Lace crowns are surprisingly simple to make! This tutorial will give a step by step guide to make lace crowns that are beautiful. Last week I showed you an easy way to "glitterify." Now I'm going to show you how to make the crown that all the glitter goes on! I know, lace crowns have been all over Pinterest. But none of the tutorials gave the nitty gritty details. So I got my hands dirty, and I'm ready to spill what I learned. Honestly, it was easier to make the crown than it was … [Read more...]
Make Blinged Out Candles with Bling on a Roll
Confession time: I love Bling on a Roll. Glittering mesh covered with "diamonds" that came in different widths and colors...oh, the crafting possibilities! And I have to tell you, I'm not the only person in my house having fun with these rolls of bling. My kids are intrigued by them, too, and I've begrudgingly had to share with them. This stuff is seriously fun to craft with! (This post first appeared at Crafts Unleashed, where I am a member of their Design Team. I've happily made … [Read more...]
Teach Me: No Mess Glitter Application
Have you heard that old joke that glitter is the herpes of the crafting world? Yeah. That's why I hated glitter. It got everywhere. It was impossible to clean up. Until I started doing this. I don't know why I didn't think of this earlier. It would have saved me so much time and clean up. Last summer I won a Mod Podge contest. My prize package included several different bottles of MP, including sparkle and glitter. I literally gasped when I saw it. Genius! But sometimes I want more … [Read more...]
Make Photo Puzzles
Learn how you can make four custom puzzles for just $1! Full tutorial at Dollar Store Crafts. … [Read more...]
It’s time for May’s CAKE: Crafty Acts of Kindness Everywhere
Can you believe it's May already?A new month, a new chance to commit a crafty act of kindness!This month I am thrilled to have a guest contribute an idea for our series. Kristy blogs at Hopeful Threads, where she shares lots of great service project ideas.I think this idea is really sweet and perfect for sewing newbies like me.I hope you'll read Kristy's full post here.Now I'll turn it over to Kristy so she can share the fun way we can be crafty AND kind!Animals play such an important part in … [Read more...]
Make a Stamped Candle
This quick, easy project doesn't just have to be for Mother's Day. You could easily use different stamps to create custom decorative candles for your home, for parties, or for gifts. So pull out your inks and stamps, and let's decorate some candles! (This post first appeared at Dollar Store Crafts, where I share a NEW tutorial every Tuesday!) It's a good idea to do a few practice runs with old candles or dollar store candles. I often find bags of new to barely used candles at thrift … [Read more...]
DIY Dessert Stand made with Goodwill Finds
I made this designer inspired dessert stand with three items I found at Goodwill. Can you guess what they are? I loved the look of this cake stand, and I've been determined to recreate it. I came up with a plan, and headed to my local Goodwill store to find the pieces I needed to create my own dessert stand. Just in time for mother's day...this will be the perfect way to present a cake or other goodies! Supplies Needed: Candle holder (look for one with a wide base so it won't … [Read more...]
Starry Night Light
What? A customized, battery operated night light that you can make for $1?You're welcome. :)Tutorial at Dollar Store Crafts. … [Read more...]
Make your own Jewelry Box
Even when I buy a gift, I try to add a personal touch to it. This pretty, sparkly box is perfect for holding a Mother's Day gift!(This post first appeared at Dollar Store Crafts, where I share a NEW tutorial every Tuesday!)My favorite thing about crafting with dollar items is that you can start with something basic and turn it into something with a lot more "wow" factor. I found some plain craft wood boxes (complete with a magnetic closure!) at my Dollar Tree and purchased several. … [Read more...]
Shutterfly Bookworthy App
If you're like me, you have a million (ok, maybe less) pictures on your computer, and your favorites get shared on Facebook. And they stay there. Never to be seen in "real life". This cool app from Shutterfly will help lazy people like me change that.I love how easy the Shutterfly Bookworthy App was to use. Just click here to go to the app on Facebook. After that, click on "go to app". It will ask you to choose up to three of your friends. I just … [Read more...]
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