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Wednesday, November 21, 2012

The ombre trend - EGST

Συνεχίζουμε με τις τάσεις τις μόδας που εχουν περάσει στην διακόσμηση, σημερα θα αναφερθούμε στο ombre ή αλλιώς την χρωματική διαβάθμιση απο τον πιο σκούρο τόνο ενός χρώματος στον πιο ανοιχτό. Η τάση αυτή έχει φορεθεί πολύ σε κάλσον, μπλούζες αλλά και φορέματα και ήρθε η ώρα να δούμε διάφορους τρόπους για να διακοσμήσουμε το σπίτι μας ακολουθώντας την. 
Continuing our exploration of the fashion trends that crossed over to home decor we find the ombre trend, that gradual variation from a darker color tone to its lighter tone. Ombre has been worn a lot in leggings, shirts and dresses so now we'll see some examples of how we can decorate our home following it.


Ένα εύκολο tutorial θα μετατρέψει το απλό, λευκό φωτιστικό σας είναι η πρώτη μας πρόταση. Χρησιμοποιώντας νήμα και ακολουθώντας τις οδηγίες που είναι αρκετα αναλυτικές θα αποκτήσετε έτσι ένα ξεχωριστό, χρωματιστό φωτιστικό. {εικόνα 1} An easy to follow tutorial using yarn will turn a simple lampshade into a colorful addition to your home. The step to step instructions are very easy to follow, in a few steps you'll have your plain lampshade stand out! {image 1}

Λίγο πιο ειδικευμένο το επόμενο project, μεταμορφώνει μια απλή ξύλινη συρταριέρα βάφοντας τα συρτάρια σε γήινες καφέ αποχρώσεις, ξεκινώντας απο την πιο ανοιχτή για να καταλήξει στο σκούρο καφέ. Συνδυάζει τα χρώματα αυτά με λευκό χρώμα για το "σώμα" της συρταριέρας, δινοντάς της ετσι ένα πιο ανάλαφρο ύφος. {εικόνα 2} The next project is a bit more intricate as it transforms an ordinary wooden dresser by painting the front of the drawers in earthy brown tones, starting from the lighter color and ending in the dark brown one. It combines these colors with a neutral white for the rest of the dresser, giving it a more bright look. {image 2}

Στη συνέχεια χρησιμοποιούμε χρωματιστά χαρτιά για να διακοσμήσουμε ένα πλαστικό δοχείο. Ανακυκλώνουμε έτσι και το δοχείο, κολλώντας τα χρωματιστά χαρτιά σε έντονα χρώματα ξεκινώντας από το πιο ανοιχτό για να καταλήξουμε στο πιο σκούρο. Ανάλογα με το μέγεθός του έχει και διαφορετικές χρήσεις, μπορεί να χρησιμοποιηθεί σαν μολυβοθήκη, σαν σκουπιδοντενεκές. {εικόνα 3) Next we're using colored papers and recycling a plastic container. Cut and glue the paper on the sides of the container starting from the lighter color and ending in the darkest tone and you are done! Depending on the size of the container you can use it to store your pencils or use it as a trashcan {image 3
 
Τέλος έχουμε ενα project με άρωμα Χριστουγέννων! Χρησιμοποιούμε ειδικά χρώματα για γυαλί και βουτάμε παλιές γυάλινες μπάλες σε ενα μπώλ που το έχουμε γεμίσει με το χρώμα της επιλογής μας. Η διαδικασία είναι απλή όμως καλό θα ηταν να κάνετε δοκιμές σε γυάλινα βάζα ωστε να μπορέσετε να ελέγξετε καλύτερα το αποτέλεσμα. {εικόνα 4} The final project is a Christmas inspired one! Using special paints for glass, you dip old glass baubles into a little bowl filled with the color you have picked. The process sounds simple enough but it's recommended you try coloring some glass jars first to get the hang of it! {image 4

Καλές δημιουργίες!
Happy creating!
 
Source: http://etsygreekstreetteam.blogspot.gr/2012/11/the-ombre-trend.html

Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Wrapping without Paper - Upcycled Christmas

After years of spending big bucks on wrapping presents, I’ve decided to put a wrap on this needless expense. This year I’m getting creative, green, and frugal when wrapping presents for loved ones. Besides, I’d rather keep the pretty paper in the forest, on the trees.

Here are 11 frugal (and green) alternatives to wrapping presents without gift wrap:

1. Roll it in Reusable Shopping Bags
Many readers have mentioned they are wrapping their gifts in reusable shopping bags this year. The readers are smart. Reusable shopping bags reduce the number of plastic bags released into our environment and provide an awesome alternative to gift wrap. Give a gift and give it in a reusable bag [like this one from UpCycled].


2. Swaddle it in Baby Blankets
If you’ve got a new parent on your gift list, try swaddling holiday baby presents in a receiving blanket. Very creative, and very helpful to new moms and dads.

3. Can it in Cookie Tins
Who doesn’t have a few cookie tins laying around the house? Get gifty this year by placing presents in a simple can. Vintage cookie tins make especially nifty gifties.


4. Put a Lid on it with Jars
Give a homemade gift in a jar. If you’re not into giving food then place toys or other smaller items in a jar, then put a lid on it.

5. Drape it in Fabric
Use leftover sewing notions to drape gifts in fabric. Add some ribbon and you’re good to give.


6. Bag it in Reused Gift Bags
Re-gift those gift bags and see if you get yours back next year. Snicker.

7. Tie it in a Scarf
Giving a warm winter hat with a pair of gloves? Tie it in a scarf to complete the set!

8. Crate it in a Jewel Box
If you’re giving something small, try placing it in an old ring box. So pretty.


9. Dress it in Wallpaper
Use your wallpaper scraps to dress up holiday gifts.

10. Wrap it in Used Gift Paper
Get some crinkled gift paper and wrinkle it some more. The extra folds and wrinkles give it an intentionally disheveled feel.


11. Pack it in Painted Postal Parcel Paper
Go postal with some simple brown postage paper and add some painted stripes. Get the kids to draw designs with markers, paints, or crayons.

For stripes, I often paint random and uneven lines to give it the homemade look. If you’re into perfection, here’s how to paint perfect stripes.


There are so many ways to put a wrap on gift paper. Got any other gift wrapping ways to add to this list?

Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Weekend Project - Painted Vases

Weekend Project: Bottle Painting = Vases

Picture 3Photo credit: Angus McRitchie (L'express Bistro) for Canadian House & Home
Ironically I came across the same project in two separate magazines this week, one from April's Canadian House & Home by Design Editor, Stephanie White and the other from the March issue of Australia's Real Living. The project is super easy and we can hardly wait to try it out. Perfect for a warm spring day out on the deck. The project instructions basically tells you to clean and dry the bottles (soak to remove labels) and then by pouring a dollop of paint into the bottle gradually rotate/swirl the paint inside until the paint coats the entire interior. Some may need two coats. Dry on a damp or plastic dropsheet. And voila!

Friday, November 18, 2011

Weekend Project- Hanging Planters


I came across this crafty little DIY project idea yesterday which combines two of my favourite things, recycling and decoupage.  Wabi-Sabi Wanderings created them which I'm thinking would be fun hanging under a veranda outdoors for the summer.  Click here to see.