Block printing is the process of carving a stamp out of linoleum, wood, foam, rubber or even potatoes and transferring that image onto paper, textiles and more. This type of printing can be easily repeated to create a pattern or a mass of cards and the results are vibrant and bold. Although you can make more complicated designs, block printing is best used for simple shapes like circles and lines to hearts, suns and leaves. Although, do not be afraid to experiment with more delicate designs. If you fail, it was just a potato! One of the best parts of this DIY is that it is a kid-friendly craft that is cheap and requires few supplies. So let’s dive into the world of block printing with a few potatoes and decorate notecards, napkins, tote bags, wrapping paper and more!

Interior DIYGentry SandersFebruary 11, 2022Block Print, Stamp, Fabric, Napkins, Ink, Paint Comment

Two Easy Ways to Make a DIY Wand

If you are like me and anxiously waited for your Hogwarts letter to arrive for most of your childhood then this wand DIY is for you. With just a couple of supplies you can have your own realistic, magic wand that would make even Ollivander proud. Of course wands can exist in any magical realm so feel free to roam far and wide when sourcing inspiration. In the end no two wands are the same. So gather some wood, sandpaper, paint, clay and/or a hot glue gun, plus some magic and here we go.

Halloween DIYGentry SandersOctober 21, 2020Clay, Wood, Halloween, Spooky, Paint, Magic Comments

Spice up your Halloween Decor with Spooky Jars

I am always looking to spice up my Halloween decor, whether for a Halloween party or to be the spookiest spot on the block. Using jars and vases from the craft store, flea market, or even a mason jar, you can have a great way to store candy or party utensils, a vase for a skull bouquet, a fun way to light up your porch, or just a unique way to make your space more haunted. This DIY is perfect for kids, for enjoying a nice fall day outside, or watching Hocus Pocus for the seventh hundred time. This DIY only takes a couple supplies and THREE steps, that’s right, three.

Halloween DIY, Interior DIYGentry SandersOctober 10, 2020Halloween, Spooky, Paint, Jars, BugsComment

How to Make Realistic Bloody Eyeballs

As a lover of halloween, making a fake bloody eyeball DIY was the perfect project. I knew I wanted to use creepy, bloody eyeballs for a couple halloween projects but when I looked online, eyeballs were either insanely expensive or they were cheap looking. Using just clay, paint, chalk pastel and some resin you have a perfectly gross eye.

Halloween DIYGentry SandersSeptember 22, 2020Clay, Halloween, Spooky, Paint Comment

How to Make a Canvas Fruit Pouch

Using a blank canvas pouch, I thought I could make fun lime and grapefruit pencil cases, makeup pouches or general catch-alls. The canvas pouches I got are so cute as each zipper is a bright color. With the onset of hot weather, I am channeling summer and what feels more summer than some delicious, colorful fruit. My mom gifted me a ton of leftover threads she had so I have a full rainbow and thought I could use them to make accent tassels.

Accessory DIYGentry SandersMay 13, 2020Canvas, Paint, Tassel Comments

How to Make a Cardboard Cat House

Armed with some cardboard boxes and creativity, I decided to make my cats a mid century cat house. This project was free but did take me a weekend of work to complete it. I am happy with how it turned out and I’ve decided to name it the Mid Century Meow-nor.

Interior DIY, Cat DIYGentry SandersApril 15, 2020Cat, Cardboard, Paint Comments

How to Make Painted Marble Magnets

I love the look of Carrara Marble and since I am not getting marble countertops in my rented apartment anytime soon, I thought I would try some DIYs with it. Unlike the countertops, you can buy sample sheets of marble tile for very cheap. Add in some metallic paint and magnets and you are done.

Interior DIYGentry SandersMarch 25, 2020Paint, Marble, MagnetsComment

How to Make Painted Pet Bowls

I have been on a real macrame kick; exploring different knots, braids and dye-ing techniques with my new favorite material. I have made a few different plant hangers but have not done any type of container for the ground so I thought I would try and make a basket. This requires very minimal supplies but a good amount of time.

Interior DIY, Cat DIYGentry SandersMarch 16, 2020Cat, Paint, Ceramic Comments

How to Paint a Terracotta Pot

I love terracotta! My house has a wide variety of terracotta pots and trays spread across my house; however, I wanted to try and mix it up on two pots I bought recently. It may seem obvious on how to paint a clay pot: you get some paint, slap it on, put a green friend in it and call it a day. That is not the case and I am glad I took the time to look into it before I did the same thing.

Plant DIY, Interior DIYGentry SandersMarch 1, 2020Terracotta, Paint, Pots, Planter Comment