Nail art is cute, but who has the time or patience to do all those cute chevrons and squiqqles and designs? Kudos to you if you can do that (I'm jealous!) but I know if I tried it my nails would look like this: So, what's a girl to do? FAKE IT, of course. I made these adorable, itty bitty flamingos from vinyl. (If you've missed out on my new flamingo obsession, click here for more flamingo fun.) I decided that since I've used vinyl so much to make decals for my car (click here for … [Read more...]
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Make Garden Fairy Peg Dolls
These darling little fairy peg dolls would be cute additions to a fairy garden. I used Oly*Fun fabric and die cuts to make these sweet little fairies! In addition to decor, they'd make darling party favors or sweet little gifts for younger kids. This would also be a really fun summer group activity! Keep reading to learn how easy they are to make! This post first appeared at the Fairfield World site, where I am a Master Maker. Supplies needed to make fairies: (affiliate links … [Read more...]
How to Transfer a Photo with Gel Medium
One of my favorite crafting techniques is transferring images to wood. I love the unique look created! There are several mediums you can use to transfer photos, and today I'm going to show you how to use Gel Medium to turn a favorite photo into a piece of custom wall art. … [Read more...]
Make Anthropologie Inspired Globe Art
In my opinion, Anthropologie has the coolest stuff but not the most affordable prices. I think part of what I love about their items is that they look hand crafted and unique, not factory made. It's this characteristic that makes it so tempting to try to knock off Anthro items. I loved the look and the idea behind this globe at Anthro, so I made my own version. … [Read more...]
Miniature Spool Vignettes: Make Your Own
I'm just crazy about all things miniature! I've made miniature gnome doors and mini pin cushions before, to name a few projects. Now I'm making miniature spool vignettes to decorate with. I used a cool new product with my Xyron tools to make these mini animal vignettes. (Keep reading till the end for a giveaway!) The Diamond Press is a fun new tool that's a miniature die cutting and embossing machine. It works just like a full size die cutting machine, but small sized! This is a "must … [Read more...]
Pomander Inspired Floral Garden Party Lantern DIY
Springtime makes my thoughts turn to flowers and outdoor parties. As soon as it's warm enough to head outside, that's where I want to be! I love to watch my perennials come back, and to plant new flowers to fill in blank spaces in my garden, so flowers mean spring to me. I was inspired by floral wedding pomanders to create these simple to make floral party lanterns. These lanterns are perfect for any outdoor gathering! Supplies Used to Make Floral Garden Lights: Paper … [Read more...]
DIY Lightning Bug Wall Art with Lights
This fun lightning bug wall art actually LIGHTS UP! How fun is that? I used several of my favorite crafting tools to create a unique piece of wall decor that's whimsical and fun to look at. I feel like I captured a fun summer memory with this piece. Here's how you can make your own wall decor that lights up! Supplies Used: Wood Art Panel 8" x 10" Oly*Fun Fabric by Fairfield World: Twilight, Lemon Drop, Snow, Kiwi, Slate, Clover Xyron 624632 Creative Station, 9" with 5" … [Read more...]
Learn to Make Buttons with Mod Melts and Mod Molds
Wouldn't it be awesome to make your own buttons in the right color or design that you need for a certain project? Thanks to Mod Melts and Mod Molds you can make custom buttons in minutes. Supplies: MOD PODGE Plaid 16-Piece Mod Melts, Opaque Colors Mod Podge 24889 Mod Mold, Flowers MOD PODGE Mod Melter Jump rings Gold Leaf Step one: Heat the colored melt stick in the Mod Melter or glue gun. Squeeze the liquid into the mold to fill it. Step two: Let the … [Read more...]
Make a Fabric Heart Bowl for Valentine’s Day
Valentine's Day is approaching! I love to decorate with hearts and make Valentine's for this love-ly holiday. I combined two of my favorite craft items, Oly*Fun fabric and decoupage medium, to make a colorful, whimsical fabric bowl. Since Oly*Fun fabric doesn't fray, it's a breeze to cut with dies to create professional looking heart shapes. This post first appeared at the Fairfield World site, where I am a Master Maker. Supplies: Fairfield Oly Fun Multi-Purpose Craft … [Read more...]
Washi Tape Crafts Book Review
The Washi Tape Crafts book is an inspiring new book that comes with 10 rolls of washi tape. I'll admit it: when washi tape first came on the crafting scene several years ago I wasn't sure what the hubbub was about. Yes, it was adorably cute and inexpensive tape that came in every color and design imagineable. But what would I do with a bunch of tape? Then I tried it. I quickly realized that the right question is, "what CAN'T you do with washi tape?" Amy Anderson, crafting super star, … [Read more...]
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