My oldest sons are VERY excited about the new Avengers movie opening this weekend, and they are passing the time by reading books and googling the different superheroes. I always struggle with finding "boyish" crafts I can make for them, so I was excited to see if this idea would work. I am not a jewelry maker, so I made do with supplies I had on hand. Since I hoard purchase quite a bit from Mindy Mae's Market, I dug through my stash and used the following: bottle cap and epoxy … [Read more...]
Tips for Creating a Memorial Shadow Box
Advice for how to make a memorial shadow box to remember a loved one who has passed away. When a loved one passes away we often look for ways to honor that person's life and to keep their memory alive. A shadow box is one way to preserve and display precious memories. When my father passed away unexpectedly two years ago, one thing I worried about was how to keep his memory alive so my young children would not forget him. I searched online for ideas but couldn't find anything, so I … [Read more...]
Jute Flower Wreath
While designing my jute flower bouquet I tried different ways to cut, fold, and paint my jute ribbon. My "rejects" were too pretty to throw away, so I incorporated them into this fun wreath, complete with vintage ribbon! Keep reading to learn how to make this cute little wreath! I started with a square of jute ribbon. Fold in half. Fold one corner up towards the center in an angle, as pictured. Repeat the same thing on the opposite site, making sure they overlap … [Read more...]
How to Make Faux Blue Mercury Glass
When I saw a challenge at The CSI Project to create something with items from the dollar store, I knew exactly what I wanted to try: painting glass! This tutorial will show you how incredibly easy it is to paint a dollar store glass candle holder to match your home decor or party theme. Heidi over at Mom's Crafty Space did a tutorial on how to DIY mercury glass, and I was itching to see how it would look with other colors. I started with a very nice block candle holder from Dollar … [Read more...]
Make a Jute Flower Centerpiece
When I saw this trio of buckets at Tuesday Morning for just $10 I snatched it up! Then I had to figure out what to put in them! I decided that jute would look great with the antiqued buckets, so I played around and came up with jute flowers (inspired by hydrangeas) with upholstery tack centers. Supplies: Bucket jute or burlap upholstery tacks floral foam or styrofoam brown paper Cut your jute ribbon into two inch squares. Fold in half. Fold in … [Read more...]
PBK Inspired Family Workspace
I love to ogle the Pottery Barn Kids catalog when it shows up in my mailbox, but I can't bring myself to spend *that* much on some of their pieces. I wanted to turn our breakfast nook into a family workspace where we could do homework and craft together, but I didn't want to spend a lot on it. By turning to PBK for inspiration and then shopping my house I was able to come up with a room I am very happy with! This was an old poster frame that was on it's way to Goodwill. I found a dry … [Read more...]
Fabric Scrap Yoyo Accessories
Once you start making fabric yoyos, it's hard to stop! They are very simple to make. Here are some ideas for some fun accessories you can make with fabric scrap yoyos. … [Read more...]
Make an Easter Basket for Boys
I showed you how to make a basket for a princess here, but what about the boys? I have three sons myself, so I know firsthand how hard it is to find crafting projects for boys. This metal basket got the seal of approval from my guys. I hope yours will like it, too! The metal bucket is available at Lowes, for just $3.50. I cut the chevron design on vinyl and adhered it. I had to fold it in places to make it work. I dabbed on paint with a sponge brush to give it a grungy … [Read more...]
DIY Tulle Easter Basket (with Dollar Store Items)
I love to make my kids' Easter baskets! Would you believe that this started as a basket from the Dollar Tree? I liked that it was painted silver (perfect for a princess) and decided to use tulle to dress it up! I measured the length from the top of the basket to the bottom and then added an inch. I wrapped the tulle several times and then cut one end (as pictured above). The tulle was also purchased at the Dollar Tree! I then twisted the folded end twice and used hot glue to … [Read more...]
April Fool’s Prank: Put a DIY Roach on It!
This April Fool's Prank is awesome! Freak out your friends and family with fake roaches you can make yourself. You'll be amazed at how easy this is to do. I love tricking my kids on April Fool's Day, and this easy April Fool's prank is sure to make them laugh. Unfortunately, April 1st is on a Sunday this year! I wanted to put this little guy in their lunch box, as pictured above. Wouldn't that be a surprise!! How to Make this April Fool’s Prank Start by finding a free image of a … [Read more...]