I'm sure you've seen the adorable lace crowns that seem to be all the rage on Pinterest. I just love them, and I've made quite a few. I figured out a way to paint and glitter my lace crowns all in one step, with the use of Glamour Dust! With this shortcut, you'll be making lots of adorable crowns in no time. Materials needed: Lace Fabric stiffenerAleenes fabric stiffener &draping liquid Glamour Dust (Gold)DecoArt DAS61-3, Glamour Dust, 2-Ounce, Gold Glamour Dust Paint … [Read more...]
Father’s Day Gift and Card made with Mod Melts
Father's Day is on the horizon. I love to make a special card (like this one) to give to the special guy in my life. This fun card and "pop" magnet is easy and quick to make! (This post first appeared at Dollar Store Crafts, where you can find my new tutorial every Tuesday!) As I showed you in this post, I enjoy using resin and dollar ice trays to make pendants. I found this fun bottle shaped ice cube tray in the dollar spot at Target, and I bought it thinking I would use it with … [Read more...]
How to Make a Lamp with Foam Core Board
I often get asked, "where did you come up with that idea?" I always assume that's a positive thing and not a "what the heck were you thinking?" kind of question. Today I'm going to show you how an idea for a lamp made from foam core board evolved. The lamp pictured here is just round one! Keep reading to see how the idea evolved into something much more polished!! After making this light up sign with foam board, I started thinking how cool it would be to leave the holes open and let the … [Read more...]
DIY Personalized Tote Bag Kit from Darby Smart….Designed by Me!
Have you seen the craft kit I designed for Darby Smart? There's still time to grab one. Use code TOTELOVE to take 10% off (through May 21). (Keep reading....) The kit includes a Baggu tote (retail $26), all the stencils pictured, fabric paint, and spongers. Here's another fun idea. There are tons of personalization options with this project. You can even choose a different colored bag! Check out the craft kit HERE. … [Read more...]
Kid’s Craft: Make a Wind Chime out of Plastic Eggs
If you have kids, you might be drowning in a sea of plastic Easter eggs right now. I know I am! While I will reuse them next year, I still like to put some of them to use while they're strewn about the house. Keep reading to learn how to turn plastic eggs into an Anthropologie inspired wind chime. Source I loved the colors and unusual design of this fish shaped chime at Anthropologie. I was going to make my own with thrift store bowls, then I realized it would … [Read more...]
“Walking Dead” Zombie Family Car Decals DIY
My husband and I are huge Walking Dead fans. HUGE! So much so that last Christmas I bought him zombie slippers. If you follow the show, then you know that the season ended recently and there is a long, excruciating wait till the fall, when season five begins. In the meantime, I'm keeping my zombie brain busy with "dead" crafts. I'm staying busy in the WD "off season" by crafting a few zombie things. One thing I made is this zombie stick family for my husband's car. He loves it! Keep reading … [Read more...]
How to Transfer a Photo to Wood
Learn how to use Mod Podge to transfer a photo to wood. Turn your favorite images into beautiful pieces of home decor. Transferring any image I want from paper to another surface is definitely one of my favorite crafting techniques. It is so much fun and surprisingly easy to do. I've transferred images to fabric and even on to painted surfaces. Give this a try, and you'll find yourself looking for more ways to apply this technique to transfer a photo! This transfer a photo to wood … [Read more...]
Make Your Own Animal Handle Fun Cups
I'm crazy about whimsical objects and gag gifts. I thought it would be hilarious to have a fun cup with a handle that wasn't your ordinary, everyday cup handle. Why not an animal shaped handle? (This post first appeared at Dollar Store Crafts, where you can find me every Tuesday!) These funny animal handle cups would be great for a party, or just for livening up an everyday meal. My kids LOVE them. Supplies: Tumblers Plastic animals Super Glue Painter's Tape Spray … [Read more...]
Three Ways to Repurpose a Slide Carousel from Goodwill
While I love modern technology, I miss the hands on aspect of old school media. The feel of a vinyl album, the smell of 35 mm film, and the sight of movie reels all bring back memories. I remember how proud I was of earning an A/V "license" in elementary school, so I could help the teacher load the movie projector. While photo slides were a little before my time, I do have fond memories of going through my parent's boxes of slides and holding them up to the light to squint at the tiny … [Read more...]
DIY “Alien Head in a Jar” Prank
As I mentioned in this round up post, I love practical jokes and gags. I saw this idea for a head in a jar, and thought that was a bit too macabre for my family, so I made me own version with an alien head instead. This is a quick project to make! Supplies used: InkJet Transparency Paper Spray on Waterproof Sealant Glass Jar Alcohol Ink Step one: Print this alien head on transparency paper. You will need to resize it as needed to fit your jar. Trim off excess. Step … [Read more...]
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