Trade your wallet for some creativity this holiday season. The Cooperative of Photography compiled six DIY gift ideas for photography lovers. Even if you’re strapped for time (and cash), you can still make a beautiful and personalized gift. Wood transfers and photo lanterns are basically popsicle stick frames for adults. The Bellas and Green Bay Packers aca-battle in ‘Pitch Perfect 2’ trailer Walter White sells ‘pharmaceuticals’ in Esurance Super Bowl ad Richard Sherman directs his latest tirade at Bill de Blasio in ‘SNL’ sketch ‘SNL’ follows Jay Z on his journey from drug dealer to successful rapper Read more: http://mashable.com/2014/12/16/diy-photography-gifts/
Unless you have long hair (and patience), you probably don’t have much use for a hair dryer. …until now, that is! By blasting anything with cool, warm, or hot air, hair dryers actually make pretty effective tools for use around the house. Here’s how you could be using a hair dryer in your day-to-day life (aside from the obvious). You probably have a hair dryer in your home. This is how you should use it! Read more: http://www.viralnova.com/hair-dryer-uses/
Some people say that cleanliness is next to godliness. Although we wouldn’t suggest that being organized will make you a demigod, it is a good idea to keep your home and workspace clean. If you hate having your shoes, boots, slippers, and sandals strewn about your hallway or mudroom, this is a neat trick you can try that’ll keep everything organized. (Plus, you won’t have to hand out $80 at Crate & Barrel to get a custom shoe rack.) This is so clever! If you spray-paint it gold, then your guests will know they entered the house of someone not only clever, but really, really fancy. Read more: http://www.viralnova.com/pvc-pipe-shoe-rack/
One man is taking on homelessness by tapping into the tiny-house craze that’s sweeping the nation right now. It all started after Los Angeles resident Elvis Summers noticed a 60-year-old woman in his neighborhood sleeping in the dirt a few doors down from where he lived. Feeling like it was his duty as a fellow human to try and do something to help the poor woman, he decided to build a tiny home for her out of recycled materials. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display(‘VN_PG_DCBP_ATF’); }); It took Summers five days to build the home, which comes complete with a window and sturdy wheels to move it between different locations. These materials, including the wheels and two locks for the front door, cost him about $500. His words say it all: “Nobody should be homeless, especially in one of the richest countries in the world.” Feeling inspired by what he’d managed to do in such a short time, Summers founded My Tiny House Project LA. He’s already built over 30 tiny houses for homeless people across the city. Read more: http://www.viralnova.com/tiny-house-surprise/
On your clothes, between your couch cushions or tossed in drawers — everywhere you go, you’ve got sew many buttons. Buttons are not just a cheap and accessible craft supply, they’re also a trendy item that’s taking over DIY boards on Pinterest. These versatile tools are a must-have item in any craft kit. With so many colors, sizes and styles available in your stockpile, it’s easy to look cute as a button. Button DIY Projects 1. Paperclips Add some pizzazz to your office supplies, or use them as bookmarks. Image: Etsy CraftyBitzandBobz 2. Bookmarks Some pretty ribbon fastened with a covered button is a charming way to keep your place in your current novel. Image: Etsy frolickingleaves 3. Thumbtacks Dress up your cork boards with some tiny pops of color. Image: @inspiredbycharm on Instagram 4. Magnets If your refrigerator is looking a bit drab lately, pin your important papers and notes with cute, colorful dots. Image: Erlend Johansen Morning Creativity 5. Bobby Pins Add an accent to your ‘do by adding fashionable buttons to your functional bobby pins. Image: Etsy MyKookieJar 6. Belt Dress up any outfit with a quirky belt of buttons. Image: Erlend Johansen Morning Creativity 7. Buttoned Infinity Scarf Give your old scarf an update by turning it into a stylish buttoned infinity scarf. Image: P.S. Heart 8. Vintage Button Bracelet Lace together vintage buttons for a pretty, new accessory. Image: Drew Scott Scrappy Happiness 9. Covered Button Earrings Covered buttons are a cheap, easy way to wear buttons without looking like a little kid. Image: Etsy CraftbyCandlelight 10. Vintage Button Ring Turn that stray vintage button you found at the thrift shop into a fashionable ring. Image: Etsy TheWitchingHour 11. Vintage Button Statement Necklace Or, stack a ton of buttons for a runway-worthy statement necklace. Image: Etsy DalstonLane 12. Shoes Arrange some colorful buttons for a pair a shoes that will add some spring in your step. Image: Alexa Westerfield I Love To Creae 13. Embellished Pillow You can arrange buttons to easily create any kind of customized shape. Image: Kathy Lewinski Just Crafty Enough 14. Framed Wall Art Some buttons are so beautiful, they need to be displayed as a work of art. Image: Amy Anderson Mod Podge Rocks 15. Clock Clocks are a snap to make. Take a clock kit and am embroidery hoop from your local craft store and use buttons as your clock face. Image: Jessica Van Den Epheriell Designs 16. Giant Wall Buttons Turn patterned plastic plates into oversized wall buttons — perfect for any craft room or work space. Image: Jen Kluftinger Drawings Under The Table 17. Lamp Shade Just a few buttons are all it takes to dress up a plain lamp shade. Image: Lesley Warren Chaotically Creative 18. Woven Coaster Make coasters that all your party guests will notice with colorful embroidery floss and plastic buttons. Image: Linda Permann Craft Stylish Read more: http://mashable.com/2014/08/17/button-diy/
