Meg-made Creations

Sunday, August 16, 2015

21 Unique DIY Lamp Shades that Look Rare and Expensive - with Instructions

Shabby Chic Home Decor - Distressing a Door

I turned an old closet door into a vintage inspired piece of art in one hour with a few almost empty cans of paint from other projects.

DIY Wall Art - How to Make a Large Frame and Interesting Things to Hang on the Wall

Make a truly unique piece of art with a few items/decorations from around the house and a giant homemade frame.

Here's how I easily made this one-of-a-kind framed wall decoration for above my couch...

Ode to EX SWEATS - Every Girls Let Go Letter

Monday, May 25, 2015

15 Awesome DIY Photoshoot Ideas and How to Create Professional Photos at Home

With cell phone cameras just as powerful as high res digital equipment, all you need to create the perfect photo, is the perfect photo scenery. Turns out that is right at your fingertips too. Here are some ideas to help you get creative with scenes and props and make professional photos in your home and backyard.

Pallet Patio Decor - Using a Pallet for Garden Decor

Pallets can make great patio decor or vine stands in lieu of lattice.

Cake Balls - Blue and White Cake Balls for Dental Office

Made these dental cake balls for an Invisalign event at my office. White fondant rolled and cut into little molar teeth decorated the cake balls.

Bedroom Decor Styles - Unique Ideas for Bedroom Decorating

How to Make Wood Furniture Look Old, Antique, Distressed with Paint

Sometimes old or antique furniture isn't in the best condition to display in their original state. Distressing furniture is a way to restore pieces while preserving the character that comes from being old.

On the flip side, you may have a piece of furniture that isn't old but you would like to make it look old.

This technique of distressing wood and making furniture look old or antique can be applied to any woodwork you would like to look something like this...

Summertime Fashion Tips and Trends - How to dress sexy and appropriately AND beat the heat.

Outside or sporting events come with fashion challenges in the summer.

To keep cool and classy, choose cotton pants or capris that offer ventilation and won't stick to your body paired with a baby tee or crop top. If you're still worried about showing too much, grab a collared shirt and tie it around your waste or wear loosely over your top.

Summer Swimwear Trends 2015

2015 Swimwear Trends

Another summer is approaching and I think this year's swim trends are the most cutting edge and exciting we've seen in a while.

All photos in this post from AMI and these swimsuits can be purchased at:

http://www.amiclubwear.com/swimsuit.html?aff=cj

Maybe the most notable difference in new swimwear trends is that the suits are made with more fabric. FINALLY! I won't say gone are the days of the tiny triangle top and invisible straps but many new bikini designs seem to have been inspired by the bathing beauty posters from the 40s.

Twig Chandelier - The 3 Step Do it Yourself Guide to Making a Rustic Chandelier from Sticks and Branches

Watch my Youtube video for this project below...

Cinder Block Bench - Do-it-Yourself Outdoor Seating

10 Wild Yet Simple Furniture Transformations that will Blow Your Mind and Feed Your DIY Addiction

Easy and Fast Ways to Decorate a Blank Wall

Framed Fabric Wall Decor

Valentine's Day Outfits - What to wear for your special date night

Valentine's Day Cake Pops - Mailboxes with Pink Fondant Flags

You can learn how to use fondant for cake balls and cake pops in my post Birthday Cake Cake Pops with Fondant

Purple Shampoo Turning Your Hair Purple? How to Properly Use Toning Shampoo on Blonde Hair.

Toning shampoos can work wonders for brassy locks or to achieve a white blonde shade after and in between highlights. But there is a severe grandma hair epidemic going around resulting from the incorrect application of toners. If you apply these key steps into your toning routine, you'll have everyone asking who your colorist is.