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Kissing Cupcakes
By simplyfunstuff
I wanted to post a new and unique Valentine's Tutorial and this is what I came up with. Afterall, who doesn't love cupcakes? Especially ones this cute!
What You'll need:
- Cupakes (I used a quick white cake mix so I could maximize my time experimenting with the fun part - decorating)
- Pink Buttercream frosting (I made my own - let me know if you want the recipe)
- Fondant (I used stuff from a box)
- Large heart sprinkles
- Frosti » READ MORE
Master Bathroom Remodel
By tmgeorgoI haven't posted anything in a while, but I have been busy around my house and last year I tackled the biggest project I've ever done: remodeling our master bathroom. It was a project I initially didn't want to do, but after I had bids of $16k to $26k it was clear that I couldn't afford to hire someone to do it and that if we wanted a new bathroom, we'd have to DIY. It was a decision I don't regret. My brother, father and I worked nearly every weekend day for six months and many late weekend nights to complete this, and it really pushed all of us outside our normal comfort zone. We learned all sorts of things about carpentry, drywall, tiling, plumbing, and most importantly, what a bad job some "pro" contractors will do to your house.
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Before and After Chalkboard Chair Makeover
By DIY Maven
Welcome to a new feature here on Curbly! It's called...drumroll, please....Make Over Mondays!! (Okay, so you could figure that one out by the totally awesome banner above.) Anyhoo, Mondays are going to be devoted to fabulous befores & afters. So if you like a good makeover (and who doesn't?) make sure you visit every Monday for your makeover fill. And if you've got a good makeover of your own to show off, don't worry, Tuesday through Friday are still available*.
And now for the make over....chairs!! But not just any chairs. » READ MORE
8 Uses for 1 Sock
By DIY Maven
What happens to all those missing socks? Does the washer eat them? Do one-footed fairies snatch them from the dryer while they're still toasty warm? Whatever the reason for their disappearance, they leave behind partners that require new jobs. Re-nest complies 8 ideas » READ MORE
How to Make a Beautiful Folded Rose
By DIY Maven
No, it's not origami. It's quilling, and our instructor Ann Martin of All Things Paper tells us it's not that difficult either. Here's what she suggests we » READ MORE
More Gorgeous Air Plant Displays
By DIY Maven
A couple of weeks ago we considered the beauty and growing techniques of Tillandsia, aka 'air plants'. That post sparked fellow Curblier thyrza to share some gorgeous pictures of air plant displays. The top image, which utilized silver chains and hoops is an original creation of thyrza's. I'm totally digging the alien/pod » READ MORE
The Very Best: Embroidered Valentines by Peptogirl
By Chrisjob
Paper isn't enough anymore! This year, all my Valentine's cards are going multimedia.
Refinish Your Wood Front Door
By ModHomeEcTeacher
Photo Images: Kit Latham
Long ago, I watched out next door neighbor painstakingly strip the paint off, sand, stain and seal his west-facing front door. The next year he was sanding and refinishing it again. What gives? I wondered. He said the hot afternoon sun had fried the finish. He was now wiser and decided to try marine Spar, a urethane varnish used for boats. He then made it through 2 full summers without » READ MORE
Is that a boulder in your living room or are you just happy to see me?
By DIY Maven
Gibson Architects were faced with a monumental task. Their building site for this Colorado home was at an altitude of 8500 feet on a granite outcropping. But a bunch of ginormous boulders weren't going to stop them. No, no, no. They just incorporated the rocks into the home's design. The result is nothing less than amazing. Take a look:
» READ MORELaced-Up Stools = Bench
By DIY Maven
Design studio Superfolk has done something that makes so much sense, I'm wondering why (if)) nobody else has thought of it before. Their latest collection, that will be launched at the Stockholm Furniture Fair, includes chunky wooden stools that can be laced up to form a bench » READ MORE
How to Turn an Old Skirt into a Rose Pillow
By DIY Maven
Why a skirt? I'm guessing because that will afford you the quantity of fabric you'll need to make this baby. Besides the second-hand skirt--a big full one--Re-Nest says we'll need this stuff to » READ MORE
Free Printable Valentine's Day Card
By Chrisjob
Last minute V-Day shopper? Don't worry...you don't even have to go to the store.
Just press print! » READ MORE
25 Biggest Renovating Mistakes
By DIY Maven
HGTV asked their experts and they have spoken. These, ladies and gentlemen, are the 25 Biggest Home Renovating Mistakes renovators make. From least biggest (?) to the biggest of the big, here they are:
25. Gutting Everything
24. Buying Cheap Materials
23. Excessive Use of Duct Tape
22. Inaccurate Measuremen » READ MORE
'Slim' Bookcase Turns Books Into Art
By DIY Maven
As the saying goes, you can't judge a book by its cover, but sometimes the covers are so pretty. For the amount of effort that goes into producing such things, it really is a shame to hide them on traditional book shelves. With the clear acrylic Slim bookcase, available at Yanko Design, we can now flaunt all those covers. Yes, it's a bookcase, but it displays titles in a way that transforms them into wall art. » READ MORE
How To: Add Some Flair to Your Valentine's Day Dinner Candles
By Chrisjob
Got some special dinner plans come February 14th? A homemade candlelit dinner, perhaps?
Then, show your sweetheart that she or he is extra special by giving those tapers a little flair, with the help of your trusty hot glue gun.
"All you need is some transparent paper, thin wire and some glue.Cut out a heart in the paper and glue the wire all around the edge of the heart.You can also use a hot glue gun. Leave a long part of the wire at the end of the heart. Take the long part of the wire and twirl it around the base of the candle, making sure the paper is not to close to the flame." » READ MORE
How to Sew a Valentine
By DIY Maven
This heart-day do something unexpected and sew your Valentine his/her Valentine! Amy gives us the breakdown of what we'll need to whip one » READ MORE
Upside Down Planters
By ModHomeEcTeacher
Hungry for live plants? How about getting a fresh perspective on things with the Sky Planter? Nothing will lift the winter doldrums like fresh, live plants hanging upside down in your house. The ceramic planters » READ MORE
Conan in Cheetos
By DIY Maven
2,000 Cheetos later....a portrait of Conan. And the hair color is right too! It is rather amazing. Take a look at the entire process in 2:29 minutes » READ MORE
How To: Paper Heart Garland
By Chrisjob
Hearts-on-a-string...Super quick, super easy, and a great use of scrap paper. AND! This stands out as the kinda project you can do while in a meeting or class, and make it look like you're totally paying attention!
Tord Boontje's Rain or Shine Chandelier DIY-able???
By DIY MavenTord Boontije's 'lyrical reinterpretation of the chandelier' consists of a metal structure (I'm guessing the globe part--with tail--in the middle that houses the bulb) that is wrapped in crocheted cotton, organza, silk and fabric flowers. Call me crazy, but I think this could be reasonably replicated. AND for a fraction of the cost of the original which clocks in at just under 5 grand. *gulp* Where would we start? With a white paper lantern? » READ MORE
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