Football party decor is quick and easy to make when you use Oly-Fun non fraying fabric. These no sew projects are perfect for Super Bowl. OK football fans, I know many of you are gearing up and getting ready for the Super Bowl. Even if I'm not hosting a party I still like to decorate for the sports fans in my house. My husband usually makes a big batch of wings, we set up a few card tables in the living room, and hang out while the game is on. Last year I whipped up a few quick no-sew … [Read more...]
Penguin Winter Wreath Crafty Tutorial
This penguin winter wreath is a fun way to brighten the front door! The Christmas wreath is gone and the front door looks a little bare. It's too early for a Valentine's Day wreath, so how about something snowy and wintery instead? Add some whimsy to your home with an adorable penguin winter wreath! I was inspired by this wreath from West Elm to make my own version of this cute piece of winter door decor. This post first appeared at the Darice blog. Supplies to make the penguin … [Read more...]
DIY Steampunk Wine Bottle Lamp
I'm so thrilled with my new steampunk wine bottle lamp! This turned out even better than I'd ever imagined it would! I used my favorite items from my sponsors, Tim Holtz and Xyron, to create this cool new lamp for my bedroom. Supplies: Wine Bottle Bottle Stopper W/Lamp Socket-6' Cord Adirondack Earthtones Alcohol Ink .5oz 3/Pkg-Cabin Cupboard-Caramel/Ginger/Latte Ellison Sizzix Gearhead Thinlits Die Set by Tim Holtz (22 Pack) Metal Mini Gears by Tim Holtz … [Read more...]
Make a Headboard Stocking Hanger
This headboard stocking hanger is a fun yet useful piece of home decor for the holidays! I used an inexpensive twin sized headboard from Goodwill San Antonio to make a beautiful, sturdy hanger for my family's Christmas stockings. With young kids, it's been a struggle to find a safe way to hang Christmas stocking. Pre-kids my husband and I used heavy metal stocking hangers, the kind that you perch on a mantle. I didn't want to use that with my kids, fearing that they might accidentally … [Read more...]
Melted Snowman Gift Card Holder Tutorial
Gift cards make wonderful gifts, especially for people you may not know very well. I like to give them to teachers and staff at my kid's school. Unfortunately, gift cards feel so impersonal to me. To add a little homemade touch to the gift, I made an adorable melted snowman gift card holder! The funny little snowman is sure to make anyone smile, and it's a fun way to gift something like a card. This project only took minutes to complete since I used ready made items from my sponsor … [Read more...]
Christmas Tree Countdown Calendar Tutorial
Create a festive Christmas tree countdown calendar using products from Graphic 45, Petaloo, and Xyron. Great home decor craft project! You know how I love all things vintage and shabby chic, so I was thrilled to have the opportunity to join a blog hop with Graphic 45 and Petaloo! Graphic 45 always has drool worthy retro imagery in their products, and Petaloo creates vividly colored flowers that are perfect for lots of crafting. They've teamed up with Xyron to share some amazing … [Read more...]
Make Voodoo Doll Coasters
How fun are these voodoo doll coasters? Eye pins are sharp enough to stick in the cork, but not so sharp as to be dangerous should one fall on the floor. I can't help but laugh when I see one of these voodoo dolls helplessly pinned under a bottle or glass. Why not add a little humor to your Halloween decor? If you are hosting a Halloween party this year, or maybe just looking for a fun way to make the dinner table more interesting, then do I have a project for you! These voodoo doll … [Read more...]
DIY Halloween Underground Dungeon
My husband gets all the credit for this amazing piece of outdoor Halloween decor! How awesome is this faux dungeon? Keep reading to learn how you can make your own dungeon decor for Halloween. I had seen a picture with a similar project on Facebook. That one was dug into the person's front yard. We didn't want to tear up our yard, so my husband modified the project. I think his version is awesome! Supplies Used: Wood pallet that you asked your husband to save and then forgot … [Read more...]
Spool Christmas Tree Ornament
Make a Christmas tree ornament using tiny spools. I'm thrilled to once again participate in the 31 Days of Ornaments blog hop! Several talented crafters join together to share a different handmade ornament each day. Make sure you read to the end of this post to see the 30 other ornament ideas! I love miniatures! Maybe it's because I'm tiny, myself, but I'm often drawn to teeny versions of real life "stuff". Tiny unfinished wood spools are a staple in my craft stash because there are … [Read more...]
Make a Head Light Lamp
I got this doll head in early August, and I'm not going to lie, I've been having some fun with it! First, I started placing it in odd places, a la "elf on the shelf", to surprise my kids with. Let's just say that they weren't as amused as I was. Then I tasked my oldest two sons with a project. Create a story and Photograph the doll head to illustrate their tale. I was really impressed with their short films. (Go to the end of this post to check them out!) Finally, however, I created … [Read more...]
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