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DIY Tree Branch Magnets
With summer just around the corner, it’s a great time to get outdoors and bring the rustic beauty of nature inside. This found-wood project from ManMade utilizes a fallen tree branch and DIY supplies to transform simple wood into charming refrigerator magnets.
What you’ll need:
- A tree branch, 1-2″ in diameter
- Strong magnets (purchase at a craft store)
- Electric drill and bits
- Saw (hacksaw, pull saw, miter box – anything that will safely cut the tree branch)
- Amazing GOOP two-part epoxy
Easy Instructions:
- Prepare the wood by wiping off with a damp cloth.
- Cut off medallions from your branch, about 1″ or 1 1/2″ thick.
- Smooth any rough edges with sandpaper.
- Use a drill to clear a small hole for the magnets to sit in. (Match drill bit to size of magnets).
- Follow instructions on Amazing GOOP two-part epoxy to mix the paste and glue in the magnets.
- Allow the epoxy to dry for 4-6 hours before using your new magnets.
For a full photo tutorial and instructions, visit ManMade.
Sticky Business: Posts We Liked This Week
Here are our favorite craft and DIY links this week. Be sure to follow us @amazinggoop for daily updates on crafts, DIY projects and more! Hope you have a great weekend! Continue reading →
It’s Easy to Embellish Flip-Flops with E-6000
Summer is just around the corner and that means it’s time to pull out those flip-flops. If you’re looking for something with more bling than your average rubber sole, but you want to save money on your sparkles, try making your own pair. From flip-flops embellished with rhinestones to sandals adorned with silk flowers, the possibilities are endless. It’s easy to embellish flip-flops—all you need is E-6000 and plenty of rhinestones, and you’ll have one-of-a-kind flip-flops to match any outfit. Continue reading →
Sticky Business: Posts We Liked This Week
Here are our favorite craft and DIY links this week. Be sure to follow us @amazinggoop for daily updates on crafts, DIY projects and more! Hope you have a great weekend!
Crafts:
Check out this Angry Birds Party for kids, complete with crafty pigs made using E-6000.
This adorable earring project from Maybe Matilda takes the expression “cute as a button” to a whole new level. Best of all, you can complete it in just one step!
Curbly shows us how to create a Paper Bird Mobile that can be made by kids, or adults for a more sophisticated version.
Turn Framed Objects into Custom Wall Art with this creative tutorial.
DIY Projects:
If you love whimsical gardens, take a peek at this beautiful Garden Fit for a Fairy from Living with Lindsay.
This Old House shares 12 Tips for Etching Glass. It’s always great to learn a new skill — why not try it this weekend?
Make a Backyard Bird Feeder with supplies from around the house. The birds will appreciate your DIY skills!
For custom seating built right into the terrain, Build a Custom Planter Bench. Weather-resistant cedar makes this a practical outdoor project.
Photo credit: This Old House
Sticky Business: Posts We Liked This Week
Here are our favorite craft and DIY links this week. Be sure to follow us @amazinggoop for daily updates on crafts, DIY projects and more! Hope you have a great weekend!
Crafts:
Make a lovely tea cup wreath for Mother’s Day. E-6000 is this crafter’s “sticky secret.”
For a classic craft guaranteed to inspire nostalgia, check out this Mother’s Day project from the Martha Stewart Crafts Dept. to make Clay Baby Footprints.
Teacher Appreciation is coming up the first week of May! Find 7 Crafty Treat and Gift Ideas from Dollar Store Crafts.
Zakka Life shares a fantastic project for domestic divas: how to turn an ordinary potholder into an adorable eyeglass case.
DIY Projects:
Love handcrafted birdhouses but lack advanced woodworking skills? Curbly shows you how to make a modern birdhouse — no power tools required.
Find step-by-step instructions for How to Build a Display Coffee Table from This Old House. Stylish and functional, this table does double-duty in your living room.
Upcycle old luggage with this inventive DIY craft project for vintage suitcases from Crafting a Greener World.
Create DIY labeled bathroom jars with instructions from The Idea Room. E-6000 is recommended as a waterproof glue.
Photo credit: Curbly
Sticky Business: Posts We Liked This Week
Here are our favorite craft and DIY links this week. Be sure to follow us @amazinggoop for daily updates on crafts, DIY projects and more! Hope you have a great weekend!
Crafts:
Create a DIY Wall Terrarium that’s decorative and functional. We love the minimalist design and easy instructions from Ruffled.
E-6000 is great for jewelry-making. Check out this memory necklace project from Redecorating on a Whim.
Who knew a lamp could be so zen? Green living expert Danny Seo created this stacked rock lamp using E-6000.
Do you save old magazines and newspapers? Give ordinary bottlecap magnets a vintage twist with this great project from TLC inspirations.
DIY Projects:
Entertaining at home? This Old House shares a video with step-by-step instructions for how to build a cocktail hutch.
Think beyond a pink palace and create a modern dollhouse for your child with this template and tutorial from Sutton Grace.
Get in the spring spirit and welcome back the birds with this DIY Modern Bird Feeder from Curbly.
Preparing to build a backyard deck before summer? Do It Yourself offers tips for planning before you get started.
Photo credit: Ruffled
How To Build a Spring Planter Box
It’s spring and it’s the perfect time of year to get ready for outdoor DIY projects. If you plan on doing any planting or gardening but you’re not ready to venture into a soggy backyard just yet, we recommend projects that can be completed in the garage and moved outside when the sun appears.
A spring planter box is the perfect project for creating indoors in preparation for more pleasant weather to come. The simplicity of a planter box makes it utilitarian for growing flowers, herbs or vegetables and portable enough to be moved around.
You can find tutorials on the major DIY sites. Think about where you want to show off your plants and draw a diagram for how the box will fit in that space.
- DIYNetwork: How to Build a Planter Box
- Curbly: Make a Super Simple Spring Planter
- HGTV: Planter Box Project (Video)
- Sunset: Raised-box Herb Garden
If your plans call for wood glue, try Amazing EcoGlue Premium Wood.
After constructing your planter box, a little planning will help ensure that your plants thrive in their new home. It’s best to choose plants that do not grow over a foot high and do well with restricted roots.
Observe the sunlight where you want to place your boxes and note how m uch sun exposure those spots receive. Depending on the particular condition, choose plants that grow best in sunlight or shade. In the spring, choose plants that do not mind cooler temperatures.
To learn more about what to put in your planter box and how to care for plants in containers, visit the following links:
How to Plant a Planter Box
Tips for Placement of Flower Boxes
Guide to Container Gardening
Sticky Business: Posts We Liked This Week
Here are our favorite craft and DIY links this week. Be sure to follow us @amazinggoop for daily updates on crafts, DIY projects and more! Hope you have a great weekend!
Crafts:
Curbly shares a great tutorial on How to Make a DIY Asterisk Clock using E-6000. It’s super mod and fun!
Love bunting? Check out this awesome project from You Had Me at Bonjour to Make a Bunting Paper Lantern we discovered via Dollar Store Crafts.
The Hostess with the Mostess shares a step-by-step tutorial to create Easter Silhouette Plates & Bowls. Perfect for a chic Easter brunch or dinner.
Speaking of Easter entertaining, have you checked out Pizzazzerie‘s blog recently? She has fabulous entertaining ideas, including this DIY Lavender Easter Brunch post with fabulous centerpiece decor projects.
DIY Projects:
In part three of a remodeling series, Crafting a Greener World shares a DIY Eco-Friendly Bath Remodeling project that’s perfect for making over a tired bathroom vanity.
For a budget-friendly project, learn how to Make a DIY West Elm-inspired Headboard with this project from Curbly.
Give an old dresser a face-lift with this Glazing technique from Living with Lindsay.
Little Lucy Lu shares an adorable DIY project for making a Laundry Ladder that’s functional and decorative.
Photo credit: Curbly
Fashionista Finds from our E-6000 Fans
There’s nothing we love more than discovering the creative projects that crafters and do-it-yourselfers come up with using Eclectic products. Recently, we’ve spotted E-6000 used on fashion-forward projects ranging from rhinestoned costumes to beaded bridal clips. Our devoted fashionista fans have put E-6000 to the test and we’re happy to highlight their results by sharing posts from around the web.
Ritzy Ribbon Necklaces & Pendants
Create a fun one-of-a-kind necklace with this tutorial from It’s Always All About Ribbon. Use E-6000 to adhere the alta cap pendant.
Beautiful Bridal Hair Accessories
If you’re searching for the perfect hair accessory to match your wedding dress, this post will give you the instructions you need to for a custom creation.
Kirsten at Studs and Pearls shares a fun post for making a trendy snake wrap bracelet. Use E-6000 to adhere the metal snake and rhinestone eyes.
Add some bling to your kid’s favorite shoes with a tutorial from The Muddy Princess. As Kimberly mentions on her blog, E-6000 even holds up in the mud.
Transform a plain glass marble into an artistic cocktail ring with this photo tutorial from Happy Cake. E-6000 keeps the marble securely in place on the ring base.
Craft Test Dummies share a fun post for creating a floral corsage you can wear on your wrist, to adorn a hat, or as a lapel pin.
DIY Alexander McQueen-Inspired Minaudieres
Turn old sunglass cases into high-end fashion pieces with this post from Soccer Mom Style. E-6000 helps keep bling in all the right places, transforming dull cases into works of art.
Photo credits: It’s Always All About Ribbon, The Muddy Princess and Soccer Mom Style
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