Crafts and Decor

Simple&chic idea from Marie Claire Idees how to make labels for the dinner table . For this project you will need white cardboard, scissors, punch and black marker . Step 1 Print the pattern as to obtain the described dimenssions and cut ou the birds. Step 2 Outline the pattern to the white cardboard and cut it. Step 3 Use punch to make the eyes. Write the names on the wings. Step 4 Assemble the pattern and voila - you have your label ! Source and photos: Marie Claire Idees - Jan./Feb. 2011 For more table decoration ideas

Wood is one of the five elements in Feng Shui . It symbolise the spring and the new begining. It encourage the creativity and the flexibility. Here are some ideas of decoration with wood bark. If you like them you may try to make birch bark vases.   Images: Internet  

If you love to decorate your home with items from nature try this simple and effective design . Thus you will transform ordinary tin cans into a work of art which will remind you of the green forest. For this project you shall obtain more robust and well-shaped cans, the shape and the dimensions of your choice. Optionally you can use as a basis glass, plastics and even ceramic one vessels with cylindrical shape. Ordinary cans, however, are the cheapest and easiest material to use for this purpose. You may use this method to make flower pots instead of vases . In this case first make drainage holes on the bottom side of the can. Step 1 Before you start the diy-project wash the boxes carefully - this will reduce the chance of bacteria developing. Step 2 To stand stems of flowers in a stable position you can put in the can a piece of decorative wire mesh. Thus you will be able to arrange the flowers in small groups so that they will fit in the mesh - that will give the bouq