I'm a beach girl, and my idea of summer fun includes lounging in the sand with a cool drink in hand. Even though I'm miles from the shore now, I can still recreate those fond memories with some fun, retro tiki party glasses. Read on to learn how easy it is to use DecoArt's glass paints and stencils to decorate glass, along with how you can win a $100 gift card AND $100 worth of DecoArt craft products! If you haven't tried glass paint yet, you really should! No painting skills needed: … [Read more...]
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Tea Pot Bird Bath Garden Art Made from Thrifted Items
Make a tea pot bird bath by using thrifted items from Goodwill. This whimsical piece of garden art is surprisingly easy to make. I'm creating a Mad Hatter inspired garden at my home, so of course I'll need lots of tea cups, tea pots, and saucers to decorate with. Thanks to Goodwill San Antonio, it's easy and inexpensive to find the items I need to craft with. I fell in love with this lamp at Anthropologie, and I knew the design idea would be perfect for the "Alice in Wonderland" … [Read more...]
Sweetheart Painted Mug & Other Valentine’s Day Craft Ideas
Are you a last minute crafter? I've got a new tutorial along with a round up of other quick Valentine gift ideas for you! Pictured above: Wood Gift Tags, Cabochon Gifts, Scratch Off Cards, Jewelry Box, Stamped Candle, Bling on a Candle Don't forget about my heart bombing challenge! Learn more here. Finally, one last idea. This one didn't come out looking as polished as I'd hoped for, but I'll keep tweaking it. If you have any suggestions for how to make it better next time, I'd love … [Read more...]
Light Up Christmas Lawn Sign made with Mod Podge
Santa and his reindeer have a loooong night ahead of them. Why not make their visit to your house easier with a reserved parking spot on a Christmas lawn sign? Even better, why not have a light on your sign to help guide the way? No doubt that Santa and his team will appreciate your efforts! I used several Mod Podge goodies to make this fun Christmas lawn sign. Read on to learn how you can make your own Christmas sign! Supplies Needed: Mod Podge Outdoor Formula Dimensional … [Read more...]
Decorated Mason Jar Teacher Gift Idea
Giving homemade gifts for the holidays doesn't have to be stressful or time consuming! Here's a quick idea that's super cute and easy to make, too. I couldn't believe my eyes when I found adorable Santa figurines at Dollar Tree marked TWO for $1.00. Of course, I loaded up. The mason jars are a past Dollar Tree find. Combined, they make a cute gift that would be perfect for teachers, neighbors, and friends. I really struggle with crafts for men, so this golfing Santa will be … [Read more...]
DIY Mod Podge Wine Charms
I love quick little projects that help make celebrations more personal. DIY wine charms are a great way to jazz up any celebration! This project is really fast (if you don't count the drying time!), really frugal, and very fabulous, if I may say so. :) Supplies (click for link to retailer): Wine charms Mod Podge Shapes Mini ornaments (dollar spot at Target) Dimensional Magic How to make your own wine charms: Step 1: Select image and text. Mine were cut from on … [Read more...]
Give Aways and big Thank You!
Whew! It's been a busy week for me, but I never complain when work involves crafting! I've had several guest posts in the past week, and today you can find me at The Pinterest Project. I hope you'll stop by to say hello and poke around this really fun blog! Yesterday I was in the spotlight at Crafts Unleashed. I love being a part of their design team, and it would make my day if you'd stop by, read my story, and leave a comment! Finally, as a big THANK YOU to my wonderful readers, I've … [Read more...]
Little Wagon Back to School Teacher Gift
This mini wagon filled with "apples"would make a cute teacher gift! It's so easy to make you could whip up several in no time. As a mom to four kids, my time and resources are limited. I do like to show a little handmade appreciation, so I whipped up this project to demonstrate that you can make something even if you don't think you're crafty or don't think you have the time. For this project you will need: Rusted Tin Wagon Red apple push pins (purchase apples and glue to … [Read more...]
Vintage Book Party: Carnival Games
You can't have a vintage themed party without some old fashioned carnival games! Read on to learn some easy ways to put a carnival in your back yard! The kids had a BLAST at our carnival. I was kind of surprised that they enjoyed it as much as they did, because it was so hot outside, but thrilled that they had so much fun. I purchased colorful plastic tablecloths from the Dollar Tree and clipped them onto a rope. It was breezy so I had to weigh the ends down with rocks. My son had … [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...]
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