I will admit, I am soooo over the mustache trend. But something really funny happened last week and I just couldn't resist making these candy cane mustaches!I posted a tutorial at Dollar Store Crafts last week for some adorable Reindeer Candy Cane Treats. A few fans commented on the DSC Facebook page that they had thought the project was a mustache! It really cracked me up! When Heather, the creator of DSC, joked that I should make mustaches, I couldn't stop giggling … [Read more...]
How to Make a Washi Flower Pencil Bouquet
How sweet is this little flower bouquet? Learn how you can use washi tape to turn pencils into a delightful bouquet! I received a delightful assortment of washi tape from Downtown Tape recently. The package was simple but adorable, complete with some awesome tags! The colors were bright and cheery, perfect for flower making! Supplies: Washi tape scallop cut scissors pencils 1. Cut two twelve inch strips of washi tape. 2. Overlap with the sticky sides touching in the … [Read more...]
Make a Festive Holiday Gift Basket
Looking for a quick and easy holiday gift basket? Look no further!This basket took minutes to put together, and cost just $2.Supplies:Red metal basket (Dollar Tree)RibbonMini Ornaments (pack of 16 for $1.00 at Target's dollar spot)To make your own basket:Step 1: String the ornaments on the ribbon.Step 2: Wrap the ribbon around the basket and tie ends on to handles.What could you fill it with? Reindeer candy cane treats are one fun idea (find the tutorial at Dollar … [Read more...]
Adoption Awareness Month: DIY Keychain with Free Graphic
Today marks a special day in my family, and since November is Adoption Awareness Month, I thought it would be fitting to share a free graphic to celebrate. On this day ten years ago, my husband and I shivered in a room in a country far away. We were huddled around a space heater under the judge's desk. We sat with the judge, her clerk, our attorney, and a translator in a freezing room. It wasn't at all how I'd imagined this moment would be. The judge was very friendly and asked if we … [Read more...]
Dish and Serve
I was thrilled when DeAnn at The SIP Project invited me to participate in her dish and serve series! I'm a crafter, not a baker, though, so I put my own little spin on things. My family made tiered food "cakes" to donate to our local food bank. My goal with this project was to encourage my children to think about the people receiving our donation and the impact it would have on them. We talked about how it must feel to have to go to a food bank to ask for assistance. It's probably … [Read more...]
Light Up Christmas Lawn Sign made with Mod Podge
Santa and his reindeer have a loooong night ahead of them. Why not make their visit to your house easier with a reserved parking spot on a Christmas lawn sign? Even better, why not have a light on your sign to help guide the way? No doubt that Santa and his team will appreciate your efforts! I used several Mod Podge goodies to make this fun Christmas lawn sign. Read on to learn how you can make your own Christmas sign! Supplies Needed: Mod Podge Outdoor Formula Dimensional … [Read more...]
Decorated Mason Jar Teacher Gift Idea
Giving homemade gifts for the holidays doesn't have to be stressful or time consuming! Here's a quick idea that's super cute and easy to make, too. I couldn't believe my eyes when I found adorable Santa figurines at Dollar Tree marked TWO for $1.00. Of course, I loaded up. The mason jars are a past Dollar Tree find. Combined, they make a cute gift that would be perfect for teachers, neighbors, and friends. I really struggle with crafts for men, so this golfing Santa will be … [Read more...]
DIY Mod Podge Wine Charms
I love quick little projects that help make celebrations more personal. DIY wine charms are a great way to jazz up any celebration! This project is really fast (if you don't count the drying time!), really frugal, and very fabulous, if I may say so. :) Supplies (click for link to retailer): Wine charms Mod Podge Shapes Mini ornaments (dollar spot at Target) Dimensional Magic How to make your own wine charms: Step 1: Select image and text. Mine were cut from on … [Read more...]
DIY Scratch Paper from Recycled Books
Recycle board books, calendars, and junk mail into fun DIY scratch paper. This project is easy for kids to make and fun to play and draw with! Today I'm going to show you how to make your own scratch paper and scratch books. This was a favorite project when I was in the classroom, but I used to have the students color their own paper with crayons. That was time consuming, so I found a way to make it faster and recycle at the same time. … [Read more...]
Make a Flower Yoyo Headband
Here's my twist on the fabric yoyo: add glitter and make a headband out of them! Supplies: Fabric Scraps Beads or rhinestones Headband Thread & needle Mod Podge Glitter Mod Podge Jewel Glue 1. Make 8 fabric yoyos. If you don't know how to make them, I have a step by step tutorial here. 2. Paint each yoyo with a generous amount of Mod Podge Glitter (or regular MP and add glitter). 3. Let dry overnight. The fabric now has a beautiful sheen and flexibility! 4. … [Read more...]
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