DIY Projects Anyone?

[Wylie's Mom]

Originally Posted by Magnus

I was surfing and came across this DIY for pets. Thought there were some cool/cute ideas that seems pretty easy to do!

http://www.buzzfeed.com/summeranne/3...ets#.nt4KXm7od

LOVE the dog vest made from cargo shorts, and the tweed vest - these both would be so fashionable on my chi, Arthur - who needs clothes during winter! If I only knew how to sew....

[capt_noonie]

Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom

I just loveth yours, but I may try to do one myself for fun. For the turquoise patina did you use the rub-n-buff stuff? Where do you sell your wares, btw?

(lol, and you don't call yourself an artist. PLEASE !)

The turquoise is just acrylic metallic paint. Still haven't used the Rub N Buff on anything yet.

I'm sure you have all the colors already. The important thing is to prime the plastic first otherwise it's gonna come right off. I used Rustoleum clear coat/primer. It's the one that says it's for plastic too. Both Lowe's and Home Depot have it. Then paint it how you like. Then I seal it with Sophisticated Finshes sealer. Amazon

[Wylie's Mom]

Originally Posted by capt_noonie

The turquoise is just acrylic metallic paint. Still haven't used the Rub N Buff on anything yet.

I'm sure you have all the colors already. The important thing is to prime the plastic first otherwise it's gonna come right off. I used Rustoleum clear coat/primer. It's the one that says it's for plastic too. Both Lowe's and Home Depot have it. Then paint it how you like. Then I seal it with Sophisticated Finshes sealer. Amazon.com: Triangle Coatings Sophisticated Finishes Primer and Clear Sealer 4 oz. [PACK OF 2 ]

Cool, thanks! This will be a fun side project and a good change from painting from nothing (ie, a blank canvas / abstracts)...where there is a certain amount of pressure at times...to this, which just looks fun to me, and creative.

[Cha Cha]

I am hoping to get this table
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and turn it into something similar to this table
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I am going to repurpose an already made table because just the legs alone are so expensive.

[capt_noonie]

Cool! I'd love to see how that table turns out!

[capt_noonie]

Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom

Cool, thanks! This will be a fun side project and a good change from painting from nothing (ie, a blank canvas / abstracts)...where there is a certain amount of pressure at times...to this, which just looks fun to me, and creative.

Yeah, that is why I hardly ever draw anything from scratch.

[Magnus]

You guys make me feel like I need to UP my DIY skills.. LOL I'm learning how to use the sewing machine! Lets see if I have all 10 fingers at the end of the month.

[chachi]

My DIY projects recently have been creating fairy gardens. Its where you take plants and flowers and mix them with little fairy statues or little tables and chairs or bridges what you can use are endless. My newest one is going to be a water plant fairy garden when my pond store starts selling their water plants in a couple of weeks. Its just a fun way to showcase plants and littles

[Cha Cha]

Originally Posted by Magnus

You guys make me feel like I need to UP my DIY skills.. LOL I'm learning how to use the sewing machine! Lets see if I have all 10 fingers at the end of the month.

I see things I like and think to myself "I can just make that or something similar and save some money." But sewing is one of the few things I shy away from. I've tried it, and I so envy people who can sew. I just can't do it. I can't even sew a straight line! There are many forms of art/talent/skills, and sewing is not to be taken lightly. Good for you for giving it a go!

[Cha Cha]

Originally Posted by chachi

My DIY projects recently have been creating fairy gardens. Its where you take plants and flowers and mix them with little fairy statues or little tables and chairs or bridges what you can use are endless. My newest one is going to be a water plant fairy garden when my pond store starts selling their water plants in a couple of weeks. Its just a fun way to showcase plants and littles

These sound beautiful! Please post some pictures when you get a chance. I'd love to see them.

[Magnus]

Originally Posted by Cha Cha

I see things I like and think to myself "I can just make that or something similar and save some money." But sewing is one of the few things I shy away from. I've tried it, and I so envy people who can sew. I just can't do it. I can't even sew a straight line! There are many forms of art/talent/skills, and sewing is not to be taken lightly. Good for you for giving it a go!

I have 2 older sisters that are professional seamstress. They made it look sooooo easy. So I decided to give it a go on the machines they were using. Whatever confidence I had in myself just flew out the window. LOL Straight line? I broke like 3 needles and the poor fabric I was practicing on looked so pitifully withered. hahaha

That was couple years ago and I thought maybe I just needed some human guidance. So I asked my sister to teach me and decided to buy my own sewing machine. A cheap one for beginners.

My goodness... The machine made a HUGE difference. I've done some practice runs on it and so far so good. This is going to be my first project!

http://www.fleecefun.com/wp-content/...ck-2-bunny.jpg

If it goes well.... I want to make these for my furbutts...

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.n...ee460e803ad62c

Matching outfits! LOL

[Wylie's Mom]

Originally Posted by Cha Cha

I am hoping to get this table
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and turn it into something similar to this table
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I am going to repurpose an already made table because just the legs alone are so expensive.

Very cool - you could totally do this!