Trees and Dreams

Dec 27, 2012

Secretaire desk makeover

Secretaire desk after makeover Secretaire desk before makeover Furniture makeover is one of my favourite hobbies. In today's consumer society we tend to throw away things, buy new, then throw them easily, ... I prefer to makeover things and personalize them. This secretaire desk is one of pieces I refurbished...

Dec 23, 2012

How to enlarge fonts in Microsoft Word

Text, letters, signs - we use them in many forms and sizes. There are numerous font types on internet. But how to make large stencils or print very large fonts? It is rather easy to accomplish. Here are some tips and tricks for Microsoft Word. Enlarge text using font size This is very simple. Type a text,...

Dec 18, 2012

How to easy make fritters

Sometimes very simple recepies make a difference. These fritters are one of them. The taste is rather neutral, so they can be combined well with cream, aivar, chutney or marmelade and chocolate. I love them most with plum jam. And even the beginners can make them easily. ...

How to personalize (almost) everything

Letters come in many shapes, sizes, colors. There are number of letter types as well. I am familiar with Latin and Cyrillic, unfortunately not with others. But any of them are great to personalize gifts, decorate home, design jewerly, there are endless possibilities, why not to use them. Letters on thousand ways Find...

Dec 2, 2012

How to wrap gifts for Christmas

Went to the city center this morning - Christmas decoration everywhere, large Christmas tree on the main square, stands with Gluhwein, sausages, decoration, gifts placed in nearby streets. How can I not think on gifts - what to make, what to buy, how to wrap (and upcycle)? Old magazine + burlap = Gift wrapping Old magazines...

Gift wrapping for Christmas, birthdays, wedding, love

Holiday season started and these days we are thinking more and more about the New Year's Eve and Christmas. And, of course, gifts for our family, friends, loved ones. I am always much more excited to see if I chose the right gift, whether it brought joy to my loved ones, than looking forward to unwrap mine. Wrapping gift...

Nov 14, 2012

Chalkboard everywhere

Last few weeks I became a 'chalkboard' freak. Refurbished kitchen using chalkboard paint, then made a frame for notes (you can find this tut in my post here) , painted inner sides of desk's doors. And found this awesome tutorial how to make chalkboard wrapping paper . I love the possibilities...

Nov 11, 2012

DIY shabby chalkboard frame

A couple of weeks ago I got few wooden picture frames from my neighbor and decided to make chalk board. Yes, we all have mobile phones, send text messages and emails, but I recognized the advantages of the old-fashioned chalk board near the entrance door - hubby can't have excuse now: 'I forgot my glasses, couldn't read the...

How to choose between roller and brush

Is is better to paint using roller or brush? This question I asked myself a lot of time when refurbishing furniture. And tried with various rollers and brushes to see what works best for me. I love water based, acrylic paint. For larger surfaces, with fine velur roller I achieve the best results (and much faster than with...

Oct 26, 2012

Paper bead jewelry

I am always working on few parallel projects. Sometimes it is OK, I need to rethink about the next step or simply, wait for paint to dry. But sometimes, I am eager to finish everything and have too much on the agenda. I am writing this because I was frustrated this morning when remember that started paper bead necklace few month...