Update: Final Product For Kids DIY Fort Kits

The final touches on the DIY Kids Fort Kits are done. I don't know how much more the backpacks can hold! : )
Inside each bag (which I sewed, and screenprinted see post's here and here)
there is:
A full size sheet, Tiny lantern, Rope, 3 Clamps & A Bag of Popcorn.

And there we have it- Camping in winter, and hours of fun!

Twig and Thistle DIY Project

Today's inspiration is a DIY project from Twig & Thistle Blog. She created a picnic blanket out of a poly-coated canvas drop cloth. It is brilliant because the bottom has a layer of plastic coating. She created a consistant zig zag using a foam core/foam board cut out. Once completely drawn, she then used painters tape to seal off the paintable areas. And then the easy part- Use a small paint roller, and let it dry over night. How simple!  Wouldn't this be perfect for that kids picnic I was just writing about in my last post? I Love the color too. Wouldn't this be fun for a wedding? Cloths for people to grab and lay in the grass with custom couples monograms painted on them. Here are some monogram ideas from The Wedding Chicks. (Kristy.. This is a really cute idea. There could be a basket of cloths just for kids- they could have games painted on them. Think: Personalised Twister Board!)

You can purchase a 5'x5' Poly-coated Canvas Drop Cloth at Home Depot for $7.98.

Martha Stewart DIY Project

DIY DIP-DYE MARKET BAGS AND BASKETS BY MARTHA STEWART

When dipped in paint, rustic baskets become thoroughly modern carryalls that look as if they came straight out of a design shop. If you don't have enough paint to dip large baskets, use a foam brush to apply the paint instead.

 Don't worry about creating precise lines when dipping in paint; irregularities are part of these baskets' appeal. If you still have paint left over after dipping the baskets, pour it back into its can to use for future projects.
Tools and Materials

• Stir stick
• Water-based latex paint
• Large plastic storage bin
• Basket: Vietnamese market bags $9, from Beads of Paradise (Currently Sold Out)
• Foam paintbrush

How-To
1. Stir paint thoroughly, and pour into plastic bin. Carefully dip basket into paint. Work slowly; as you dip, the paint will push up the sides of the basket. Once you've reached the desired line, slowly pull basket out of paint.

2. If you want a higher line than the dipped mark, use foam brush to paint a new line. Hang basket to dry completely.

Get Creative With Pallets

As far as Portland, Oregon goes there are THOUSANDS of companies with stacks of pallets that are going to waste. I drive past the mountains of pallets all of the time. It's fun to see what people actually do make out of them.

Incredible right?

Best Before And Afters- A Good Old Fashioned Revamp!

These are a few of the best DIY projects that I have seen. The paint jobs are amazing and really transform the bland piece of furniture to a show stopper. These are now the focal point of the room!

The first and last photo credits are from myhomeideas, and middle is from designspongeonline.