5 Incredibly Clever DIYs That You’ll Actually Want To Try
Lovely things to make in the late summer.
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Cover a plain white plate with chalkboard paint, then use it to serve various cheese, crackers, fruit, and whatever else you want to label.
It's the perfect way to make sure everyone knows what's what at family gatherings and other parties. To get straight and even lines like in the photo above, tape off the edges of the plate with masking tape before painting. While many chalkboard paints are non-toxic when dry, you can always buy an eco-friendly paint like this one, starting at $9.95.
Assemble colorful flowers out of raffia and beads, then glue them to a clip so you can wear them on any pair of shoes you'd like.
Wear 'em on any pair they'll clip to! Don't skip the step where you glue a little circle of leather to the center of the raffia flower, because otherwise it might disintegrate as you wear it.