Have you seen all the awesome gelatin worm pictures on Pinterest? They look like they'd be perfect for Halloween and oh so easy to make.PinterestWrong.This is what my worms looked like: We couldn't get them out of the straws. Well, we could, but then they looked like bloody, blown up worms. Which my kids thought was pretty awesome. I didn't feel like scraping red gelatin off my walls all night, so I told them to just suck in the jell-o.Instant hit!! The jell-o … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2012
Easiest Party Favor Ever: “You Rock” Pop Rocks
I like fun, simple party favors. Here's an idea for a treat that's easy to put together. My oldest turned TEN this week (waaah!) so I needed a party favor that wasn't too "baby-ish". Pop Rocks to the rescue! I found a pack of three at the Dollar Tree, so this may be my fastest, most frugal project to date! Super easy: 1. Cover "pop" and the "s" with washi tape. 2. Use a Sharpie to draw "you" and "!" in the bubble letters you perfected in middle school. 3. Color in your letters with … [Read more...]
Make Your Own Felt Pocket Tissue Monster
With school back in session and fall around the corner, we'll all be dealing with the sniffles soon. Why not carry your pocket tissues with some whimsy? My Pocket Tissue Monsters are easy to make and are a fun project to do with kids. Supplies: Felt Glue Embellishments (google eyes, pom poms, etc.) 1. Measure felt so it is three times as long as your pocket tissue and about one inch wider. 2. Fold your felt rectangle into thirds, slightly overlapping (as pictured). 3. … [Read more...]
Turn a CD into a Clock with Plaid’s Martha Stewart Glass Paints
Turn a scratched CD into a hip, custom made clock. It's so easy and fun to make! On Wednesday I showed you how I made a fabulous Anthro inspired mug with Plaid's Martha Stewart Glass Paints. I have been having so much fun with this product that I will have lots to show you in the coming weeks! First up is this clock that I made out of a recycled CD! I love it and it will be a gorgeous addition to my craft room! The word "vola" means "fly" in Italian. It alludes to both the … [Read more...]
Anthro Inspired Mug made with Martha Stewart Glass Paints
Yes, I made that! Would you believe that I've never painted on ceramic or glass before? That's all changed, thanks to Plaid's new line of glass paint products from Martha Stewart. Read on to learn how you can make this, too! When I saw these mugs at Anthropologie, I knew I wanted to try to make one. As I mentioned here, I had received a HUGE box of Martha Stewart Glass Paints and products from Plaid. When I experimented with the products, I was blown away by the detail and shading … [Read more...]
Give Aways and big Thank You!
Whew! It's been a busy week for me, but I never complain when work involves crafting! I've had several guest posts in the past week, and today you can find me at The Pinterest Project. I hope you'll stop by to say hello and poke around this really fun blog! Yesterday I was in the spotlight at Crafts Unleashed. I love being a part of their design team, and it would make my day if you'd stop by, read my story, and leave a comment! Finally, as a big THANK YOU to my wonderful readers, I've … [Read more...]
Ombre Glitter Glass Star Pendant
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...]