I love to decorate for Halloween!! You can see lots of my Halloween DIYs here. I prefer decor that is spooky but not scary or gory. This mobile bat chandelier, inspired by a piece from Pottery Barn Kids, is perfect for a Halloween party or just for decorating for the holiday. I used felt instead of paper, so you can display your chandelier outside, too. This would be a fun addition to your front porch, don't you think? This post first appeared at Crafts Unleashed, where I am on the … [Read more...]
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Make a No-Sew Hula Girl Costume
If you want to make your own Halloween costume but are short on time, I've got a great project for you. This hula girl costume can be made in less than an hour, and you don't have to sew a thing! This is an easy last minute project, and an affordable way to dress a large group if you all want to have matching costumes for a Halloween party. … [Read more...]
Craft Sharing Sites for Makers and Bloggers
As a craft designer, I produce any where from 10-15 new projects per month, and I'm always on the hunt for inspiring ideas and new projects to try. As a blogger, I'm also on the lookout for craft sharing sites that will help me promote my work. Fortunately, there are several excellent sites where crafters can share their work and where makers can find inspiration easily. Here's a collection of my favorite craft sharing sites. Pinterest. Duh. This is one of my first stops for crafting ideas. … [Read more...]
Make a Teapot Dessert Stand
Some time ago I fell in love with a lamp that was available at Anthropologie. I didn't need a lamp, so I started thinking of ways to recreate the look in a form that was more useful. I came up with a fun bird bath, instead, using items I purchased at Goodwill San Antonio. Someone suggested that I adapt the idea to make a cake stand, and I thought that was a perfect idea! Here's how I made my teapot dessert stand, which would be a really fun centerpiece for a tea or party. This post … [Read more...]
Faux Beaded Mirror Made with Surprise Item
I dreamed up an easy and inexpensive way to create beaded home decor on a budget: use Poly-Fil Bead Pellets! They're easy to color, the perfect size to craft with, and cost effective! … [Read more...]
Make an Anthropologie Inspired Bird House Village
I love lots of color and whimsy in my backyard, and I'm (very) slowly putting together a garden area that's inspired by the Mad Hatter's tea party in Alice in Wonderland. When I saw this garden sculpture at Anthropologie, I knew it would fit in with my "fantastical" garden. The price tag ($498!!!) was wayyy out of my budget, so I made my own. Here's how I did it. … [Read more...]
DIY Couples Costumes: Piñata and Birthday Boy
My husband and I love Halloween, and we always have fun dressing up together. This year will be no different! We'll be embarrassing our kids as we take them trick or treating while dressed as a pinata and a birthday boy. I think this may be my favorite couple's costume so far! Past favorite costumes include side show acts, grumpy old couple, Popeye and Olive Oyl, and Walmart people. This costume is silly and funny, and a cinch to make! The birthday boy costume is the simplest: … [Read more...]
88+ DIY Costumes, including Minecraft Steve
Me and 80+ blog buddies got together to bring you 80+ DIY Halloween costumes! I'm teaming up with Jamie Dorobek and her handmade Halloween costume site, Really Awesome Costumes to bring y'all tons of easy ideas to craft up DIY costumes for everyone including your pets, family costumes, and even a trunk or treat idea! Along with my Minecraft Steve Costume, I'm sharing 88+ more really awesome handmade costume ideas from talented bloggers everywhere! Like many kids, my son is … [Read more...]
Make Your Own Slime with Just Three Ingredients
Making slime is a great boredom buster! I use three basic ingredients to create a project that keeps my kids busy for hours. (This post first appeared at Dollar Store Crafts, where you can find me every Tuesday!) I modeled my slime after one of my kids' favorite monsters, Bob from the movie "Monsters Vs. Aliens". This one eyed blob would make a fun party craft, or even a unique Halloween party favor. Supplies: Elmer's White School Glue Tempera Paint Liquid Starch … [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...]