I found a $5 table at Goodwill and gave it a makeover. Click over to Fairfield World to see the before and after! … [Read more...]
Make Your Own Swedish Woodland Gnome Decor
I think gnomes are adorable, and when I stumbled across these adorable Swedish gnomes on Pinterest I had to have them. Since a shopping trip to Sweden is out of the question, I had to make my own. This project is simple and easy to make, and I love that I can change the shape of his bendable hat whenever I want. Keep reading to learn how to make your own gnome decor. This post first appeared on the Fairfield World Blog, where I am on the design team. Supplies: Styrofoam … [Read more...]
Make A Lamp with Foam Core Board from the Dollar Store
I've seen several beautiful (but expensive) lamps that are boxy in shape and have beautiful translucent designs. Inspired by these designer pieces, I decided to play around with an idea that had been in my head for a while. Here is my (almost) unbreakable lamp, made from dollar store foam core board. This might be the least expensive lamp I've ever made! If you're looking for an even simpler foam core lamp idea, see this post. (This post first appeared at Dollar Store Crafts, where … [Read more...]
How to Turn a Whisk into DIY Peacock Garden Art
Ever since I created my whisk dragonfly and butterfly garden art, I've been on the hunt for used whisks at Goodwill San Antonio. These whimsical garden creatures are so fun and easy to make that it's hard to stop once you've started! I've been stretching my imagination and trying to come up with other creatures that I can make with whisks, and I'm tickled with my newest project: a DIY peacock made from a whisk! Once my daughter saw what I was making she begged me to let her keep the … [Read more...]
Wonderland Inspired Lamp Decor DIY
Continuing with my Wonderland inspired theme of projects (like this tea pot bird feeder and this table), I've made a whimsical piece of decor that can be used as a lamp. I made this project for DecoArt, and you can find the complete tutorial on their site here. … [Read more...]
Colorful Wall Art made with Oly*Fun Fabrics
I'm a big fan of bold, colorful wall art. As a crafter, I also like to coordinate my wall decor with the theme of the room. As I'm transitioning my son's room from a nursery to a preschooler's room, I'm keeping the color scheme but changing out the theme, and moving from a circus theme to a kaleidoscope of color. I drew inspiration from the colors in the curtain presently in the room to make a fun piece of wall art. I simplified the project by using Oly*Fun fabrics and a die cutting machine. … [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 Lego Head Table Lamp from a Mason Jar
My kids are wild about Legos. When I found this extra large mason jar at the Goodwill thrift store, I thought it would make a fun DIY lamp. My son commented that the jar looked like a Lego head, and that's how this idea was born. I used a large jar, but you could easily recreate this on a smaller scale with a smaller mason jar from your craft stash. (This post first appeared at Dollar Store Crafts, where I am a contributor) Supplies: Mason Jar Paint Clear Labels Push … [Read more...]
Thrifted Child’s Rocking Chair Makeover
I mentioned in this post that I find these country style wood items at Goodwill all the time. They practically give them away...I guess that's how unpopular they are? I couldn't believe this child sized rocking chair was just $5.99! Sure, it looked dated and plain, but that's easy to fix with paint and fabric! Supplies Wood rocking chair Chalky Finish Paint in Delicate , Yesteryearand Relic Painters Tape Fairfield Project Foam Stiffen Cuddle fabric in Limon Ball … [Read more...]
Bean Bag iPhone/iPod Stand DIY
My boys are so excited about these little bean bag "chairs" that I made for their handheld electronic devices. Now they can easily prop up their devices and watch videos or listen to music while they snack or work. This simple project is great for kids and beginning sewists to make! Check out my full tutorial at Fairfield World's site! … [Read more...]
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