This project was inspired by this Easter item at Pottery Barn. Once you have all the supplies assembled, you can quickly make several of these in no time! … [Read more...]
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Make Custom Party Favor Bubble Bottles
How cute are these itty bitty colored bottles? I couldn't resist turning them into adorable party favor bubble bottles! Since these are glass bottles, they're not really appropriate for young kids, but they would be beautiful as favors or table decor for an outdoor wedding or maybe even a sweet 16 party. The bubble wands are easy to make, and while I opted for a heart shape, you could make other designs, too. (This post first appeared at Crafts Unleashed, where I am on the Design … [Read more...]
Make Monograms Using Collage Clay
I've been doing a few crafty trials with collage clay to see how it can be used. Here's a fun idea that worked out: an icing like monogram!In a recent post, I talked about decoden and showed you how to use collage clay to make a fun storage container. Before I made that project, I played around with Plaid's Collage Clay to see what else I could do with it. I love the way this monogram turned out, and my daughter really loves it!Since this was an "experiment" there are no … [Read more...]
Make Your Own Decoden Mason Jar
Do you decoden? If you're not familiar with the term, it's a craft from Japan that is the art of decorating with trinkets. Basically, more is better! I lived in Japan for three years, and fell in love with the culture and, especially, all things crafty. I love the over the top nature of decoden, and I'm so excited to finally find decoden making products here in the USA, exclusively at Michael's craft stores! Mod Podge Collage Clays are perfect for decoden … [Read more...]
My Top Ten Craft Posts of 2013
Whew...what a fun, crafty year it's been! 2013 was my first full calendar year as a blogger, and I had a BLAST. Thank you all for sharing this fun ride with me as I try new things and share new ideas and products with you. I'm thrilled that many of my favorite creations are also my most viewed posts! Whether you're new to my blog or have been following me all year, I hope this round up of my ten most viewed posts this year will inspire you and encourage you to visit me again in 2014! 1. … [Read more...]
Snarky Father’s Day Cards for Absentee Dads
Snarky Father's Day cards...why not? I am married to a fantastic guy who is a fabulous father to our four kids. You can see some of the fun father's day gifts I have made for him, like this magnet or this "you rock" frame. Unfortunately, though, father's day is not a happy day for everyone. My own dad passed away several years ago, and while I always miss him, father's day without your dad is especially hard. My husband's father cut us out of his life unexpectedly a few years ago. … [Read more...]
Photo to Wood Transfer: Video Tutorial
I've always been intrigued by wood transfer projects. I've experimented with several different applications: cutting scrapbook paper, using vintage images from books, and transfers to fabric, but my favorite is transferring personal pictures. I love the rustic, vintage look it creates. My Photo to Wood Transfer tutorial has been so popular that I decided to make a video tutorial to show exactly how the process is done. This short video will teach you all the little things I've learned … [Read more...]
Use Clay to Makeover Plain Wood Frames
Using these art frames from Anthropologie as inspiration, I decided to transform simple wood frames into beautiful pieces of wall art. With just clay and paint you can turn basic frames into pieces that are much more elegant. Supplies Used: Wood Frames: 3x3 inches, 3.5x5 inches, 4x6 inches Craft Paint Wood Glue Mod Podge Molds Sculpey Clay Triple Thick Glaze Step one: Press the clay into the mold, and remove excess. Carefully transfer the molded clay to a cookie … [Read more...]
Preview: Drizzle Paint
I've shown you how to make cabochons with Collage Clay and how to make 3D embellishments with Mod Molds and melt sticks. Now it's time to decorate your cute trinkets! Drizzle Paint is perfect for this job. Drizzle Paints are kind of like royal icing. The dry to a pretty, shimmery glaze. The fine tip of the applicator makes it easy to add tiny details. Vanilla, Strawberry, Chocolate....I mean white, red, brown, and pink are some of the available colors. Of course, you can also … [Read more...]
DIY Gifts for Guys
Do you struggle to find ideas for gifts to make for the guys in your life? If so, here's a recap of some of my tutorials that would be perfect for the men in your life! DIY Gifts for Guys: Business Card Holder Zombie Decals Photo to Wood Transfer Light Up Sign Wood Burned Utensils Photo Pendant Shark Jewelry Holder Record Magazine Holder Photo Gift Map Wall Clock Stamped Guitar Pick Custom Metal Sign Daddy-O Photo Prop 3-D Map Wall Art Rocky Decor Best Pop … [Read more...]