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...]
The Perfect Little Black Sofa for any Room
After ordering this item from Sauder, I am now convinced that every home needs a LBS (Little Black Sofa). Just like the wardrobe staple the LBD (little black dress), the LBS is versatile and looks great paired with lots of different items. Dress it up or tone it down, it still looks stylish and contemporary. I'm using my LBS in my family movie room, but I also want to show you how great it can look in other rooms of your house. I wrote in a previous post about my ordering … [Read more...]
Make a Scary Halloween Plush Animal
It's the storyline of so many horror films and nightmares: a toy comes to life as an evil creature. There's something about the dark that makes innocent toys suddenly seem ominous and creepy. To play off that fear, I thought it would be fun to make Halloween decor that was creepy but not gory. It's really simple to transform an innocent plush toy from my sponsor Goodwill San Antonio into a creepy Halloween demon. Supplies: Stuffed animal (only $1 at Goodwill San … [Read more...]
Make a Thing 1 and Thing 2 Wig for your DIY Halloween Costume
Make your own Thing 1 and Thing 2 wig! This hilarious wig is lightweight and very easy to make. Have you started planning your Halloween costume yet? Here's a costume that's perfect for pairs: Thing 1 and Thing 2! Keep reading to learn how to use Poly-Fil, Krylon Spray Paint, and items from Goodwill San Antonio to easily make this hilarious costume featuring popular characters from Dr. Seuss' book The Cat in the Hat! (I have a no sew Cat in the Hat costume, … [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...]
DIY Skeleton Hair Clip for Halloween
Want to show your Halloween spirit without wearing a costume? This skeleton hair clip takes minutes to make and is a fun accessory to wear! Supplies: Bag of skeleton hands (Michaels Craft Store) Hair pins or alligator clips E-6000 or hot glue gun Simply glue the light weigh hand to the hair pin or clip! I use E-6000 with a bit of hot glue. The hot glue keeps the clip from slipping while I wait for the E-6000 to set. BOO! Isn't this a fun way to accent an updo, or … [Read more...]
Make a Vinyl Monster Peeking from the Toilet Prank
Today's post is about how to make sure your child will never use the toilet alone again. Ha! Just kidding! I am a prankster, though, and I do enjoy using my crafting supplies to make fun things to entertain my family with. Keep reading to learn how to make this amusing toilet prank. (This post first appeared at Crafts Unleashed, where I am a member of the design team!) I saw this idea last Halloween, and I knew I wanted to make my own. I varied my monster a bit by adding a third … [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...]
Turn Crayon Banks into a Photo Prop Chalkboard
School has started or will be starting soon. Whether you're looking to update your kids' homework space or make a photo prop for back to school, a chalkboard is the way to go. I decided to use four large crayon banks from Dollar Tree to make a fun chalkboard for my kid's art center. It makes a fun piece of wall art, and doubles as a place for them to doodle. This post first appeared at Dollar Store Crafts, where you can find my new tutorial every Tuesday! Supplies Crayon Banks (4) … [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...]
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