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Cement and Concrete DIY Projects

CheerUp — Tue, 31 Jan 2017 11:15:10 +0000

Today we’re sharing 25 of our very favorite projects using these earthy materials.

1. Concrete Ring Cones

These lovely ring cones are made out of concrete, and offer the perfect place to keep all of those pretty stacking rings of yours organized. They are easy to make, also, requiring only the concrete and some contact paper to form the cones. Check out the tutorial at DIY In PDX.

2. Concrete and Wood Planter

This modern planter is made with concrete which is formed into a cube shape, and then it is placed within a wooden base that’s made out of large, square dowel rods. Make your way over to Homedit to check out the full tutorial for this stylish piece.

3. Polished Concrete Necklace

If you’re a fan of unique jewelry with a contemporary flair, then this might be the project for you. This rectangular shaped necklace is made from concrete which is then polished to give it a smooth look. Check out the instructions over at Married To The Earth.

4. Hand Candle Holders

Interested in making something truly unique? Then these whimsical hand candle holders might fit the bill. With their humorous shape and industrial look, they are sure to be a conversation starter. Head over to Bob Vila’s website to check out the how-to.

5. Cement Succulent Pots

These adorable little planters are the perfect size for succulents, and they are really quite simple to make. Just collect some empty cartons, some paint and some cement and get to work. Head on over to Five Marigolds to check out the full tutorial.

6. Concrete Tray

This lovely industrial chic tray is made out of – you guessed it – concrete! The trick is to place the handles in the concrete when it is still wet, so it hardens around them. Make your way over to the Home Depot blog to check out this tutorial from Homey Oh My.

7. Cement Pushpins

These impossibly adorable pushpins are made from cement too, this time with a mold in the shape of gemstones. This project is done with quick-drying cement, so it will be almost instant gratification! Head on over to Plaster and Disaster to check it out.

8. Concrete Lamp

Who knew that you could make a table lamp out of concrete?! This beautiful modern lamp is actually quite simple to make, using a wooden box as a mold and a lamp socket set. Head on over to Instructables to find out all the details of this fun project.

9. Avocado Tea Light Holder

This pretty little tea light holder is made from something very surprising… an avocado! The inside of the avocado is scooped out to create the mold, then the pit is used to make a spot for the candle. Head over to Adorablest to check out the full tutorial.

10. Concrete and Gold Jewelry

These earrings are super unique, consisting of a concrete base with gold leaf added to the surface. They are made using silicone molds and can be turned into anything from earrings to pins to necklaces. Check out all the details over at DIY In PDX.

11. Cement Hexagon Bookends

Keep your books upright and your bookshelf stylish with this super cool hexagonal cement bookend. Some strips of color add an extra bit of personality to them also. Make your way over to Blitsy to find out how to make your own hexagon bookends.

12. Concrete Letters

Here’s another great way to use concrete in your home… by making it into letters that you can then use to spell out words. Just grab some cardboard and some tape to get started. Head on over to Look What I Made to check out the tutorial.

13. Concrete Candle

Don’t settle for a boring old candle from the store, when you could make one of these beautiful concrete ones. First you’ll make the outer concrete container, then pour in the wax afterward. Make your way over to Burkatron to check out the full how-to.

14. Valentine’s Day Hearts

If you’re on the hunt for some fun Valentine’s Day projects, then you’re in luck! Here’s a great way to create cement versions of the oh-so-popular conversation hearts that always make an appearance in February. Head over to Lovely Indeed to check it out.

15. Cement and Wire Photo Display

Looking for a fun way to display photos? Or perhaps a creative place card holder idea? Well this might be the answer. Just insert some wire into cement and let it dry to create this fun display idea. Check out the details of this fun project over at Krafty Kath.

16. Jars Inside Concrete

These containers combine two materials at once – glass and concrete. This is a unique way to bring materials together into an organically shaped vessel. Make your way over to the Flair blog to check out the instructions for this lovely concrete project.

17. Taper Candle Holder

This elegant taper candle holder is made using concrete for the base, and a glass cylinder to protect the candle and add a beautiful reflective quality to the piece. Head on over to A Daily Something to find out how to make your own version of this candle holder.

18. Concrete Dipped Bud Vases

These pretty bud vases are not actually constructed from concrete, but rather they are dipped into it part way to give a color-dipped sort of effect (but with light, natural tones). Make your way over to Burkatron to find out all the details of this simple project.

19. Concrete-Immersed Candle Holder

This project is especially unique, as it is created by laying an existing votive holder down into a shallow container of concrete and then letting it dry inside. Head on over to Wonderwood to check out the instructions for this amazing little DIY.

20. Test Tube Vase Set

This unusual bud vase set is again made by submerging glass inside of concrete, only this time a set of test tubes are placed within the concrete in an orderly row. Head on over to Mikaela’s blog to find out all the details for this fun project.

21. Leaf Vein Stepping Stone

Instead of using plain old stepping stones in your backyard, try customizing them with this unique idea; simply grab some large leaves with pronounced veins, and pour the concrete on top using a round mold. Learn more about it over at Garden Fuzz Garden.

22. Rope and Cement Vase

Now here’s a super innovative way to use cement. This vase is created by making a base out of cement, painting it pink, and then adding a textural woven rope section for the top. Make your way over to Enthralling Gumption to find out all the details.

23. Outdoor Fire Columns

This creative blogger was inspired by the outdoor fire columns from Restoration Hardware, but she didn’t like the price. So she made her own using cement columns and glass hurricanes. Head over to In My Own Style to check out the full tutorial.

24. Triangular Cement Votives

These beautiful triangular votives are made using cardboard and tape to create a mold, and then paint and gold leaf is added at the end to create a colorful accent. Head on over to The Creative Glow to find out all the details of this stylish little project.

25. Cement Door Stop

If you’re in need of a door stop for your home, then this last project might be the perfect one for you! This fun door stop is made out of cement and rope, and then a cute little crocheted sock is added to the bottom so it doesn’t scratch the floor. Get the tutorial here.

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Amazing DIY Paper Flowers

CheerUp — Thu, 25 Feb 2016 15:23:09 +0000

So I’ve been loving all the paper flowers I’ve seen cropping up across the internet – I can’t believe how gorgeous and realistic many of them look.

1 Anemone Paper Flower

Anemone Paper Flower (via Lia Griffith)

2 Tissue paper Marigold Flower

Tissue paper Marigold Flower (via Reena Martin)

3 Tissue Paper Flowers

Tissue Paper Flowers: Sometimes I get an idea in my head and the end result is soooo much better than what I even pictured. This is one of those times (pats herself on back). What makes it even better is that this project took me like ten minutes. I’m so in love with these little tissue puffs of goodness…Read More (via My Fabuless Life)

4 Simple Paper Flowers

Simple Paper Flowers: I am busy with offline projects today, so Ally from Now That’s Pretty has kindly offered to share a colorful paper flower hair accessory DIY with you. And let me tell you I am totally in love with this idea. Definitely a must-try. Take it away Ally A sure sign that its summer is when every girl in every (via Paper and Stitch)

5 Paper Wedding Roses

Paper Wedding Roses: Here is an easy- to-follow step-by-step tutorials on how to make crepe paper flowers. Make poppies , roses and carnations in no time! (via Foxy Folksy)

6 Magazine Paper Flowers

Magazine Paper Flowers: So today’s DIY tutorial from wedding planner Andri Benson of Always Andri doesn’t have to be restricted to just weddings (although how flipping adorable would these make as bouquets or centrepieces?!) I can totally imagine a big old bunch of these sat next to me on my desk. So so pretty! And what a great use for all those pages and pages of magazine adverts? Let’s save the trees people. (via Rock n Roll Bride)

7 Decorative Paper Flowers

Decorative Paper Flowers: DIY Paper Flowers Just last week, I was driving in Hillsboro Village (a cute shopping and dining area in Nashville) when I looked over at one of my favorite stores (Social Graces) to see these darling white paper flowers covering their windows. I almost had a wreck. I HAD to find out how they made those. Lucky me there was a craft night just a (via Pizzazzerie)

8 Hanging Tissue Paper Flowers

Hanging Tissue Paper Flowers: Tissue paper flowers are very easy and cheap to make but they create a wonderful visual impact at weddings. You can make them smaller or larger depending on your desired look and the space you have to decorate. They can also be customized to match your wedding colors. Using tissue paper flowers is a great way to decorate (via Mid-South Bride)

9 Naricissus Paper Flower

Naricissus Paper Flower: photography by Trisha Zemp Back with another paper flower tutorial. The narcissus… Read more (via The House That Lars Built)

10 Twisted Ribbon Tulips

Twisted Ribbon Tulips (via The Knot)

11 Crepe Paper Bouquet

Crepe Paper Bouquet: DIY Crepe Paper Flowers from Carina Skrobecki Photography and The Ravenna Girls. (via Ruffled)

12 Persimmon Paper Roses

Persimmon Paper Roses: Create these beautiful persimmon paper roses as a gift or for your own home decor. Change the paper color to make these roses your own. (via Simply Kelly Designs)

13 Twisted Paper Flowers

Twisted Paper Flowers (via ArtsnCraft4u)

14 Paper Spider Mums

Paper Spider Mums: Getting a little crafty with paper flowers today as whip up some Paper Spider Mums. (via Live Laugh Rowe)

15 Easy Paper Flower Centerpiece

Easy Paper Flower Centerpiece: How to make a Pretty Paper Flower Centerpiece using scrapbook paper. Great centerpiece for parties and home decor. (via The Casual Craflete)

16 Paper Flower Cone Bouquets

Paper Flower Cone Bouquets (via Oh Happy Day)

17 Paper Hyacinths

Paper Hyacinths: Don’t wait the Spring to delight yourself with lovely Hyacinths! Make some beautiful paper flowers (via AllDayChic)

18 Water Lily

Water Lily (via ArtsnCraft4u)

19 Metallic Paper Camellias

Metallic Paper Camellias (via Lia Griffith)

20 Field of Flowers

Field of Flowers (via BeColorAnd)

21 Coffee Filter Flowers

Coffee Filter Flowers (via lovesome)

22 Paper Mum

Paper Mum: Paper mum tutorial and printables in both plum and orange (via Elli)

23 Crepe Paper Flowers

Crepe Paper Flowers: Crepe-paper flowers capture the essence of flowers without all the botanical details. Their whimsy makes them not only a pleasure to behold, but also an enjoyable project to undertake. They also offer several practical advantages over their natural cousins — they are far more durable and won’t wilt or droop. The flowers can be made to perfectly match the style and palette of a wedding in any season, even if that means pink sunflowers in January (these blossoms need not mimic nature; here we… (via Martha Stewart Weddings)

24 Paper Calla Lily

Paper Calla Lily (via Arts And Crafts Geek)

25 Metallic Paper Paperwhites

Metallic Paper Paperwhites (via Lia Griffith)

26 Crepe Paper Flower using the Single Petal Method

Crepe Paper Flower using the Single Petal Method: Crepe-paper flowers capture the essence of flowers without all the botanical details. Their whimsy makes them not only a pleasure to behold, but also an enjoyable project to undertake. They also offer several practical advantages over their natural cousins — they are far more durable and won’t wilt or droop. The flowers can be made to perfectly match the style and palette of a wedding in any season, even if that means pink sunflowers in January (these blossoms need not mimic nature; here we… (via Martha Stewart Weddings)

27 Paper Carnations

Paper Carnations (via Kin Community)

28 Paper Chrysanthemums

Paper Chrysanthemums (via Decora Recicla Imagina)

29 Giant Paper Rose Flower

Giant Paper Rose Flower: If you loved the beautiful DIY wedding this morning and Natas gorgeous paper flower bouquets, you are in luck as Nata is sharing how she crafted them with us! She was inspired by a template created by Morgan Levine on Martha Stewart (as was I in the flowers I created for this styled shoot). I just… (via Green Wedding Shoes)

30 Exotic Quilled Fringed Flowers

Exotic Quilled Fringed Flowers: quilled-fringed-flowers (via All Things Paper)

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Amazing DIY Project Ideas and Tutorials Using Wood Slices and Logs

CheerUp — Sun, 24 Jan 2016 16:25:17 +0000

1 Log Lounger. Log Lounger: Use the RYOBI electric chainsaw to turn landscape waste into sustainable, modern outdoor furniture with HomeMade Modern. (via HomeMade Modern)

2 Half Log Bookends

Half Log Bookends: Looking to add some extra color and style to a bare bookshelf? Create these DIY bookends on a dime! With a half log and a few fun and bold paints bring a h (via homedit)

3 Wood Slice Coat Hangers

Wood Slice Coat Hangers (via Desert Domicile)

4 Birch Wall Panel

Birch Wall Panel: Birch poles sliced into disks and glued to plywood panels create a graphic wall mosaic. Strategically placed longer pieces can be used as hooks for bags and artwork.Purchase crosscut birch rounds at a garden center, or have poles cut into disks at a lumberyard. Ours range in depth from 3/4 to 1 1/2 inches to give the wall some texture. To create hooks for hanging coats or bags, you will also need a few longer pieces (4 to 8 inches). The disks are applied to plywood panels; create several panels (no greater than 4 by 5 feet) rather than a single large one so that the boards don’t buckle or pull away from the wall. (via Martha Stewart)

5 iPhone Dock

iPhone Dock: Task #86 of my 101 Things in 1001 Days project: build something from wood. When I added this task to my101 Things project I assumed it would involve hammering one piece of wood onto another. I di… (via Scarlet Words)

6 Wood Slice Magnets

Wood Slice Magnets: Create your own gorgeous wood slice magnets – keep them for yourself or box them up for a fab hostess gift! (via Suburble)

7 Wood Slice Chalkboard

Wood Slice Chalkboard: Learn how to make a trendy wood slice chalkboard! Perfect for everyday decorating. Doodle on some Halloween chalk art for a fun Halloween craft! (via Craftaholics Anonymous)

8 Wood Slices Round Mirror

Wood Slices Round Mirror (via That’s My Letter)

9 Wood Slice Christmas Ornaments

Wood Slice Christmas Ornaments: Take a look at how to make your own DIY wood slice Christmas ornaments! Plus FREE Printables to use for easy image transfer! UpcycledTreasures (via Mountain Modern Life)

10 Wood Slice Save the Date Magnets

Wood Slice Save the Date Magnets: How to Make Wood Slice Save the Date Magnets #DIY #savethedate (via A Handcrafted Wedding)

11 Fairy Garden Cupcakes

Fairy Garden Cupcakes: i wish i could remember the source for this idea, but i bookmarked it in my head, which is never wise. at any rate, i had almost given up hope for these themed cupcakes. they were meant to be served on a rustic wooden cake stand. i waited all week for an idea to come to me. the night before the party i still had nothing. frustrated, i was about to hot glue a bunch of moss to a serving platter and call it a day. no tiers or anything. not to mention the fact that ‘frustration’ paired with ‘hot… (via elliemoon)

12 Wood Slice Table Decor

Wood Slice Table Decor: {Mint & Pink} Owl Inspired Baby Shower with a Paleo Menu, thrifted bassinet, mason jars with pink straws, owl diaper cake & pink depression dishes! (via Hostess with the Mostess®)

13 Easy Wood Slice Serving Board

Easy Wood Slice Serving Board: Sometimes, the best DIY projects are also the simplest. This rustic cheese board takes less than an hour to whip up, and costs less than $10.00 in materials. Plus, it’s easy to create even if you don’t have access to a huge forest or wood pile, and doesn’t require a chainsaw or any fancy power tools. Let’s make one! Tools and Materials: Wood slice – we used a basswood round from the craft store Stiff brush Sandpaper – 150 and 220 grits Mineral oil or butcher block oil 1. The key to this project is finding the appropriately… (via Man Made DIY)

14 Fridge Letter Magnets

Fridge Letter Magnets (via A Nest for All Seasons)

15 Mini Wood Slices Coasters

Mini Wood Slices Coasters: Exclusively from Simons Maison Small applique wood slices on chocolate felt, for a beautiful rustic accent that easily matches traditional decor and warms any ultra modern room. – Rich natural colours – Easy-care with a simple wipe – Matching place mat and table runner also available – Set of 4 coasters per package (via Simons)

16 Logs Christmas Craft

Logs Christmas Craft: This adorable Christmas decoration was super easy to make out of cedar logs. This Nisse craft was the perfect way to celebrate our Danish heritage. (via Smart Girls DIY)

17 Holiday Mantel

Holiday Mantel: I know I said a couple of weeks ago that I wasn’t in the Christmas Spirit, but now I finally am! Last weekend, after our bellies were stuffed with Turkey, we started transforming the house from the Fall / Thanksgiving decor over to Christmas. I’m not sure why I was so reluctant at first and (via Jenna Burger)

18 Rustic Wood Slice Lamp

Rustic Wood Slice Lamp: Making a rustic lamp for a weekend cabin or den for very little is easy with the right tools, work space and some time. (via dstoudt70)

19 Tree Rings

Tree Rings (via Straight Line Designs)

20 Log Tea Lights

Log Tea Lights (via Blue Roof Cabin)

21 Wood Stools

Wood Stools (via h&a happenings)

22 Rustic Wood Pedestals

Rustic Wood Pedestals: These DIY Rustic Wood Pedestals can be used as risers for food or to decorate. Either way they’re perfect for bringing a natural element to your home decor~ (via All Things Heart and Home)

23 Industrial Cupcake Stand

Industrial Cupcake Stand (via That’s My Letter)

24 Wood Slice Thumbtacks

Wood Slice Thumbtacks: Forget those boring thumbtacks, use wood slices and paint the edges for a modern rustic look! Wood Slice Thumbtacks! (via Mountain Modern Life)

25 Wood Slice Display Board

Wood Slice Display Board: I am super super excited about today’s project!! I have been LOVING the wood slices cut from trees for a while now and have seen so many fun things with them! In fact I recently gathered up a few logs… (via Maggie Holmes)

26 Wood Slice Napkin Rings

Wood Slice Napkin Rings: rustic wood slice napkin rings (via Dukes and Duchesses)

27 Photo Ornaments

Photo Ornaments Welcome back to Day 9 of the 12 Days of Christmas! Today I have a fab holiday-inspired DIY for you. (via Inspired by Charm)

28 Wood Slice Snowman

Wood Slice Snowman: This rustic wood slice snowman ornament is easy to make and gives a sweet rustic charm to your tree! Or, tie them on your gifts to add holiday cheer! (via Shaken Together)

29 Wood Slice Canvas

Wood Slice Canvas: Happy Thursday! A few weeks ago, we had the privilege of sharing this fun project on I Heart Naptime (if you haven’t ever stopped over there, do it! Jamielyn is such a sweetie, and her blog is super fun!). We hope you enjoy it!… #canvas #christmas #woodslice (via East Coast Creative Blog)

30 Tree Rings Dimensional Wall Art

Tree Rings Dimensional Wall Art (via HeatherMontgomeryArt)

31 Rustic Wood Cupcake Stand

Rustic Wood Cupcake Stand: This rustic cupcake stand is made from tree slices that have been sanded, glued and screwed together! The stand can be used for all kinds of finger food! (via All Things Heart and Home)

32 Carved Heart on a Tree

Carved Heart on a Tree (via Three Scoops of Love)

33 Wood Slice Clock

Wood Slice Clock: Your home for all things Design. Home Tours, DIY Project, City Guides, Shopping Guides, Before & Afters and much more (via Design Sponge)

34 Rustic Pencil Holder

Rustic Pencil Holder (via Strawberry Chic)

35 Wooden Placemats

Wooden Placemats: Woodland Wedding Decorations for your garden wedding. Filled with magical woodsy wedding ideas. (via Wedding Chicks)

36 Quirky use of logs

Quirky use of logs: A lot of home owners have a fireplace yet for one reason or another they are not able to utilize it. However, instead of simply letting the fireplace sit t (via homedit)

37 Wood Slice Sign

Wood Slice Sign: Hi Everyone!!!Guess what day it is?!! Yes, it just happens to be hump day as well, BUT more importantly its my turn to welcome you all infor the Modern & Fresh Fall (via A Home Full of Color)

38 Vivified Vase

Vivified Vase: Create your own eco-friendly decor by using wood chips to liven up terra cotta pots, old vases or recycled tin cans. (via Mother Earth Living)

39 Log Slice Table

Log Slice Table (via Seakettle)

40 Wood and Burlap Natural Wreath

Wood and Burlap Natural Wreath: A simple and easy tutorial with full color pictures to create your own neutral and natural fall wreath from wood slices, branches, dried flowers and burlap. (via Finding Home Farms)

41 Wood Slice Flowers

Wood Slice Flowers (via Ashbee Design)

42 Calendar

Calendar: Download this free printable 2014 calendar! Just add a wood slice for a cute desk top option! (via Clean and Scentsible)

43 Coaster or Wall Art

Coaster or Wall Art: today i want to share a tutorial with you that was published already in march on going home to roost because i actually messed up the project for today. but in case you missed it earlier this year and still need a nice table decoration for thanksgiving you might like this. Read More (via Happy Serendipity)

44 Gold Dipped Log Candle Holders

Gold Dipped Log Candle Holders: We love Etsy. And you know we love log candle holders. And we love gold dipping just about anything this time of year. So we’ve got triple the love happening today at Lifeovereasy because Etsy (via Lifeovereasy)

45 Rustic Chalkboard

Rustic Chalkboard: A uniquely all natural chalkboard, cut, sanded, and painted in the US. This rustic chalkboard makes a great piece of art for the wall no matter what you write o (via Olive Manna)

46 Birch Vase

Birch Vase: Bring the outdoors in by creating your own birch vase for simple & beautiful winter decor. It’s the perfect holiday centerpiece! (via Julie Blanner)

47 Fire Log

Fire Log (via Reckless Glamour)

48 Painted Wood Slice Tray

Painted Wood Slice Tray (via She Makes a Home)

49 Wood Slice Garland

Wood Slice Garland: Create a stunning wood slice garland for your rustic holiday decor. Learn the correct way to drill your wood slice for proper hanging. (via Fynes Designs)

50 Wood Slice Table Centerpiece

Wood Slice Table Centerpiece (via Lindsay Stephenson)

51 Rock Tic Tac Toe Board

Rock Tic Tac Toe Board (via Lindsay Stephenson)

52 Wood Slice Ornaments

Wood Slice Ornaments: These wood slice Christmas ornaments are a quick and easy gift to make, and look great on top of a wrapped present! Learn how to make your own in this post. (via Becoming Martha)

53 Wood Slice Necklace Pendant

Wood Slice Necklace Pendant: Make an easy Fall necklace pendant using wood slices. A great craft for your kids! (via Northstory)

54 Make a Table Using a Log and Old Chair Legs

Make a Table Using a Log and Old Chair Legs: DIY Network shows you how to make a pair of tables using rough-cut lumber and a set of old metal chair legs. (via DIY Network)

55 Mini Wood Slices Table Runner

Mini Wood Slices Table Runner: Exclusively from Simons Maison Mosaic of interesting small applique wood slices on chocolate brown felt-a charming rustic accent that easily matches traditional and modern decors. – Natural rich colours – Easy care with a simple wipe – Dimensions: 25 x 100 cm or 25 x 140 cm (via Simons)

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