A review of our visit to the South Texas Maize in Central Texas where there is lots of fun to be had by all, including activities and food. My family recently had the pleasure of visiting the South Texas Maize. What a great experience! I thought we might spend an hour or so between the maze and activities. Nope...we were there the whole day! As we were leaving, my daughter asked if we could return again. That's how much fun everyone had! A giant corn maze, pumpkin patch, hay … [Read more...]
October’s CAKE: Monster Themed Decorated Candy Bars
It's time for CAKE: Crafty Acts of Kindness Everywhere! Since Halloween is this month, I thought it would be fun to decorate candy bars in a monstrously fun way. Who wouldn't want to find one of these tucked in their lunch box or desk drawer? Every month I like to suggest a fun way to craft and spread kindness. To see some past CAKE activities, click here. To make this month's project, you'll need: snack sized candy bars, ribbon, and googly eyes. For Frankenbar, I used adhesive … [Read more...]
Nacho Libre Costume DIY and Luchadores
This Nacho Libre Costume DIY makes a fun family costume when paired with luchadores. "Get that corn outta my face!" If you've seen the movie "Nacho Libre" then you might be giggling right now. If not, then you might think I'm a bit odd. Either way, if you're looking for an easy DIY costume, you've come to the right post. We like the movie "Nacho Libre". We named the dog Nacho. So when it came to Halloween, we though it would be hilarious to dress our one year old up as Nacho … [Read more...]
Make a “Busy Box” with your Kids and Handmade Charlotte Stencils
This "busy box" is a fun way to keep little ones busy when you're out and about or waiting, like at a restaurant. Plus, it's something you can make together!I recently made a fun sign using shrink plastic and Handmade Charlotte stencils (tutorial here.) I liked the stencils and Plaid's new multipurpose paints so much that I made a few other projects while I had all the supplies out. My daughter and I had a blast making this together. She's always eager to craft with … [Read more...]
Make Bony-Legged Treat Bowls
With Halloween coming up, you might be looking for a quick project to pull off. I have a great one for you! These funny "walking" bowls take minutes to make but get a lot of attention. Use them for parties or just for snacks at home. They make fun brownie or treat holders!(This project first appeared at Dollar Store Crafts, where you can find me every Tuesday!)Supplies:plastic skeletontart tin or small bowl glue gun I used a pack of skeletons from the Dollar Tree. … [Read more...]
How to Embellish a Shadow Box found at Goodwill
I've shared before that I love to update wood items from Goodwill to use as shelves and displays. I always find these little curio displays, and I dressed this one up to put in my daughter's room. Now she can safely store her little Squinkies out of her baby brother's reach. Supplies: Wood tray from Goodwill Glu6 Craft Paste Scrapbook Paper Embellishments The first thing I did was spray paint the wood. After that, Step one: Cut paper to fit. Step two: Paint the paper … [Read more...]
Silly, Spooky Halloween Decor DIY
Use vinyl to create something completely unexpected! Read more here. … [Read more...]
How to Turn a Watch into a Beautiful Pendant Using Glu6
I was at a flea market last year, and one of my favorite vendors had a bowl full of watch parts. I chose several pieces, not sure what I would do with them. They've been in my craft room for a while, as I waited for inspiration to strike. I'm tickled with how this first piece turned out: it's an elegant monogrammed pendant, made from a watch face! I decided to try a new crafting product with this project. I was contacted by Nine Lives Products with an offer to try out … [Read more...]
Make a Trick (not a Treat!) Coffin Box
I'm a bit of a practical joker, so at Halloween I like to play a few tricks and not just dole out treats, especially with my kids. This Trick (not a treat!) Coffin Box was easy to make and a fun prank to pull. My kids thought they were getting candy, but they received a surprise instead! (This post first appeared on Dollar Store Crafts, where I am a contributor.) Supplies: Cardboard Coffin Wire Plastic insects Paint Glue 1. Cut a piece of recycled cardboard in the … [Read more...]
Make a Fun Space Sign with Shrink Plastic and New Plaid Products
I spend a lot of time choosing which colors to use in a project, and it's frustrating sometimes to be limited by your paint choices. A great new line of multipurpose paints from Folk Art makes it easy to coordinate all your projects in a room. This one paint works on multiple surfaces, ranging from plastic to wood to fabric, and everything in between! The paints are also machine washable AND dishwasher safe, so this opens up a world of crafting opportunities. Both the paints … [Read more...]
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