Treat the whole family to a sweet Valentine brunch with little ones! This is a sponsored post. Valentine's Day (much like Christmas) is most enjoyed by little ones. What's not to like about chocolate, candy, hugs, and kisses? As you get older, Valentine's day can get kind of complicated. This year I'm going to celebrate like a child, with my children, and have a Valentine's day brunch. I love how younger children enjoy the simplicity of simply sitting together and talking. I try to … [Read more...]
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Make Custom Party Favor Bubble Bottles
How cute are these itty bitty colored bottles? I couldn't resist turning them into adorable party favor bubble bottles! Since these are glass bottles, they're not really appropriate for young kids, but they would be beautiful as favors or table decor for an outdoor wedding or maybe even a sweet 16 party. The bubble wands are easy to make, and while I opted for a heart shape, you could make other designs, too. (This post first appeared at Crafts Unleashed, where I am on the Design … [Read more...]
Make a Snow Globe from a Hummingbird Feeder
I bought a humming bird feeder at Dollar Tree this summer, and as I looked at it on my counter it made me think of a snow globe. When I saw some adorable miniature trees at Dollar Tree later, my idea came together. This fun, pretty snow globe is easy and inexpensive to make, and safe for little hands to hold! (This post first appeared at Dollar Store Crafts, where you can find me every Tuesday!) Supplies: Hummingbird feeder Miniature tree Paint Glitter Glue … [Read more...]
Turn a Plastic Pumpkin into a Faux Pewter Halloween Centerpiece
One of my favorite techniques is to use paint to make inexpensive items look like pewter. It's surprisingly easy to do, and it works with glass, ceramic and plastic! I created a creepy Halloween centerpiece from a plastic pumpkin pail using this technique, and I love the end result! (This post first appeared at Dollar Store Crafts, where you can find me every Tuesday!) Supplies: Plastic pumpkin pail Silver spray paint Black craft paint Step one: Remove the handle from the … [Read more...]
How to Make the World’s Most Obnoxious Texas Mum for a Friend
I'm not from Texas, but I did go to high school here. I just kind of assumed that every high school had the tradition of homecoming mums. Apparently I was wrong. It turns out that homecoming mums are a uniquely Texas tradition, and that these mums have become 500% bigger since I was in high school. So when it was time to say goodbye to two members of my local blogger's group, OF COURSE I had to send them off with a loud, obnoxious Texas mum. Keep reading to learn how you can make one, … [Read more...]
DIY Lace Crowns made with Glamour Dust
I'm sure you've seen the adorable lace crowns that seem to be all the rage on Pinterest. I just love them, and I've made quite a few. I figured out a way to paint and glitter my lace crowns all in one step, with the use of Glamour Dust! With this shortcut, you'll be making lots of adorable crowns in no time. Materials needed: Lace Fabric stiffenerAleenes fabric stiffener &draping liquid Glamour Dust (Gold)DecoArt DAS61-3, Glamour Dust, 2-Ounce, Gold Glamour Dust Paint … [Read more...]
How to Make a Lamp with Foam Core Board
I often get asked, "where did you come up with that idea?" I always assume that's a positive thing and not a "what the heck were you thinking?" kind of question. Today I'm going to show you how an idea for a lamp made from foam core board evolved. The lamp pictured here is just round one! Keep reading to see how the idea evolved into something much more polished!! After making this light up sign with foam board, I started thinking how cool it would be to leave the holes open and let the … [Read more...]
Mirror DIY Using an Extremely Unusual Item…Can You Guess What it is?
This is easily the most unusual item I've ever crafted with. I couldn't be happier with the end result, though. Any guesses as to what I used to make my sunburst mirror? This post first appeared at Dollar Store Crafts, where you can find my NEW tutorial every Tuesday! This project actually made it into DSC's top 10 posts for 2013. I had worried that people might think the item I used was gross, but I was happy to receive such a favorable response. I love that other makers can see the … [Read more...]
Teach Me: How to Make Lace Crowns
Lace crowns are surprisingly simple to make! This tutorial will give a step by step guide to make lace crowns that are beautiful. Last week I showed you an easy way to "glitterify." Now I'm going to show you how to make the crown that all the glitter goes on! I know, lace crowns have been all over Pinterest. But none of the tutorials gave the nitty gritty details. So I got my hands dirty, and I'm ready to spill what I learned. Honestly, it was easier to make the crown than it was … [Read more...]
DIY Dessert Stand made with Goodwill Finds
I made this designer inspired dessert stand with three items I found at Goodwill. Can you guess what they are? I loved the look of this cake stand, and I've been determined to recreate it. I came up with a plan, and headed to my local Goodwill store to find the pieces I needed to create my own dessert stand. Just in time for mother's day...this will be the perfect way to present a cake or other goodies! Supplies Needed: Candle holder (look for one with a wide base so it won't … [Read more...]