I had mentioned in another post that I might have a craft crush on little wooden spools. They are just so cute and versatile! I thought they would make darling little holders. I could see using them to hold place cards, table numbers, business cards, or even photos. There are so many possibilities! I started by painting the spools. I used crackle paint on the green one and spray paint on the other two. I used Mod Podge to glue a circle of paper to the bottom. Then … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2012
Painted Baby Shirt: Easy DIY Gift to Make
Learn the simplest way to make a fun painted baby shirt. You don't need any fancy cutting machines or expensive materials to make this fun baby t-shirt! I use my Silhouette in a lot of my tutorials, but not everyone has a cutting machine. And a lot of my friends claim they are not crafty. So, being your frugal friend, I thought I'd show you all a super easy way to paint a shirt. You will need a t shirt stickers tape (I used washi) paint (I used fabric paint but acrylic … [Read more...]
Large Scissor Wall Art from Dollar Tree Plastic Toy
Today I am excited to show you a way to knock off an expensive wall art item by using paint and giant plastic scissors from the Dollar Tree. Sold by Through the Country DoorMy inspiration for this project came from Through the Country Door. I was looking for school themed wall decor to decorate the family workspace I am putting together. I started with a giant pair of plastic scissors found in the toy section at the Dollar Tree. I primed it with inexpensive white spray … [Read more...]