I love my new monogrammed mug! Martha Stewart silkscreens make it easy to create a gift that looks much more difficult than it really is to make! All you need are the right supplies to quickly make several of these gorgeous mugs. This monogrammed mug makes a great gift that is easy to personalize with the alphabet stencils. Supplies used to make a monogrammed mug (affiliate links/click on product name for more information): Plaid:Craft Martha Stewart Adhesive Silkscreen 8.5"X11" 1 … [Read more...]
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Make a Tea Light Cover from Foam Core Board
This project was inspired by the beautiful luminaries that spring up in downtown San Antonio during the holiday season. Traditional luminarias are paper bags, but I have seen lots of more detailed versions on the internet, and that's where I got this idea. Instead of cutting paper bags, I went for something a bit sturdier: foam core board. These tea light covers would be pretty at a reception with initials carved on them. They'd also be great for sports themed parties, where you could … [Read more...]
More DIY Costume Ideas for Halloween!
I recently shared 100 DIY Halloween costume ideas with you. Now I've got even more fun costume projects that you can make for Halloween! I've teamed up with some crafty blogging friends to share another roundup of easy to make DIY costume ideas. Enjoy! DIY Pineapple - Sugar Bee Crafts Pinata Shoes - Morena's Corner Easy Mime - Ginger Snap Crafts Skein of Yarn - Dukes and Duchesses Caps For Sale - Blue I Style No Sew Mermaid Tutu - 365 Days of Crafts Disney Frozen - … [Read more...]
Craft Sharing Sites for Makers and Bloggers
As a craft designer, I produce any where from 10-15 new projects per month, and I'm always on the hunt for inspiring ideas and new projects to try. As a blogger, I'm also on the lookout for craft sharing sites that will help me promote my work. Fortunately, there are several excellent sites where crafters can share their work and where makers can find inspiration easily. Here's a collection of my favorite craft sharing sites. Pinterest. Duh. This is one of my first stops for crafting ideas. … [Read more...]
DIY T-Shirt Crafts
Call me old fashioned, but I still love books and magazines. Yes, I work online, but when I relax I love to unwind with a book. I have a small collection of favorite craft books and magazines that I mark and go back to often when I need inspiration. I'm happy to share the newest addition to my library: DIY T-Shirt Crafts: From Braided Bracelets to Floor Pillows, 50 Unexpected Ways to Recycle Your Old T-Shirts. This book is being released this weekend and is written by one of my blogging … [Read more...]
Make Your Own Jewelry with Hardware, Part 1
I like the rugged, steampunk look of unconventional jewelry made with hardware, and wanted to give it a try. I found several building kits in the toy section at Dollar Tree, and they were full of interesting pieces of hardware. I bought one of the kits (to build a dog?) and started experimenting with the pieces. … [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...]
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...]
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...]
DIY Shark Themed Jewelry: Pendants and a Ring
Since it's shark week, I have to share my shark story with you. My family was on vacation in Myrtle Beach four years ago, and my two oldest sons and I were having fun jumping in the waves together. I had one son in my arms and was holding the other's hand as we jumped in waist deep water. At one point, I looked over at my oldest son and at that moment saw a shark swim right by him. I thought I was seeing things, but the shark turned and starting gliding back towards him. I can honestly say … [Read more...]