DIY Upcycled tire into a ottoman seat

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I am totally making these DIY ottoman's for my dream home via casa.com.br! You can also view the full English tutorial via Handimania.

You will need:
- A tire, MDF (Medium-density fibreboard) cut into two circles of 55 cm diameter, Six screws, a drill, a screwdriver, hot glue gun with at least 6 tubes of glue, 5m long and 10mm thick natural sisal twisted rope, a cloth, scissors and concentrated brush sealer.

1. Place one MDF on a tire, drill three holes and screw your MDF tightly.
2. With the hot glue gun, apply the glue on the board and secure one end of rope. Press the tip to adhere well and go round in a snail shape.
3. After you have finished covering MDF with a rope, do the same with the edge of your tire. Go around putting enough glue.
4. Turn the tire upside down and continue covering it with a rope until you reach the edge of the board
MDF base, as it will be lying directly on the ground.
5. Apply the sealer to the brush and cover all surface with it. Wait one hour before you put another coat on it. This sealer is ready to touch after one day but the complete drying takes two weeks!

Voila!

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Free wallpaper designs by Maiko Nagao

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So this super fly gal told me recently I was a 'talented wee flower brain'. What a gorgeous thing to say to someone! I loved it so much I made it into a print and now also available as a wallpaper.

Download it here:

1680 x 1050 / 1440 x 810 / 1280 x 800 / iPad / iPhone

I will have plenty more wallpapers coming so stay tuned!

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DIY Valentine's Day Pillow Box by Practically Functional

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These cute little pillows boxes by Practically Functional are the perfect way to spread a bit of love on Valentine’s Day; fill them with candy, or add a love note, and pass them out! They only take about ten minutes to make and you only need an empty toilet paper tube, a strip of paper, and some string! Make sure you check out their blog here for their full tutorial!

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DIY: Messy French twist tutorial by Once Wed

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Check out this gorgeous messy French twist tutorial by Oncewed. Perfect for weddings and any special occasions! For full tutorial go to their website here.

1. Start by prepping the hair with hair spray. Spray generously and quickly blow dry in cold setting and dry with fingers.
2. Take your comb and start teasing the crown section. Add a little bit of tease to the sides and lightly tease the ends as well.
3. With your fingers, lightly “comb” all the hair back as if you’re about to do a mid pony.
4. Follow through to the ends and start rolling the ends to the direction you want the twist in. We rolled to the left.
5. Keep rolling until you reach the head, this is also the part where you can “poof” out the crown a bit and loosen it up.
6. Now that you have the shape you want, go a head and pin the twist to the rest of the hair. Lock it down by spraying.

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FREE: Printable Christmas gift tags by Maiko Nagao

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Here's another one of my super cute Christmas gift tag designs! I've made it available for you to download for FREE! If you like it, spread the word please!

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Just download, print and cut!

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Happy Holidays!

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DIY: Christmas tree cupcake by Better Home and Gardens

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Here's a gorgeous DIY Christmas tree cupcake tutorial by Better Homes and Gardens!

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DIY: Distressed and ripped jeans tutorial

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Distressed denim seems to be so in right now but they are so pricey! Good news for us - the ripped denim effect is so easy to DIY! I found this great guide on Pinterest here. Grab an old pair of denim and DIY away!

Just grab a cheese grater, sandpaper and an unpicker and distress away!

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DIY: Make mascara last longer with 4 drops of saline!

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I've seen this idea all over Pinterest, but I haven't got a clue who the original pinner was. Anyway, I've tried and it works a treat!

Here's what you need:
- Old clumpy mascara
- Contact saline solution or eye drops

All you have to do is add 4-5 drops of contact saline solution or eye drops into the mascara. Insert your wand and stir it around!

Voila~!

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FREE: Printable Christmas gift tags by Maiko Nagao

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Hot off the press! Just finished designing this cute Christmas gift tags! I've made it available for you to download for FREE! If you like it, spread the word!

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Just download, print and cut!

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DIY: Bath bombs by Idle Wife

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Check out these gorgeous bath bombs by Idle Wife. Perfect for a last minute Christmas stocking stuffer don't you think? Make sure you check out her full tutorial here.

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DIY: Upcycled toilet paper roll advent calendar by North Story

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I particularly love this DIY toilet paper roll advent by North Story. Just about everything she uses is upcycled! The treats are left over sweets from Halloween and ribbons from last Chritmas - genius! Check out her full tutorial here.

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DIY: Newspaper Christmas gift wrapping

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Save money and the environment by using newspaper to wrap your presents this Christmas! Who needs to buy wrapping paper right? Links to these gorgeous examples can be found here.

You could even top it off with my printable gift tag freebie! You can download from here.

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DIY: Simple and chic branch Christmas tree

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This is sooo my kind of Christmas decor by Walther & Co. Pared down, organic and chic! Still very festive and you don't need to cut down a tree. Go for a stroll and pick up any branch that's fallen down! Too simple for you? What are your thoughts?

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DIY: Giant tissue paper pom pom

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How gorgeous are these DIY giant tissue paper pom poms by Martha Stewart!? They would be perfect for birthday parties, weddings and baby showers!

Here's what you'll need:
- Tissue paper in desired colors (8 sheets per pom-pom)
- 24-gauge white cloth-covered floral wire
- Scissors
- Monofilament

1. Stack eight 20-by-30-inch sheets of tissue. Make 1 1/2 inch wide accordion folds, creasing with each fold.
2. Fold an 18-inch piece of floral wire in half, and slip over center of folded tissue; twist. With scissors, trim ends of tissue into rounded or pointy shapes.
3. Separate layers, pulling away from center one at a time.
4. Tie a length of monofilament to floral wire for hanging.

Make sure you view Martha Stewart's full tutorial here.

Enjoy!

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Gold foiled wedding invitation design by Maiko Nagao

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Just finished designing this special custom wedding stationery for a very special client! Love it so much that thought I should share it with you all! If you like it, contact me and I'll be happy to discuss a package for you!

I have some personalised wedding logos on Etsy too if you want to check them out!

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DIY: Skull cut out T-Shirt tutorial by LaurDIY

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Check out this super easy DIY skull cut out  T-shirt tutorial by LaurDIY on Youtube!

You will need:
- 1 oversized t-shirt
- Scissors
- Chalk

Directions: 
1. Draw the skull on the back of the t-shirt (eyes, nose and mouth)
2. Cut out only the back of your t-shirt, where you drew the pattern
3. Strech the holes to make the cut part not so visible
4. Wash it to remove the chalk traces

You can view full video tutorial below too!

Perfect for Halloween don't you think? Have fun!

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DIY: Turn your hoodie into a laptop bag!

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I found this amazing 'Turn your hoodie into a laptop bag' tutorial via Youtube. Isn't it amazing? So practical and kinda stylish at the same time! 

1. Lay your hoodie flat on a table and place your laptop

2. Fold

3. Wrap around

4. Take the hood

5. Place it over the PC

6. Tie the strings

7. Take the sleeves

8. Tangle them

9. Go to work!

Voila~!

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DIY: Super easy no sew tutu

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So I found the cutest no sew tutu tutorial on The Pinning Mama. It's a little lengthy so I managed to cut it down a little bit. But make sure you check out her site for the full tutorial!

You will need: 
- Wide elastic
- Tulle fabric
- Scissors

Directions: 
1. Measure the waist dimension needed for the tutu and cut a elastic a little longer.
2. Tie or sew the ends of the elastic together to form a circle.
3. Cut the tulle strips twice the desired length for your finished tutu.
4. Take one strip at a time and form an “upside-down” U shape. Place the “upside-down” U piece of tulle behind the waistband. Make sure the ends are even and then put the 2 ends on top of the waistband and through the opening between the top of the tulle U and the waistband. Pull tightly.
5. Add all your tulle pieces until the waistband is full. Slide the tulle pieces together so they are close and no distances are showing between them. Voila~!

Enjoy!

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FREE: Printable photobooth props by Maiko Nagao

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Hi everyone! Here's a FREE photobooth prop you can download to liven up any party or wedding! My 30th birthday party is coming up and have been busy drawing these bad boys up!

If you like the rest of these props, you can purchase the whole set (shown in the 2nd photo) for only $6 USD. Instantly download from my Etsy shop here.

// Download here //

All you have to do is print it out on thick A4 paper, cut it out, use a wooden chopstick or skewer and tape onto back to secure!

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Choosing the right necklaces for necklines by Inside Out Style

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Inside Out Style has created this great chart for choosing the right necklaces for different necklines! Very handy. Make sure you check out their site for more amazing fashion tips here.

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TA Project iPhone case design by Maiko Nagao

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At last! TA Project's super cool 'Let the kids play - Help support the kids of Fukushima' project has launched! You can grab one of my iPhone case design by donating to this awesome cause. Donations start at $5 and there are some cool T-Shirt designs by top notch Japanese artists to check out too! You can read all about it on the project site here!

Growing up in nuclear free New Zealand, I never would have imagined being caught up in a 'nuclear plant meltdown'. In fact before the 2011 Fukushima disaster, I don't think those words even existed in my vocabulary.

The TA project came together last year to support the children of Fukushima who had limited time a day to play outside. With the overwhelming support from people all over the world, they invited children for a 4 day camp in Osaka so they could escape the everyday stresses and just be kids again. And they're doing it all again this year with a few changes!

Please help support the children and rebuild Fukushima together!

P.S Why peaches? Peaches are a popular delicacy in Korimachi, Fukushima ;)

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DIY: Chocolate covered Kiwi pops by Show Food Chef

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DIY Chocolate covered kiwi pops! View full recipe by Show Food Chef here.

You will need:

- 2-4 kiwis
- 1 cup chopped dark chocolate 

- 1/2 cup coconut oil 

- 6-12 wooden popsicle sticks 

Yum!

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DIY: Roll your own sushi - at home

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I share the same conundrum as Nami from Just one cookbook. Being Japanese, I too often get asked “Do you make sushi at home?” Well, to make great 'Nigiri' sushi, it takes a sushi chef years of mastering. However, we do make an easy form of sushi at home called 'Temaki Sushi' (Hand rolled/wrapped sushi).

You just need to serve the sushi rice, nori (seaweed sheet) and fillings in the middle of the table. Each person then hand rolls/wraps their own sushi with their preferred topping. This is why you could call it 'DIY sushi'!

View her full recipe and tutorial as well as other fabulous Japanese recipes here.

Now everyone can make sushi at home!

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DIY: Shoe hanger out of a clothes hanger

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Here's a very clever DIY shoe hanger tutorial made out of old wire clothes hangers by EBOT. Check out their full tutorial here.

What you need:
- Wire metal hangers
- Pliers

1. Cut off the bottom section of the hanger
2. Roll up the two edges
3. Use both your hands and your pliers and bend your hanger into approx shape as per picture
4. Now for the pretty ribbon part. I skipped this step but you can view EBOT's detailed tutorial here.

Well, there you have it! Now you can organise your shoes in style!

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