The countdown to Halloween has begun, and it's time to start planning your costumes! My husband and I have always enjoyed dressing up together, and each year we have fun cracking each other up with our silly DIY costumes. We both love to come up with costume ideas together and then go Goodwill hunting at our local stores to find the pieces to make our costumes just right! We've starting brainstorming for this year's costumes, and a site that has been helpful for coming up with ideas … [Read more...]
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Awesome Crafts to Make with Recycled Plastic Bottles
Recycled plastic bottles crafts round up. If you've never lived in Texas then you may not realize what a "thing" our bluebonnets are. They're kind of a big deal. For me, they signify the beginning of spring. For many Texans, it means time to drag everyone...the kids, the dogs, the in-laws, etc....to the biggest bluebonnet patch you can find and take a picture. As you can see from my experience last year, almost everyone enjoys bluebonnet pictures. Since bluebonnets are so treasured … [Read more...]
Three Simple Luminaria Crafts for Kids
Are you familiar with luminarias? These pretty decorative lights play a big role in Christmas decorating in San Antonio, Texas. If you visit our Riverwalk during the holidays you'll see rows and rows of beautiful luminarias adorning the paths. I'm excited to partner with San Antonio Magazine to share three easy to make luminaria projects. Here's a peek at what I made, and you can get all the details on how to make them HERE. Doily Luminarias: Lace Bag Luminarias: Cardboard … [Read more...]
Make a Tea Light Cover from Foam Core Board
This project was inspired by the beautiful luminaries that spring up in downtown San Antonio during the holiday season. Traditional luminarias are paper bags, but I have seen lots of more detailed versions on the internet, and that's where I got this idea. Instead of cutting paper bags, I went for something a bit sturdier: foam core board. These tea light covers would be pretty at a reception with initials carved on them. They'd also be great for sports themed parties, where you could … [Read more...]
Quick Craft: Glowing Ghosts Halloween Decor
Have you ever noticed the cute solar powered items at Dollar Tree? They always have something a little different each spring and summer, and for just a dollar it's hard to pass them up. These pretty little solar powered lamps caught my eye, and I thought they'd make lovely patio table decor. Since Halloween is around the corner, my mind turned towards a "spooky" craft: glowing ghosts! This simple, quick to make project would make great party decor! For more fun Halloween decorative crafts, … [Read more...]
Make a Teapot Dessert Stand
Some time ago I fell in love with a lamp that was available at Anthropologie. I didn't need a lamp, so I started thinking of ways to recreate the look in a form that was more useful. I came up with a fun bird bath, instead, using items I purchased at Goodwill San Antonio. Someone suggested that I adapt the idea to make a cake stand, and I thought that was a perfect idea! Here's how I made my teapot dessert stand, which would be a really fun centerpiece for a tea or party. This post … [Read more...]
How to Make an Anthropologie Inspired Flower Mirror
Make an Anthropologie inspired flower mirror using inexpensive items. I love to gawk Anthropologie's website. There is so much eye candy there! Sadly, I can usually only window shop, but that's OK with this crafty gal. When I saw this pretty flowered mirror on their site (for $128), I started thinking of how I could make my own budget version using thrifted items from Goodwill San Antonio. I'm really happy with the final product! I found my mirror at Goodwill for just 99 cents. The … [Read more...]
DIY Night Light Round Up
When I sleep, the room needs to be completely dark for me to be comfortable. Any light in the room and I just can't fall asleep! My husband can nod off with the TV or radio on, but not me. Pitch black room, please! My kids are a completely different story. They HAVE to have a light on in their rooms at bedtime. All four of them insist on some sort of night light or they just cannot sleep! One of my sons needs a very bright light, the other two prefer a soft light, and my daughter likes her … [Read more...]
Nursery/Toddler Room Reveal: Circus Themed Child’s Room
When I posted my nursery reveal two years ago, I had every intent of updating it with more pictures and tutorials. OOPS! I recently rearranged my now two-year old's room, and realized I better take pictures and post a few details before it's time to turn it into a preschooler's room! Here are the details on my favorite room in the house.Even though this was my fourth child, it was the first time I could plan for a nursery in a home that I owned. We were renters before, so … [Read more...]
Make Your Own Designer Spotlight with Dollar Store Items
My house came with a media room, which we currently use as a playroom for our kids. I'm still trying to decorate it to look like a theater, and I spotted some cool spotlight lamps in a high end catalog. I was determined to recreate the look for less, and I think I succeeded. My spotlight is a huge hit with my husband and kids! Now I just have to make a few more! I found all the items I needed at the Dollar Tree. If you like this project you will love my other Dollar Store Craft … [Read more...]
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