Watering cans are so quaint and charming that they’re difficult to get rid of, even if a hose is faster and easier, and even if they’re old, leaky and rusted. Fortunately, there are at least a dozen ways you can repurpose an abandoned yet lovable watering can, besides letting it be a home for cobwebs and spiders.
1. Portable signpost
Doilies are one of those artsy crafts that you admire and then think, Now what do I do with it? Nearly every grandma seems to place them beneath lamps and candy bowls, but there are dozens of other possibilities. Here are 21 creative ideas for inspiration, and if you need more doilies, just visit a thrift store or make a crochet doily using one of these patterns.
1. Mini doily garland as a cake topper
At some point, Valentine’s Day cards (especially for kids) became all about the puns. Perhaps a pun helps to make such a passionate holiday less awkward for unsentimental people, or people who’d like to say ‘I love you’ but are too shy to be serious, or just people who love puns. Whatever the reason, puns make writing homemade Valentine’s cards much easier.
1. Superman lollipops : ‘Have a SUPER Valentine’s Day!’
Papercutting might sound like a violent sport for those who aren’t familiar with real papercutting, the art of cutting designs into paper. Once you discover this incredible world of delicate paper sculptures and intricate papercut patterns, a dull piece of construction paper suddenly seems like a potential masterpiece–or, at least, a cute card. Here are 19 ways that ‘papercutters’ have transformed normal paper into beautiful papercut artwork:
1. Calendars
via Robert Ryan and Curious Doodles
Wax seal stamps might seem too antiquated to use every day, but they can be unexpectedly handy once you have one. Because they’re so sophisticated by themselves, you don’t have to add much else to a letter or label to make it look impressive. But you can use wax seal stamps for much more than just closing envelopes. Here are nine ways to make the most out of a seal stamp.
1. Chocolate seals on bite-sized cakes
via Once Wed
Once you’ve exhausted your enthusiasm for knitting and crocheting sweaters, scarves and mittens, it’s time to move on to household objects, like cup cozies and lampshade covers. That, and yarn bombing, are the marks of a true knitter. Some knitted and crochet lampshades are so cool, though, you might want to skip the clothing stage altogether.
1. Jellyfish-style
via Yoola
An easy way to make plain champagne flutes look special is to paint them, giving each flute a unique pattern. You can find inexpensive champagne glasses at most thrift stores and paint them for a special occasion or as party favors. To get started, read the DIY instructions for painting champagne glasses @ Blissfully Domestic and check out these ten lovely designs for inspiration.
1. Butterflies, flowers, and Swarovski crystals
via Nevena Art Glass
Needlework calendars have a beauty and permanence that paper calendars rarely achieve. Whether it’s cross-stitch, quilting, or embroidery, it’s difficult to throw away needlework, especially if the pattern is complex and painstakingly crafted. Hence, if you expect a year to be wonderful, or if the past year was already wonderful, stitching together a calendar can be a lovely way to memorialize it.
1. Faint lines to embellish with colors of your choice
via Waterrose
Like Christmas wreaths and light decorations, gingerbread houses are a holiday art that can be either really simple and pretty, or extravagant, time-consuming and spectacular. Either way, making & decorating a gingerbread house takes patience and ingenuity, especially if you want to enter into a gingerbread competition. For inspiration, here are nineteen creative ideas to help you begin your next gingerbread abode.
1. ‘The Gnome Home’
via The Etsy Blog
It’s easy to buy gifts for athletic cyclists; you just go to an athletics store and check out the cycling section. Urban cyclists are bit more complicated, since they usually don’t need energy bars or heart rate monitors. Still, there’s plenty of good stuff that any bicycle-owner would be happy to have.
1. Seat barrel bag
via Walnut Studio
