Since it's shark week, I have to share my shark story with you. My family was on vacation in Myrtle Beach four years ago, and my two oldest sons and I were having fun jumping in the waves together. I had one son in my arms and was holding the other's hand as we jumped in waist deep water. At one point, I looked over at my oldest son and at that moment saw a shark swim right by him. I thought I was seeing things, but the shark turned and starting gliding back towards him. I can honestly say … [Read more...]
How to Refinish a Dining Table with Fabric, Mod Podge, and Resin
If you have a table you want to update, here's an easy way to revamp your table, with no painting required! Fabric is a fun way to bring color and pattern to your furniture, and epoxy gives it a polished, professional finish.This post first appeared at Crafts Unleashed, where I am a member of the Design Team.Supplies (click on the link to purchase):FabricMod PodgePainters tapeCraft Casting Epoxy, ClearBrayerMulti-Purpose Heat ToolStep one: Prepare the table surface. This table … [Read more...]
DIY Dollar Store Carnival Games
Whether you're looking to keep your kids busy for the summer or planning a carnival for a community event, the dollar store is a great place to visit for ideas. My four kids birthdays are in a row (July, August, September and October!) so I need party game ideas that are economical and entertaining. Here are some carnival games I have used at our parties. (See more party game ideas here.) (This post first appeared at Dollar Store Crafts, where you can find my new tutorial every … [Read more...]
Make a Musical Cupcake Gift
I'm on a "kawaii" kick this week! The first word I learned when I lived in Japan was "kawaii". It means "cute". On Monday, I showed you how to make a decoden mason jar. Now I have another Japanese inspired craft.My admiration for this fun style lead to this idea: a musical felt cupcake! This felt gift is easy to make, and when you push down on the candle, it plays "Happy Birthday". This would be a cute way to top a birthday present, or maybe leave on … [Read more...]
How to Make Patriotic Party Wands
I love Fourth of July parades! It's so exciting to watch a procession of cars and bands while waving American flags. I thought it would be fun to add something to wave with the flag, so I made these patriotic party wands. This is a quick, easy project that would be fun to make with kids. This post first appeared at Crafts Unleashed, where I am a member of the design team. Supplies Needed: Styrofoam Stars Dowel Rods Crafter's Paint Glitter Glitter Tape Mod Podge Metallic … [Read more...]
Make Your Own Tie Dyed Hammock
I love summer! It's fun to have my kids at home so we can play and do things outside. I like to keep my kids busy with crafts and baking projects, and this year we're going to tie-dye our summer. One of our first activities was this colorful rainbow hammock that we can enjoy all summer long. I purchased this hammock at an end of summer clearance two years ago. It was plain, but at only $5 too good of a deal to pass up. I've always wanted to liven it up a bit, though, and when I was … [Read more...]
DIY Double Suitcase Side Table
I'm finally getting around to decorating my movie room/playroom. My theme is retro movies with a red/black/white color scheme. I recently ordered a new black couch, and I made this fun side table to go with it. I used finds from Goodwill San Antonio to create this up cycled double suitcase side table. There are certain things at Goodwill that I just can't seem to pass up. They're dirt cheap and just plain cool to me! One item I can't pass up is a slide carousel. The other is a … [Read more...]
Make Ribbon Badges for the Fourth of July
I love the fourth of July! As a military dependent who has lived overseas, this was always one of the most homesick inducing holidays. The only cure was to throw on a bunch of red, white, and blue, and head to base to celebrate. It's hard to stay melancholy with live bands, parades, and fireworks! To celebrate this year, my family and I will be at the beach. I decided to make some fun ribbon badges that we can wear while we watch fireworks. These can be pinned to a hat, shirt, or … [Read more...]
Make Your Own Dispenser for Bubble Solution
What kid (or adult) doesn't love bubbles? Now that summer's here, many of us are looking for easy ways to keep our kids entertained. Homemade bubbles and bubble solution to the rescue! (This post first appeared at Dollar Store Crafts, where you can find my new tutorial every Tuesday!) My children have so much fun outside, blowing and popping bubbles. We go through a lot of bubble solution! To save money and clean up time, I came up with this solution. I buy bulk size laundry detergent, … [Read more...]
DIY Rocky Picture Frame
I recently made some votive candles using items from Dollar Tree. My sons liked my rocky votive so much that I thought I'd try to make a frame to go with the candle. I really like the end result. It's rugged and perfect for an outdoor patio or a man cave. Plus, it's really easy and inexpensive to make, so you could easily make several for all the nature lovers in your life. PS...Looking for more DIY gifts for guys? Click HERE. Supplies: Frame Paint Polished rocks Super … [Read more...]
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