It's the storyline of so many horror films and nightmares: a toy comes to life as an evil creature. There's something about the dark that makes innocent toys suddenly seem ominous and creepy. To play off that fear, I thought it would be fun to make Halloween decor that was creepy but not gory. It's really simple to transform an innocent plush toy from my sponsor Goodwill San Antonio into a creepy Halloween demon. Supplies: Stuffed animal (only $1 at Goodwill San … [Read more...]
Are You Ready for Some Football T-shirt Vinyl DIY Projects? Plus $100 Giveaway from Expressions Vinyl
I'm thrilled to partner with Expressions Vinyl to share this fun tutorial AND a $100 giveaway with you! Keep reading to learn 10+ ways you can use heat transfer vinyl to make your own football themed shirts. We definitely watch a lot of sports in our house, and my two older boys live in sports clothing. Now that the World Cup has wrapped up and football season is starting, my boys are starting to wear their favorite team's jerseys. I love shirts that are punny, so I used heat transfer … [Read more...]
Make a Thing 1 and Thing 2 Wig for your DIY Halloween Costume
Make your own Thing 1 and Thing 2 wig! This hilarious wig is lightweight and very easy to make. Have you started planning your Halloween costume yet? Here's a costume that's perfect for pairs: Thing 1 and Thing 2! Keep reading to learn how to use Poly-Fil, Krylon Spray Paint, and items from Goodwill San Antonio to easily make this hilarious costume featuring popular characters from Dr. Seuss' book The Cat in the Hat! (I have a no sew Cat in the Hat costume, … [Read more...]
88+ DIY Costumes, including Minecraft Steve
Me and 80+ blog buddies got together to bring you 80+ DIY Halloween costumes! I'm teaming up with Jamie Dorobek and her handmade Halloween costume site, Really Awesome Costumes to bring y'all tons of easy ideas to craft up DIY costumes for everyone including your pets, family costumes, and even a trunk or treat idea! Along with my Minecraft Steve Costume, I'm sharing 88+ more really awesome handmade costume ideas from talented bloggers everywhere! Like many kids, my son is … [Read more...]
Stencil Resist Technique with Minwax Wood Stains
I used stencils and two Minwax wood products to quickly and easily decorate this wood plate. It kind of looks like inlayed wood, doesn't it? You can get all the details in this short video tutorial. After you watch it, you'll want to gather up the supplies needed to try this fun stencil resist technique! You'll need: Minwax Express Color Wiping Stain and Finish Minwax Express Clear Wood Serving Tray DecoArt Stencil … [Read more...]
Tips for Decorating Your Home with Stuff You Already Have
When we moved into our new home three years ago, I found myself with a lot of empty spaces to decorate. I combined shopping at Havertys with shopping my house to create a room that I love. Keep reading for my pointers on decorating your home with items you have already collected. One of the biggest projects I had in our new home was furnishing the formal dining room. In former homes, we had turned that space into an office. With this house, we decided to make the smaller dining area a work … [Read more...]
Make Designs on Wood with Minwax Stain and Stencils
Thanks to Minwax and Crafty Hangouts for sponsoring this tutorial! I'm thrilled with the results of this project! I used stencils and two kinds of Minwax products to create a beautiful faux-inlayed effect on wood. I'll start you out with some simple scrabble tiles, but be sure to stick around till the end of the video to see the beautiful finish on the wood plate. Short on time? Pin this video for later, but right now, jump to the 2:30 marker for a hilarious outtake! Disclaimer: … [Read more...]
DIY Bat Chandelier
You could buy this cool bat chandelier at Pottery Barn Kids for $59, OR you could make my version for under 10 bucks! Get the complete tutorial at Crafts Unleashed. … [Read more...]
DIY Skeleton Hair Clip for Halloween
Want to show your Halloween spirit without wearing a costume? This skeleton hair clip takes minutes to make and is a fun accessory to wear! Supplies: Bag of skeleton hands (Michaels Craft Store) Hair pins or alligator clips E-6000 or hot glue gun Simply glue the light weigh hand to the hair pin or clip! I use E-6000 with a bit of hot glue. The hot glue keeps the clip from slipping while I wait for the E-6000 to set. BOO! Isn't this a fun way to accent an updo, or … [Read more...]
Enter to Win A Family Four Pack to San Antonio’s 28th Annual Fall Home and Garden Show
Thanks to the SA Home and Garden Show for providing me with tickets and hosting this giveaway!The crisp air of fall may seem far off, but the cooler months around the corner are the perfect time to make your home and garden dreams come true. And what better place to start than with San Antonio’s 28th Annual Fall Home and Garden Show? From Friday, Sept. 26 through Sunday, Sept. 28, San Antonio’s Alamodome will transform into a cornucopia of home and garden ideas where DIYers, local … [Read more...]
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