Make faux pewter bird and pedestal bowl with this technique. Can you believe that this rich looking pedestal bowl cost less than $5 to make? And that it's made of glass, not silver? Read on to learn how you can recreate this look yourself! I started with three items from the Dollar Tree: the bird (I removed it's wire legs), the candle holder, and the candle stick. I also used Rockin Beads Brand, 700 Frosted Mix Lily Flower Acrylic Beads, E-6000, white spray paint, … [Read more...]
Washi Birdhouse Treat Gift Box
These cute little treat containers immediately caught my eye. I thought they looked like tiny houses and would be fun to dress up and give as little gifts.The plastic containers are at World Market, and available in several sizes. This is the smallest. I was inspired by this pin, and followed Torie Jayne's tutorial to make them.All you need are the containers and washi tape! Cover the top first, then the sides. I added buttons to imitate the openings you find … [Read more...]
Farewell, Mr. Sendak
I'm in the milk and the milk's in me.... Maurice Sendak is easily my favorite children's author, and I was saddened to hear of his recent passing. Many of his books were my favorites as a child, and I carried those books into my classroom when I became a teacher, and then brought them home to share with my own children. In the Night Kitchen is one of our favorite bedtime reads. We all like to chant "Milk in the batter, milk in the batter, we bake cake and nothing's the matter!" and … [Read more...]
Easy Washi Tape Cupcake Toppers
Want a cute but quick cupcake topper? Look no further!I used this pin as my inspiration for this easy project.You will need scraps of paper, 2 inch and one inch circle punches, and washi tape.Punch the two inch circles from scrap paper and adhere strips of washi tape as shown.Cut a two inch circle from yellow paper, then use the one inch punch to cut small flame shapes around the edge, as shown.Glue the flames above the "candles" and stamp your sentiment.Tape onto toothpicks.Of course, I … [Read more...]
DIY Chevron Shoe Transformation with Ribbon
You won't believe how easy it is to use twill ribbon to update an old pair of shoes! Piece the design together to make a cool chevron pattern. Take your worn out shoes from this to that! When I bought this twill ribbon I wasn't sure what I'd do with it, I just knew that I NEEDED it. So far I've used it to make headbands and belts, so why not update some old shoes? All you need are shoes, twill ribbon, Peel N Stick Adhesive (this stuff is AWESOME!), and felt. I cut my … [Read more...]
Keyhole Garden: How to Make Your Own
Learn what a keyhole garden is, how to build your own using supplies you already have, and how to maintain your keyhole garden. A garden design that is drought resistant and incorporates recycling? Yes, please! The second I read about keyhole gardens I knew I wanted to make one. Read on to learn how my family made ours, and how easily you can build one, too! The keyhole garden design is popular in arid parts of Africa where good soil is scarce. As I read about keyhole gardens in a … [Read more...]
Teacher Gift Ideas You Can Make
It's Teacher Appreciation Week! Dig through your recycle bin and your kid's toys to make this fun gift to show your favorite teacher some love. Keep reading for two easy to make teacher gift ideas. I used a cleaned tomato sauce jar and a plastic elephant party favor. I used E6000 to glue the elephant and then applied several coats of spray paint. I think that had I primed the slick plastic I could have used less paint. I will remember that next time! I wrapped the jar with washi … [Read more...]
Five Minute Headband Tutorial
Are you ready for an incredibly easy headband tutorial? This project is so quick that it will probably take me longer to blog about it than it took to make! You will need ribbon, fold over elastic (FOE), and thread & needle (or sewing machine if yours isn't still waiting to be unpacked like mine is!) Cut ribbon and FOE. I measured from the back of one ear, over my head to the back of the other ear for the ribbon. Sew the wrong sides together and then turn inside out. Cut … [Read more...]
Bottle Cap Bracelet (Superhero Version!)
My oldest sons are VERY excited about the new Avengers movie opening this weekend, and they are passing the time by reading books and googling the different superheroes. I always struggle with finding "boyish" crafts I can make for them, so I was excited to see if this idea would work. I am not a jewelry maker, so I made do with supplies I had on hand. Since I hoard purchase quite a bit from Mindy Mae's Market, I dug through my stash and used the following: bottle cap and epoxy … [Read more...]
Paper Crafts Magazine April Challenge: Silhouettes
The challenge at Papercrafts magazine's blog this month was to create using silhouettes.I had been looking for a way to use all the beautiful colors of twine I'd purchased from Pick Your Plum, and I was intrigued by the idea of adding movement to my image. I like how circling the twine gave my peacock color and movement. Double sided Hercules tape:I also made this funky throwback card for the challenge. Of course, I am doing all this at the last minute so the quality of the … [Read more...]
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