I love how versatile burlap is! You can keep it casual or dress it up like I did with these gift bags. I mentioned here that I would be crafting with product from David Tutera's bridal line. I received such a variety of product that I was able to create several projects. Even though I was creating for a wedding, you can still use these ideas for other kinds of celebrations. First up: favor bags! Supplies Needed: Burlap bags Lace ribbon David Tutera Bridal Collection Accent … [Read more...]
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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...]
Make a Creepy Candy Bowl for Halloween
When I hand out candy at Halloween, I like to give a little trick with the treat. This spooky hand popping out of a candy bowl is a fun way to send a shiver down someone's spine! Make your own creepy candy bowl to scare trick or treaters with at Halloween. (This post was initially published at Crafts Unleashed.) Supplies: Clear, Deep 4 quart bowl - 11 inches Silver spray paint Black Acrylic paint Plastic spiders Paper Mache Hand Display with Base Green spray paint Mod Podge … [Read more...]
Make Silly Scary Face Cupcakes!
Here are some quick, fun ideas for decorating cupcakes! They would be perfect for a Halloween or monster themed birthday party! My second son was due on Halloween (my husband affectionately referred to him in utero as The Great Pumpkin or "TGP"). He arrived 10 days early, but his birthday is close enough to Halloween that it's fun to have a costume party. I made these silly scary face cupcakes for one of his parties. To make edible "googly eyes", cut a marshmallow in half and place … [Read more...]
DIY Couples Halloween Costumes
Lots of fun DIY couples Halloween costumes to make. Looking for quick, inexpensive DIY couples Halloween costumes ideas? I'm sharing some of my favorite past costumes here. Read on to learn how easy it is to put together a costume for yourself and your sweetheart! My husband and I love to dress up for Halloween, but we usually don't start planning until the last minute. Here are some of our favorite past costumes that we threw together quickly for little to no cost! The Addams … [Read more...]
Make your own Slime!
Looking for a way to keep the kids (our yourself!) entertained this summer? Make slime with two household ingredients! This is a favorite activity in our home! I have even had kids make this as a birthday party/take home activity. All you need is: Glue (I recommend Elmer's School Glue. I ended up with a gummy mess when we used a generic glue.) Liquid starch Washable paint (optional. I don't like using food coloring because it stains.) You will need equal parts glue and … [Read more...]
Dollar Tree Easel Makeover
Looking for a fun, quick project? Here's a way to turn some dollar store "art" into a chalk/clipboard! I started with this board on an easel that I found at the Dollar Tree. I had priced mini canvases and easels at the craft store ($$$) so I was thrilled to find the easel and board already assembled for $1!I painted on Mod Podge, pressed on some paper, and let it dry. After it had dried I cut off the excess and sanded the edges of the paper.I inked the edges of the paper … [Read more...]
Easy Washi Tape Cupcake Toppers
Want a cute but quick cupcake topper? Look no further!I used this pin as my inspiration for this easy project.You will need scraps of paper, 2 inch and one inch circle punches, and washi tape.Punch the two inch circles from scrap paper and adhere strips of washi tape as shown.Cut a two inch circle from yellow paper, then use the one inch punch to cut small flame shapes around the edge, as shown.Glue the flames above the "candles" and stamp your sentiment.Tape onto toothpicks.Of course, I … [Read more...]
Teacher Gift Ideas You Can Make
It's Teacher Appreciation Week! Dig through your recycle bin and your kid's toys to make this fun gift to show your favorite teacher some love. Keep reading for two easy to make teacher gift ideas. I used a cleaned tomato sauce jar and a plastic elephant party favor. I used E6000 to glue the elephant and then applied several coats of spray paint. I think that had I primed the slick plastic I could have used less paint. I will remember that next time! I wrapped the jar with washi … [Read more...]
How to Make Faux Blue Mercury Glass
When I saw a challenge at The CSI Project to create something with items from the dollar store, I knew exactly what I wanted to try: painting glass! This tutorial will show you how incredibly easy it is to paint a dollar store glass candle holder to match your home decor or party theme. Heidi over at Mom's Crafty Space did a tutorial on how to DIY mercury glass, and I was itching to see how it would look with other colors. I started with a very nice block candle holder from Dollar … [Read more...]