Hello hello! Today we're embracing the magic! The magic created by optical illusions, from furniture to walls and outdoors to mirrors! 🪑🖼️🌳🪞

If you thought you had seen it all, be prepared for some fun surprises! 🎉🔮

Why was the optical illusion always invited to parties? 

Because it was a real eye-catcher! 🎉👁️

We like to keep you on your toes, so we decided to have a handy trivia section in this newsletter! Should we keep doing it in the future?

Question:

Who is considered the father of optical illusions, known for his pioneering work in the study of visual perception? 🔍

a) Leonardo da Vinci

b) Galileo Galilei

c) Hermann von Helmholtz 

d) Isaac Newton

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Not DIY for once, but I mean, look at these Incredible Homes That Look Like Optical Illusions! 😲🔍🏠

Wanna step your home decor out of the box? Check out these HIDDEN DOOR IDEAS – 8 Ways to Include a Clever Disguised Passage In Your Room! 🚪🕵️‍♂️

Would your teenager do this project with you or be impressed if you did it for them? Here's a video on How to Make An INFINITY MIRROR TABLE 👩‍🔧🪞✨

How fun and clever are these 50 SECRET HIDING PLACES for Valuables in Your Home?! Easily DIY too 🔐🛠️🏡

Wallpaper can be so perfect for optical illusions! Would you ever create an Optical Illusion with a Wallpaper like the one in this video? 🖼️🎨

Invisible chair, levitating lamp, illusion bookshelf? Here are some inspiring Optical illusion Furniture Pieces That Stand Out In Any Decor 🪑🔮💡

What do an unsightly area under a front porch, old windows and a shower curtain have in common? Handy Women member Tamara! 🌟

She added two pallets for the floor and framed in some old windows she had above the curtain! Look at that cool result! 😍🛠️💪

Tools and Materials Needed:

• 🛒 Curtain: Available on Amazon
• 🪚 2x4 Lumber: For framing the square and attaching the curtain
• 🔩 Staples: To attach the curtain to the 2x4 frame
• 🪛 Screws: To secure the windows to the upper floor joist
• 🪟 Old Windows: To place above the curtain
• 🛠️ 1x4 Lumber: For framing around the windows and covering gaps
• 📦 Pallets: For the floor

Steps:

1. 🪚 Frame Construction: Use 2x4s to create a square frame.
2. 🔩 Curtain Attachment: Staple the curtain to the 2x4 frame.
3. 🪛 Window Installation: Screw the windows to the existing upper floor joist, letting them rest on the lower 2x4.
4. 🛠️ Gap Coverage: Use 1x4s to frame around the windows and cover any gaps.
5. 📦 Floor Setup: Place two pallets on the ground to serve as the floor.