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Over-the-door decorations really gives your guests the opportunity to make a great entrance. Learn about over-the-door decorations with help from the President and Head Designer at KM Design Studio in this free video clip.
Holiday decorating with brown bags is something you can do if you're looking for a way to store those delicious Christmas cookies. Get holiday decorating ideas with brown bags with help from an experienced crafts expert in this free video clip.
You can buy corrugated tin right at any regular crafts store. Make a door decoration with corrugated tin with help from a crafts professional in this free video clip.
Using a brick as a door stop represents an excellent decorating opportunity that you really should not ignore. Decorate a brick as a door stop with help from a florist, interior decorator and party planner in this free video clip.
One great thing about old doors is that they are very heavy. Use an old door for decorating with help from the writer of a nationally syndicated newspaper column on decorating in this free video clip.
Sometimes picking out and making door decorations is easier if you have a few examples to work off of. Get examples of door decorations with help from a crafts expert with over fifteen years of experience in this free video clip.
You can make a delicious double chocolate fudge peanut butter oatmeal cookie with a great gluten-free recipe right at home. Make double chocolate fudge peanut butter oatmeal cookies with help from an experienced chef and instructor in this free video clip.
Wrapping presents can be as fun as picking them out. Learn tips and tricks to make your gifts extra fun this holiday season.
A holiday countdown app can be a great way to celebrate the onset of upcoming festivities. These apps can easily be found and installed from the Apple App Store, the BlackBerry App World or the Windows Phone marketplace, depending on the brand of phone you have. However, if your phone crashes, you may want to make sure that you have a backup of your holiday countdown app. Backing up your iPhone or iPod, BlackBerry or Windows Phone apps to your computer can be done quickly and should be done regularly to prevent losing your apps in the event of a…
Let your imagination be your guide and turn an off-the-rack cardigan into a one-of-a-kind designer accessory. Decorate a skirt, dress or pair of jeans with a similar design for a matched outfit. If you are tired of wearing the same old thing, turn old into new with applique, embroidery, silk-ribbon designs or crocheted lace. Add sparkle and make a party outfit with sequins and seed pearls. Decorate a cardigan and make it as individual as your own personality.
If you're on a budget for holiday gift-giving, you're not alone. Lots of people are cutting back -- and seriously watching where their money goes. With little time, tight wallets and the holiday season here, it’s time to get creative -- or maybe just pick the brains of some handy, craft gurus -- and tackle a do-it-yourself project.
No longer associated just with '80s pop stars, shimmery, frosted makeup is a must-have this season. While it’s perfect for holiday parties, shimmer can also be your go-to look for daytime, work time and any time, if you follow the tips and tricks from our expert makeup artists. Even if you've previously shied away from the shiny look, you can learn ways to roll back the years and accentuate your features with a little makeup magic.
Get out your grandmas dusty dinnerware or take a trip to the local thrift store because Evette Rios is turning old forks into adorable place card holders. If you’d prefer to work with nature’s own decorations, Evette has tips for you too - just scoop up a few fall leaves the next time you’re out because one tree’s trash is a dinner party’s treasure.
Doors are excellent canvases for creativity. They’re already framed and provide a predesignated area to design, giving you the space you need to express yourself through your favorite medium. If you have an unsightly door in your home, decorate it to brighten the room. Some doors that aren’t the main entrance to the home, or that are permanently sealed, may go unused. If this is the case in your home, make that unwanted door virtually disappear; it won’t be noticeable to the naked eye once decorated.
Fudge has been made since the 18th century in England, though it truly became popular after college students sold it during the holiday season near the end of the 19th century. Chocolate fudge is the basic form, combining milk, chocolate and corn syrup. But there are multiple variations you can make.
Glass-paneled doors add extra light and beauty to a home. However, if the glass is plain, it also removes the sense of privacy and may let in too much light. If this is the case, add to your home’s decor by installing a valance over the glass. While most use a valance with two curtain rods -- one at the top and bottom to completely block the window -- you can just as easily use a single curtain rod with a Roman shade style valance to make an operable valance over the window that can be drawn up as desired.
A bay entryway consists of a door that juts outward from the walls of a building, similar to a bay window. It usually has windows on either side of the door for additional light. Decorating this distinctive architectural feature displays flair and life to anyone entering your home. Use one or more of several methods to complete the task.
Ornamental grasses give your yard a natural flavor, as the grasses are allowed to grow to their natural height. These grasses form a low-maintenance border for your pool. With an aboveground pool, they can block unattractive siding from view. With either an aboveground or inground pool, a thick border of ornamental grass will create a private retreat.
Your front door is the welcoming first impression your home makes on guests, just as your clothing is among the first impressions people have of you. When dressing up the front door, you have wreaths from many seasons to choose from, but wreaths are not your only option. Give your front door a welcoming look without relying on the most common of door decorations.
A brown suit is the style workhorse of the professional woman’s business wardrobe. This earthy neutral is the little black dress alternative that can easily be dressed up or down. Whether you wear your khaki or mocha-colored tailored suit to a business meeting or a workplace presentation, you’ll always look well-dressed and appropriate in this basic neutral. To make your favorite office wear less business-like and more casual, play with proportion and add color to spice up your basic brown suit.
A door stop serves the simple function of holding the door in place, yet it can become a conversation piece or even a gag gift. A brick makes an effective doorstop because it's heavy enough to hold a door open in breezy conditions. The challenge of decorating a brick doorstop comes from creating a durable finish that's color coordinated and won't mar the floor. Painted bricks can damage tiles, hardwood, carpet, walls and floors. Camouflaging the brick doorstop with readily available materials creates a color-coordinated decorative doorstop for any room in the house.
A chalkboard provides an impermanent means of making lists and leaving notes for people. Since a chalkboard can be erased and written on again and again, it saves on paper. If you would like to make it easy for people to leave notes, you may want to place the chalkboard at the entry of a room, such as on the door. Depending on the size of the chalkboard, you may have extra room on the door to decorate.
Sometimes in the course of renovations, a door is removed and never replaced. The frame, the molding and the space are still there, but there is no door. If your space has a doorway without a door, decorate it to add an interesting touch to your room. How you choose to adorn your doorway depends on the style of your space and your own personal preferences, so look for pieces and colors that make you grin.
Shared wall space and tight front yards are mainstay features of townhouses. Yet with all the physical characteristics that make these homes seem all like one big group, you can employ some simple decorative techniques to your entrance to make your house stand out.
Bedrooms are places where children can exercise their imaginations. What better way to prepare for this than with a magical entryway with a theme from another place or time? With markers, pictures, paper and a sheet, you and your child can turn her bedroom door into the entrance to an igloo, complete with arctic animals and scenery. This igloo door can easily be removed when tastes change.
Crepe streamers are an affordable and easy option when decorating for a party or other special event. You can use them to decorate doors, adding color and dimension plus privacy if you are dividing the rooms. You can use just one color when decorating with streamers, but to make the look really stand out, try winding two or three colors together. This makes the streamers wider and more colorful.
A bridal luncheon, also known as a “bridesmaids’ luncheon,” is historically an event that honors the bridesmaids in a wedding party. The meal, or high tea, is traditionally hosted by the bride and her mother. Bridal luncheons in generations past were casual events that took place in the bride's home the day before a wedding to help bridesmaids get better acquainted with one another. Today, these luncheons are sometimes left out altogether, or they are turned into lavish affairs.
When decorating your preteen's bedroom, keep in mind that the door can also be incorporated into the overall decor. From practical to frilly, there is a design idea that is just waiting to be implemented, and your child's door provides the perfect backdrop for this innovation. Invite your preteen to join you in the process of decorating the door. With the extra hands to help with various tasks that include screwing in hardware or simply choosing colors, you can quickly finish this imaginative project that is sure to impress.
If you're looking for a clever way to recycle all of the old magazines and catalogs that seem to multiply in your home, creating a mosaic may be your answer. The art of mosaics is centuries old. You can emulate this ancient art form with the aid of a few glossy magazine pages. Dress up your front door with a mosaic "welcome" sign or decorate an entire bedroom door. Use your imagination to make a design that represents your personality.
Part of being a teen is expressing yourself through bedroom decoration, which includes your door. Rather than leaving your door plain, decorate it according to your taste, such as a door that pays homage to your favorite band or film. Cover your door in pictures and posters, or use it to create a mural, such as one featuring the bear "mascots" of the iconic American band, the Grateful Dead. Remember to get your parents' permission before engaging in any painting or gluing.
Hanging decorative plates and bowls in your kitchen or dining area can strengthen the aesthetic of the room and make it more visually appealing for your guests. In fact, decorative and bowls and plates can make great focal points in a variety of different settings.
One man's trash may be another man's treasure, and that is especially true when it comes to repurposing items into new uses from what they originally were designed for. Old doors might seem destined for the landfill, but if you have a door left from a remodeling project, sitting idle in the garage or purchased inexpensively from a secondhand shop, you have the basis for a variety of decorating projects around your home.
Whether you're celebrating Cinco de Mayo, the fifth of May; el Dia de los Muertos, the Day of the Dead; Puerto Rican Day or another Hispanic holiday, you can be sure that a festive atmosphere will pervade. To create a holiday mood for guests arriving at your house, decorate your door as an indication of the fun they can anticipate inside.
No one is innocent when bullying occurs, which according to the American Medical Association (2003), results in 3.2 million youth victims every year. Richard Gross, M.D. (of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry) explains that, "We are all either bullies, bullied or bystanders." Victims of bullying are hurt by a stronger student who intentionally harms them, aware that the victim is weaker or disadvantaged. Bullying frequently occurs in schools where educators have the responsibility to keep students safe.
The Shaker design style communicates a message of peaceful simplicity and subtle elegance. This style, which originated with a British Christian group that immigrated to the United States in the late 1700s, features natural tones, uncomplicated lines and an uncluttered overall appearance. If you have a Shaker-style door, there are multiple ways that you can decorate it in order to accentuate its inherent qualities.
Decorating your home, whether for year-round enjoyment or for a festive holiday display, is an inviting way to welcome friends and family. Decorate your doors, inside and out, with freshly cut or purchased dry grapevine garlands from craft stores. Hang grapevines around the frame of the door for a simple, natural setting. Use the grapevines alone, or add a variety of embellishments to suit your home’s style and your taste. Make your home stand out from the rest with this simple decorating technique.
Disney characters, brightly colored and instantly recognizable, are perfect for decorating children's bedroom doors. Use different characters to identify different doors, such as Snow White for a girl's bedroom and The Lion King for a boy. If you're creative, you can draw and color the characters by hand. If you don't feel confident about drawing, use stencils or decoupage, a French method of cutting shapes from paper and varnishing them for strength.
Decorating your door with a penguin theme can be an opportunity to really let your creativity shine. Whether you're decorating for the winter holidays or simply want to spice up the entryway to your child's bedroom, decorating the door with a penguin theme can add both excitement and lightheartedness to the room.
Hanging a wreath on the entrance door to the church or the reception hall is a beautiful way to invite guests to your wedding. Ordering a floral wreath from a florist can be expensive, but you can save a lot of money by making your own. Follow these steps to make a floral wreath to decorate a door on your wedding day.
Your refrigerator is usually a focal point in your kitchen and can be used for more than just storing food. The refrigerator can be turned into a work of art or a decorative piece to transform your kitchen from dull to glamorous. Think of your refrigerator as a blank canvas just waiting for your artistic eye to change it. You have several ways to turn your refrigerator doors into a decorative masterpiece.
Cute door designs appeal to children, teens and some adults who still enjoy childhood characters, colors and images. A well-designed door sets the tone for the entire room since it's a decor element that people notice first. Create an adorable entrance that blends well with the theme and color scheme of the room.
For many people across all income levels and religious backgrounds, holidays such as Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and New Years are among the most expensive times of the year. Everything from household decorations to gifts can strain a family's budget and cause stress that outlasts the holidays themselves, and even the bills they leave behind. But holidays can be affordable events, if you seek frugal solutions to common sources of spending.
Be generous this holiday season without going broke by selecting and giving frugal holiday gifts. Frugal holiday gifts include homemade foods, crafts or dollar store trinkets. Such items have a special meaning to recipients, since the gift givers put a great deal of time, care and thought into each present.
It can be difficult to say goodbye to a friend who is leaving town. Whether your friend is leaving for a short trip or permanently moving away, a gift is a way to wish your friend well. A gift tells your friend that you are thinking of her and will miss her. The gift may be something functional that your friend will use on her trip or it may be a keepsake that she will hold onto for a long time. Give a gift to your friend at a going-away dinner or hand it to her shortly before she leaves…
Buddhists around the world celebrate Bodhi Day, or Rohatsu in Japanese. This religious holiday is celebrated on Dec. 8 to remember the achievements of Siddhartha Gautama through his meditations. Traditional Bodhi Day customs are observed but can be integrated to fit the customs of any culture.
The art of carving fruits has become well-known in recent years due to television shows and food magazines featuring intricately carved fruits and competitions involving fruit sculptures. The basic idea behind fruit carving is to apply sculptural techniques to certain types of fruits to make them look like flowers or other materials, using a variety of tools.
Decorating your home does not have to end with the indoors. Decorate your porch, garden and lawn with creative items to give your outdoor space personality. This is an especially good idea if you like to entertain or simply spend time outdoors when the weather is nice.
Incandescent lights have had a long run as the world's most popular form of electric light. The incandescent bulb has actually been tops since Thomas Edison invented it. But its supremacy is now being challenged by longer-lasting forms of light, and one of these challengers is LED lighting. The LED Globus light from MIC Electronics is one such light that's now emerging as an alternative for businesses.
Fudge, a decadent treat many people associate with the holidays, can be stored up to three months if properly wrapped. Whether it's made as a gift for friends and family or to enjoy on your own, it's important to store your fudge according to when it will be consumed and while keeping the ingredients in mind.
Around the holidays, special events and functions are a regular occurrence. Centerpieces can add a touch of color and texture to tables at a holiday party, turning them from standard to special. For a departure from the usual holiday centerpieces, get creative and use seasonal materials to create memorable decorations.
