Tuesday, 11 December 2012

DIY Cork Matt

Wine Lovers!
You can use this as a matt, a pin board, black splash, wall art?... ANYTHING!
I am using this one as a matt for my kitchen. ( Therefore I water proofed it...)
Needed:
A TONNE OF CORKS!... Call restaurants/ bars or even online... or have a lot of wine with friends? :)
Glue Gun
Some king of base board, I've used melamine and thick illustration board, depends on tools you have for trimming... (Pre lay corks to make sure you can fill size nicely before you apply glue...)
Rug Matt ( Available at Dollar stores, provides anti slip function.)
Mod Podge as a seal
Acrylic Finish Varnish * ( Water proofing... Wall art does not need! Mod Podge will suffice!)

Note! Try to cut as evenly as possible! down the top (upright) works best.



(1)Mod Podge (2) Seal if needed for floor





Grow your own Green Onions!

So, you went to the store... Bought some green onion...chopped it up and had a stub. Toss it? Or.. Grow again on your kitchen counter?
Takes a couple days but you can "recycle" your green onion as long as you want just remember to change the water every day or two! I know it's cheap but its convenient? Cool? Fun for kids?

Needed:
Green onion stalk, preferably with roots.
Small cup or glass.
Water.

Whenever I need I just take my scissors and cut a piece :)

Enjoy!