1.Chalkboard drawers, LivingEtc, via Perfectbound; 2/3. Two cheap runners = One great rug, by Elsie Marley, via Perfectbound; 4. Sheet metal table, by Design Mom
5. Linen tin cover, by Elsie Marley, via Each Penny Pretty; 6. Paper-covered magnetic board, Martha Stewart, via Creature Comforts; 7. Numbered Glasses, Martha Stewart; 8. Button Magnets, Martha Stewart [these would also be good as thumbtacks]
9. Ikea Hack, Penny People Designs; 10.Aalto-ize your Ikea Frösta stool, by Martha and Tom; 11. Fabric-covered knobs, A Field Journal
Some of these are from a little while back. I’ve been collecting them and storing them away in bookmarks and emails to myself, for a rainy day. It’s actually beautiful weather, but lately I have been feeling rainy, creativity-wise. Putting this post together has got me thinking about all sorts of things I want to do. Thank you to everyone who shared their great ideas!
Do you know of any other good tutorials for the home?
from my ‘crafts to-do’ bookmark list:
http://crazymomquilts.blogspot.com/2008/09/storage-cubes.html
http://ecologue.com/ShowArticle/recycled-bathroom-mat
http://www.diyideas.com/images/img_windowsgallerylg_ss6.jpg
i just crossed the ruffly headband off my list:) i love it!
nice collection.
while i like the look of the chalkboard, in ‘real life’ i think it would be a disaster and it would take only 10 minutes before its all smudgy and you have chalk all over you, your pet, your kid…
Thanks for this collection- very refreshing!
That’s true. But it might not be so bad if you use those liquid chalk pens. They’re not as messy.
Thanks for including my Ikea Hack (Rast Side Tables). I adored the project + how they turned out so I hope they inspire others. I’m having a blast reading your site! Wonderful inspiration.
Lindsay
http://pennypeople.blogspot.com/2008/09/weekend-project-ikea-rast-overhaul.html
Love the IKEA rugs. Duct tape - genius!
My favourite tutorials at the moment all seem to come from Centsational Girl. Honestly. I think she can build a house out of paper string and spray paint. There is nothing she won’t reuse and restore. http://www.centsationalgirl.com/
Great list! I love the projects you have here. I added it to our link luv roundup:
http://www.luvinthemommyhood.com/2009/07/link-luv-roundup.html
I am so excited about the idea of combining the two IKEA runners to make a large, lovely rug.
thanks for the shout out! and congratulations on the nytimes article! you are the big cheese now (not that I didn’t think you weren’t before).