HOW TO: CUSTOM PAINTED LEATHER BAG

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Looking for an easy idea to upcycle an old leather bag? Make a custom painted bag in few simple steps!

You don’t necessarily need to be an artist to paint leather (or fabric): with the right painting kit and some patience you can custom and upcycle your old bag and get a super cool result!

If you feel that something in your closet needs some spice or a whole new life you should try to upcycle it: from an old t-shirt, a sweater, a pair of shoes or a skirt. Anything can look like new with the right details! This time I upcycled a plain leather bag using paint and I’m so happy about the result! I got a SneakArts painting kit with stencils and decorated the bag to give it a fresh look! Keep reading to discover all the steps about how to make a custom painted bag yourself!

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You need:

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How to:

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The first thing I did was cutting the stencils I chose for this projects and with the help of tweezers placing them onto the bag after removing the protective film from the adhesive side. Then I protected the bag with paper tape and used the hairdrier to fix the stencils.

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I made a first layer of white paint (you can skip this step and directly use the colour on leather) using the sponge included in the kit. Again, I used hairdrier to dry (keeping in about 15 cm away). Then I created the pink shade mixing red and white for the butterfly and used the blue for the flower and painted them gently tapping again with the little sponge.

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The stencils are reusable so I did two butterflies then waited for the paint to dry and finally gently removed the stencil with the tweezers. To finish the work I added some handfree painting (still don’t know if it was a cloud in my mind or something else) and a golden finish. I let it dry and voilà!

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Hope you found this tutorial about how to make a custom painted leather bag useful! Are you ready to upcycle your old bags?

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FREE PRINTABLE 2024 GOALS AND TO-DO MONTHLY AND WEEKLY PLANNER PDF

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Happy new year guys! The best way to start it? With a gift for you! Download the free printable 2024 goals and to-do planner!

It wouldn’t be a new fresh start without a new planner, right? So, here is the free printable 2024 goals and to-do planner I’ve made for you! To set new goals and track them during the year. Download it for free!

New year new me, right? Or just new year same me, but with a bit more of organization! I couldn’t imagine approaching a whole new year without a planner that helps me writing down all the important stuff, setting goals or simply remembering the things I have to do. This is why, even for 2024, I made a free printable planner to track our improvements and to helps us staying focused on the goals we set. It’s a monthly and weekly planner, you just need to download it for free and follow the guide below to print and use it the right way! Scroll to discover the free printable 2024 goals and to-do planner!

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Guide to the 2024 goals and to-do planner:

I created 7 pages + 1 cover page. Inside this free printable 2024 goals and to-do planner, you’ll find:

  • a cover (print x 1)
  • a goal planner (print x as many goals as you want to achieve this year)
  • a monthly calendar (print x 10)
  • a monthly calendar with 6 weeks (print x 2 for September and December 2024)
  • a monthly planner (print x 12)
  • an at-a-glance weekly planner (print x 52)
  • an hour-by-hour weekly planner (2 pages, print each x 52)

The planners and the calendar are empty so that you can fill them with the month name, the month calendar days and week number (there are 52 weeks in 2024, so print x 52 and then divide them by month). You can also write notes and track your goal progress thanks the to-do list (the goal planner has a to-do list to help you figure out how to achieve it by steps).

I made two designs for 2024, a floral one and a glod one. Choose your favourite and have fun!

<<<Download the free printable 2024 goals and to-do planner pdf – floral>>>

<<<Download the free printable 2024 goals and to-do planner pdf – gold>>>

DIY COLOURING CHRISTMAS STICKERS (FREE PRINTABLE!)

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Discover how to make in few minutes these super cute DIY colouring Christmas stickers and download the free printables to get yours!

If you’re looking for a super cute Christmas craft idea to decorate your gifts, your greeting cards, your windows, your phone cover and pretty almost anything you want, make these DIY colouring Christmas stickers dowloading the free printable file I created for you!

This is my favourite time of the year and I love creating and doing DIY Christmas crafts and decorations, especially if they’re easy to make yet so lovely looking! The last years I made sooo many Christmas DIYs, like the DIY Christmas cardboard lollipops, the DIY yarn Christmas trees or the DIY paper Christmas village (just to mention some!). This time I went for a super quick and simple idea to give your gifts, greeting cards or anything you want that festive touch with almost zero effort! So, discover how to make these cute DIY colouring Christmas stickers and download the free printable file here! You’ll just need to download the file, colour the stickers as you like the most (this will be super relaxing and satisfying, I promise!) and the stickers will be ready to use!

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You need:

  • my free printable DIY colouring Christmas stickers (download here)
  • colours
  • scissors
  • baking paper
  • large adhesive tape

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How to:

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Download the DIY colouring Christmas stickers and print them. Then colour as you prefer (I used pencils).

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Cut all your stickers then cut a piece of adhesive tape (large enough to cover the sticker height) and attach it to the baking paper.

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Place your stickers on the adhesive tape (leave some space in between) then add another layer of adhesive tape. Now cut all your sticker and you’re done!

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Voilà! Your DIY colouring Christmas stickers are ready to decorate anything you want! You’ll just need to peel off the baking paper and they will be super cute on your gifts, glasses, cards and pretty much anywhere 🙂 And if you’re lookig for other free printable ideas or DIY Christmas crafts, check them out here and here!

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DIY DONUT VASE WITH CLAY: EASY HOME DECOR IDEA

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Discover how to make a statement DIY donut vase with air dry clay: an easy and beautiful home decor idea!

Donut and organic shape vases are still a thing and some weeks ago I decided to make my own using air dry clay. I liked the idea of having a unique decorative piece instead of buying it. Here you find an easy tutorial on how to make DIY donut vase with air dry clay at home!

I like donut vases but didn’t love the idea of having the exact same vase of anyone else. I mean, I prefer to have unique decorative pieces in my home and if they’re handmade and less expensive is even better! I promise you this is a super easy craft: you’ll only need a few items and it will take you a handful of minutes to create a lovely and elegant piece of art with your hands – that will make it even more special, right? So keep reading to know how to make DIY donut vase with air dry clay at home!

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You need:

  • air dry clay
  • polystyrene ring
  • cardboard tube (from a kitchen paper)
  • water
  • cutter
  • rolling pin
  • waterproof paint

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How to:

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Cut the ring to create a plain base so that the vase can stand then cut a hole on the top and insert the tube.

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Cut a piece of clay then flatten it down with the rolling pin (not too thin nor too thick) so that you can easily roll and stick it around the ring.

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Repeat point 2 and cover the whole ring with clay working it with your hands and use a bit of water to smooth it and to remove clay connection lines. You must also cover the inside of the tube if you’ll add water in it (I didn’t since I was going to fill the vase with dried flowers).

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Let it dry for one day then paint it with waterproof paint and let it dry again.

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Voilà! This DIY donut vase with air dry clay is so simple to make yet so beautiful! I’m thinking about making a smaller one to pair with it. I like the fact that this DIY donut vase is the perfect decorative piece for your home, either as a vase or an ornament and it suits any interior style. Let me know if you’re going to try this tutorial!

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