It’s spring, which means it’s time to spruce up the home! I can’t get enough of this easy to do/money saving diy project to give your hallway a new look. Below are the the simple steps to rework your ceiling!

Time: 3 hours

Cost: $45 

Items: painters’ tape, a paintbrush, a roller brush and paint

Basic Steps:
1. divide the ceiling into quarters lengthwise (put a piece of tape down the center, then two pieces half-way between the center piece and the walls, and then two pieces along the walls to keep your edge crisp).
2. Measured 10-inch increments along all three pieces of tape on the ceiling.
3. Add small pieces of tape connecting the dots of where you made those 10-inch marks, you’ll see a chevron pattern emerge; put a dot of tape in the rectangles that you don’t want to paint. That way you won’t make a mistake along the way!
4. Once everything is taped out, it’s time to paint (two coats is probably a good idea) and then pulling off the tape.

[via: Design Sponge ]

for my Final project in Intro to graphic software, we had create a brochure that talked about our dream computers. Here is a glimpse of mine!

One of my final projects lat semester was to create a magazine spread based off of Minneapolis Saint Paul Magazine about Chuck Close.

These are the two versions I came up with!

I know its after the holidays, but I thought this little DIY jotter/gift card holder would be great for any any last minute holiday present! It can be made in minutes to tie on a present, hold a gift card or hide cash. Whether the main gift is store bought or handmade, there is a little personal touch attached to it. This is a very simple idea, one that can be completed on a small budget and in just a few spare minutes.

Materials

• vintage cards (easily found at flea markets and antique stores for less than $1.00)
• grid paper
• small kraft paper bag
• gift card
• trim and decorative items for wrapping
• sewing machine
• paper cutter

READ MORE & GET INSTRUCTIONS HERE…

DIY rubber stamp wedding invitations couldn’t be cuter!

This invitation suite is simple, but it packs a graphic punch! There aren’t any fancy techniques or tools needed; just paper, rubber stamps, and ink!

You can order custom made stamps at several suppliers such as BCT.

[ via: ohsobeautifulpaper ]

For Typography I, we had to design a “Victorian Style” poster based on our favorite designer! I chose Dan Blackman from PA. I admire his work so much.

Need a coffee table? Why not DIY it?!

get an old growth hardwood blank & some metal hairpin legs and Ta-Da!

[ via Hindsvik Blog ]

bored of the plain file cabinet? well spruce it up with a little creativity and tlc! With this easy DIY, you can get a mod/chic looking cabinet to lighten up any room.

Click HERE for instructions & supplies.

[via Design*Sponge ]