art or craftbornout of creating decorative designs using thin strips ofcurledpaper. This age-old quilling craft has emerged sincetheRenaissance time, and dated back to about 3 centuries old. Itwasduring the time when all the nuns used small edges trimmed fromtheBible pages. From there, those pieces were used to createsimplebut beautiful form of artistry. This craft was known as"Quilling"due to how the scrapped of paper were wrapped aroundgoose quillsto create "coiled shapes".Getting into paper quilling craft was not expensive as most ofthetime you will only need few inexpensive basic materials, whichyoucan buy at most art and craft stores.Because of this, paper quilling has created much interest infamilyand friends especially home makers into creatingendlessopportunities around this paper craft. They are someenthusiastswho are totally involved in the craft, making their ownsets ofdesigns and ornaments, and even making it big by havinginventorieslarge enough to enter into local arts and craftsshow.With hard work and perseverance, anyone can be assured thattheopportunities opened up by this unusual and highly flexiblemediumare endless. Christmas ornaments made through paper quillingarequite common and in-demand. According to a paper quiller, LanaJBates had earned $900 in a farmers' market Christmas craftsshow.That's quite a good to gain.Moreover, the tools used in paper quilling are rather simpleandstraightforward. Some of the common tools used in the processareslotted quilling tool, needle, glue, tweezers and pins. Justbyusing these simple tools, long strips of paper are woundtightlyand released, and hereby forming complicated and complexshapers.To get higher precision of quilling accuracy, these toolsshould bemade with better metal quality and made to lastlonger.Here are some of the basic uses of such toolsSlotted Quilling tool - the slot that is attached along its shaftisused to hold the paper securely as you turn the tool in yourhand.Generally, the knurl on the handle ensures a firm grip ofyour handthat will be helpful in the rolling of a neater and eventightroll.Needle tool - Basically the needle used to used to enable afinercenter hole after rolling. This will generally produce amuchtighter roll with a smaller hole in the center.Glue - One of the most important tools in paper quilling. Theglueis widely used in joining the shaped quills. In order toproducebetter and tighter quills, a basic mastery of glue handlingisnecessary ie the quantity and how you apply them ontoyourpaper.Tweezers - Tweezers are excellent tool to put together smallbitsand pieces of your paper quilling in right place. They can beusedto hold the coils that have been shaped, while you put a fewdropsof glue on the edges you are glueing together withoutdamagingit.Pins - While the tweezers will help you to put together allthesmall bits and pieces when you are sticking them, pins areusedwhen you are drying up the glue. The pins will allow you to puttheproject aside and finish it later, while waiting for the gluetodry up.Before we start with the quilling instructions you will need tohavethe following items:-1. A Paper Quilling Tool. In years gone by the ladies of thedaywould use a feather quill to roll the coils, today a slottedneedleis the easiest tool to begin with.2. Strips of Colored Paper, available in various widths andamultitude of colors.3. Craft Glue. You will no doubt find your own preference butthemost important thing to remember when starting out is thatyoupurchase tacky glue which is clear when dry.Now that you have these bits and bobs it is time beginpracticinggetting the basic coil right.
DIY Pallet Sofas Design Ideas 1.0 APK
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Are you tired of the robust andintimidatingfurniture that takes up space and seems to absorb thelight? Optfor a diy pallet sofa experience, which will give yourliving rooma light and fresh feel. Your room will suddenly lit upand becomethe heart of your house. Arrange a pallet sofa set inyour livingroom and invite some friends for a brunch.Make a two or three seats sofa and decorate your corridor oratticroom. Place one in your basement or work shed to take abreatherwhile working and these are sure to become your bestfriend. Adornan empty stubborn corner with an easy to make diypallet sofa seatand put some magazines within easy reach. The do ityourself palletsofas are an excellent accessory for your businessif you have awaiting room. Choose some light or dark colorsaccording to theclimate, put some flowers and plants for yourguests or clients,and enliven their waiting experience.Put a welcoming DIY pallet couch in your lounge or living roomtogreet your tired family members or any guests. Create a puffy doityourself pallet couch for maximum softness and ease. Usecolorsthat clash with the existing decor to give your room amodernlook.Couches are easy to make as they usually have low backs and noarms.These make best headquarters for the couch potato of yourhouse.Place some pallet couches in front of the TV set or LCDscreen andenjoy your mini cinema with your friends and family.Show your lovefor your parents by making one and offering it tothem so they canhave a nice reading niche in their house. They aregoodcomplimentary pieces with the rest of your furniture andgoodeconomical space fillers.Pull up your sleeve and pull out your gear to make an easy doityourself pallet couch and cuddle up on it with popcorn as youwatchyour favorite movie with your loved one. You can simply settledownfor the night with a book and hot cup of tea, and letyourselfsnooze off on your pallet couch.Repurposing or recycling wooden pallets into indoors oroutdoorsfurniture has become very popular with people across theglobe.It's not just because you're going to do a fun project butbecauseyou can craft a highly functional sofa, coffee table orotherthings for your garden, in no time. And you'll also be proudfornot spending too much as they are perfect projects forsmallbudgets.1. Outdoor Pallet LoungersPerfect to create your relaxation spot, where you invite peopleoverand enjoy some time together. Designs are simple and won'trequire alot of tools. Just make sure you sand the wood (!!!). Andpayattention to how you wrap pillows and cushions so that theydon'twore out too fast.2. Pallet Chillout LoungeMiss Freckles had an amazing idea for an entry way. Of coursesheused pallets, and she even painted them in a bold blue. Youjustneed to make sure you contrast the color out, like she did withthered pillows. It looks nothing short of stunning.3. Modular Corner LoungeThis is probably my favourite project from our list today. Whileitdoes look like it requires a lot of work, in all honesty, evenabeginner would be able to replicate this stylish project. Ifyouask us, we think this modular corner lounge would be afantasticaddition for your living room.4. Blue Pallet SofaPerfect for entry halls, kids rooms or even out on your deck,youwill love your new pallet sofa. The creative heads fromScrapHacker came up with this concept and I must say it'sreallydarling.5. Pallet Bed SwingYou can make this fabulous swing bed using only pallets and rope.Incase you want to build one that will fit a twin size mattresssothat you can relax with your significant other,
DIY Reclaimed Wood Projects 1.0 APK
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A lot of people think that reclaimed woodisjust rubbish wood, full of nails and only good for the skip.Howmistaken they are. Reclaimed timber is now extremely popularformany reasons: The wood's unique appearance, its contributiontogreen building, the history of the woods origins and itsphysicalcharacteristics, such as appearance, strength, stabilityanddurability. Reclaimed seasoned wood has also already beenexposedto changes in humidity and is therefore more stable,allowing it tobe used with central heating systems, for examplewithout having towait for it to acclimatise.But not all reclaimed wood is old! Huge amounts of wood areusedthen just thrown away - despite the fact that it is stillperfectlyre-useable. This 'new' wood is mainly reclaimed fromtheconstruction industry and would otherwise have gone tolandfill,thus contributing to green house gas production.Britain's waste wood amounts to approximately 2% of the totalwasteand the United Kingdom currently consumes about 3% of theworld'swood production - quite a bit considering our island's tinysize!You may not believe this but there is over 2.5 million tonsoftimber that is taken out of hospitals, libraries, churches,homesand pubs every year in the United Kingdom. More than half ofit isburnt or discarded. Approximately 10% of this is tropicalhardwood.Much of this old reclaimed wood is of very high qualitysotherefore it is a total waste of our precious resource.Reclaimed wood is often in excellent condition and can be re-usedinmany different areas such as making things for the garden,i.e.trellis, plant boxes, fencing, bird boxes, sheds. For theinsidethe home, you can fix flooring, make wall paneling,ceilings,kitchen back splashes, architectural features, trim,wainscoting,counter tops, partitions, shelving, storage boxes...The list isendless.With reclaimed material being so popular, it is becomingmoredifficult to source. With such a high demand, some sellers trytopass newer wood off as antique so be careful. Reclaimed woodisalso an environmentally-friendly option that keeps quality woodoutof the wood chipper and brings depth and character from thewood'sprevious life.Don't forget it is also a fraction of the cost that youwouldnormally pay in DIY stores. The cost of new wood is soexpensivewhich unfortunately, this puts off many DIY woodenthusiasts whichis a great shame because we all like put our handsto something sowhy not switch to reclaimed wood and save afortune!Wood is most often used for patios and pergolas because ithas"character", is pleasing to look at and adds warmth to a gardenoroutdoor setting. Wooden materials also complement most homedesignsand look great with colorful climbing plants aroundthem.Some of the advantages of reclaimed wood include is because It isastronger product. Virgin lumber is not always as hard or asdurableas reclaimed wood is.It also gives the old wood a new life.If thewood is not used again, it will end up in the landfills andwilleventually turn to dust. By using it in a renovation project,it isinjected with a new life that can last generations.Themostimportant,It is environmentally friendly. Reusing and recyclingisimportant to the environment. Turning to reclaimed wood is aneasyand simple way for people to help the planet.Kids can begin with wood projects need to have somethingverysimple, possibly beneath their normal skill level, tobuildconfidence. While an 8 year old is capable of far more thansimplygluing a few pieces of wood together to produce the napkinholdershown, it might make a good beginning anyway. Quick and easy,thechildren learn a few basics and that they can make woodprojectsDIY.