Here's a sweet idea to try if you want to dry and display your flowers.My brother's girlfriend saved the first roses he every gave her,and she asked me to help her preserve themThis is what I came up with!First, I arranged the roses into a heart shape to see how large it would be.I cut a piece of cardstock in the shape of a heart and hot glued the dried rose heads to them.I pinned two pieces of scrapbook paper to the back of the shadow box, then I hot glued the heart to the paper.I hot glued the … [Read more...]
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DIY Stamped Wooden Gift Tags
On Tuesday I showed how easy it is to make gifts using cabochons and blanks. Presentation is everything (right?) so a special gift deserves special packaging. These gift tags are beautiful and can be altered for different gift giving occasions. Supplies: Wood Tags Paint Americana Crackle Medium Stamps and Ink How to decorate wooden tags: Step one: Paint the tag with a base color. This is what will show through the cracks. Let dry. Step two: Paint an even layer of … [Read more...]
Teach Me: How to Craft with Cabochons
If you're a beginning crafter looking for an easy project to start with, look no further! When I first starting shopping on Etsy several years ago, I drooled over the lovely vintage looking rings and pendants that had resin flowers on them. At $30 and up, however, they were out of range for my tight budget. As more deal-a-day sites like Pick Your Plum and The Plaid Barn started popping up, I was amazed to discover that I could make my own for literally pennies. Now I make these items … [Read more...]
Painted Glass Paper Weight: Martha Stewart Glass Paint
I used Martha Stewart glass paint and stencils to transform a plain Dollar Tree paperweight. This project takes minutes to do, but looks professional! Now that Christmas has passed, I can finally share the projects that I made as gifts. This paperweight was my first glass painting project. I love that I could use both sides to give the image depth. On one side, the butterfly appears to be in the foreground, and on the other side it's the flower that is closer to the viewer. My kids are … [Read more...]
How to make Plastic Look Like Pewter
Learn how easy it is to make plastic look like pewter. This budget friendly project uses dollar store items to produces high end results! I love transforming inexpensive items into something unexpected. One of my favorite things to do is to use paint to create different effects. Read on to learn how to make dollar store plastic look like pewter! I actually finished this project many months ago, but when I started taking pictures I realized that I had missed a step. In my haste to … [Read more...]
Anthro Inspired Mug made with Martha Stewart Glass Paints
Yes, I made that! Would you believe that I've never painted on ceramic or glass before? That's all changed, thanks to Plaid's new line of glass paint products from Martha Stewart. Read on to learn how you can make this, too! When I saw these mugs at Anthropologie, I knew I wanted to try to make one. As I mentioned here, I had received a HUGE box of Martha Stewart Glass Paints and products from Plaid. When I experimented with the products, I was blown away by the detail and shading … [Read more...]
Tiny Spool Card Holder
I had mentioned in another post that I might have a craft crush on little wooden spools. They are just so cute and versatile! I thought they would make darling little holders. I could see using them to hold place cards, table numbers, business cards, or even photos. There are so many possibilities! I started by painting the spools. I used crackle paint on the green one and spray paint on the other two. I used Mod Podge to glue a circle of paper to the bottom. Then … [Read more...]
Large Scissor Wall Art from Dollar Tree Plastic Toy
Today I am excited to show you a way to knock off an expensive wall art item by using paint and giant plastic scissors from the Dollar Tree. Sold by Through the Country DoorMy inspiration for this project came from Through the Country Door. I was looking for school themed wall decor to decorate the family workspace I am putting together. I started with a giant pair of plastic scissors found in the toy section at the Dollar Tree. I primed it with inexpensive white spray … [Read more...]
Show and Tell Sunday
Happy Sunday! I don't usually post on the weekend, but there is so much news to share this week that I figured I would start a day early.First up, I am honored to be the guest judge at The CSI Project this week! I hope you'll stop by to learn more about the challenge. It's a fun one! You can learn even more by listening to the podcast here.Secondly, I recently participated in a fun craft gift exchange at Happy Hour Projects. I was paired up with DJ's Sugar Shack, and it was such a treat to … [Read more...]
How to Make a Gum ball Shirt
This colorful gum ball shirt, with balls that move around, is sure to bring a smile to any child's face! If you've been reading my blog, you may have noticed that I make a lot of things with items from the Dollar Tree, like this bowl and this easel. During one of my recent visits to DT I found a lot of nice quality T-shirts, and for $1 I couldn't pass them up. This is my first completed project: a fun gum ball shirt with balls that move! I used my Silhouette and a shape from their … [Read more...]