DIY Picture Frame idea for Dorm and Apertment :)

Let’s face it: when you’re out on your own for the first time it can get ridiculously expensive to decorate your first place. And if you have a lot of pictures of friends and family lying around but not a lot of picture frames you could be looking at a very expensive problem…unless you turn to this neat DIY tape picture frame ! Using simple materials like ribbon and tape you can create a unique and cool frame that suits your sensibilities.

One thing that you do need to keep in mind is that, since you’re using tape, you need to make sure your pictures are secured and don’t have too much tape residue on them as that can make it a bit difficult to remove the frames without tearing your photos. However you could always remedy this problem by simply making copies of your photos.

 

When I moved into my first apartment a year and a half later, I had mostly abandoned this style of decorating. Instead, I was determined to make my new living space as adult as possible. After all, this was a real apartment. Equipped with cheap frames from the dollar store, I arranged several of my own photographs on my bedroom walls. Even if they weren’t expensive custom frames, they made me feel infinitely more grown up.

Indeed, there is something inherently sophisticated about hanging picture frames on one’s walls. Perhaps it’s because they lend a space some semblance of intent, rather than the feeling that random bits have been thrown together. Unfortunately, many rentals and dorms restrict frame use because of rules forbidding nails or tacks. Additionally, frames can be cumbersome to move and ones that aren’t from the dollar store can be quite costly.

As a cheap, easy and surprisingly chic alternative, consider framing magazine clippings, photographs and postcards with different colored tapes. The supplies travel lightly, can be changed frequently and can be purchased for very little.

 

 

To make these fun and stylish tape picture frames, all you’ll need are a few images to frame, one or more kinds of decorative tape, scissors and an X-Acto knife or similar blade. For tape, we used Japanese washi tape (available at many craft stores or online here), black masking tape and copper foil tape. Tape comes in all shapes, sizes, colors and textures, so do some browsing and find what you like best!

 

When you have your materials assembled, begin by taping up a single image. It’s important to tape up and frame your images one at a time so you can be sure of how much surrounding wall space you’ll have left. Once your image is up, take a roll of tape and make a frame around your image, adjusting the size and amount of interior space to your liking. As illustrated in the first image, you can go far beyond a simple rectangular frame. Mix it up! If there are bits of tape that are longer than others or overlapping in awkward ways, use your X-Acto blade to carefully trim off the excess. Move the blade lightly over the tape to avoid putting marks on the actual wall. This technique is especially useful when making non-rectangular frames.

Ta-da! That’s it! Easy peasy. Now gather some tape and some pictures, and make yourself some snazzy frames. I guarantee you’ll feel instantly fancier.






 

DIY Zipper Sleeve Shirt ! :)

It's long weekend and there are so much things we can plan and if  you are not going any where than here's the fun way to create your own style at home :)

When people think of DIY clothes they tend to think of making things like dresses or shirts and other things that are fairly standard. This amazing DIY zipper sleeve from Trash to Couture is a great way to set yourself apart from everyone else making their own clothes. Using an already made tee shirt and a zipper you can get a unique look.

The site also suggests that you can replace the tee shirt with a simple yard of fabric. It all comes down to what you think would look best. Mixing and matching different fabrics and patterns could be a great way to really customize this simple but stylish look.
If you want to learn how to make this shirt then click here!

kool-aid lip gloss ;)

Every woman knows that good quality beauty products are expensive! Just one small jar of lip gloss can go for $10 easily! That’s why it’s a great idea to make diy lip gloss with a recipe like the one Jill from Meet the Dubiens came up with. Now this isn’t the first time we’ve seen this recipe and it’s been around for a while but Jill shows us how to make them look adorable so they’re great for gifts, party favors, or even at home use. She’s even included printable logos to place on the containers you put your lip gloss just to add that extra touch. If you want to learn how to make this yourself then click here!

Use a clothes hanger to hold up your cook book! Simple idea yet effective!

 

 

 

 

 

D.I.Y Lampshade Design! How Creative !!

5 tips on DIY home pest control !

All-natural house fly repellent:

 

To get rid of flies combine cloves, eucalyptus and clover blossoms in a sachet and hang it from your ceiling, recommends Annie Bond, author of Better Basics for the Home, and Gretchen Paluch, director of basic research at EcoSMART.

DIY remedy for mothball smell :

Coping with a bad mothball smell in your home? Simply make a sachet to hang in your closets using dried mint, peppercorns, rosemary, lavender, bay leaves, whole cloves and cedar chips. You'll be free of the offensive odor of mothballs for once and for all.

Stylish Bathroom Design Ideas !

 

This is by far the most popular room in the home and stylish bathroom design ideas can make it a place to relax and take refuge for the stress of life. And whether you plan to stay in your home for years, or you are looking for ways to enhance the room to make it more stylish and appealing to potential buyers; decorating with simple bathroom design is well worth the time, effort, and money. An ordinary bathroom with plain walls, out-dated fixtures, and lackluster accessories is boring and unimpressive, but bathroom wall design can make the room appear more stylish without professional decorating assistance and without spending a small fortune in the process.

*** Homemade Febreze ***

What you'll need:

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1/8 Cup of fabric softener (I used Downy April Fresh)
2 tablespoons Baking Soda
Hot tap water
Spray bottle (I used my empty 27 oz. Febreze bottle)

Preparation:
Using a funnel, pour fabric softener and baking soda into your spray bottle. Fill spray bottle with hot tap water and shake well. Don't forget to twist the nozzle over to the LOCK position if you're using a Febreze bottle, or you might fall on your hiney. Now go spray every fabric surface in your house and take a nap on your very comfortable and now un-stinky couch. :)

Here's how much did you saved ! ;)

Store-bought Febreze: $5.59
Homemade Febreze: $0.15
Total Savings: $5.44 OR 97.3%!




 

Your DIY work for this week !! :))

Jeweled Heels !!


Don’t want to pay $$$$ for a pair of designer shoes? Well you could always upgrade an old pair, and it’s so easy! This great photo tutorial came from, Honestly WTF, and I’m thrilled to share it with you.





Source: http://honestlywtf.com/diy/diy-miu-miu-jeweled-heels/

Here's you can have your kids to play with their own sand box ;))

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kid's can hide their jewels and small toys and asked them to find or create their own sand creation :P

 

 

 

 

 



DIY Elbow Felt Heart Elbow Patches :))

While at first elbow patches may seem a bit…well…nerdy, they’ve come back into style in a big way. Elbow patches are an easy way to express your style with jewels, buttons, or in this case cute felt hearts! Erica, from HonestlyWTF, gives us the run down on how to make your own cute and stylish felt heart elbow patches. Check out their site for the complete how-to!

 

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Another creative ~ SPRING ~ idea :)

Spring ideas ! For all the gardens who may not have land !!

 

 

 

Looks Easy to make And plus you are RECYCLING !! Have fun :)

WHo knew! Fringe scarf !!

Cut it! Slice it ! Pull it ! Wear it and show it ! How cool is that ;)

Tips for the day !

Your Kid's will love to do the fun project ! How cool is that :)