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A Green Father's Day

POSTED BY Corinne Leigh, 11 June 2008 | PERMALINK

 

 

Over on the Live Earth blog they have a great post about greening your Father's Day. Here's a peak but check out their blog for the whole shabang. Got any more ideas to add? Let them know! xoxo c

"Men in general are hard to shop for but Dads have a degree of difficulty all their own. Grown men basically get for themselves what they really want, with the possible exception of what they...

All Up In Your Grill Piece

POSTED BY Meg Allan, 10 June 2008 | PERMALINK

 

 

This week's episode of Decor It Yourself is a tribute to our dad's and a grilling 101 Guide. However, there are a few fun elements that are required for a good grill-out that must not forget.

 

#1- A cool and cute Summer outfit. You get EVEN hotter over an open flame and want to look your best while sweating it out over your veggies.

 

 

 

#2- A protective ovenmit that matches...

DIY Studded Belt Tutorial

POSTED BY Geri Hirsch, 10 June 2008 | PERMALINK

 

When I saw this Sonya Rikel belt (left) at Madison I fell in love, it reminded me of the studded belt from Sex and the City and thought it would be the perfect addition to vamp up my wardrobe. Then I looked at the price tag…I couldn’t justify the $170 but could rationalize buying some materials and making my own version. I headed over to the fashion district, purchased metallic studs...

DIY Succelent Planter

POSTED BY Meg Allan, 09 June 2008 | PERMALINK

Giant Jeans Parlor! is a rad craft & DIY blog based out of L.A.

Here they make an up-cycled bread pan into a planter for a succelent garden. Another way to re-purpose an item you may otherwise throw away when old or rusted.

You can use this method of adding drainage to lots of household items. What re-used housewares have YOU used as planters or indoor gardens? Send...

Threadbanger/Janome Sewing Machine Contest Runner-Ups

POSTED BY Rob Czar, 09 June 2008 | PERMALINK

These were a couple of our favorite videos that didn't win but definitely deserve to be seen....

Celebrity DIY Style: The Bikini

POSTED BY Stacy Schlyer, 09 June 2008 | PERMALINK

 

Summer has hit full force. As the temperature rises, everyone, including celebrities, have started worshiping the sun. Whether it's Britney and Jennifer's traditional style, Lindsey's strapless version, or Kate's thong, the bikini is still wildly popular. While swimsuits are available at most stores, creating your own version not only allows you a creative outlet, but also gives you the...

Kevin's Interview

POSTED BY Corinne Leigh, 06 June 2008 | PERMALINK

Here's the full interview from Kevin, the co-producer of the Green Festival. He has a lot of good things to say so check it out!

Lacie's Winning Janome Sewing Machine Entry

POSTED BY Rob Czar, 06 June 2008 | PERMALINK

Here it is in its entirety .... Lacie's/Laceels winning entry for the Janome Sewing Machine. Check the Lyrics below and feel free to sing along !

Lyrics:
Well I sewed and sewed and sewed all day, it turned out as bad as Donald Trump's toupee.
Oh I can't think of what to make, I'm so afraid I'll produce a mistake.
Only shows on Tuesday's and Friday's, what ever happend to "Halloweeny...

Weekly DIY Roundup: Planting!

POSTED BY Lee Meredith, 06 June 2008 | PERMALINK

Inspired by Meg building that rad planter on Decor It Yourself this week, I've rounded up a bunch more diy plant ideas. There is so much gardening/yard stuff out there, but here are a few of my favorites, all using recycled materials!

Apartment Therapy pointed out this canned garden by flickr user Happy Sleepy, which uses big pizza sauce cans.

 


Giant jeans parlor blog shows us how...

How to Make a Button Necklace

POSTED BY Sara Franklin, 06 June 2008 | PERMALINK

Thanks so much to forum member Mama Sass for teaching us how to do this, and to Making Stuff: An Alternative Craft Book. For more information, check out the video!


 

 

 


Materials:
Bunch of buttons
Hammer
Wire Cutters
Needle Nose Pliers
Nails
Necklace Chain
Block of wood/hard surface

1. Take one of the buttons and pull the pin part back with the needle nose pliers.