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...]
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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...]
Tea Pot Bird Bath Garden Art Made from Thrifted Items
Make a tea pot bird bath by using thrifted items from Goodwill. This whimsical piece of garden art is surprisingly easy to make. I'm creating a Mad Hatter inspired garden at my home, so of course I'll need lots of tea cups, tea pots, and saucers to decorate with. Thanks to Goodwill San Antonio, it's easy and inexpensive to find the items I need to craft with. I fell in love with this lamp at Anthropologie, and I knew the design idea would be perfect for the "Alice in Wonderland" … [Read more...]
Light Up Christmas Lawn Sign made with Mod Podge
Santa and his reindeer have a loooong night ahead of them. Why not make their visit to your house easier with a reserved parking spot on a Christmas lawn sign? Even better, why not have a light on your sign to help guide the way? No doubt that Santa and his team will appreciate your efforts! I used several Mod Podge goodies to make this fun Christmas lawn sign. Read on to learn how you can make your own Christmas sign! Supplies Needed: Mod Podge Outdoor Formula Dimensional … [Read more...]
DIY Mod Podge Wine Charms
I love quick little projects that help make celebrations more personal. DIY wine charms are a great way to jazz up any celebration! This project is really fast (if you don't count the drying time!), really frugal, and very fabulous, if I may say so. :) Supplies (click for link to retailer): Wine charms Mod Podge Shapes Mini ornaments (dollar spot at Target) Dimensional Magic How to make your own wine charms: Step 1: Select image and text. Mine were cut from on … [Read more...]
Vintage Book Party: Carnival Games
You can't have a vintage themed party without some old fashioned carnival games! Read on to learn some easy ways to put a carnival in your back yard! The kids had a BLAST at our carnival. I was kind of surprised that they enjoyed it as much as they did, because it was so hot outside, but thrilled that they had so much fun. I purchased colorful plastic tablecloths from the Dollar Tree and clipped them onto a rope. It was breezy so I had to weigh the ends down with rocks. My son had … [Read more...]
How to Make a Gum ball Shirt
This colorful gum ball shirt, with balls that move around, is sure to bring a smile to any child's face! If you've been reading my blog, you may have noticed that I make a lot of things with items from the Dollar Tree, like this bowl and this easel. During one of my recent visits to DT I found a lot of nice quality T-shirts, and for $1 I couldn't pass them up. This is my first completed project: a fun gum ball shirt with balls that move! I used my Silhouette and a shape from their … [Read more...]
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