Wrapped Bracelet DIY

Here is a visual tutorial for making a bracelet with flexible vinyl (PVC) tubing, thread - wool, silk etc to your taste, double sided tape (5 mm width), and a knitting needle. Here is a link to the full tutorial, it is in Russian [link]. If you would like to translate it, try using Babblefish. 

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DIY Sharpie Dinnerware

I have seen this technique on a lot of blogs and I have read a lot of reviews about this project. My first concern would be the comments about the toxicity of the ink. I search on the Sharpie website and found the pens to be a "Quick-drying ink AP certified nontoxic formula". First hurdle accomplished. The next concern I had was the ink washing off. I don't have a tried and true solution for this. I would recommend against putting it in the dishwasher. But other than that, I think it is a grand project and one worth trying. As I said, there were a lot of sites with instructions but the one I found first was at The Sweetest Occasion [link]. 

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DIY Felt Trivet and Coasters (no sew)

How About Orange shares a tutorial for a felt trivet. This is a cut and assemble piece with no sewing! You can alter the colors and the size. This project has a lot of possibilities. [link] There is also another tutorial on the same site for coasters using the same technique. [link]

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Fold A Paper Bow

Learn how to fold a bow from a single sheet of paper. You could recycle a magazine page, try gift wrapping paper, origami paper - just about any paper. I don't think I will be buying bows to wrap presents with anymore! Thanks to Let's Create for translating the tutorial into English. [link]

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Frosted Vases DIY

I found this great craft on Pinterest. However, the image linked to a site that didn't contain any information about the craft so I can't credit the creator. But, here is the basic idea. Wrap rubber bands around the glass vases, then spray them with craft spray that 'etches' the glass. Allow them to dry and then  remove the rubber bands. 

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DIY Garden Flower Pots

SaiFou shares a "visual" (no text) tutorial on how to make pots and a bird bath out of concrete. [link]

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