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Steampunk Gears Necklace: A Jewelry Tutorial

May 2, 2017 by Morena Leave a Comment

This steampunk gears necklace project is great for beginners. The best thing about making your own jewelry is that you can create a piece that is uniquely you.  Whether you like leather, bling, vintage or simple styling, you can find a way to express your personality through jewelry.  As I've shared before, I have a soft spot for all things antique and unique, so I was immediately drawn to these metal gears.  I put them together to create a fun statement necklace. Supplies Used to … [Read more...]

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DIY Team Banner

Jun 9, 2016 by Morena 12 Comments

I'm back with another Silhouette blogger team round up!  Several crafty bloggers and I team up each month to share new Silhouette craft projects with you.  Make sure you scroll to the bottom of this post to see all the awesome project from my crafty friends!  To see some of our past Silhouette projects, click HERE. This month I'm going to show you how I made a custom banner for my son's soccer team. I wanted to show our team pride from the sidelines, and wanted something that was durable … [Read more...]

Designer Inspired Ottoman made with Chalk Finish Paint

Mar 2, 2016 by Morena Leave a Comment

While I've always admired furniture painting projects on TV shows like "Flea Market Flip", I never attempted one myself because I don't have the patience for big projects like that.  Sanding, priming, staining....ugh!  I would lose interest before ever completing the project.  Then I tried Americana's Chalky Finish Paint, and my views changed.  No tedious prep work required with this product:  Just paint it! Now I paint thrifted furniture all the time.  I've been decorating my house with … [Read more...]

Designer Inspired Faux Bronze Ornaments

Dec 12, 2015 by Morena Leave a Comment

Make faux bronze ornaments using dollar store items. When this picture showed up in my Pinterest feed, I knew immediately that I wanted to try to make my own version.  I dashed off to Dollar Tree to buy the extra large ornaments I had seen there a few days earlier, and started hatching a plan.  After I was done, I eventually clicked on the Pinterest link and realized the ornaments I had copied were porch sized, but I'm still going to check this off as a successful knock off.  Here's how to … [Read more...]

Designer Inspired Stamped Burlap Ornaments

Dec 14, 2014 by Morena 1 Comment

When I saw these adorable printed burlap ornaments in a catalog I knew I had to make my own.  You can easily make several ornaments in one sitting, and they would make beautiful gifts that would be cherished for many Christmases to come! (This post first appeared at Crafts Unleashed, where I am part of the Design Team.) Supplies: Burlap Fabric Paint Alphabet Stamps White Hemp Cord   Step one:  Use different sized alphabet stamps to spell the word "joy".  Sponge the stamp … [Read more...]

Christmas Coaster DIY plus Ornament Giveaway

Nov 28, 2023 by Morena 19 Comments

Christmas Coaster DIY plus Ornament Giveaway

Learn how to make you own Christmas coaster DIY plus enter for a chance to win a pair of handmade Jack and Sally ornaments! Ciao amici!  I'm so excited that the holidays are here and I have so many fun Christmas ideas to share. Check out how you can use files from Printable Cuttable Creatables to make you own Christmas coasters to decorate for the holidays. Plus, since it's the Printable Cuttable Creatable anniversary you can enter for a chance to win several prizes. Be sure to read till … [Read more...]

Spooky Cute Boo Bag Clips Tutorial

Oct 11, 2023 by Morena Leave a Comment

make your own halloween gift bag tags

Create spooky cute bag clips that you can use to decorate and seal party favor bags with. This are also perfect to use as boo bag clips! This is a sponsored post with Printable Cuttable Creatables but all ideas and opinions are my own. I’m so thrilled that October is here! Halloween is my favorite holiday to craft for, and I’m bursting with ideas and projects to make. Today I’m sharing a project that is both fun to make and to give! These bag clips are perfect for boo bags and Halloween … [Read more...]

Decorate Summer Bottles with Vinyl

Jul 26, 2023 by Morena Leave a Comment

decorate summer bottles with vinyl

Decorate summer bottles by combining vinyl cuts with cute waterproof stickers. Summer is heating up, but you can beat the heat by staying hydrated! I always carry a reusable water bottle with me when I head out. I like to personalize my water bottle so that it stands out and looks cute, too! This is how I use vinyl with fun waterproof stickers to create my own unique bottle design. Since summer is so busy with kids at home, my crafting time is limited. I was still able to decorate … [Read more...]

Tiki Necklace DIY Tutorial

Jul 19, 2023 by Morena Leave a Comment

tiki necklace DIY

This tiki necklace DIY is a fun way to create your own summer accessories! You can also makes these as a group activity for a party or camp craft. They would also make for fun party favors after a summer tropical themed party! Tiki Necklace DIY Supplies Flat Wood Pendant Round wooden beads Various Bright Colors of Acrylic Paint Permanent Marker Paint Brush Threading Cord ***If you can't find flat wood pendant beads (these were by Darice, which is not longer in … [Read more...]

Patriotic Flower Pot Fourth of July DIY

Jun 30, 2023 by Morena 2 Comments

patriotic flower pot DIY

Create a colorful patriotic flower pot with metallic vinyl to decorate for the Fourth of July. This is a sponsored post with StyleTech Craft but all ideas and opinions are my own. When I saw this design in the Silhouette Design Store  recently I knew I had to buy it! Flowers and Lady Liberty? YES, PLEASE! I love the floral twist on the Statue of Liberty and knew it would be perfect for creating unique Fourth of July decor. Since I'm obsessed with all of StyleTech Craft's metallic vinyls I … [Read more...]

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