Hi, guys! I’m sharing this really fun and colorful DIY yarn tassel wall hanging on the PBteen blog today! The best part is that it was dyed with Kool-Aid, which is easy to find (local grocery store), inexpensive, and smells bomb.
I’m having a lot of fun doing projects for PBteen because it prompts me to explore different areas of crafting and focus on a more specific audience. I’ve been wanting to try a project like this for a long time and thought it would be a great fit for an easy and summery DIY for teens to try. Of course, I hope these projects will have something for everyone to enjoy, and I hope all of you do :). Head on over and bring a teen with you! See you there! Click here for the tutorial.
I got the fabric and cardboard “A” from Joann Fabrics, and all I did was trace every side of the monogram onto the fabric with a pencil and cut each piece out. For the inner edges and hole in the A, I measured the needed length and cut out a piece of fabric first, then marked in pencil where I’d need to cut the width. After all the pieces were cut, I used a foam brush and Mod Podge to glue them all on to the monogram, then applied Mod Podge over all the fabric as a final protective coat.
Per my usual, preferred crafting style, I kept it really simple and easy, which I think was best for this floral fabric to be the star of the show. I freaking love it. Floral is a pattern I will always love, and the bright colors on this one are spreading some much welcomed summery vibes. I can’t stop looking at it, which is all I wanted to do in the first place- success!
June already!! I know, I say that about every month (and I say THAT after I say that about every month), but it’s seriously insane how we’re already fast approaching the half-way point of this year. Thinking about it that way really puts into focus how fast time is flying, right?
I recommend wearing gloves if you want to get hands-in with the string and possibly adjust it after you’ve slathered it in glue. First, wrap three layers of plastic wrap around a bowl. I saw later that the extra layers really help with the removal process of the layer that comes in contact with the string. Next, slather on Mod Podge over the plastic wrap. This will help the string stick on to the bowl.
Let the bowl dry completely, then pull down at the plastic wrap while holding the edge of the bowl to remove the string bowl, rotating it so that you pull at every edge and angle. If I were to do this again, I’d probably spray a light coat of cooking spray on the bowl for easier removal, but you can do without it with just a little bit of patience. Remove the plastic wrap, then tape on a design of your choice. I kept it really simple and just spray painted the rims of the bowls, using painters tape and foil to cover the bottom of the bowl.
Aside from being functional, they make a cute, summery display when filled with fruit. I can see myself also using the smallest one as a catch-all, though I already have a bunch around the apartment. Having a container everywhere to throw random knick knacks into is my favorite way of “organizing”.
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So I think I’m going to have to do something like this in order to finally have myself a bar cart (who else feels left out from the bar cart party?). I love how this 
Oh, summer. Isn’t this scene dreamy? 
I have yet to own cocktail napkins or find a use for them anytime soon, but these… I very much want these. I can’t get over how adorable the tassel embellishments are. See the DIY tutorial at 
My backyard envy continues to grow. designlovefest pretty much threw the perfect 
I’m really digging the geometric copper design that Mandi from Vintage Revivals created on her 
Guys… this is probably my favorite home tour yet. 
I first tried applying fabric around the outside with Mod Podge, which was a complete fail. I think the mesh, combined with the can not being uniform in diameter, were the factors to blame (it couldn’t have been me, right?!). So, I shoved it in a corner and kept dumping trash in it, until I came across some trim on clearance at Joann Fabrics.
Black and white stripes- so very me! I love how ideas will just hit me when I come across something random, like trim. I got 6 yards of it and spiraled it around the trash can, using tape to hold it in place.
