Glue Embossed Accent Boxes

Accent boxes are like the 'little black dress' of home decor. They elevate the look and work with just about anything. Plus, a little storage never hurt anyone! 

Metalic tones are hot again this summer, so what better way to bring them inside with an easy-yet-eye-catching DIY project? 

You are going to love it!

DIY Dip-Dye Lampshade

There is something to be said for the plain white lampshade; it's classic, inexpensive, and goes with just about everything. But wouldn't it be nice to jazz up that shade with a special touch? A quick dip in Tulip fabric dye takes this lamp to the next level!

Best part of this project? It's crazy easy. You are four steps swap from something seriously snazzy.

Double Sparkle, No-Shed, Secret Glitter Technique

Glitter, sometimes referred to as "the herpes of craft supplies," gets a bad rap. A sparkly, spangled, bad rap. But if there was ever a time to flex your glitter muscles, it would be this time of year. Just as the holiday season is about to kick off. By using this technique, the initial glittering process is still messy (AND FUN) but the aftermath is much more tidy. You won't be finding glitter bits in your vacuum come St. Patrick's day. Also, this technique amps up your glitter to make it more sparkly then ever!

This cluster of thrift store candlesticks makes for a great centerpiece, but you can use this method on anything that will stand still; ornaments, knick-knacks, silk flowers...you name it. 

Want to see more? Let's get started!

DIY Outdoor Stenciled Burlap Pillows

Very recently my father and I made a bed bench for my mother. Basically we took an old bed and turned it into a bench for the front porch! And since my mother loves all things decor, trendy and owl I also stenciled some burlap pillows. With the new burlap pillow covers from iLoveToCreate these were tons faster to make than the bench itself!

And complement the bench perfectly!

Wood Surround Glass Block Nightlight Featuring Liquid Fusion!

When you have an adult parent and child with ADD walking through the home improvement store together you're bound to get some crazy ideas. For instance, we came to the store to purchase something totally different for a totally different project but left with a couple of glass blocks and furniture grade oak boards. Why? Because I said to my dad, "wouldn't those things make a killer nightlight?"

As it turns out, it was also a great project to test out one of iLoveToCreate's newest products... Liquid Fusion!

DIY Vintage Yardstick Homework Desk

Looking for a unique solution for a little boy needing a homework desk to fit in a little space it was decided that DIY was the best solution. To make it all the more unique and interesting, we used vintage yardsticks as the desktop!

12 Amazing Fabric Paint Projects

I've always love fabric paint because you can always make something fabulous with it at absolutely any painting skill level. So today I'm sharing with you some absolutely amazing projects to wear, to tote around or to decorate your home. Beginners more than welcome!

Deep Sea Tie-Dye Bedspread

Tie dye is always a popular summer project, but isn't it nice to make something to be used indoors year round? This blue-on-blue deep sea inspired bedspread would make a great addition to any bedroom in the house!

Want to make your own? It's easy!

The $10 Lamp!

I've been desperate to change up my living space. What once made me happy now makes me sigh. And so I've decided to do something about it and anything I can DIY and work out on the cheap is a project that has me smiling! Today I'm sharing with you my $10 lamp. That's right... All of my materials cost a cool $10. Pretty spiffy!

The Cat and the Canary No Sew Applique Pillow Tutorial

My sister and I are both undergoing some big changes in our home decor. We have enlisted the help of our father who is going to be building headboards and installing cabinets and a whole shebang of big time DIY. And since I can't just sit on the sidelines holding the tool bucket, I'm making pillows!

In this tutorial I'm going to show you how to make the no sew appliques that can be applied to pre-made pillow covers. If you're of the frame of mind to bust out the sewing machine, though, I can show you how to make your own for tiny bucks. Either way you slice it, you'll have some super cute and one of a kind pillows.

Puffy Paint Faux Embroidery Pillowcases

Right now both neon and geometric shapes are totally in! And embroiderers have taken notice! If you want to jump on this train but don't want to spend the time embroidery takes, why not knock out some Puffy Paint faux embroidery? 

10 Ways to Tie Dye a Pillow

Have you ever seen tie dye pillows and thought - "I can make that!" We're here to say - yes, you can! Pillows are easy to create and make a bold statement, no matter what dye technique used.

Here are some pictures to get your creative wheels turning. Don't forget, all it takes is one of our all-inclusive Tulip kits and you are ready to rock (or dip...or tie...or squirt...)

Use these as inspiration to make your own signature version - come up with your own designs and techniques. Don't forget to share your creations in our online gallery!

1. A version of this striped pillow cover from West Elm would look pretty snappy on your couch, don't you think?

 2. How about a tie dye pillow bed for your poochie? Here are the directions!

3. We love this scarlet and white bedding circular centerpiece that finishes this global look just right from House to Your Home.

4. Everyone loves cupcakes! Here is a sweet project for a girly girl bedroom - and directions too!

5. Old school '70s style is a timeless look. Even ElleDecor says so! (TIP: Tie dye two cloth napkins, sew together, add a pillow form and you are set!)

6. Check out this gorgeous indigo bedding from Ralph Lauren. This would make a great wedding or housewarming gift for someone special.  You know you can make your own version of this!

 7. How about this Wild Peace Pillow?

8. Kuba pillows. From IndigoArts.com:

Kuba pillows use the bold geometries and rich textures of vintage hand-woven raffia cloth from the Kuba people of the Congo. Left in its natural color or dyed with organic red, brown and ochre dyes, it is sewn into applique and reverse-applique, traditionally used in long wrap-around dancing skirts. The flat-weave fabric may also be tie-dyed, embroidered or decorated with cowry shells.

9. Look at this gorgeous tie dye pillow that Etsy seller, DyedStitches, made from diapers and towels! Once she adds her mixed media magic, those fabrics are transformed! We love that she thinks out of the box - cloth diapers? Awesome and oh-so-artful!

10. Tie dye can be used to make beautiful floral designs, just like this! Here is how to do it!


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