Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Marshmallow Fluff recipe


Some of those delicious recipes I find on the internet have marshmallow fluff as an ingredient. Unfortunatly I can't get it here. This recepy is for those who have the same problem.

Ingredients

3 egg whites
2 cups light corn syrup
1/2 tsp salt

2 cups confectioner's sugar
1 Tbsp vanilla extract

Directions

In a large bowl, combine egg whites, corn syrup and salt. Mix with mixer on high speed for 10 minutes (or until thick). Add in icing sugar. Beat on low speed until well blended. Add vanilla and mix until blended.

It's now ready to use or store. This recipe may be frozen for later use. Remove from freezer and stir until fluff is mixed. It can be kept in the refrigerated for up to 1 week. Stir well with a spoon before serving

**You can use this in any recipe that calls for marshmallow creme/fluff.
Equivalents:
1 tablespoon Marshmallow Cream = 1 large marshmallow
3 oz Marshmallow Cream = 85g = 1 cup Marshmallow Cream
7 1/2 oz Marshmallow Cream = 200 g = 2 1/2 cups = 32 large marshmallows
16 oz Marshmallow Cream = 450g = 5 cups = 5 1/2 dozen large marshmallows

Monday, January 26, 2009

'Vintage' apron

I love to cook and to craft. So aprons always come in handy. And I love them! A girl can never have enough aprons!

Almost all of my aprons (And I've got a lot of them) are handmade. This one will be the next one added to my collection. I found this apron as a tutorial on the Etsy blog. Don't you just love the vintage look of it?

For the complete tutorial take a look at the Etsy blog.

Sunday, January 25, 2009

Matroska shakers

Don't you just love this salt and pepper shakers? I do! They are made out of blank nesting dolls. Off course you can make them also out of recycled regular Matroska dolls. Now you will never have to wait for the salt because every family member can get their own shaker.

On the website of DesignSponge you will find exactly how to make this cute little salt and pepper shakers.

Saturday, January 24, 2009

Non-traditional bookshelf


Who said you need bookshelfs to store your books?? That's so yesterday.. Today we use wooden crates!

You don't need to be creative to make this one. You just need a few (or a lot) wooden crates. Put them on top of each other and you've got your non-traditional bookshelf!

Yes being creative can be that easy. Good luck!

Friday, January 23, 2009

Coat cussion

Pillows are one of the things that really makes your home look welcome and finished. You can get them in many colors and shapes. But making your own, very unique, cussion is even better than buying!

Cussions aren't hard to make. If know how a sewing machine works you will make one in no time. The cussion above is made from an old coat! Isn't that unique and beautifull? You can also use scarves, sweaters and old curtains.

So be creative and recycle some old coats and sweaters on the way!

Thursday, January 22, 2009

Homemade cookie cutters

I love baking cookies. But sometimes I want to make extra special ones with a special shape. Not the usual hearts and stars. But where do you go to find that cookies cutters?

Well, you make them yourself! Juggling Frogs came up with a great tutorial on how to make your own cookie cutters out of a foil pan. So now I can finaly make a cookie in every shape I want!

For a complete tutorial you can look at de Juggling Frogs blog.

Wednesday, January 21, 2009

Paper chandelier

Again a lovely design of mister Jeffery Rudell: a paper chandelier! You've got to have a lot of patience to cut this all out but then you've got the most wonderfull chandelier!

It's a chandelier without lightning, but still, so beautifull... So if you have the time go to the CraftStylish website and download the templates.

Good luck!

Tuesday, January 20, 2009

Super cute hairpins

Don't you love this cute little hairpins? I surtanly do! They are super cute and they make a really nice gift!

Kayte Terry posted this great idea on CraftStylish. I think they make perfect little gifts for party's. They aren't hard to make so you could make them with your kids to.

For complete instructions and more photo's you can look at the CraftStylish website.

Monday, January 19, 2009

DIY String lamp


Today another great lamp you can make yourself! The lamps you can see in the picture are not only beautifull but also really easy to make.


ReadyMade has always beautifull ideas, but sometimes they are just perfect. This is one of that perfect ideas. It's so easy to do your self and so beautifull. I just love it!

So grab some crochet tread, some fabric stiffener and a baloon and make your own perfect design lamp! Or go to the ReadyMade website and read the full instruction.

Sunday, January 18, 2009

Snow flake curtain


Jeffery Rudell has made a wonderfull post on CraftStylish. This idea is so great and easy to make I'm just blown away.

Jeffery designed and made a snow flake curtain that looks like a snow storm. It's so simple to make. You just need two things: dental floss and simple round labels.

You probably know already what to do. But for more instructions and inspiration you can always look at the CraftStylish website.

Saturday, January 17, 2009

Recycled bag


ThreadBanger is one of my favorite websites. I love the DIY video's they make. And there are every week new ones to look at.

This is a video I still love very much. Here Corinne makes a really lovely bag out of recycled clothes she picked up from a thrift store. She makes it looks so easy, everyone can make it!

For more video's and tutorials you can look at the ThreadBanger website.

Friday, January 16, 2009

Chipmunk softie


How cute is this? Don't you love the looks of this adorable chipmunk? Make it your self!

This chipmunk softie is made out of recycled gloves! And is not that hard to make. Have you lost one glove of a pair you can recycle that glove in to this cute softie. Yes that's true, you just need one glove!

At the Etsy blog you can download the full instructions.

Thursday, January 15, 2009

Newspaper bunting


If you have kids you probably know how much fun buntings are. The most fun are the ones you make yourself. This way you can give a very personal touch to every celebration.


Maya*Made had a great idea that turned out lovely: recycled newspaper buntings. I love the way the newspaper shines trough!

Of course Maya*Made made a tutorial on her blog so you can make this adorable buntings to!

Wednesday, January 14, 2009

Design lamp

The minute I saw this lamp I just had to make one myself. I don't have the time right now but I am gonna make him.

Don't you think this lamp looks likes it has cost you over a $100,-? Think again. With a little bit of do it yourself you could make this lamp all on your own for under $12,-! Doesn't that sound great??

I think I'm going to make this one for my bedroom. If you like to make one to you can look at the Apartment Therapy website.

Tuesday, January 13, 2009

Twig platter



A nice idea from DesignSponge: A serving platter whit twigs! And offcourse you can make it all yourself!

I love the fact that this platter is so natural with the twig in the middle and at the top. It gives your table a really nice and natural look.

Do you want to make this platter yourself? DesignSponge is telling you all about it!

Monday, January 12, 2009

Hand printed fleece scarves


No one has enough scarves. At least, that's my opinion. I love scarves and I'm whearing them a lot because I'm always cold.

That's why I love this beautifull idea from Curbly. Hand printed fleece scarves! Not only nice for you, but also for your kids or to give away as a pressent.

On the website of Curbly you can find more information about this great project! Or just watch the movie above.

Sunday, January 11, 2009

Penny floor


Somethimes you look at an design idea and you can just think: Wow! That was wat I thought when I saw this badroom floor.

I like this idea because it's so simple and cheap (I mean there are a hundred pennys in a dollar) but still so original and beautifull. It must be a lot of work but I really like the result!

Look at Apartment Therapy for more inspiration.

Saturday, January 10, 2009

Unique DIY rug


On the Apartment Therapy website I found this great rug you can make your self out of several smaller rugs! Isn't it beautifull and unique?

I love the look of the red tread on the light blue rug. But you can combine a lot of different collors. Just create your own unique rug! This rugs are really cheap and you can get them at stores like Target or Ikea for under $5,- a piece.

For a quick how to you can look at Apartment Therapy.

Friday, January 9, 2009

Jenn Ski


I love the art prints you can get on Etsy.com. And I absolutely adore Jenn Ski. She makes great giclée prints who are a lot cheaper than the original Jenn Ski pieces.

These beautiful digital prints are made available on archival quality, 100% cotton rag, acid-free paper, and are printed using UV-stable pigment inks. Each print is individually signed and numbered by the artist.

This one is one of my favorites. It is called: Home Sweet Home and has a retro feeling to it. You can buy this art piece and other art pieces at the Jenn Ski store at Etsy.

Thursday, January 8, 2009

Carpet headboard


On the ReadyMade website I found a few really interesting ways of using carpet and carpet tiles.

I absolutely love this headboard. Whit a few carpet tiles you could make this for under 20 dollars. Perfect for people who like to sleep close to the ground or don't have the money for a complete bed. Just put your mattress on a slatted bed base and ready is your bed!

For more information about how to make this bed you can look at the ReadyMade website.

Wednesday, January 7, 2009

Welcome!

Welcome to 3zine! This blog is all about fashion and fun on a budget. You can have all that nice fashion stuff for you and for your home without spending a fortune. As a matter of fact you can make it yourself or buy it for just a few dollars. I will also post here video's in which I will explain on how to make your own creative accessoires, fashion and interior accessoires. I hope you will enjoy!

Lov3,

Demekah