Category Archives: DIY

DIY Lace Pattern

About three months ago I posted 3 DIY canvas ideas. When my sister saw that post, she asked: ‘Is there anything you haven’t done with lace yet?’ There is a lot I haven’t used yet, but there are a few more things I have. Here are three of them. I hope you’ll enjoy them. And just imagine all the possibilities with different materials, combinations, colors and lace patterns…

DIY lace pattern invitations / DIY lace pattern greeting cards / DIY lace pattern envelopes

You’ll need: blank cards/envelopes, lace, appropriate spray paint OR appropriate paint and small spray bottle, some newspaper (or something similar) to protect surfaces you don’t want to get paint on.

For instructions look below – under the last project.

DIY lace pattern top

You’ll need: top, lace, fabric spray paint OR fabric paint and small spray bottle, painter’s tape and some newspaper (or something similar) to protect surfaces you don’t want to get paint on.

For instructions look below – under the last project.

DIY lace pattern (leather) phone case

(I made this leather phone case myself. You can see the DIY project here: Simple DIY – Leather Phone Case.)

You’ll need: (leather) phone case, lace, appropriate (leather) spray paint OR appropriate (leather) paint and small spray bottle, painter’s tape and some newspaper (or something similar) to protect surfaces you don’t want to get paint on.

Instructions:

Place the lace on surface you want the lace pattern on, use painter’s tape and/or newspaper to protect the surfaces you don’t want to get paint on, spray with spray paint and leave to dry for a minute or so. Remove the lace, the tape and/or the newspaper and leave to dry completely (according to the paint manufacturer’s instructions) and you’re done.

p.s.: You may also like DIY – Vintage Military Medic Bag Remake / Lace Military Bag, DIY – Lace Painted Flower Pots or Simple DIY – Patterned Notebook.

 

DIY – Leather Keychain / Valentine Keychain

My previous keychains were all at the end of their lives. It was time for new ones. I made two this afternoon. And you know me… When it comes to DIY projects, I’m all about simplicity. This one took me an hour and I think the result is kind of cute: a heart – just because Valentine’s Day is almost here and a car – for my car key. This is also a project your kids can help with, or even make on their own.

If you want to make this kind of keychain, you’ll need:  a piece of leather, appropriate glue, scissors, acrylic leather paint and paintbrush, leather hole punch, leather cord and key ring or key ring chain.

First, apply a thin layer of the leather glue to the half of the leather piece (inner side), fold over and glue both sides together. Weight the leather down until dry (with some heavy books or something). Then, draw the motive you want and cut it out. (I chose a heart and a car.) Punch a hole for the leather cord. Now you can add/draw something on the leather – or not. However, I recommend painting the edges, because they look better if painted. (I painted the heart edges, too.) Then put the cord through the hole you made, attach a key ring to the leather cord, tie a (slip) knot (as seen in photo above), cut the remaining cord ends and you’re done. As simple as that.

 I hope you have a great week so far!

How to make Vanilla Eau De Toilette

It’s a love hate thing I have with vanilla scent. I don’t like it, if it’s too sweet, too strong. And I love it, when it’s soft, clean and gentle – not too sweet. So, I didn’t know if I was going to like the final result of this DIY project – homemade vanilla eau de toilette. Now, I know and I’m happy to share the tutorial with you. I love it.

You need: 3 vanilla beans, ½ cup vodka and 1½ cup distilled water, a jar (smaller size), a bottle (at least 2 cup volume),a funnel, some cloth to filter out the tiny vanilla bits and storage bottles.

Split the vanilla beans lengthwise with a sharp knife. Place them in the jar and fill the jar with vodka. Close the jar tightly and let it sit for (five days to) a week.

After a week: place the funnel in the (clean!) bottle, cloth on top (as seen in photo above) and pour vodka in the bottle. Then add distilled water. Your vanilla eau de toilette is done. Store it in small bottles

Vanilla has many aromatherapy benefits, including being an aphrodisiac and a weight loss aid. Hmm… Maybe I should make more of this… ;)

p.s.: You may also like this Simple DIY – Homemade Rose Water.