Make these whimsical hot air balloons and hang them up for parties or in a nursery. You can find a ton of different art papers at craft stores and make interesting combinations. It's such a fun project to do!
Let me know how yours turns out!
I remember back in the day when these leather sling-type magazine holders were in style. Nowadays I can't find anything comparable in quality at a good price, so I designed and made this solid wood one. The size of this is a little large for just magazines because I planned for it to hold more than that, but you can adjust the dimensions so that it resembles a traditional holder. The one above measures 21" x 12" x 10". Materials 1. (1) 48 in. deck baluster (I chose redwood.) 2. (3) 48 in. long dowels 5/8" diameter 3. 120 grit sandpaper 4. Titebond or other wood glue 5. Polycrylic and paintbrush (wood stain optional) 6. Medium duty utility fabric (I used duck canvas.) Tools: Wood saw and sewing machine All of these materials are pretty inexpensive and available at Lowe's, Home Depot, and Jo-ann Fabrics. Cut the baluster into 4 pieces, each 10" long. Here I use a hacksaw for a cleaner cut. Sand the ends of eac...
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