Centerpieces can be expensive, but with a little paint and glue you can easily turn thrifted items into a show-stopping party or wedding centerpiece! This technique is easy to do but hard to illustrate in photos, so I made a quick video to show you how easy it is to make your own wedding or party centerpiece by using thrifted items from Goodwill San Antonio and DecoArt's Chalky Finish Paint. Supplies Used: Various candle holders from Goodwill Various platters from Goodwill … [Read more...]
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DIY Santa Christmas Cloche
I have no idea why these adorable Santa figurines were two for $1.00 at my local Dollar Tree, but who am I to pass up a great deal? They're just so cute! (This post first appeared at Dollar Store Crafts, where you can find me every Tuesday.) I ran through several ideas in my head, and in the end I decided to make an adorable Santa Christmas cloche. Since my little Santa is a gardener, I plan to place poinsettias or mistletoe in the cloche. It would also look cute filled with ornaments, … [Read more...]
DIY Recycled Decorative Jars for Gift Giving
I mentioned in this post that I like to stock up on the cute little birds that Dollar Tree brings out in the spring. I've made several things with these birds, like a faux pewter dish and a jewelry tray. (This post first appeared at Dollar Store Crafts, where you can find me every Tuesday!)Well, the birds are back for another project: recycled decorative jars! These adorable containers are easy and inexpensive to make, and they're perfect for gift giving or storage.Supplies … [Read more...]
Retro Party Platter Made with DecoArt Glass Paint and Stencils
I see Halloween merchandise creeping into ads and stores. I'm not ready yet. I'm going kicking and screaming into Fall. Let me savor summer for a few more weeks! I'm still in tiki party mode! This platter will be a fun way to serve up treats for a party. The glass paint is not food safe, so keep that in mind as you plan your layout, but it would be a fun dish for wrapped items, cupcakes, etc. The plate coordinates with my tiki party glasses and my raffia placemats. Material … [Read more...]
DIY Chalkboard Place Setting Favors
I tend to be a very practical person, and I'm drawn to crafts that are both fun and functional. Instead of throwing or packing place settings away, why not extend their life? These mini chalkboard place settings can double as favors for your guests! After the party is over, guests can reuse the place setting as a cute magnet. This post first appeared at Crafts Unleashed, where I am a member of the Design Team. Supplies to make your own place setting favors: Framed … [Read more...]
Wedding Cake Favor Boxes
Wedding season is around the corner, and with that come engagement parties, bridal showers, and bachelorette parties! If you're planning to host a party, you'll need to come up with party decor and favors for your guests or co-hostesses. How about a craft that can meet both those needs? This pretty "wedding cake" would make a lovely centerpiece, and when the party's over you can take the filled boxes apart to give out as favors! (This post first appeared at Crafts Unleashed, where I am a … [Read more...]
A little laugh….
I couldn't resist! I think *I* wore it best! (See my Grumpy Old Folks costume tutorial here.) Have a fun weekend! … [Read more...]
Teach Me: How to Make Lace Crowns
Lace crowns are surprisingly simple to make! This tutorial will give a step by step guide to make lace crowns that are beautiful. Last week I showed you an easy way to "glitterify." Now I'm going to show you how to make the crown that all the glitter goes on! I know, lace crowns have been all over Pinterest. But none of the tutorials gave the nitty gritty details. So I got my hands dirty, and I'm ready to spill what I learned. Honestly, it was easier to make the crown than it was … [Read more...]
DIY Dessert Stand made with Goodwill Finds
I made this designer inspired dessert stand with three items I found at Goodwill. Can you guess what they are? I loved the look of this cake stand, and I've been determined to recreate it. I came up with a plan, and headed to my local Goodwill store to find the pieces I needed to create my own dessert stand. Just in time for mother's day...this will be the perfect way to present a cake or other goodies! Supplies Needed: Candle holder (look for one with a wide base so it won't … [Read more...]
Build Your Own Window Frame Cork Board
I was looking for a fun, attractive way to create a real pin board in my craft room. Pottery Barn had a beautiful chalkboard that I liked, so I borrowed their design as inspiration for my cork board. It's a fun way to personalize your wall decor to fit your theme! Here's how you can make your own window frame cork board. Supplies: Canvas Cork Roll Staple gun Acrylic Paint Spray Paint Wood Trim Sand Paper 1. Arrange the canvas' to the size you want your pin board to be. … [Read more...]