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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How to Make a Custom “Tiled” Mirror
I love to decorate with mirrors. Mirrors are like framed blank canvases that change as people pass by. I used a very basic mirror and decorated it to match my son's room decor. It's an inexpensive and quick way to add some interest to a blank wall.(This post first appeared at Crafts Unleashed, where I am a happy Design Team member!)Supplies:MirrorScrapbook paperEpoxy DomesAlene's Jewelry GlueSawtooth hangerStep one: Select your paper. 6 by 6 sheets designed for card making are perfect … [Read more...]
DIY Textured Photography Backdrop
As a craft blogger, I'm always looking for ways to improve my photographs. When I started looking at backdrops for my pictures, I was surprised at the cost. Being a frugal crafter I, of course, decided I could do it myself! Here's a technique you can use to make a photo backdrop for a photo booth or personal pictures. Supplies Used: Canvas Stencil DecoArt Texture Paste: Fine Spray paint Step one: place the stencil on the canvas. Spread the texture paste … [Read more...]
Make a Halloween Platter with Martha Stewart Stencils and Paint
Here's another quick Halloween project for you to try! This platter would be a fun way to deliver a gift or to serve up treats at a party.In this post I showed how to use stencils and multi-purpose paints to make a Halloween mug. This time, I'm using more stencils from the set to decorate this platter.Supplies: Plate (from Goodwill), Martha Stewart stencils and multi=purpose paints.I applied a solid color first, then dabbed the glitter paint on top before peeling off the … [Read more...]
DIY Decorative Bottle Stopper
I love projects that are quick and inexpensive to make, but that still have that "wow" factor. This is one of them: making your own decorative cork bottle stopper! This project was originally posted at Dollar Store Crafts. You'll find me there every Tuesday. Come visit!These toppers would make adorable hostess gifts or party favors. You could make them in so many themes and styles. I used a pack of mini foam gourds from the Dollar Tree to make my fall … [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...]
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...]
Make Your Own Light Up Marquee Letters
I've mentioned before that I love all things retro and vintage, so I'm crazy about marquee letters! I've seen tutorials for making your own that involve strings of lights, but I didn't want to have to deal with cords and outlets, so I came up with this idea. My marquee letters are portable and can be used standing as part of a display or hanging on a wall. They would make fun party or wall decor. Ready to make your own? Here's how! This post first appeared at Crafts Unleashed, where I … [Read more...]
Start a Fundraiser with Razoo, and enter to win $100 towards your goal
We've all had a time in our lives when something or someone moved us so much that we felt compelled to act. To help. To donate. Razoo makes it easy to make a difference. In minutes, you can have a professional fundraiser up and running, with no start up costs. Plus, Razoo is generously giving $100 to the fundraiser of one of my readers. We've all known someone who's needed financial help for medical bills, an adoption, or some other pressing need. We all have causes that we hold dear, … [Read more...]
How to Make 3D Paper Stars
Paper stars are easy and fun to make. Plus, they can be used so many ways! Read on to learn more.... American Crafts recently sent me a box of their products to craft with. I love the products they sent me, and I'm working on crafting themed party decor. Part of my decor involves stars! I've made a short video tutorial to show you how to make 3D paper stars: After you've watched the video, here's a quick recap of the steps involved that you can pin: Thanks for stopping by my … [Read more...]
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