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Create a Charming DIY Shadow Box

by eclectic on April 6, 2011 in DIY with No comments
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It’s no secret that art is expensive yet we all want something beautiful to adorn the walls  of our home. Crafting is not only an affordable way to create art on a budget, it’s also a great way to personalize decor to your individual tastes.

We’re happy to share this project from Craft Warehouse for creating DIY Shadow Box art using a few basic craft supplies and E-6000. It’s an inexpensive project you can complete in less then an hour with long-lasting results you’re sure to cherish.

What you’ll need:

  • 12×12 Black Shadow Box
  • 5×5 black frame
  • Scrap book paper of your choice
  • A key (antique or a craft store purchase)
  • A large section of Burlap
  • E-6000
  • Double-sided tape

Easy steps:

  1. Remove glass from 5×5 frame and set aside.
  2. Cut scrap book paper to fit the 5×5 frame.
  3. Glue the key to the center of the scrap book paper and assemble the 5×5 frame (Do not use the glass front).
  4. Cut burlap to 14×14 to fit the back of the shadow box frame.
  5. Wrap burlap around the backing and adhere using double-sided tape.
  6. Place the 5×5 frame in the middle of the covered burlap and adhere using E-6000 glue. Allow to dry up to 24 hours.
  7. After the glue has dried, put the back on the shadow box to complete your framed art.

For a complete photo tutorial visit Craft Warehouse. For more projects to dress up your walls, check out the following links:

Turn Coasters into Art

DIY Vinyl Wall Art

Cheap, Affordable Wall Decor

Photo credit: Craft Warehouse

Sticky Business: Posts We Liked This Week

by eclectic on April 2, 2011 in Crafts, DIY with No comments
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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:

We adore this post from Cathie and Steve that gives step-by-step instructions for creating Modern Pebble Art using E-6000.

Want to create a personalized gift for someone special? Crafty Project Girl came up with a great idea for “Name Frames” using simple craft supplies and picture frames.

Create a Prada-inspired gem encrusted wallet with E-6000 and this tutorial from The Art Annex.

Rescue worn jewelry by getting “blingy” with it. Barbwired shares how to dress up an old bracelet with a fun tutorial.

DIY Projects:

Transform your cubicle from a standard gray box to a creative space with solutions from This Old House.

Get inspired to create DIY silverware silhouettes with this recent post from Curbly.

This great post from the DIY Network shows you how to boost  your home’s curb appeal with six projects you can do this weekend for under $100.

What do-it-yourselfer doesn’t have scrap wood lying around the house? Put your materials to work by creating this DIYable Coat Tree.

Photo credit: Curbly

Easter Crafts: Sneak Peak Round Up

by eclectic on March 29, 2011 in Crafts, DIY with 1 Comment
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With Easter just a hop, skip and a jump away, it’s time to get crafting. Our favorite crafters have put together crafty bunny-making tutorials, DIY Easter eggs and a fun assortment of projects to get you started before the Easter bunny arrives. Check back to see our new Easter-themed projects next month.

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Crafty Kid Projects:

Cardboard Tube Bunny Family

For a project that you and your kids can create together, check out this adorable “Bunny Family” tutorial from Crafts by Amanda. Using paper towel rolls or TP tubes and a few craft supplies on hand, you can make these brightly colored decorations to decorate the house. We recommend kid-safe Amazing EcoGlue craft adhesive for this project.

Easy Easter Egg Ring

Kids love opening plastic Easter eggs to find out what’s inside. With this clever craft project from Dollar Store Crafts, you can add the element of surprise to their jewelry by creating Easter egg rings. A few easy steps and affordable supplies make this craft a no-brainer.

DIY Easter Decor:

Marshmallow Peeps Wreath

If you can resist eating marshmallow peeps, this craft project is for you. (If not, make sure to buy a few extra for yourself.) Mommy Savers has created this adorable wreath using bright yellow marshmallow bunnies. Use it to dress up your front door or brighten an entryway.

DIY Flower Easter Eggs

After years of holiday crafting, some Easter projects start to look alike, but this gorgeous DIY project fromPizzazzerie is original and refreshing. Combining the elegance of floral pomanders with the fun of Easter eggs, Pizzazzerie’s DIY tutorial is perfect for creating decorations to display at an Easter brunch.

Easter Swag for SpringThis spring-themed craft from Second City Soiree features just a touch of Easter elements, making it the perfect project for adding subtle holiday flair to your spring decor. Bright silk flowers will dress up your door all season and make guests feel instantly welcome.

Sticky Business: Posts We Liked This Week

by eclectic on March 26, 2011 in Crafts, DIY with No comments
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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:

We love these whimsical animal necklaces from Flamingo Toes. Using plastic circus animals, E-6000, and jewelry-making supplies, she created a one-of-a-kind tutorial you won’t find anywhere else.

iCandy Handmade has the most adorable tutorial for making bunny pots just in time for Easter next month.

Paper crafts are perfect for rainy days spent indoors, and this Cloud Card project from Zakka Life is just the thing to brighten your day.

For a kitchen craft, check out this soap-making project from the Martha Stewart Crafts Dept. Instead of using oils and additives, this tutorial uses fruit and herb purées.

DIY Projects:

Makeover a dull dresser with recycled champagne cork drawer knobs from Dollar Store Crafts.

For the designers out there, Curbly shows you how to make DIY Pantone Magnets.

If you’re new to woodworking, you’ll want to read this post from This Old House to learn how to stain and finish wood furniture.

Create an Anthropologie-inspired DIY lampshade with step-by-step instructions from Living with Lindsay.

Photo credit: Flamingo Toes

Repair, Don’t Replace: Broken Chair Legs

by eclectic on March 23, 2011 in Repair Don't Replace with No comments
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If you’ve ever checked out the curb on trash day, you have probably noticed how common it is to see broken wooden chairs awaiting their one-way trip to the local landfill. Too often, wooden chairs are thrown out when all they need is a quick fix. If you have a wooden chair with a broken leg, don’t replace it– learn how to repair it with EcoGlue Premium Wood Adhesive.

Loose Legs

Using chairs frequently can cause legs to become loose. It also happens over time because as wood ages and dries out, it shrinks. As a result, the joints between the parts of a chair can sometimes come loose. This problem can be repaired by forcing glue into the joints. It’s important to choose a high-performance wood glue such as EcoGlue Premium Wood adhesive that will form a strong bond and maintain flex strength, heat resistance and adhesive strength over time. Instead of replacing your favorite chair, follow these steps to repair a chair with loose legs:

  1. Examine joints to find any loose ones. Repair all joints at the same time.
  2. Separate each joint as much as possible to make it easily accessible.
  3. Clean off old glue from the ends of the chair legs and from the inside of the holes. (Use a scraper, chisel or knife if necessary.) Make sure to remove all old glue, because the new glue will not stick to it.
  4. Apply EcoGlue Premium Wood adhesive to both the tenon (the end of the leg or stretcher) and to the inside of the hole.
  5. Reassemble the parts using a rubber mallet or clamp if necessary.
  6. Hold the joint together, and drill a hole from the underside, slightly smaller in diameter than your wood screw at an angle to the joint.
  7. Drive in a screw longer than the diameter of the tenon part you are repairing. The screw will hold the joint until EcoGlue Premium Wood glue dries (initial bond forms in 30 minutes, 100% strength is reached in 24 hours) and prevent it from becoming loose again.

Check out this post from TLC for instructions to repair broken back rails, spindles, slats and other structural parts.

Sticky Business: Posts We Liked This Week

by eclectic on March 18, 2011 in Crafts, DIY with No comments
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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:

If you’re looking for a beginner’s project that looks like it’s made by an expert, try this beautiful lamp project from Mark Montano.

Get in the spirit of spring by creating bright pom-pom branches with instructions from The Crafts Dept. at Martha Stewart.

This indie craft from Little Tree Vintage shows you how to make a sweater chain using E-6000. The perfect finishing touch to your favorite cardigan.

Easter is just around the corner and we adore these felt Easter egg hunt bags from The Purl Bee.

DIY Projects:

Check out this fabulous post from Pizzazzerie for a DIY chalkboard tutorial and creative chalkboard ideas for parties and weddings.

This Old House shares 25 DIY Fundamentals with everyday wisdom to guide you on all your home and outdoor projects.

Curbly shows you how to make an inexpensive DIY reed diffuser that will add a lovely fragrance to your home without breaking the budget.

We all know and love sunburst mirrors, but have you seen one made from silverware? Don’t miss this creative project on the Dollar Store Crafts blog.

St. Patrick’s Day Topiary Tutorial

by eclectic on March 17, 2011 in Crafts, DIY with No comments
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Lucky leprechauns, beaded garland, and glittering gold are abundant on St. Patrick’s Day. There’s certainly no shortage of festive craft ideas, but great tabletop decor can be hard to find. That’s why we love this topiary tutorial from NoriKraft featuring handcrafted four-leaf clovers and anchored by bright green wooden blocks. It’s an easy craft project you can make with supplies on hand, and it’s sure to add a creative touch to your party decor or dining room table.

What you’ll need:

  • (3) sheets 8.5 x 11 felt
  • (2) 12″ wooden dowels
  • (3) wooden blocks
  • Shamrock templates
  • Ribbon
  • Paint
  • E-6000 craft adhesive
  • Drill gun
  • Glue gun

For a complete tutorial and photos, visit NoriKraft. Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

You might also like:

Night Owl Crafting St. Patrick’s Day Decor

Leprechaun Plant Pot-A Tutorial

40 Crafts for St. Patrick’s Day

Happy Birthday, Barbie! Special Shadowbox Craft

by eclectic on March 9, 2011 in Crafts with No comments
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Barbie, the iconic all-American girl, turns fifty-two today. We’d like to wish Barbie a happy birthday and share a special craft in her honor.

Holding more than 120 careers in her lifetime, a fashionista like Barbie has had her share of wardrobe changes. From ballerina outfits to career girl ensembles, Barbie’s special style is worth saving long after your child has grown. This keepsake shadow box is a great way to preserve the memories of your daughter’s favorite Barbie outfits and show them off in style.

What you’ll need:

  • A shadow box or frame with depth
  • Assorted fabric
  • Amazing GOOP craft adhesive
  • Barbie outfits

    • Easy instructions:

  • Cut fabric of your choice to the dimensions of your shadow box frame.
  • Using Amazing GOOP craft adhesive, adhere fabric to the back of shadow box.
  • Adhere Barbie outfits to fabric backing using Amazing GOOP.
  • Date your frames if creating a commemorative keepsake for your daughter.

    • For more Barbie-inspired crafts, check out the following links:

    Roundup: 9 Barbie Crafts

    Inside the Barbie Craft Room

    Posh Doll Bed for Under $5

    Photo credit: Deck the Halls of Home with Joy

    Sticky Business: Posts We Liked This Week

    by eclectic on March 5, 2011 in Crafts, DIY with No comments
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    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:

    If March puts you in the mood for all things spring, start the season off right with this DIY Yarn Spring Wreath from A Design Story.

    Give ordinary picture frames a little height with this pedestal picture frame project from Someday Crafts.

    Feeling whimsical? Indie Spotting shares a step-by-step tutorial for creating colorful pinwheel earrings.

    We love this recycled jewelry project, using burlap ribbon and E-6000 to create an Anthropologie-inspired bracelet.

    DIY Projects:

    With spring around the corner, it’s time to welcome back the birds with a DIY bird bath project from Modish.

    Get your outdoor entertaining space ready for guests and summer cook-outs by building your own custom umbrella table.

    Learn how to fix rotted wood with video instructions from This Old House. We recommend Amazing GOOP epoxy for this project.

    For a creative and incredibly mod DIY project, check out how to make a paper bubble lampshade that we discovered via Dollar Store Crafts.

    Photo credit: A Design Story

    DIY Dr. Seuss Nursery Mobile

    by eclectic on March 2, 2011 in Crafts, DIY with No comments
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    March 2 marks the birth date of beloved children’s author, Theodor Seuss Geisel, better known by the pen name, Dr. Seuss. For more than 50 years, the works of Dr. Seuss have been an inspiration to children and adults of all ages.

    To celebrate, we came up with a Cat in the Hat inspired nursery mobile to pass along the wonder of Dr. Seuss to a new generation. The mobile is easy to construct, and the brightly colored decorative elements make this a unique addition to any nursery.

    What you’ll need:

    • 2 embroidery hoops (approximately 16”, bigger or smaller depending on desired size of mobile)
    • 6-8 shadowbox frame ornaments or wooden cutouts
    • 10 yards of 3/8″ red ribbon
    • 1 package assorted blue buttons
    • red self adhesive rhinestones
    • blue and white striped paper and bright red paper
    • Cat in the Hat handmade art or printables
    • Amazing EcoGlue craft adhesive
    • paint, if desired
    • 1 large keyring

    Easy Instructions:
    (Frame)

    1. Remove the outer hoop (with the screws) from the embroidery hoops. Use only the inner hoop, without the screws
    2. Paint the hoop blue, if desired
    3. Cut a piece of ribbon to approximately 18″
    4. Attach ribbon to the embroidery hoop, run the ribbon up to the keyring, and back down to the opposite side of the hoop
    5. Cut a piece of ribbon to approximately 9″
    6. Attach to embroidery hoop, run the ribbon up to the keyring and tie together with the first ribbon. Space the ribbon apart to balance the hoop and create the mobile hanger

    (Decorative Elements)

    1. Prepare shadowbox frame ornaments or wooden cutouts by drilling a hole in the top, large enough to thread the ribbon
    2. Using non toxic Amazing EcoGlue craft adhesive, decorate the shadowboxes or cutouts by gluing striped paper to the front and back
    3. Center a small cutout of Cat in the Hat illustrations in each shadowbox
    4. Decorate with buttons, rhinestones or other embellishments
    5. Allow glue to dry
    6. Thread ribbon through each item at desired length and tie to embroidery hoop
    7. Evenly space each item around the hoop

    Note: Child safety is of utmost importance in your mobile project. Make sure your little one cannot reach the mobile so s/he can’t become entangled or pull anything off. This mobile should be used for decorative purposes only.

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