I scored major points with my oldest son when I updated a $1 pair of flip flops for him. This project is so easy you'll be making a pair for everyone in your home! You can see all my Mod Podge flip flop tutorials by clicking HERE. … [Read more...]
Embellished Frames, part 2: Vintage Image Transfer
This isn't decoupage! These vintage butterfly images were transferred to the wood frame using a different method. Read on to learn more! Back in April I shared some ideas for decorating plain wood frames, and promised to show two more techniques for ways to embellish wood projects. This method involves transferring images using gel medium, like I did here, but this time I am using vintage images rather than making my own. This is different from decoupage! With this process you are … [Read more...]
Almost Free Watering Pails
Today I am excited to show you how to make these "Almost Free Watering Pails"! This quick project allows you to recycle, tend to your plants, and craft...win, win, win! You will need a plastic container that has a screw on cap and an arm. I used a recycled tea container and two apple juice containers. Then, spray paint them. I used paints by Krylon. I didn't remove the labels from mine since my colors were darker and covered them. If you were going with a light color you might … [Read more...]
Getting to Know Me?
Don't laugh, but this post is going to be hard for me. I don't really like talking about myself, and I tend to stick to just tutorials on my blog. But two lovely fellow bloggers have nominated me for two awards, so I'm going to play along. I'll try not to bore you. And, because I'm a teacher, there will be a quiz at the end of the post. So take notes. Kristin at A Vintage Fairy gave me this first award. I am so pleased she thought of me because I really admire her work. I love her … [Read more...]
How to Make a Gum ball Shirt
This colorful gum ball shirt, with balls that move around, is sure to bring a smile to any child's face! If you've been reading my blog, you may have noticed that I make a lot of things with items from the Dollar Tree, like this bowl and this easel. During one of my recent visits to DT I found a lot of nice quality T-shirts, and for $1 I couldn't pass them up. This is my first completed project: a fun gum ball shirt with balls that move! I used my Silhouette and a shape from their … [Read more...]
Knock off Tray using Gel Medium Transfer Technique
I fell in love with the Typography line at Target, especially the numbers tray. I knew exactly how I would create my knock off: using gel medium to transfer the numbers! Read on to learn how quick and easy this process is! This is the tray I saw at Target. I embarrassed my oldest son by whipping out my camera to take pictures of several items in the line. Every time I do that he whines "WHAT are you doing?" Ha! Hey, kid, I can't help when inspiration strikes! Here is my knock … [Read more...]
Art Supply Caddy from Recycled Items
This adorable art supply caddy is perfect for little hands. No more dumping all the crayons out to find a certain color! It's also made from recycled items. In typical Morena fashion, I was shopping one day and saw a really cute crayon holder. I picked it up to look at the price and then put it down. I figured there had to be a way to make my own. So I kept looking for items that were the right size to make it. And, finally, I found them: in my recycle bin! I used a plastic cap … [Read more...]
Daddy-O: Free Father’s Day Printable
How's this for a free father's day printable? Read on to learn how to download your own copy and to find ideas for how to use it! This poem is a favorite of ours. It was written by Carin Berger and is in this book. Let me digress for a second to say YOU MUST read this book! The poems are delightful and the art work is truly a feast for the eyes. Now, back to my tutorial...hee hee... I made this printable in a square format so I could print it as a 5 by 5 inch square and insert into … [Read more...]
DIY Father’s Day Gift Photo Prop
Make a DIY father's day gift photo prop to create an adorable and unforgettable personalized keepsake gift. Today I want to share a quick and inexpensive photo gift that would be perfect for Father's Day! I made these for Valentine's Day this year, but I think they would be perfect for any other gift giving occasion. The DIY father's day gift photo prop is so simple to make! This post was originally featured at Happy Hour Projects for Mother's Day. I think it would work for Father's … [Read more...]
How to Make Your Own US Map Wall Art
Add a punch of color to your wall with this DIYmap wall art project! My oldest son's room has a retro car theme, and I have seen several license plate maps that I wanted but didn't like the price tag. So I decided to make my own wall art. I started by using my Silhouette to cut out three maps: two on cardstock and one on scrapbook paper. Then, I taped the cardstock map to a piece of foam (I repurposed an old foam play tile) and used my razor blade to cut the mat to fit the outline. I … [Read more...]
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