YUMMY JARS

By | Travanj 4th, 2015|DIY, Easter, Let's celebrate!, Presents|

Surprise your little ones with these yummy jars filled with chocolate treats, hidden all over your home. They will have fun searching for them. 1 jar with a lid crepe paper (various colours) a ribbon glitter cardstock a pom-pom a wooden stick a marker, scissors, glue Cut the green crepe paper into ribbons [...]

HAPPY HANGERS

By | Ožujak 25th, 2015|Children, DIY, Home, Presents|

What you need: -a wooden hanger -acrylic paint -three-dimensional effect paint pens (such as PicTixx Pluster&linen pen or glitter pen) -fine sand paper -paint brush Sand the hanger with sand paper, then paint with acrylic paint of your choice. Let stand for 30 minutes. Using paint or glitter pen, write your favorite lyrics or [...]

KITCHEN TRIVET

By | Ožujak 25th, 2015|Children, DIY, Kids, Presents|

You can make this cheerful trivet together with your kids. I’m sure it will make a nice gift for a mother, grandma or teacher… You need a precut glass circle, which you can purchase at a craft store or order from a glass shop (if you’re ordering from a glass shop, ask for [...]

KITCHEN JARS

By | Ožujak 23rd, 2015|Children, DIY, Home, Presents|

These jars will surely help organize your pantry, add charm to your kitchen and delight your mum. What you need: a jar adhesive paper tape a brush chalkboard paint scissors Wash and dry the jar well. Using the adhesive paper tape form a rim inside of which you will apply the paint. Cut [...]

COLOURFUL VASES

By | Ožujak 23rd, 2015|Children, DIY, Home, Presents|

For International Women’s Day my children surprised me and their grandma with uniquely designed vases. They painted them using acrylic and ceramic paints. If you use ceramic paints, check the label and instructions, as they often need to be baked in an oven preheated to 160 °C. In that case children should always ask an [...]

MOSAIC FRUIT BOWL

By | Ožujak 23rd, 2015|DIY, Home, Presents|

To make this one-of-a-kind bowl, you will need:   1 plain glass bowl silicone glue plastic mosaic tiles (available at craft stores) mosaic grout (available at craft or home improvement stores) ½ dl wood glue wet sponge Wash and dry bowl thoroughly. Paste mosaic tiles on the outer surface leaving about 2-3 mm between [...]

PAINTED BOTTLES

By | Siječanj 5th, 2015|DIY, Presents|

Should you wish to give home-made juice, liqueur or olive oil as a gift, why not pour it into something unique? What you need: A bottle 3 D coloring pens (e.g., PicTixx Pluster&Liner Pen) Wash and dry the bottle well. Paint a motif of your choice and leave for 6 hours to dry. Place in [...]

A PILLOW FOR MUM

By | Siječanj 5th, 2015|DIY, Home, Presents|

To make this beautiful present you will need a decorative pillow, panama weave (with small holes and gaps), thread in various colours and a tapestry needle. Choose the hair, eye and clothing colours to best match those of your family members. When done, sew the panama weave to the pillow. Find a template for characters [...]