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Giveaway-Macramé at Home: Add Boho-Chic Charm to Every Room

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Giveaway-Macramé at Home: Add Boho-Chic Charm to Every Room with 20 Projects for Stunning Plant Hangers, Wall Art, Pillows and More

Leave a comment in today’s post by July 3, 2018 and you are in the running for this super pretty book.

Open to U. S. residents only please.

Handmade Woven Art for Beginners & Beyond

Indulge your macramé obsession the fun way?by making it yourself! Macramé artist and teacher Natalie Ranae will guide you step by step to create stunning designer art pieces to adorn any space with boho vibes. From contemporary plant hangers to elegant wall hangings to practical home accents such as pillows, rugs and floor poufs, you’ll be amazed at how easy it is to get an impressive result with your very first project.

All of the twenty projects include detailed photos and instructions for every step, and each project features a variation at the end that changes the look, for a total of forty potential designs. Featuring a practical guide to common knots and patterns, no other DIY macramé book offers this much variety and instruction for designer pieces. Natalie provides you the knowledge and skills to recreate her pieces exactly as shown, or confidently branch off with your own design. With such beautiful inspiration at your fingertips, the only limit is your imagination.

 

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Comments

  4. How fabulous this would
    be to win and use to make
    decor for the home!
    Carla from Utah

  7. I was looking at this book in the bookstore recently. It’s full of lots of great ideas!

  17. Hoping to win, cause can’t afford the book now. I just love the hanging plant hangers and all the other Macramé projects.

  18. My in-laws used to do macrame and made us some really cool things. I would love to learn the in’s and out’s of macrame with this book!

  20. This looks like such a fun book! I’d love to have some macrame in my home, do the retro thing. Thanks for the chance to win!

  21. I made macrame in school. I have always wanted to do it since. Thank for the chance to win!

  22. I have always wanted to learn macrame. Thank you for the opportunity to win!

  24. I’m so glad to see macramé making a comeback. Loved it back when, and love it now.

  25. Love macrame’. I made my parents a large owl for their basement wall when I was in high school . It eventually fell apart. I would love to get back into macrame’ and this book would be perfect! Awesome giveaway!

  29. I am looking for a new craft and I think macrame would be very relaxing and fun. Thank you for all you do.

  30. Wow! I have all the supplies to do macramé, but am missing the instructions. Looks like a great book, I will have to buy it if I am not the lucky winner. Thanks for the opportunity!

  31. This comes at the perfect time! I challenge myself with learning new things and this is my next project! Thank you for a great giveaway!!!

  34. I love macrame! I did so much back in “the day” and glad to see it making a comeback. Would love to start up again.

  36. Love how an old craft gets a dusting-off and re-tweaked for another go-round trend. ?

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DIY Kids Craft Project – Upcycled Cardboard Box Sandcastle

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Looking for a creative way to keep the kids entertained this summer without spending a fortune? Turn your trash into treasure with this fun Recycled Sandcastle Craft Project! Using cardboard boxes, plastic lids, glue, and a bit of imagination, kids can build their very own sandcastle kingdom – no beach required!

 

What You’ll Need:

  • Cardboard boxes (cereal, tissue, shipping boxes – any size)

  • Toilet paper rolls or paper towel tubes

  • Plastic lids (yogurt containers, jar tops, etc.)

  • Paper or plastic straws, twigs, or sticks

  • Scrap plastic, paper, or fabric for flags

  • Craft glue or a hot glue gun (with adult supervision)

  • Scissors

  • Sand or beige paint (optional for decoration)

  • Markers, stickers, or leftover craft supplies to decorate

Step-by-Step Instructions:

Step 1: Gather and Prep Your Recyclables

Head to your recycling bin and pull out clean items that could work as castle parts—boxes for walls, tubes for towers, and lids for turrets. Cut down the boxes into smaller sections if needed, and make sure everything is dry and ready to work with.

Step 2: Plan Your Castle Layout

Before gluing anything down, lay out your castle design on a flat surface. Decide where the towers, walls, and “gate” will go. You can make it symmetrical, or go wild with a quirky kingdom layout!

Step 3: Glue the Main Structure Together

Use craft glue (or hot glue if you’re working with older kids or want faster drying). Start attaching the boxes and tubes together to form the base of your sandcastle. Stack tubes on top of boxes to create turrets. Use plastic lids as domes or roof tops.

Step 4: Add Decorative Elements

This is where the fun begins! Use:

  • Bottle caps as windows or shields

  • Buttons as faux stones

  • Cutout shapes from scrap cardboard for castle doors or battlements (those square-topped castle walls!) Get creative with what you’ve got – there’s no wrong way to build your dream castle.

Step 5: Make and Add Flags

Cut small triangles or flags from scrap plastic, fabric, or colored paper. Tape or glue these to the tops of straws, sticks, or twigs. Then, glue them onto the tops of towers or castle corners. You can even personalize each flag with a coat of arms or your child’s initials!

Step 6: Add the “Sand” Effect (Optional)

For an authentic look, brush glue over the castle and sprinkle it with craft sand. No sand on hand? Use beige paint, or mix some flour with a pinch of cinnamon for a sandy texture.

Step 7: Let it Dry and Display!

Let everything dry completely—especially if you’ve used a lot of glue. Then proudly display your recycled sandcastle on a shelf, or use it as part of imaginative play time.

Bonus Ideas:

  • Build a whole sandcastle village and connect them with paper bridges.

  • Make tiny “people” out of clothespins or paper scraps.

  • Add fairy lights inside for a magical castle glow at night.

This project is a fantastic way to keep little hands busy and teach kids the value of reusing materials. Plus, it’s just plain fun! Whether you’re doing this at home, in a classroom, or at a summer camp, your recycled sandcastles are sure to be a hit.