I've said it before and I'll say it again: I have a weakness for all things vintage and retro! I love bright colors, too, so I combined my two crushes into this fun, bright project: viewfinder pillows! I have very fond memories of squinting into a View Master and seeing images of my favorite cartoon characters and shows. As an homage to this retro "icon", I made my own fabric viewfinder with images of my favorite people, my four kids. (This post first appeared at Crafts Unleashed, where … [Read more...]
How to Upcycle Goodwill Finds with Chalk Paint
A lot of crafters head to big box stores to find items to create with. I like to head to Goodwill to find what I need. Instead of flimsy wood and paper items, I can usually find solid wood, well made products that I can repurpose with just a little paint. It keeps these things from going to a landfill, and it helps the community!I do a lot of crafting with repurposed items, and I've written several posts, like this one, where I show you how to use glue and spray paint to craft … [Read more...]
Make a Bird Feeder with Cups and Saucers from Goodwill
As a child, I loved Disney's movie "Alice in Wonderland." I was enchanted by the wild antics that ensued at the Mad Hatter's tea party, and always dreamed of how fun it would be to happen upon an "un-birthday party" in the woods. Now that I have kids, I've decided to create a Mad Hatter inspired garden area (see my teapot bird bath!), where we can picnic and celebrate un-birthdays. Best of all, I get to recycle items purchased at Goodwill San Antonio. (This post first appeared at Dollar … [Read more...]
Anthropologie Inspired Wall Cone made with Styrofoam
I'm ready for spring and itching to start sprucing up my front door and garden with some color! Keep reading to learn how to make decorative wall cones using Styrofoam! I was inspired by this beautiful piece from Anthropologie: My version of this wall cone is much less expensive, can be made in any color you want, and never has to be watered. Yay! :) Supplies: Styrofoam Cone MagiKote Paint You can get the complete instructions in my video tutorial. If you like … [Read more...]
Mirror DIY Using an Extremely Unusual Item…Can You Guess What it is?
This is easily the most unusual item I've ever crafted with. I couldn't be happier with the end result, though. Any guesses as to what I used to make my sunburst mirror? This post first appeared at Dollar Store Crafts, where you can find my NEW tutorial every Tuesday! This project actually made it into DSC's top 10 posts for 2013. I had worried that people might think the item I used was gross, but I was happy to receive such a favorable response. I love that other makers can see the … [Read more...]
How to Make a Light Up Sign with Foam Core Board
How awesome is this night light I made for my son's room? It's just foam board! I've mentioned in several posts how crazy I am about the online craft site, Darby Smart. I've ordered several kits (and even designed a kit myself!) and have been so impressed with the quality of the materials that they provide in each box. With this project, I combined the items for the December To DIY for Box and the stencil from the 80's Bag kit to make a one of a kind light! Supplies: Foam Core … [Read more...]
DIY Fabric Covered Recycled Tins
Recently I showed you how to repurpose old tins into fun storage containers. I love bright colors and patterns, so I decided to take my upcycled tins one step further. This is how I did it. (This post first appeared at Dollar Store Crafts, where you can find my new tutorial every Tuesday!) Supplies Tins Knobs Spray Paint Fabric Scraps Ric rac or trim (optional) Mod Podge Step one: Upcycle your tin following the instructions in this post: … [Read more...]
DIY: Socks Stamped & Painted with So Soft Fabric Acrylics
DecoArt's SoSoft Fabric Acrylics are so versatile that they can be used to leave a clear, colorful impressions with stamps on socks. These paints are truly so soft, and the socks remain comfortable (not stiff!) to wear. Supplies Used: Knee High socks in various colors SoSoft Fabric Acrylics in Baby Pink Deep, Indian Turquoise, Crimson, and Ultra White Cardboard Fabric Stamp Clear Stamp I tried two methods to embellish my socks, and I was thrilled with both … [Read more...]
DIY Shadow Box Story Telling with Miniatures
Sometimes, crafts tell the story of what we love or have loved. That's what this shadow box does. (This post first appeared at Crafts Unleashed, where I am a proud member of the Design Team!) Shadow Boxes are a great way to collect and display special mementos that won't fit in a scrapbook or album. Last year, I shared tips on how to make a memorial shadow box, and I was touched by the responses it provoked. I have more of my dad's story to share, so I created this mixed media shadow box. … [Read more...]
DIY Stenciled Foam Monogram
Have you crafted with foam core board yet? It's one of my latest crafting obsessions. My other long time crafting must use is Mod Podge, and I'm excited to show you a new Mod Podge stencil product that I think you will love as much as I do. One of the first craft blogs I started reading and following was Mod Podge Rocks. I love Amy Anderson's style, especially that she's not afraid of bright colors and bold patterns. So it's no surprise to me that she developed … [Read more...]
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