It's day 2 of Craft Lightning, the Terra Cotta clay pot edition! Craft Lightning is a monthly craft inspiration round up that several craft and DIY bloggers participate in. We all work with the monthly theme to create a lightning fast project and then share the tutorial. I used my terra cotta pot in a repurposed wood chair to create the chair planter that I shared the other day, which was Day 1 of this month's Craft Lightning event. You can see all of the first day's projects in this post. … [Read more...]
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Make a Head Light Lamp
I got this doll head in early August, and I'm not going to lie, I've been having some fun with it! First, I started placing it in odd places, a la "elf on the shelf", to surprise my kids with. Let's just say that they weren't as amused as I was. Then I tasked my oldest two sons with a project. Create a story and Photograph the doll head to illustrate their tale. I was really impressed with their short films. (Go to the end of this post to check them out!) Finally, however, I created … [Read more...]
Garden Party Tea Lights Tutorial
Warmer weather means more opportunities for outdoor get togethers! When the sun sets, instead of heading inside, linger outside a bit longer with soft, glowing, tea lights. You can use your paper crafting supplies to quickly and easily make beautiful custom table lights. I'm excited to partner with Gypsy Soul Laser Cuts and Xyron to bring you this project! I love to show you how to stretch your stash to use it for more than paper projects. Here's how I made these pretty tea lights … [Read more...]
Make Fireflies that Light Up
One of the many things I love about summer vacation is crafting with my kids! I'm always looking for fun projects that we can make using items we have around the house. I had seen this firefly project idea on Pinterest several times and knew that my kids would love the activity, since watching and catching and releasing fireflies is a treasured summertime activity. These fireflies will never fly away, unlike the real ones! Supplies Used for this Project: Jumbo Easter Eggs … [Read more...]
DIY Lightning Bug Wall Art with Lights
This fun lightning bug wall art actually LIGHTS UP! How fun is that? I used several of my favorite crafting tools to create a unique piece of wall decor that's whimsical and fun to look at. I feel like I captured a fun summer memory with this piece. Here's how you can make your own wall decor that lights up! Supplies Used: Wood Art Panel 8" x 10" Oly*Fun Fabric by Fairfield World: Twilight, Lemon Drop, Snow, Kiwi, Slate, Clover Xyron 624632 Creative Station, 9" with 5" … [Read more...]
Highlights and Lowlights of 2014: Morena’s Corner Recap
Whew, another year has flown by! I'm rapidly approaching my 3 year anniversary as a craft blogger, and I thought it was a good time to reflect on my crafty highs and lows from the last year. Did I miss anything?2014 HighlightsTop posts: My most popular posts in 2014 included a light that looks like a cloud, a uniquely refinished table, and a fun recycling project.Halloween is my holiday...and yours: By far, however, my Halloween projects brought more traffic than any … [Read more...]
Cloud Lantern that Lights Up: Easy DIY
Learn how to make your own cloud lantern with just a few items. This is beautiful way to decorate any room in your house! You won't believe how easy it is to make this glowing cloud lantern light! It's a fun way to decorate a child's room, or any room for that matter! After I took pictures of it I hung this fluffy cloud lantern inside my kids' circus tent playset. It's kind of like a teepee that looks like a circus tent. They love having their own light in there that they can turn on and … [Read more...]
Make Your Own Starry Night Light
I have to sleep in a completely dark room. Not my kids. They need some kind of light on. If you or someone you know needs to have a little light on at night, here's an easy way to customize a light to match your decor...all for $1! (This post first appeared at Dollar Store Crafts, where you will find me posting a NEW tutorial every Tuesday.) Project Estimate: Touch Light - $1 at Dollar Tree Stickers or contact paper - on hand or $1 and up Spray paint - on hand To make … [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...]
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...]
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