Like a lot of you, I love the versatility of canvas and burlap. I especially like to pair them with lace. The combination of natural fibers with elegant details is oh so shabby chic and eye pleasing. I flipped canvas pennants upside down to create pretty Christmas tree decor. Supplies: Basically Embellies Bare Basics Pennants, Large Lace and trimmings Glue Fairfield Poly-Fil Premium Polyester Fiber, White, 1 Bag, 12-Ounce Candlestick Winter White Tree Skirt … [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...]
Make Your Own Personalized Sled Ornaments
I love personalized gifts because it shows a little bit of extra thoughtfulness when someone takes the time to add your name to a gift item. Last year I personalized adorable wood sleighs. These are so easy to make that you can make a dozen in one craft sitting! Supplies: Darice DIY Crafts Wooden Sled 3.5 inches (12-Pack) Paint Stickers Aleene's True Snow Step one: Paint the top of the sled white. Step two: When the white paint has dried, use stickers to spell out … [Read more...]
How to Make an Anthropologie Inspired Flower Mirror
Make an Anthropologie inspired flower mirror using inexpensive items. I love to gawk Anthropologie's website. There is so much eye candy there! Sadly, I can usually only window shop, but that's OK with this crafty gal. When I saw this pretty flowered mirror on their site (for $128), I started thinking of how I could make my own budget version using thrifted items from Goodwill San Antonio. I'm really happy with the final product! I found my mirror at Goodwill for just 99 cents. The … [Read more...]
Make Snow Globe Inspired Soap Gifts
This is a great project for soap making beginners, and would even be a fun craft to do with older kids: snow globe inspired soap! I scented my soap with a cinnamon roll fragrance. Read on to learn how to make this fun project. (This post first appeared at Crafts Unleashed, where I am part of the design team.) Supply List: Clear Glycerin Soap Base Soap Dye Soap Fragrance Glitter Miniature Resin Ornaments Soap Molds - I used the oval soap mold and the heart candy … [Read more...]
How to Make Suitcase Gift Wrap with Duck Tape
Part of the fun of gift giving is the presentation: how you wrap it! Here's a fun way to wrap your presents for the holidays: Make them look like suitcases! With my sponsor Duck Tape's vast line of products, this project is easy to do. Check out my short Crafty Hangout video to get all the details! You can find more fun Duck Tape ideas at Crafty Hangouts. Our awesome team of makers is also hosting a fun giveaway. Here's how to enter: a Rafflecopter giveaway … [Read more...]
New Gig…
I'm excited to share that I've been invited to join the Creative Team at blitsy! You can meet the team here. It's a huge honor to be part of such a talented group! … [Read more...]
South Texas Maize – Fall Family Fun
Learn all that there is to do at the South Texas Maize fall family fun in Central Texas, including food, slides, pig races and more! If you're in Central Texas and looking for a fun family activity this fall, I highly recommend the South Texas Maize. Our family of six had a BLAST there. Obviously, the corn maze is a trip highlight and fun for the whole family. But there's so much more! Take a ride to the giant tube slide. Bounce the day away. Play, climb, and … [Read more...]
Cloud Lantern that Lights Up: Easy DIY
Learn how to make your own cloud lantern with just a few items. This is beautiful way to decorate any room in your house! You won't believe how easy it is to make this glowing cloud lantern light! It's a fun way to decorate a child's room, or any room for that matter! After I took pictures of it I hung this fluffy cloud lantern inside my kids' circus tent playset. It's kind of like a teepee that looks like a circus tent. They love having their own light in there that they can turn on and … [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...]
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