Have you ever considered taking two wooden ladders and making a rack that can hold shoes, clothing, etc? Take a look at the picture below. What’s needed.
- 2 ladders
- 2 to three planks
- 1 pole for the top of the ladders
- Paint colour of choice
What can we do with the old crates we see lying around? How about a vertical garden wall containing herbs for the kitchen?
What’s needed:-
- Old crate
- Small or medium plastic pots
- Clamps to hold pots to the crate
- Soil
- Plants
What you need:
- Cardboard
- Glu Gun
- Thick rope
How to make the mat
Steps:-
- Make a circle on the cardboard (you can use a dinner plate to do this)
- Find the centre of the circle
- Starting at the centre, use the rope and the glue in a circular motion until the rope reaches the edge of the cardboard
Fun facts:-
- The mats can be placed on the wall with double-sided tape
- If you do not want to make the mats, they can be purchased and glued onto the cardboard
- Different coloured rope(s) can be used, or the white rope can be painted
- Old table mats from your kitchen can also be used to create your wall hanging
Zen bowl petals centre piece
A centre piece for your kitchen counter, dining table or bathroom is just an arm’s length away. With just a few items you can create a beautiful masterpiece.
What will you need:-
- A clear glass bowl, a clear teacup or an old (or new) wine glass can do the trick.
- Simply fill either of the above containers with water
- Use coloured sand or pebbles for the base
- Use any flower petal that is available (eg. Rose) and broad enough to float in the water