DIY Cement Stars for Christmas Tree Decoration
Allgemein, Decor, WINTERThis weekend I will start to prepare my winter and Christmas decoration at my home. From my last projects with cement I still have some leftovers. So I decided to make Christmas tree decoration with cement. Cutters for cutout cookies are perfect to get the shape of a star or a falling star. Follow my easy step by step approach to get the best results.
- Source of inspiration
I already collected all my ideas for Christmas decoration on my DIY Christmas Decor Pinterest board.
- Required supplies
Cement: 2,00€ / 1,5kg = 0,20€ / 0,15kg
Acrylic Paint: 3,00€ / 120ml = 0,08€ (gold-coloured)
Supplies that you might possess already:
- Cutters for cutout cookies
- Cardboard (e.g. old shoebox)
Total cost = 0,28€ for cement stars
Where to find:
modulor – Cement
modulor – Acrylic Paint
- DIY – Step by Step
DIY step by step – Cement stars
60 minutes
4. Results
DIY Cement Stars – Christmas Decoration
DIY Cement Stars – Christmas decoration
DIY Advent Calendar – Black & White
Allgemein, Decor, WINTEROnly 43 days until Christmas! You think it is too early to start your Christmas preparations? If you want to surprise someone you love and care about, you should start to think about a handmade advent calendar NOW! I myself would like to surprise my little sisters and brothers. They do not expect anything from me and always complain that their advent calendars are much too fast empty. If you also want to bring a smile to a special person, follow my easy step by step approach.
- Source of inspiration
There are a lot of very nice handmade advent calendar-ideas out there. Have a look at my DIY advent calendar pinboard on Pinterest to get further inspiration.
- Required supplies
Wrapping paper: 0,98€ / 70 x 200cm = 0,14€ / (ca. 20 x 20 cm *5 prensents)
Napkins: 0,88€ / 20 napkins = ca. o,26€ / 6 napkins
Clothes pegs: 2,49€ / 50 pieces = 1,20€ / 24 pieces
String (for wrapping presents): 1,98€ / 50m = 0,08€ / 2m
Band with sequins (for hanging presents): 2,40€ / 5m = 0,72€ / 1,5m
Freebie
Total cost = 2,4o€ per advent calendar
Recyle things that you already possess such as…
- Toilet paper roles or paper towel roles
- Golden nail polish
Where to find:
Søstrene Grene – Wrapping paper / Søstrene Grene – Napkins or Amazon – Napkins /
Amazon – Clothes pegs / Amazon – String / Amazon – Band with sequins
- DIY – Step by Step
DIY advent calendar – Step by step
180 minutes
4. Results
DIY advent calendar – Black & White
DIY advent calendar – Black & White
DIY CANDLESTICK MADE OF CEMENT – Part II
Allgemein, Candlesticks, DecorWintertime is “candle time”! I love to light some candles when I am coming home in the evening after a busy day. With the switch from summer to wintertime, it is getting darker earlier. So get prepared for the upcoming months with a DIY candlestick made of cement. Follow my easy step by step approach to get the best results.
- Source of inspiration
Find some more inspirations for cement deko on my Pinterest board.
- Required supplies
Cement: 2,00€ / 1,5kg = 0,33€ / 0,25kg
Acrylic Paint: 3,00€ / 120ml = 0,08€ (white)
Total cost = 0,41€ per candle stick
Where to find:
modulor – Cement
modulor – Acrylic Paint
- DIY – Step by Step
120 minutes
4. Results
DIY Candlestick made of cement
Allgemein, Candlesticks, DecorIt is getting darker and darker outside. I don’t know how you feel, but I am really enjoying the feeling of coming home in this season. It is the perfect time to light some candles and create a cozy atmosphere in your apartment. You never can have enough candles. In my next DIY project, I demonstrate how you can create candle sticks with the help of cement. Follow my easy step by step guide to get the best results.
- Source of inspiration
Find some more inspirations for cement deko on my Pinterest board.
- Required supplies
Cement: 2,00€ / 1,5kg = 0,33€ / 0,25kg
Acrylic Paint: 3,00€ / 120ml = 0,08€ (white)
Total cost = 0,41€ per candle stick
Where to find:
modulor – Cement
modulor – Acrylic Paint
- DIY – Step by Step
DIY Candlestick made of cement – Step by step
120 minutes
4. Results
DIY Candlestick – Cement
DIY Candlestick – Cement
DIY AUTUMN DEKO – PART II
Allgemein, AUTUMN, DecorOnly a few more days to go …. Halloween is getting closer. This is the perfect moment to start a new DIY project with pumpkins. You can find them now in almost every store. I found many inspirational ideas how to decorate pumpkins on Pinterest. Follow my easy step by step approach to get the best results.
- Source of inspiration
I collected many fall decoration ideas on my DIY Autumn Deko pinboard and also create one for Halloween.
- Required supplies
Pumpkin: 2,50€
Acrylic Paint: 3,00€ / 120ml = 0,13€ (black and white)
Total cost = 2,63€
Where to find:
modulor – Acrylic Paint
- DIY – Step by Step
DIY Autumn Deko – Step by step
20 minutes
4. Results
DIY Autumn Deko
DIY Autumn Deko
DIY AUTUMN DEKO – PART I
Allgemein, AUTUMN, DecorThe summer is finally gone and autumn is just ahead of us. Therefore it is getting colder and dark outside. But not inside your home. A nice fall deco is bringing light to your heart and your home. You can easily utilize natural things such as acorn nuts, acorn or maple leafs for the prefect autumn deco. Follow my easy step by step guide to get the best results.
- Source of inspiration
I collected many fall decoration ideas on my DIY Autumn Deko pinboard.
- Required supplies
Acorn nuts, acorn and maple leafs – explore the nature outside your home
Acrylic Paint: 3,00€ / 120ml = 0,13€ (black and white)
Total cost = 0,13€
Where to find:
modulor – Acrylic Paint
- DIY – Step by Step
DIY Acron Autumn Deco – Step by step
20 minutes
4. Results
DIY Autumn Acron Deco
DIY Autumn Acron deco
DIY Autumn Acron Deco
DIY STORAGE IDEAS – 3# PENCIL CUP
Allgemein, STORAGE SOLUTIONSDid you ever find yourself searching for a pen and you could not find one? Pencils are all over the place and never available, when needed. Do you face a similar problem? Then my next DIY project might be a good fit for you: With a pencil cup you can easily organize your pens and always have a place, where you can put them. My easy step by step guide shows to you how to get the best results.
- Source of inspiration
There are many ways to organize your desk. Have a look at my Pinterest board.
- Required supplies
Masking Tape: 2,99€ / 10m = 0,03 per cup
Can: Recycle an old food can
Acrylic Paint: 3,00€ / 120ml = 0,13€ per pencil cup
Total cost per pencil cup = 0,16€
Where to find:
- DIY – Step by Step

DIY Pencil Cup – Step by step
20 minutes
4. Results

DIY Pencil Cup
DIY STORAGE IDEAS – 2# DESK ORGANIZER
Allgemein, Decor, DESK ORGANIZER, Pinboard, STORAGE SOLUTIONSMy desk gets easily messed up with all the tools, materials and office supplies that I need for my DIY projects. I don’t know how you feel, but I am always getting distracted, if my desk is not organized. I feel like I need to clean it up to free up my mind before I can even start to work. If you feel the same, I found a nice DIY solution for this problem: A desk organizer helps us to find a place for all the things that are lying around the table. Follow my easy step by step instruction to get the best result.
- Source of inspiration
Get inspired by my DIY Desk Storage solutions board… there are many ways to get a clear head and an organized desk.
2. Required supplies
HDF board: 3,0 x 250 x 500 mm 1,30€ per piece
Wire mesh: 150 x 500 mm = 1,50€ per piece
Cardboard box: 6cm x 15cm x 5cm = recycle packaging material of cometics or food
Acrylic Paint: 3,00€ / 120ml = 0,03€ per desk organizer
Wrapping paper: 0,98€ / 70 x 200cm = ~0,04€ per desk organizer (20cm x 16cm) x 2
Total cost per desk organizer = 2,78€
Where to find:
modulor – Cardboard box
modulor – Acrylic Paint
Søstrene Grene – Wrapping paper
3. DIY – Step by Step

DIY Desk Organizer – Step by step
30-45 minutes
4. Results

DIY Desk Organizer

DIY Desk Organizer – Ways to organize your desk

DIY Desk Organizer
DIY PRINTMAKING TECHNIQUES – #3 POTATO PRINTS PART IV
Allgemein, Decor, Gift cards, Paintings, PrintmakingPrintmaking with potatoes is a fairly easy technique especially if you chose a motive like a triangle or rectangle. Geometric motives are easy to cut with the knife and therefore the perfect to start your printmaking project. In my easy step by step approach, I show you how to get the best results.
- Source of inspiration
I collected some inspiring printing techniques on Pinterest.
- Required supplies
Post cards: 1,79€ / 25 cards = 0,07€ per card
Acrylic Paint: 3,00€ / 120ml = 0,13€ per card
Potato 0,35€/ 1kg: = 0,02€
Total cost per card = 0,22 €
Where to find:
modulor – Acrylic Paint
3. DIY – Step by Step

DIY Printmaking Triangles – Step by step
30 minutes
4. Results

DIY Printmaking with Potatoes – Triangles

DIY Printmaking with Potatoes – Triangles