I know it's a little early for Halloween crafts, but ever since Halloween decor started hitting the stores, the wheels in my head have been spinning! I just love to create Halloween projects. When I saw the cool embossable metal plates from my sponsor, Imagine Crafts, they reminded me of metal trays. Since I have Halloween on the brain, I decided that a miniature tray needed special bottles to decorate it with. I paired several Imagine Crafts supplies with my Xyron and this is what I came up … [Read more...]
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Make Garden Fairy Peg Dolls
These darling little fairy peg dolls would be cute additions to a fairy garden. I used Oly*Fun fabric and die cuts to make these sweet little fairies! In addition to decor, they'd make darling party favors or sweet little gifts for younger kids. This would also be a really fun summer group activity! Keep reading to learn how easy they are to make! This post first appeared at the Fairfield World site, where I am a Master Maker. Supplies needed to make fairies: (affiliate links … [Read more...]
How to Transfer a Photo with Gel Medium
One of my favorite crafting techniques is transferring images to wood. I love the unique look created! There are several mediums you can use to transfer photos, and today I'm going to show you how to use Gel Medium to turn a favorite photo into a piece of custom wall art. … [Read more...]
Make Fun Shaped Baker’s Twine Holder
I'm always on the lookout for creative storage and organization solutions. Once I turned a cupcake holder into a washi tape organizer. I love organizational tools that I can make myself! My baker's twine pile was always getting tangled, and I finally came up with a crafty way to keep it easy to find! I used dies and chipboard to make my own fun baker's twine holder. These fun twine holders are easy to make with just a few supplies that you probably already have on hand! This post first … [Read more...]
DIY Shadow Box Story Telling with Miniatures
Sometimes, crafts tell the story of what we love or have loved. That's what this shadow box does. (This post first appeared at Crafts Unleashed, where I am a proud member of the Design Team!) Shadow Boxes are a great way to collect and display special mementos that won't fit in a scrapbook or album. Last year, I shared tips on how to make a memorial shadow box, and I was touched by the responses it provoked. I have more of my dad's story to share, so I created this mixed media shadow box. … [Read more...]
DIY Gift Idea: Stamped Metal Guitar Pick
It's hard to craft for guys. But here's an idea he might like: a personalized stamped metal guitar pick key chain. I'm still a novice when it comes to metal stamping, but I've found there are some basic projects, like this idea, that you can make fairly easily. Since I'm still learning, I'll just point you to the post that got me started. Adrianne at Happy Hour Projects makes a lot of cool jewelry, including metal stamped projects. She wrote a great post for anyone just getting started … [Read more...]
Personalized Wall Hanger with Hook
I love to give handmade gifts, especially personalized ones. Read on to learn how to make this sweet personalized wall hanger. It's been a very busy month for me, between trying to squeeze in activities with kids before school starts and a heavy guest posting schedule. I guess that's why I completely forgot to take step by step shots of this project! It's a simple one, perfect for new crafters or those who haven't tried Mod Podge before. I made this for my daughter's BFF who turned … [Read more...]
Tiny Spool Card Holder
I had mentioned in another post that I might have a craft crush on little wooden spools. They are just so cute and versatile! I thought they would make darling little holders. I could see using them to hold place cards, table numbers, business cards, or even photos. There are so many possibilities! I started by painting the spools. I used crackle paint on the green one and spray paint on the other two. I used Mod Podge to glue a circle of paper to the bottom. Then … [Read more...]
Flower Fabric Bowl Tutorial for Spring Decor
Make a flower fabric bowl to create beautiful decor or storage. My leaf bowls have been such a popular project (even Hallmark Channel STOLE my content...grrrr) that I wanted to find other ways to make bowls using textiles. I used flower dies with Oly-Fun fabric to make this colorful, unique bowl. It's a great way to add a pop of color this spring and to store lightweight items inside. Supplies Used to make Flower Fabric Bowls: (affiliate links included) Oly-Fun Fabric … [Read more...]