crafternoon

A COMPILATION OF ALL THINGS CRAFTY, BY AMANDA, PAM & MEG

crafternoon
Pronunciation: / krftnun /
NOUN
The time from noon to evening when crafting occurs:
We skyped in Meg this crafternoon.
Ill fnish this project at the next crafternoon.
Pam worked diligently every crafternoon.
EXCLAMATION

Expressing good wishes on meeting or parting at the
crafternoon:
Good Crafernoon, my friends!
contents
geometric wool felt pillows .................................................................................................................................................................................................2
tiny Polaroid magnets .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
marbling with nail polish ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
marble more stuff ................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
re-purposing plastic animals............................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
chalkboard spice jars ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 10
cross stitch portraits 101 ......................................................................................................................................................................................................12
arrow jewelry hanger .............................................................................................................................................................................................................14
inkodye print making ............................................................................................................................................................................................................16
photo transfer tiles ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 18
custom tea towels ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 20
potato stamp tea towels .....................................................................................................................................................................................................21
top ten DIY notebook ideas .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 22
#1 DIY notebook ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................24
laundry bombs .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................26
natural homemade cleaners .............................................................................................................................................................................................28
braided t-shirt rug .................................................................................................................................................................................................................29
mercury glass ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 30
DIY photo clock ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 32
photo book shelf ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................34
up-cycle inspiration ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................35
my inspiration and ideas.....................................................................................................................................................................................................36
geometric wool felt pillows
Create your own home comfort with these simple geometric pillows. All you need is some brightly
coloured felt and a the ability to sew a straight line on a sewing machine. Easy peasy.
SUPPLIES:
wool felt in an assortment of colours
secondary fabric for opposite side (enough to
make a 21 square in this example)
sewing machine
thread
scissors
pillow stuffing
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STEP ONE
STEP THREE STEP FOUR
STEP TWO
Cut the felt into 3 x 3 squares and then slice them from corner
to corner, creating four triangles from each square.
Stitch along the long edges of each triangle. This will tack both
sides of the triangle down. Once youve stitched all the triangles
down, cut another piece of fabric the same size, and place the
sides you want to become the front and back of your pillow
together. Stitch around the pillow, leaving a 4 gap at the bottom
centre of the pillow.
Turn your pillow inside out. Now it should look like this! :)
Add stuffing. My rule of thumb is stuff it a little bit more than you
think it needs. Lastly, just hand stitch that 4 hole closed, and you
are done.
Plan out your pillow top. This tutorial creates about a 21 square
(7 squares each way). The best way to tack down triangles before
sewing was just a little bit of fabric glue in the centre of each
triangle.
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tiny Polaroid magnets
When you make things miniature, they automatically become cute. And this couldnt be more true,
when it comes to crafting. Using instagram photos, family photos, or neat images from book or
magazines, spruce up your fridge with these awesome magnets.
SUPPLIES:
cardboard or millboard
opaque white marker (necessary only if your card-
board is not white)
craft knife
metal straight edge/ruler
clear packing tape (unless you are using photos)
spray mount or rubber cement
small magnets or magnet tape
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STEP ONE
STEP THREE STEP FOUR
STEP TWO
Download the Photoshop file of the Polaroid frames from
Ambrosiagirl.com. Each Polaroid is approx. 1 tall. Drop in your
images into the folder in the layers menu. Scale down your
photos to fit within the tiny frames. Print file or develop at lab.
If your cardboard is not white, use the white opaque marker
and colour in the edges. Craft stores do carry white heavy card
stock so you can avoid having to colour the edges. If you want to
protect your images, lay down pieces of clear packing tape on
top of Polaroids, thus laminating it. Alternatively, you can use a
paper glaze. Use a nail file to clean up cut edges if needed.
Attach magnets to back of each individual Polaroid. Let magnets
flatten for a few hours or overnight beneath a pile of books or
other heavy object. Then your magnets are ready for your fridge!
Spray the back of your sheet of photos and also the cardboard
with spray mount. Rubber cement also works well for this. Let
each dry a minute before mounting the photos to the card stock.
Trim out photos with craft knife.
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marbling with nail polish
While the options of how to marble (and what to marble) are varied, this nail polish version is
pretty much as easy as it gets, and you can marble paper, wood, slick surfacesjust about anything!
Marbling is at its best when done in colourful hues, and a bright marble pattern would be the
perfect addition to a black and white photo.
SUPPLIES:
nail polish in several shades (dont use quick-dry
if possible). HINT: Use bottles of half-used polish
from your collection
disposable container (ie- paint liners)
disposable stick to stir paint
printed photograph, image on paperbasically
anything printed
plastic gloves to protect your hands
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STEP ONE
STEP THREE STEP FOUR
STEP TWO
Print photo. Choose a photo that has a good amount of white
space, meaning you wont have to cover an important part of a
photo, like someones face. If printing at home, use photo paper
for best results. Choose your nail polish colours.
Once you have all the colours poured, use the stick to pull the
colours across the surface until you get a mix that you like. Youll
have to work really quickly when pouring the colours and stirring
them. The less time the polish sits before being transferred, the
better the end result will be. Carefully place your photo into the
area you like the best, and pull the photo straight up to remove.
If you missed a spot on your photo, you can dip it again in another
area that still has some polish remaining. You can also make a
new batch of polish marbling to dip into again, but youll want to
start over and change the water first. Once you have dipped all
the spots you like, allow the photo to dry flat.
Add a couple of inches of water to your container. Use a container
that can hold enough water to submerge your object, but is only
a few inches deep. Using one colour at a time, pour some polish
into the water across the surface.
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marble more stuff!
Because one cannot just stop at marbling photographs... Here are a bunch of other great marbling
ideas. For best results, choose things such as class or tile that have a smooth shiny surface. For
paper projects, use a heavy card stock to prevent wrinkling. Ideas not included below, include,
wooden utensil handles, votives, wooden boxes, bottle caps (then turn into fridge magnets), etc.
SUPPLIES:
nail polish
disposable container
disposable stick to stir

items to marble
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re-purposing plastic animals
Bring charm to a stack of books, turn a pig into a shiny bank add a bit of prehistoric charm by
making T-Rex a vase. There are virtually dozens and dozens of delightful ways to use painted
animals.
SUPPLIES:
plastic animals
paint (spray or acrylic)
paint brushes
Before your start, make sure your animals or figures are clean
and dry. Try painting them a classic white and decorating a
windowsill. Or use some hot glue and top a set of mason jars.
With a very sharp knife or saw, you can cut the figures in half to
make a fun set of clothing hooks or a faux mounted head. Use
larger animals and make planters out of them by cutting holes
in the back.
HOW TO:
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chalkboard spice jars
Organize your spices with this mason jar project. The chalkboard lids make it a sinch to replace and
grow your spice collection. Choose any size mason jar to start. I particularly like Ball brand.
SUPPLIES:
mason jars in desired size
1/2 cup of acrylic paint
1 tbsp of unsanded grout
foam paint brush
mixing bowl
hot glue gun
chalk
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STEP ONE
STEP THREE STEP FOUR
STEP TWO
Wash and dry your jars and lids. Choose a paint colour to use in
your chalkboard mix. I went with traditional black, but any colour
works! This chalk board recipe can be used on any surface.
Use chalkboard paint to cover the surface of the mason jar lids.
A foam brush works well and gives a smooth coat. You will likely
have to apply a few coats of paint. Wait for the paint to dry in
between layers.
Once the paint is dry, use the glue gun to attach the 2 pieces
of the lid together. This makes screwing and unscrewing the lid
easy. Before writing on the lid, use the side of a piece of chalk
and gently rub on entire surface of the lid. Then rub it off. This
creates a base for the chalk to stick to and will clean more easily.
In a mixing bowl, combine 1/2 cup of acrylic paint with 1 tbsp of
unsanded grout. Mix well to ensure there arent any large grout
chunks. Note: those bottles of acrylic paint that you can get at
the dollar store are exactly 1/2 cup.
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cross stitch portraits 101
Join the crafting ranks of Nanas and Grannies everywhere! Cross stitching doesnt have to be
boring - create your own designs, like these fun portraits! Linen and Aida are open weave fabrics,
meaning they are made up of a series of holes. The number of holes per inch determines the count
(ie 14-count has 14 holes per inch of fabric)
SUPPLIES:
fabric such as Aida cloth
assorted colours of embroidery floss
assorted needles
embroidery hoop (optional)
graph paper or your favourite 8-bit art site
markers or a pencil to plan
scissors
thread your needle half stitch to the right half stitch to the left
HINT: Aida commonly
comes in anywhere from 11
to 18-count. For beginners,
14-count fabric is a great
place to start.
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STEP ONE
STEP THREE
ex. 1 ex. 2
STEP TWO
Plan your portraits by using graph paper and sketching your
design. Each square will act as one stitch of your pattern. You can
also search the internet for 8-bit art. You can find your favourite
movie characters, musicians and more!
Begin in the lower corner of your design, working left to right.
You will have to change the colour of your floss often. When
switching colours, or when you run out of floss, run the tail of the
floss through the back of your work and seen in ex. 2. It is easiest
to complete one full character before moving on to the next.
When your figures are done, lightly iron your design and frame.
Pick out your favourite embroidery floss colours. Each husk is
made up of 6 strands of thread. It is important to separate the
threads. (see ex. 1) You do not need all 6 strands when stitching.
You may find some colours dont fill the material in the same way,
so test out a few stitches on a scrap piece of fabric. However,
below illustrates common practice when dividing the strands.
Fabric Count
11
14
16
18
Number of Strands
3
2 or 3
3
1 or 2
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arrow jewelry hanger
Who hasnt been on an eternal search for a jewelry holder/system that isnt ugly or cluttered
looking or crazy expensive. This tutorial may end your journey and do it for under $10.00.
SUPPLIES:
Balsa wood dowel (7/8 diametre)
Balsa wood sheet (1/32 thick)
gold assorted screw hooks
self leveling hangers
paint
craft knife
hack saw
sand paper
hammer
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STEP ONE
STEP THREE STEP FOUR
STEP TWO
Draw a simple triangle for one end of the arrow hanger. Then
create a feather-like end piece for the other side. Simple shapes
work best here. Balsa wood is soft, so you can cut it with a craft
knife. Gently sand the edges and end of dowel.
Before you add the screw hooks to the front, its time to add the
self-leveling hangers to the backside of the dowel. This is the
trickiest part of the process. Try to ensure that the hangers are
centred, so when hung, the arrow doesnt lean too far back or too
far forward.
Plan out how far apart you would like to place these screw hooks
in the front. The dowel wood is very soft, so you can press the
screws into the wood, then screw them in all the way youre your
fingers. No drill required here! Finally, its time to paint. You may
wish to paint before the screw hooks are inserted unless you plan
to paint over the whole thing, which was done here.
Cut little grooves into the ends of the dowel. Depending on the
length, you may need to trim it a bit first. The grooves dont need
to be very deep and the thin wood used for the arrow ends fit
perfectly, with no glue needed.
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STEP ONE
Spray warm water through the spray handle to clean out the
nozzle and hose. We recommend black spray bottles, to insure
Inkodye doesnt develop in the bottle. If you can only find
transparent ones, make sure to work in a dim environment.
Add one colour of Inkodye to each bottle. For this print we
used Inkodye Blue, Orange and Red. Then, thin your Inkodye by
mixing equal parts dye and water. Dont worry, Inkodye is very
concentrated. The colours will still be bright and bold after the
water is added.
inkodye print making
This tutorial will show you how to combine Inkodye and spray bottles to create a vibrant galaxy
print. Lets take your wardrobe to the final frontier! Inkodye takes photography out of the darkroom
and uses sunlight to make durable prints on sustainable materials. Inks and startup kits available at
Lumi.co or at your local craft store.
SUPPLIES:
Inkodye
Inkowash
negative
project board
spray bottles (black or dark in colour)
painters tape
measuring cup
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STEP TWO
STEP FOUR STEP FIVE
STEP THREE
Go online and find yourself a great space image! The NASA
photo library has a huge selection of beautiful images, and most
are high resolution and copyright free. Next, make a negative of
your image and adjust the contrast if needed in Photoshop.
Now its time to expose! Dab away the excess Inkodye, lay your
negative on top of the print area, and expose your print either in
the sunlight or under direct bulb light. The Inkodye website has a
great guide that shows you how to achieve the best results.
Once the image has developed, bring it inside and peel away the
negative. Be sure to wash your print with Inkowash to rinse away
any undeveloped dye. Congratulations on your awesome space
gear! Dare we say it looks out of this world?
Tape off the areas on your material that you do not want to
dye. Spray the area where you want the nebula to be first
using orange. Be sure to spray a fine mist so the edges fade out
smoothly. Next, spray red over most of the nebula area. Leave
some parts pure orange. While avoiding the nebula, thoroughly
spray the rest of the print area with blue.
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photo transfer tiles
Make your very own vintage looking coasters at a fraction of the cost of store-bought. You can
also use the following process on a number of different types of material such as, wood, canvas
or fabric.
SUPPLIES:
Botticino marble tiles
Mod Podge matte or gel medium
foam brushes
round cork or fabric furniture protector stick ons
images that you want on the tiles, that are then
printed or copied via a Laser copy
matte spray finish
wet and dry paper towel
HINT: make sure when you print your image, that the image is flipped. This is very important if
there are words because the text will appear backwards if you forget!
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STEP ONE
STEP THREE STEP FOUR
STEP TWO
Lightly wipe the tops of them with a damp paper towel to get the
dust off. Use the foam brush and apply a light coat of matte mod
podge on the tile and on the image. Place the image face down
on the tile exactly where you want it.
Bring tiles to your sink, run cold water (if you use warm or hot
water, the mod podge will melt and youll rub off the image).
Gently start rubbing, rub off the paper to reveal the image. Let it
dry and rub all the remaining flaky paper off. Repeat the process
if needed. Once it begins to dry you will be able to see if more
rubbing is needed.
Once the paper has been removed, apply a matte spray finish.
You can also use another thin later of Mod Podge or gel medium.
If using medium, make sure it is opaque. When the top coat
dries, you can add the cork or fabric protectors to the back, This
will ensure the tiles dont scratch your table.
Ensure, there are no air pockets when you apply the image to
the tile. You may want to use a flat edge, such as a credit card,
to smooth the paper onto the tile. Let the tile dry completely (I
usually just set them out until the next day)
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custom tea towels
The possibilities are truly endless with potato sack towels. You could draw anything from geometric
shapes to seasonal pictures, monograms, or your favourite quotes. After allowing 24 hours dry
time, the art you create with fabric markers is completely machine washable.
SUPPLIES:
fabric markers
flour sack towels
imagination
For this project you can plan out your design on a template or
wing it. Stencils will come in handy for creating perfect circles.
For best results, iron your towels beforehand. This will make
drawing on them much easier. Writing words can be a bit trickier.
If you can, I would suggest stretching the towel and clamping it
to a table or desk to make for easier drawing.
HOW TO:
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potato stamp tea towels
This is another method of creating your own tea towels. Carve your own design into a potato and
stamp with it! To prep, slice your potato in half.
SUPPLIES:
fabric paint
fabric marker
flour sack towels
any kind of potato
craft knife
paint dauber / brush
STEP TWO STEP THREE
STEP ONE
Make sure you scrape away enough of the negative space so
you can get a good impression. With your dauber/brush add the
paint to your stamp.
Stamp your fabric. Reapply paint after each stamp. Once the
paint dries, use a fabric marker to outline the designs if you feel
they need more definition.
Trace your design then carefully start carving your potato .
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#10 #09 #08 #07 #06
PAINT CHIP NOTEBOOK

At one end of the strip, make a
small fold- no more than half
an inch. Take 5 sheets of plain
white paper and cut them into
small pieces (4.25 x 2 - this
measurement is perfect and
results in minimal waste) Put
10 sheets (or so at the bottom
of the paint strip, tucked under
the little tab you just folded!)
Now fold the long piece down
over the papers so it meets
just past your little tab on the
bottom. Sew a straight line
at the bottom through all the
papers and tuck the top piece!
If you dont sew, you can also
punch a staple at the bottom.
STAMPED NOTEBOOKS
Draw a design on a piece of
linoleum (or even use an eraser)
Cut away all the linoleum
around your design, so that the
design is the only thing that
gets inked. Then cut around
your design take using scissors
and cut as close to your design
as possible. Make the journal.
Cut a 5x 4 piece for your
cover. Lightly score where you
will fold it in half. Cut 8 sheets
of paper to 4.75x3.75 for the
inside. Stack together all of the
sheets and staple in two spots.
Carefully fold the journal in
half using the scored line as a
guide. Ink your design. Try not
to use too much ink or else
your print wont be clear. Press
firmly, remove, and let dry.
LIBRARY CARD NOTEBOOK
Trim your paper the same size
as your card. I used a 3 x 5
card, with 6 sheets of scrap
paper cut down to 3 x 5. This
will give you 12 sheets/24
pages per notebook. Fold the
paper in half and crease. Do
the same to your card. Place
the folded paper inside the
folded card, and crease again.
Scoring the paper and card
will make folding easier. Next,
make sure everything is lined
up and folded nicely. Then
carefully unfold your notebook
and staple once or twice along
the outside folded edge. Done!
You can round the corners of
your notebook for a neater
look, if desired.
CEREAL BOX POCKET BOOK
Cut out the cereal box for
the cover for your notebook.
(5.5 x 8). Fold it in half, with
graphic side is facing in. Run
thread through the needle and
sew on a button to the front
of the notebook. Leave about
20 of the thread hanging. This
will be used to wrap around the
notebook to close. To cover
the images of the cereal box,
apply glue (rubber cement)
and attach decorative paper.
Grab your paper for the inside
pages and trim them down so
they are slightly smaller than
the notebook. With the needle
and embroidery thread, stitch
the paper to the notebook
along the spine, then cover
spine with decorative paper.
LACE NOTEBOOK
Find an existing notebook with
a fabric or canvas front. You will
also need fabric spray paint,
lace, scissors, and packing
tape. First, cut out a piece of
lace slightly larger than the
front of the notebook. Tape the
lace firmly to the insides of the
front page. This will prevent
the paint from accidentally
slipping, smudging the design.
Then, spray away! Make sure
to coat every part of the cover
evenly. Once the paint begins
to dry, slowly remove the tape
and lace. Let it continue to dry
for the next couple of hours
before using the notebook.
top ten DIY notebook ideas
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#05 #04 #03 #02
GUILDED JOURNAL
Print out or draw your choice of
shape for the front cover. Layer
your paper over the journal
cover and trace around using
a pencil (press only to leave
a slight indent). Using a craft
knife, cut around your shape (if
you have any negative spaces
to keep those to stick back in
later). On the inside cover glue
around your shape and place a
small piece of foil over the hole
youve cut. Turn over and glue
on any pieces that you saved.
Glue the entire inside cover
making sure to get right to the
corners. Place your patterned
paper flush against the spine,
pressing firmly to stick. Turn
over and trim to size.
EMBROIDERED NOTEBOOK II

Design a geometrical pattern
on graph paper to begin.
Create a book, just like in #04.
Overlay your design onto the
cover (tape down to avoid
slipping) Using an awl or sharp
point, poke holes in cover at
each intersection of the grid.
Remove graph paper and
choose thread colour. Starting
in the bottom corner, trace out
the design using the back stitch
technique you learned earlier.
Remember to hide the tails
of finished thread under your
stitches. Glue your second
cover to the inside, covering
the back of your design. HINT:
Leave under a heavy book to
ensure pages stay flat.
EMBROIDERED NOTEBOOK
Choose an image to use for the
embroidery. Cut 2 covers and
8 inside pages (6.75 x 4.5).
These fold in half later. Using
an awl (or sharp point), poke
holes for the spine through
all layers. Then poke design
into the front cover, evenly
spacing pokes. Cut a length
of thread. From the back,
poke the needle through the
card, leaving a 1 tail of thread.
Connect all the dots using
a backstitch. When you get
to the end of thread, run tail
under the stitches on the back.
Glue the end paper to the back
side of the embroidery to hide
stitches. Then score centre of
the cover and the inside pages.
Bind book using same thread.
GOLD LEAF NOTEBOOK
Stack 4x6 note cards, ensuring
the edges are even. Apply a
layer of white glue to the edge
of your cards. (Use a clip to
keep paper in place). Apply 2
more thing layers, drying in
between. When dry, measure
the thickness of your stack of
note cards. For most sets, the
stack is 3/4 thick, so cut your
paper to 12.75 long by 4
wide. Measure 6 from each
end. Create two score lines
6 from each end, creating a
centre strip which will act as
the binding for your notepad.
Apply two strips of painters
tape to your card stock. Apply
gold leaf (follow kit directions)
Remove painters tape from
cards, and glue stack to cover.
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#1 DIY notebook
While traditional bookbinding is complicated art form, making this little notebook is nothing but
easy. Plus, there is no sewing required!
SUPPLIES:
10 sheets of 8 1/2 x 11 paper
a sheet of decorative paper (12 x 12 or larger)
ruler
craft knife
pencil
double sided tape
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STEP ONE
STEP THREE STEP FOUR
STEP TWO
Cut paper in half to make 20 sheets of 5.5 x 8.5 paper, and fold
all of the pieces in half. Make a mark on the fold 1 inch from the
top and bottom.
Take 2 sheets of tabbed paper and gently roll one side from top
to bottom and insert through 2 sheets of slotted paper. Continue
to make pairs and place in a stack with all of the tabbed sides.
Using the same method now connect each pair to each other by
feeding the top 2 tabbed pieces into the bottom 2 slotted pieces.
When youre done all of your pages should be connected.
For the cover, cut 2 pieces of decorative paper that measures 5
1/2 x 12 inches. Draw a line 3.5 from the edge and cut one sheet
as a slot and one sheet as a tab. Attach the covers sheets just as
you attached each page to each other. Lastly wrap the remaining
cover paper around the two pieces of paper on top and bottom
and secure with a piece of double sided tape.
On half of the sheets cut in between the marks (these are called
slots), on the other half cut from the edge to the mark (these are
called tabs).
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laundry bombs
Here is a homemade laundry bomb that does it all. You can pick up the basic ingredients at your
local grocery store for a few dollars, making these little helpers seriously budget-friendly. Scent
with your favourite essential oil for a personalized smell and youre ready to get washing.
SUPPLIES:
small mixing bowl and measuring spoons
grater
1 1/2 cups of washing soda
1/2 cup of Fels-Naptha
2 tablespoons of Epsom salts
3 tablespoons of hydrogen peroxide
1/4 cup of vinegar
15 - 20 drops of essential oil
STEP ONE
Grate the Fels-Naptha into the mixing bowl and add the washing
soda and Epsom salts. Fels-Naptha is a laundry bar soap that
does a great job of attacking stains and cleaning your laundry. The
boost of all-natural washing soda softens water while washing
clothes. And the Epsom salts cut down on static cling and also
soften fabrics once clothes hit the dryer. Then add the hydrogen
peroxide and give things a stir. Hydrogen peroxide naturally
whitens clothes and keeps your colours fresh. Stir in the vinegar,
which busts through stains while leaving clothes soft.
baking sheet
parchment paper
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STEP TWO
STEP FOUR + MAKE YOUR OWN DRYER SHEETS
STEP THREE
Next, scent with several drops of your favourite essential oil.
Once everything is incorporated, the mixture should resemble
wet sand and clump together when pressed.
Your laundry bombs are ready to toss in the washing machine!
Use one round for small loads and two when washing lots of
laundry. Makes around 28 laundry bombs.
What Youll Need: 1/2 cup of vinegar, 8 drops of essential oil,
sealable container, cotton cloths. Cut up cloths into smaller
sections. Mix your ingredients. Pour the mixture over the cloths
until they are dampened but not soaked. Keep in air tight
container. To use, remove a sheet from the container, squeezing
any excess liquid back into the jar, and toss into the dryer.
Cover a sheet pan with parchment paper and then use a rounded
1 tbs measuring spoon to scoop the mixture, press against the
side of bowl, then tap out onto pan. Finish with a spritz of equal
parts vinegar and water. Let set for eight hours before using.
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natural homemade cleaners
There are tons of green bathroom cleaners on the market, but most of the time its cheaper
and just as effective to make your own. Armed with a few simple non-toxic and biodegradable
ingredients, you can keep your bathroom fresh and sparkling.
SUPPLIES:
baking soda
Borax
castile soap or vegetable oil-based liquid soap
distilled white vinegar
essential oils
kosher salt
water
measuring cups and spoons
jars
spray bottles
baking sheet
parchment paper
TUB AND TILE CLEANER
In a jar or spray bottle, combine
1 2/3 cup baking soda with 1/2
cup vegetable oil-based liquid
soap. Add 1/2 cup water and
2 tablespoons vinegar. Shake
before using. Apply with a
cloth or sponge and rinse well.
GLASS CLEANER
Combine 1/4 cup vinegar and
4 cups warm water in a spray
bottle. Use to clean glass or
mirrors with a dry cloth or
piece of newspaper.
SCOURING POWDER
Combine 1 cup baking soda,
1 cup borax, and 1 cup kosher
salt in a jar. Sprinkle on area
to be cleaned, wipe with a
sponge, and rinse.
DRAIN CLEANER
Pour 1/2 cup baking soda
into drain followed by 1 cup
vinegar. Let it sit and fizz for
15 minutes, then rinse with hot
or boiling water. May need to
repeat or leave baking soda
and vinegar in overnight.
TOILET BOWL CLEANER
Mix 1/4 cup borax or baking
soda and 1 cup vinegar in the
toilet. Let it sit for 15 minutes
(or longer, if necessary), scrub,
and flush.
MOULD / MILDEW REMOVER
Mix 1/2 cup borax and 1/2
cup vinegar to make a paste.
Scrub with a brush or sponge
and rinse with water. For tough
mold, let it sit for an hour
before rinsing with water.
HINT: Add a few drops of essential oil for fragrance and/or cleaning power. Eucalyptus, lavender,
lemon, tea tree, and thyme are among the essential oils considered to be antiseptic and antibacterial.
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braided t-shirt rug
Rugs are a little intimidating because they need to be super durable. This is one of those projects
that took several tries to get right. This perfected method, doesnt involve sewing skills or a
gigantic weaving loom.
SUPPLIES:
sturdy canvas for base
scrap fabric (old tees)
black yarn
1. Choose your rug size and cut the canvas base piece to size. Set aside.
2. Rip long strips of fabric. Each braid needs to be about 2.5 feet longer than the length of your base
piece. That seems like a lot, but they will get shorter as you braid and you need extra for fringe.
3. Braid enough ropes to completely cover the mat. This is the most time consuming part. Its a
perfect job to multi-task during evening TV shows for a few nights.
4. Tape the ends of each rope for easy access later.
5. When you are done braiding (whew!) Glue your braids to the mat. Leave an even amount of braid
hanging over the edge of each side. Use as much glue as you need to get a very study rug.
6. Use the black yarn and a tapestry needle to stitch along the edges of the rug base, tacking down
each braid.
7. Remove the ends of each braid after the yarn line. Trim the edges so that your fringe is even.
8. Go outdoors and use Polycrylic Finish to seal the rug. This will make your rug waterproof and
much more durable for your next rainy day.
tapestry needle
scissors
fabric glue and tape
aerosol Polycrylic
Protective Finish
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mercury glass
This is a simple and affordable method for transforming any piece of glass into a
beautiful decor update with an antiqued mercury glass style finish its amazing.
(HINT: Youll really need to look for the specific Krylon looking glass spray)
SUPPLIES:
various glass containers (must be glass)
spray bottle
water
white vinegar
Krylon Looking Glass spray
paper towels
newspaper or other protective covering
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STEP ONE
STEP THREE STEP FOUR
STEP TWO
Thoroughly clean and dry all glass pieces youll be working with
you want to make sure the glass is clean. Fill a spray bottle with
1 part water to 1 part white vinegar and shake to combine. Set
nozzle of spray bottle to its finest mist setting.
Allow to dry for about 2 minutes, then gently blot the beads of
water/vinegar with your paper towel they should lift off areas
of the mirror spray in a varied pattern. Dont rub very hard as the
metallic finish will streak, though you can apply gentle pressure
in various places to achieve a more realistic and varied mercury
glass look.
Dont worry that the glass is still see-through at this point, since
youll be doing several thin layers to build up the look over time.
Just repeat the same process over and over, and rotating between
resting your glass container on its base versus its top so you get
full coverage. You will want to do between 3-4 coats in total.
Follow up the water/vinegar spray immediately with a gentle,
even layer of the metallic spray. Allow to dry for just a minute
and apply another fine mist of water/vinegar solution notice
the fine beading creating variations in the mirror spray.
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DIY photo clock
This cute, customized photo clock is simple to make in about an hour. Whether you idolize your
pet, or want to find out the time from your favourite trashy celebrity, this project is a winner.
SUPPLIES:
photo paper or large developed photo
clock kit
rubber cement
nail polish
craft knife
foam board
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STEP TWO STEP ONE
STEP FOUR STEP THREE
Once printed, glue your photo onto some foam board that is at
least an 1/8-inch thick and use an craft knife to cut out the face.
Print your favorite front facing photo! Be sure to choose a photo
that will look nice when cut into a silhouette and will end up 6-8
inches wide.
Assemble the clock. Cut a small hole in the middle of your pets
face and follow the instructions to mount your clock kit (you are
just inserting your pets face where the clock face would usually
go).
Customize the clock arms with nail polish! Cut out four small
paper dots and glue the dots onto the clock to indicate the noon,
three, six, and nine oclock positions.
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photo bookshelf
Have bookshelves that needed a little something? Make blueprint copies and then trim them to
size (adding a half inch to each side). Use double sided tape to adhere them and then trim away
any excess with a craft knife.
SUPPLIES:
blueprint copies of
photos
scissors / craft knife
double sided tape
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up-cycled inspiration
There are a ton of ways to reuse your current items and garage sale finds! Here are some really
creative ideas!
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ideas and inspiration...
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crafternoon
A COMPILATION OF ALL THINGS CRAFTY, BY AMANDA, PAM & MEG