Who would have thought that glass and glitter from Dollar Tree could look so chic? Read on to learn how easy it is to make this fall inspired pendant! I love the ombre trend that is so "in" right now, and I had noticed how the packs of glitter from the Dollar Tree are already lined up in a pretty 'ombre-like' way. So I combined the glitter with a fun star glass floral stone, also from Dollar Tree, to make this pendant that my kids keep stealing from me. Supplies: Double sided … [Read more...]
Wire Wrapped Dollar Store Glass Pendant
Even though fall is no where in sight here in central Texas, I'm ready to start crafting with autumn in mind. The amber color of this stone makes me think of fall. Read on to learn how easy it is to make this wire wrapped pendant. I had been inspired by these pendants several months ago. I pinned the image, hoping to make something similar someday. When Dollar Store Crafts announced the theme for their September challenge, I knew it was the push I needed to give it a try. Supplies … [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...]
Vintage Book Party: Make a Prize Booth
Any party with a carnival needs a prize booth! Read on for more ideas. This week I have been sharing easy ideas for personalizing your own vintage book themed party. Past tutorials include: invitations and cake party pennants pinwheels and DIY carnival games and DIY Carnival Games Part 2. To wrap things up, you'll need a prize booth so the kids can redeem the tickets earned at the games and build their own goodie bags! I used a toy storage system I had, but you … [Read more...]
Vintage Book Party: Carnival Games
You can't have a vintage themed party without some old fashioned carnival games! Read on to learn some easy ways to put a carnival in your back yard! The kids had a BLAST at our carnival. I was kind of surprised that they enjoyed it as much as they did, because it was so hot outside, but thrilled that they had so much fun. I purchased colorful plastic tablecloths from the Dollar Tree and clipped them onto a rope. It was breezy so I had to weigh the ends down with rocks. My son had … [Read more...]
Vintage Book Party: Pennants
Pennants are very easy to make, and they can be used in so many ways! I made these for my son's first birthday, where I had a vintage book party theme. This week I have been sharing details of the vintage book themed party I recently threw. I shared my free printable invitations here and my easy pinwheel DIY here. As with the pinwheel, I used old Golden Book pages to make the pennants. I simply cut the pages into triangles, punched holes in the top corners, and strung twine through … [Read more...]
Vintage Book Party: Pinwheel
Pinwheels are easy to make and are perfect for party favors, decor, or photo props! Read on to learn how to make your own! Welcome to another tutorial in my "Vintage Book Party" themed week! All week I'll be sharing ideas based on the party I threw for two of my kids! I used Little Golden Books, since they fit with my theme. First, I removed the pages from the book and cut them into squares. Then, measuring on the diagonal, I cut slits in each of the four corners, leaving an inch … [Read more...]
Vintage Book Party: Free Printable Invitation
It's party time! This week I will be sharing ideas so you can host an old fashioned, vintage themed birthday party! My youngest two children have birthdays one month apart, so we threw one big party for them. I decided to throw a Golden Books/Vintage Book themed party, and it was so much fun! Much of my decor centered on the invitation, which I created. I searched for images in my vintage book collection, scanned them, and created an invitation that resembled a flashcard. To save … [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...]
Painted Baby Shirt: Easy DIY Gift to Make
Learn the simplest way to make a fun painted baby shirt. You don't need any fancy cutting machines or expensive materials to make this fun baby t-shirt! I use my Silhouette in a lot of my tutorials, but not everyone has a cutting machine. And a lot of my friends claim they are not crafty. So, being your frugal friend, I thought I'd show you all a super easy way to paint a shirt. You will need a t shirt stickers tape (I used washi) paint (I used fabric paint but acrylic … [Read more...]
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