It's back to school time! Time to organize your supplies and maybe even charm the new teacher with a little gift. I combined the adorable miniatures and paint cans available at Consumer Crafts to make these fun storage containers. (This post first appeared at Crafts Unleashed, where I am a member of the Design Team.) To make your own you will need: See Through Storage Paint Can Red Wagon Rusted Tin Scooter Rusted Tin Wire Net Washi Tape Baker's Twine E-6000 Spray Paint Scrap … [Read more...]
Make Your Own Starry Night Light
I have to sleep in a completely dark room. Not my kids. They need some kind of light on. If you or someone you know needs to have a little light on at night, here's an easy way to customize a light to match your decor...all for $1! (This post first appeared at Dollar Store Crafts, where you will find me posting a NEW tutorial every Tuesday.) Project Estimate: Touch Light - $1 at Dollar Tree Stickers or contact paper - on hand or $1 and up Spray paint - on hand To make … [Read more...]
Make a Disney Super Buddies Shirt – with Free Printable
We are huge Disney Buddies fans. HUGE. We own or have rented every one of their movies. It's the only movie that all four of my kids will agree to watch together without bickering. So when I told them that we were going to preview the new Disney action packed Super Buddies movie, they were thrilled. They were ready for a new epic tail! My kids eagerly awaited the mail every day. The morning the package arrived, we were on our way out the door. Fortunately, the movie comes in a combo … [Read more...]
Update a Shelf from Goodwill with Mod Podge
Shelves can be expensive, but with some some paint and Mod Podge, you can update wood items from Goodwill San Antonio and get organized! The kitchen area of my kids' playroom was always a disaster. I realized that arranging their toys in a way that they would be highly visible and reachable would make clean up easier. I always find a LOT of wood shelves when I visit Goodwill San Antonio. I think people pass them up because they look a bit dated, but I can't resist the amazing prices. … [Read more...]
Retro Party Platter Made with DecoArt Glass Paint and Stencils
I see Halloween merchandise creeping into ads and stores. I'm not ready yet. I'm going kicking and screaming into Fall. Let me savor summer for a few more weeks! I'm still in tiki party mode! This platter will be a fun way to serve up treats for a party. The glass paint is not food safe, so keep that in mind as you plan your layout, but it would be a fun dish for wrapped items, cupcakes, etc. The plate coordinates with my tiki party glasses and my raffia placemats. Material … [Read more...]
How to Make Cracked Glass Stones for Crafting
This project is a family favorite. My kids *love* to "crack" glass stones with me. They don't even make anything with them most of the time, they just enjoy watching the glass crack and then admiring their handiwork. I like to paint the stones, glitter them, set them in bezels, make magnets, and all kinds of other things. But let me back up a bit and first show you how to "crack" glass! (This post first appeared at Dollar Store Crafts, where you can find me every Tuesday!) Supplies … [Read more...]
Shark Week Wrap Up
Are you a fan of shark week? Or just looking for some quirky crafting ideas? I'm your girl. :) My kids love sharks, so it's inevitable that I include them in my crafts. Here are a few shark themed tutorials you might enjoy: Cardboard Shark Jewelry Hanger Shark Jewelry - 3 Ideas Shark tooth necklace (see below) My son purchased a small pack of shark teeth on our summer vacation and asked me to make a necklace like the Gator Boys have. Whew. This one was a challenge! Here's … [Read more...]
DIY Antiqued Jewelry Box
I love unfinished wood. It's a blank canvas just waiting for you to transform it. Since I adore all things vintage and antique, I decided to make my plain box look aged. My secret? Don't laugh! It's petroleum jelly. For real. Read on to learn how you can use a common household item to make your paint finish look distressed. (This post first appeared at Crafts Unleashed, where I am a member of the Design Team.) Supplies Needed: Wood Purse Box Acrylic Paint Petroleum … [Read more...]
Don’t Trash It! How to Repurpose a Door into a Table
I've mentioned in another post that I am creating a Mad Hatter inspired garden area in my back yard. Part of it will include an area where my kids and I can read, tell stories, and have snacks at a whimsical table. Thanks to Habitat for Humanity, I found the pieces I needed for my table! I was thrilled to be invited to participate in Habitat for Humanity's #DontTrashIt campaign. Those of you who are familiar with my blog know that I love to craft with inexpensive, thrifted, and … [Read more...]
It’s Time for CAKE: Make Decorated Pencil Pouches to Donate
It's time for another month of CAKE: crafty acts of kindness everywhere! Please join me as I team up with Hopeful Threads to donate pencil pouches to deserving children.I was delighted when Kristy at Hopeful Threads invited me to join her in her monthly service project. She will be sewing pencil pouches to donate to children living on the Dakota Reservations. To learn more about the project, visit Hopeful Threads here.I don't sew much, but that didn't mean I couldn't join … [Read more...]
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