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...]
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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...]
DIY Couples Costumes: Piñata and Birthday Boy
My husband and I love Halloween, and we always have fun dressing up together. This year will be no different! We'll be embarrassing our kids as we take them trick or treating while dressed as a pinata and a birthday boy. I think this may be my favorite couple's costume so far! Past favorite costumes include side show acts, grumpy old couple, Popeye and Olive Oyl, and Walmart people. This costume is silly and funny, and a cinch to make! The birthday boy costume is the simplest: … [Read more...]
Make a Scary Halloween Plush Animal
It's the storyline of so many horror films and nightmares: a toy comes to life as an evil creature. There's something about the dark that makes innocent toys suddenly seem ominous and creepy. To play off that fear, I thought it would be fun to make Halloween decor that was creepy but not gory. It's really simple to transform an innocent plush toy from my sponsor Goodwill San Antonio into a creepy Halloween demon. Supplies: Stuffed animal (only $1 at Goodwill San … [Read more...]
Make A Glittery Serving Tray for Fall
Dollar Tree has started stocking decorative pieces for fall, and it's pretty easy to "take them up a notch" so they look more high end. I liked the color and shape of these leaf bowls, so I glammed them up with glitter paint to make a pretty serving tray! Supplies: Leaf bowl Glamour Dust Paint Acorns Paint Step one: Paint the back of the bowl with the Glamour Dust paint. Step two: After the paint dries, repeat as needed. I applied three applications to get the finish I … [Read more...]
Make Glittery Fourth of July Decor
I'll be honest: I love the look of glitter, but I HATE the mess. Detest it! I had quit crafting with glitter for a long, long time, until I discovered DecoArt's line of glitter paints. Finally, I could craft with glitter again without finding the sparkly stuff everywhere! Now I glitter most of my projects, and I get to enjoy the process without dealing with all the clean up.To make these patriotic pots and badges, I used DecoArt's Glamour Dust Glitter Paints and … [Read more...]
How to Make a Lamp with Foam Core Board
I often get asked, "where did you come up with that idea?" I always assume that's a positive thing and not a "what the heck were you thinking?" kind of question. Today I'm going to show you how an idea for a lamp made from foam core board evolved. The lamp pictured here is just round one! Keep reading to see how the idea evolved into something much more polished!! After making this light up sign with foam board, I started thinking how cool it would be to leave the holes open and let the … [Read more...]
Crafting Christmas Gifts with Goodwill Finds
It's crunch time! Time to decorate and start crafting gifts for all the special people in your life. Read on the learn how to use inexpensive purchases at Goodwill San Antonio to make quick Christmas gifts and decor.One of my favorite things to buy at Goodwill San Antonio is the miscellaneous bags of Christmas ornaments. They are usually priced $1.99 and are packed with lots of holiday goodies. I love that you can find these year round, too, and start planning early. … [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...]
Shark Week Wrap Up
Are you a fan of shark week? Or just looking for some quirky crafting ideas? I'm your girl. :) My kids love sharks, so it's inevitable that I include them in my crafts. Here are a few shark themed tutorials you might enjoy: Cardboard Shark Jewelry Hanger Shark Jewelry - 3 Ideas Shark tooth necklace (see below) My son purchased a small pack of shark teeth on our summer vacation and asked me to make a necklace like the Gator Boys have. Whew. This one was a challenge! Here's … [Read more...]