Sunday 28 August 2011

Ikea DIY!






Have you ever wondered why Ikea has many items that are made of just plain untreated wood ?
Well maybe because they want you to get creative !
Ikea supports the concept of DIY ( Do it Yourself ! )

These mirrors from Ikea are so much fun for decoupage beginners & are inexpensive personalized girfts :D

Materials:
  • Wooden framed mirror
  • Thin paper cutouts (tissue , napkin , wraaping paper , etc.)
  • Acrylic Paint
  • Mod Podge or other white glue
  • Paint brush & scissors
  • Water based sealer or varnish

Friday 26 August 2011

Lavender Bottle


 
Lavender <3
Not only do they smell good , but also look great on any surface!

Vintage Rose Box

 
 
 Time: 3 hours
 Material: white & Pink acrylic paint , glue, white lace, rose cutout ( tissue paper), Glossy varnish , and Brush
Chocolate: 60g.

Thursday 25 August 2011

Decoupage = Recycle

                               Olive Oil Bottle

What is Decoupage?

To me decoupage is recycling . Before you throw away that Coca Cola glass bottle , get creative and decoupage it !

Decoupage = Thin paper cut outs + Glue+ Paint + Water Base Varnish