As a budget crafter, I'm always trying to figure out where to put all my stuff and how to get organized without breaking the bank. This is one of my solutions! I recycled old tins to make cute, colorful storage containers. (This post first appeared at Dollar Store Crafts, where you can find my new tutorial every Tuesday!) Supplies Used: Tins Knobs (found in the dollar spot at Michaels Craft Store) Spray Paint To make your own storage tin: Step one: Use a drill to make a … [Read more...]
“Old School” Neon Tote Bag DIY with Tulip Fabric Paint
I know it doesn't feel like it yet, but I promise that Spring is around the corner! To help you beat those winter blues, why not brighten your wardrobe and accessories with bold pops of neon color? I made this fun, colorful tote bag using Tulip fabric paints, which can be found exclusively at Michaels and at i Love to Create. I was recently sent a fun neon pack of Tulip fabric paint to use: Tulip Dimensional Mini 3-pack, Tulip One Step Mini Tie Dye Kit, and Tulip Fabric Markers. I opted … [Read more...]
DIY Custom Quote Tote Bag with Darby Smart
I love my new tote bag, because of the cheery color AND because I got to design it myself. Read on to learn how easy it is to make your own!I designed this project in collaboration with one of my favorite online craft sites, Darby Smart. You can find all the supplies you need to make this bag (shown below) HERE. To start with, you'll have to punch the design from the Handmade Charlotte Stencils. The lines are perforated so this is easy to do. As you can see … [Read more...]
How to Make Your Own Wedding Centerpiece
Centerpieces can be expensive, but with a little paint and glue you can easily turn thrifted items into a show-stopping party or wedding centerpiece! This technique is easy to do but hard to illustrate in photos, so I made a quick video to show you how easy it is to make your own wedding or party centerpiece by using thrifted items from Goodwill San Antonio and DecoArt's Chalky Finish Paint. Supplies Used: Various candle holders from Goodwill Various platters from Goodwill … [Read more...]
Valentine Gift Holder Ice Cream Cone
This Valentine gift holder looks like an ice cream cone! As I've mentioned in other posts, I try to encourage my kids to make their own Valentine's Day cards. That includes making a special Valentine for the teacher. This year we'll be making fun faux ice cream cones that are treat holders! I used vivid colors from Apple Barrel Craft Paint to make this Valentine gift holder. If you've ever crafted with kids (or if you're an impatient adult like me!), you know that any project where you … [Read more...]
Make Your Own Photo Puzzle Gift Idea
If you're looking for a non-candy Valentine's gift, here's one for you: make a personalized photo puzzle! My little ones really enjoy seeing themselves on a puzzle, and they have fun piecing the photo back together. This is a quick, inexpensive craft that is fun to give and to receive! Supplies: Puzzle - $1 for four at Dollar Tree Mod Podge, glue or decoupage medium Photo Step one: Cut your photo to fit the puzzle. Flip the photo over and trace one puzzle piece at a … [Read more...]
DIY Valentine’s Day Wreath
Please visit me at HERE to learn how to make this huge wreath for $5! … [Read more...]
Fourteen Crafty Tutorials for February 14th: Valentine’s Day!
February 14th is around the corner, and if you're looking for Valentine crafting ideas, the bloggers at Crafty Hangouts have teamed up with American Crafts to bring you over a dozen fun tutorials. From decor to cards to general crafts, we have Valentine's Day ideas covered! You can catch all the Crafty Hangouts here or check out each individual post by clicking on the links below. Animal Themed Valentines Heart in Jar Valentine Homemade Oreo Valentines Hanging Pocket Valentine … [Read more...]
Animal Valentines Tutorial: Cute Papercrafts
Animal valentines are cute and easy to make! I love handmade Valentine's, and I try to encourage my kids to make their Valentines instead of buying them. This year, inspired by my two year old's favorite song, I decided to make animal Valentines. I used products from American Crafts to make fox and mouse valentines out of heart shapes. I also made a "foxy" bag to hold the valentines in. I love American Craft cardstock. It's easy to cut and fold, yet firm enough … [Read more...]
How to Decorate a Table for a Broncos-SeaHawks Super Bowl Party
“This shop is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group™ and Rubbermaid and Sharpie but all my opinions are my own. #pmedia #RubbermaidSharpie http://cmp.ly/3/8vNxcO” It happens every Super Bowl, no matter which teams make it to the finals: my two oldest sons ALWAYS cheer for opposing teams. Every. Time. They also ask me ON SUPER BOWL SUNDAY to make them a shirt to represent their respective teams. Of course, I always say yes. This is what they looked … [Read more...]
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