The fastest way to "up" the glam factor on inexpensive items is to make them shine with paint or with bling. I decided to update my office supplies inexpensively by using bling on a roll, a mesh that has rhinestone like "stones" on it. … [Read more...]
Embossed Polymer Clay Magnets
I love to use my Sizzix Big Shot, but I don't do very much paper crafting any more. After a bit of experimenting, I figured out that I could use clay with embossing folders and get beautiful results. For this project, I used my Sizzix with Darice embossing folders to create textured clay magnets. … [Read more...]
What to Name Your Next Website or Blog: A Guide
It's important to choose the right name for your website or blog. Wouldn't it be great if there was a service that could help you find the perfect name for your next internet endeavor? Well, this isn't that service, but it is a fun way to find a name for your next creative project. … [Read more...]
Easter Egg Tea Cup Party Favor
Easter is around the corner, and if you're like me you have a ton of those plastic Easter eggs left over from last year's egg hunts. If not, you can easily find any color plastic egg anywhere right now! For this project you'll just use the larger half of the plastic egg to create an adorable tea cup that is perfect for party favors or decor. … [Read more...]
Chicken Wire Cloche DIY
Has this winter made you feel like a bird trapped in a cage? Where is spring? I captured a bit of spring in this handmade shabby chic cloche. I used a candle stick and candle holder from Dollar Tree, along with some chicken wire scrap, to inexpensively put together this pretty little cloche. (This post first appeared atDollar Store Crafts.) Supplies: Candlestick Candle holder dish Chicken wire E-6000 Bird's nest Table scatter gem Step one: Glue the dish to … [Read more...]
How to Make a PacMan Blanket
I love to make gifts for people I care about, and baby presents top my list of favorite things to make. This fun blanket is great for all your "geeky" friends, and it doesn't just have to be for babies. I know I want to make one for myself! … [Read more...]
How to Paint Text on Fabric Easily and Inexpensively
I don't know how many times my kids have asked me to make a t-shirt at the last minute. Something with a team name for field day, a gift for a friend, etc. I actually keep a stash of $1 t-shirts from Dollar Tree in my craft room, and I've developed a quick, inexpensive method for neatly painting text on fabric. … [Read more...]
PBK Knock Off: Burlap Monogram Wall Art
Burlap is still popular in home decor...yay! I saw these adorable customized monogram prints at Pottery Barn Kids, and decided to make my own version. I recycled an old wooden frame and repurposed a burlap bag to create an inexpensive version of a high end product. Here's how: … [Read more...]
Turn Your Photo into A Drinking Glass!
I have a really fun tutorial for you at Dollar Store Crafts! … [Read more...]
Make Rubber Band Jewelry without a Loom
Winter won't be over for a few more weeks. If you're stuck indoors and looking for things to do, try your hand at rubber band jewelry making. You don't need a loom to make these, and you can find the itty bitty rubber bands in the beauty section of Dollar Tree. This post first appeared at Dollar Store Crafts, where you can find me every Tuesday. I remember finger weaving as a child, so I showed my kids how to make their own links using their hands. They found this to be MUCH easier than … [Read more...]
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