Sunday, March 17, 2024

New Broken China Jewelry In My Etsy Shop






























All pieces shown available at 

https://www.etsy.com/shop/dishfunctionldesigns


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Saturday, March 9, 2024

Bright Ideas For Upcycled Wood Pallet Planters

 



Be thrifty and innovative by creating your own indoor or outdoor planter with a recycled wood pallet (be sure to only use pallets that are not chemically treated).

Add small flower pots, attach with wire, and add your favorite herbs, flowers, or plants. Be inspired!

































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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Framed Lace & Doily Home Décor Crafts

There are four easy ways to frame old lace and doilies and turn them into unique home decor:

#1 Attach lace to the front of the frame's glass. To do this, use drops of adhesive in the corner areas of the glass - using a glue that dries clear and dissolves in water such as Elmer's Glue is a good idea :




#2 Remove the glass from the frame and attach the lace to the reverse side of the frame using adhesive, thumbtacks, or a staple gun:








#3 Remove the glass from the frame and mount the lace atop the removable cardboard picture-back - mount atop a colored piece of paper for a polished look:










#4 Take a mixed-media approach. Layer colored or painted paper, ink, wire, or other unique elements with your lace:



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