I find old country style wood items at Goodwill San Antonio all the time! Remember when I restyled this old shelf? These items always sell for cheap, and I'm not sure why people pass them up. They're solid wood and sturdy, and with a little chalk paint you can make them look modern again. Supplies: Thrifted Rocking Chair from Goodwill Fairfield Project Foam Deco Art Americana Chalky Finish Paint, Promise Fabric Step one: Wipe the chair clean and remove dust. Paint with … [Read more...]
Quick and Simple Ampersand Photo Gift
Have you seen the new Make Market at Michael's? I really like the galvanized steel items they have, like these metal letters. I simply printed a collage of with a repeating image of me and Mr. Morena's Corner, taped it to the back, and gave him a Valentine's gift that is sweet yet manly at the same time. … [Read more...]
Turn Old Chairs into Stylish Stools with DecoArt Chalky Finish Paint
I'm in the process of creating a fun picnic area in my backyard, and I'm making everything myself using salvaged items. I found two heavily damaged chairs that were headed to the dumpster, so I dragged them home and got to work turning them into stools. DecoArt's Chalky Finish Paint helped me achieve the look I wanted, and even worked perfectly for stenciling. Lucky for me, the paint is very low odor, so I was able to do all my painting indoors during this cold, wet winter. I'm … [Read more...]
Make Your Own Starbucks Inspired Coffee Mug
Last year I spotted a beautiful mug for sale at Starbucks. I liked the simplicity of the metallic handle coupled with the white mug, and immediately knew I could make it myself. I could make 4 or 5 of them for the price of one of the store bought mugs! If you've never tried glass and ceramic paints before, this is a great beginner project. This post first appeared at Dollar Store Crafts, where I am a contributor. I used plain white mugs from Dollar Tree and Martha Stewart Glass Paint in … [Read more...]
Valentine Brunch with Little Ones
Treat the whole family to a sweet Valentine brunch with little ones! This is a sponsored post. Valentine's Day (much like Christmas) is most enjoyed by little ones. What's not to like about chocolate, candy, hugs, and kisses? As you get older, Valentine's day can get kind of complicated. This year I'm going to celebrate like a child, with my children, and have a Valentine's day brunch. I love how younger children enjoy the simplicity of simply sitting together and talking. I try to … [Read more...]
Make Custom Party Favor Bubble Bottles
How cute are these itty bitty colored bottles? I couldn't resist turning them into adorable party favor bubble bottles! Since these are glass bottles, they're not really appropriate for young kids, but they would be beautiful as favors or table decor for an outdoor wedding or maybe even a sweet 16 party. The bubble wands are easy to make, and while I opted for a heart shape, you could make other designs, too. (This post first appeared at Crafts Unleashed, where I am on the Design … [Read more...]
DIY Looped Yarn Headband – Five Minute Craft Activity
I don't knit or crochet, but I do love yarn. The wide variety of colors and textures make yarn such an appealing medium! (This post first appeared at Crafts Unleashed, where I am on the Design Team.) This headband is quite literally a five minute craft, not including drying time. The knot may look intricate, but it's astonishingly simple to do. Here's how: Materials used: Yarn (I used Bernat's Ruffle Yarn in Misty Merlot) Fabric Fabric Glue To start, cut 6 … [Read more...]
Valentine Holder Frog Prince from a Milk Jug
This Valentine holder is made from a milk jug that turns into a frog prince! Are you looking for something other than a shoebox to decorate for school Valentine's Day parties? I have a really fun Valentine holder craft idea for you: make a Frog Prince who can hold your child's Valentines! I'm participating in a fun Valentine's Day with Plaid Crafts promotion and had a blast using Apple Barrel Paints and Mod Podge for Kids to create this cute alternative to a box. Supplies used to make this … [Read more...]
Make Your Own Wired Headbands Using Dollar Tree Ties
I'm a girl who loves everything retro and vintage, so one of my go to hair accessories is a wire headband. Every seen one? It's like a scarf with wire in it, and you can wrap it around your head in a variety of ways to make an adorable fashion statement. (Or just hide the fact that you didn't have time to do your hair!) These headbands are very simple to make! (This post first appeared at Dollar Store Crafts, where you can find me every Tuesday!) Supplies: Tie Floral Wire … [Read more...]
Ice Cream Dish Pin Cushion made with Cuddle Fabric
Have you tried Cuddle fabric before? This wonderfully plush textile from Shannon Fabrics is delightful to craft and sew with. The fun colors and super soft texture just make me happy. The design team at Fairfield World is participating in a fun challenge and giveaway. Keep reading to learn how to make my ice cream pin cushion and how to win some Cuddle fabric for yourself! Supplies: Cuddle Cakes- Very Vibrant Solid Ice Cream Dish Fairfield Poly-Fil Premium Polyester Fiber Ric … [Read more...]
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