Have you ever tried glass paint markers? I don't know why I didn't use these sooner...they're so easy to craft with! I used them to turn my son into a superhero, and make him a personalized drinking glass. This was such a fun, easy project that I can't wait to make several more! Supplies: Drinking Glass DecoArt Glass Paint Markers Step one: I used PicMonkey.com to add the superhero effects to a picture of my son. Print the image, trim the paper, and … [Read more...]
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Valentine Holder Penguin from a Milk Container
This Valentine holder penguin will be the hit of the class party! I came up with this cute penguin idea over 15 years ago when my apartment complex had a balcony decorating contest. The grand prize: one month's free rent. As a cash strapped newlywed, I needed to come up with a winning idea that was inexpensive. This penguin from a milk jug idea was born, I filled my balcony with cute penguins and a "south pole" sign, and won the contest! My daughter has been very interested in penguins … [Read more...]
Make An Alien Valentine Holder from a Trash Can
Make a funny alien valentine holder from a dollar store trash pail. Kids will love this easy to make project for Valentine's Day. Valentine's day is coming up, and if you're like me you help your kids decorate boxes to collect Valentines in at school. I never seem to have any shoe boxes around when I need them, so I came up with an alternative: use a dollar store trash bin! I turned a green bin into an alien Valentine holder for my son to use at his class party. I really have to give … [Read more...]
Tips for Organizing Your Fabric Stash
Is one of your New Year's Resolutions to get more organized? Specifically, to get your out of control fabric stash more organized? You're in luck because I've searched Pinterest and the internet to find some of the most clever and attractive fabric storage solution ideas. Hopefully one of these fabulous ideas will work for you and help you get your fabric organized in the new year. Once you know where to find everything you'll be able to spend more time sewing and less time … [Read more...]
Designer Inspired Faux Bronze Ornaments
Make faux bronze ornaments using dollar store items. When this picture showed up in my Pinterest feed, I knew immediately that I wanted to try to make my own version. I dashed off to Dollar Tree to buy the extra large ornaments I had seen there a few days earlier, and started hatching a plan. After I was done, I eventually clicked on the Pinterest link and realized the ornaments I had copied were porch sized, but I'm still going to check this off as a successful knock off. Here's how to … [Read more...]
Faux Cracked Glass Votive Candle Holder
As a budget crafter, I love finding ways to make inexpensive dollar store glass look high end. I like to stock up on glass items from the dollar store and thrift store to craft with. Here's a pretty idea that will make great decor for fall and holiday parties: create faux cracked glass votive candle holders that shimmer and shine! This post first appeared at Dollar Store Crafts, where I am a contributor. Supplies: Glass candle holder Gold Spray paint Glossy … [Read more...]
How to Make a Woodland Themed DIY Cupcake Stand
When my nephew turned one last year he had an adorable woodland theme for his birthday party. I wanted to make a DIY cupcake stand for the party, and my husband was kind enough to help me with this project (because I can't be trusted with power tools!) I love the project that we made together! This adorable woodland themed cupcake stand is perfect for any party with an outdoor or fairy theme. (This post first appeared at Dollar Store Crafts, where I am a … [Read more...]
Easy to Make Sugar Skull or Calavera
Dia de los Muertos is a big celebration in San Antonio. Observed on November 1st, it's a day to remember those who are no longer with us. Part of the celebration involves decorating with calaveras, also often called sugar skulls. I've always enjoyed visiting the local Mercado (Market Square) in October and admiring local artist's renditions of the calaveras. Colorful and whimsical, these dancing skeletons and grinning skulls come in lots of different styles. Here's my rendition of a sugar … [Read more...]
Skeleton Hand Accesories You Can Make for Halloween
Mini skeleton hands are so fun to craft with! I've already started stocking up on them for my Halloween crafting. I find these skeleton hands at Michael's Craft Stores and they are the perfect size for making quick Halloween accesories. I had initially purchased a pack so I could make a set of hair clips, and started thinking of other ways to use them. I came up with a scarf pin and a really fun fascinator! Here's how you can make your own. This post first appeared at Dollar Store … [Read more...]
Quick Craft: Glowing Ghosts Halloween Decor
Have you ever noticed the cute solar powered items at Dollar Tree? They always have something a little different each spring and summer, and for just a dollar it's hard to pass them up. These pretty little solar powered lamps caught my eye, and I thought they'd make lovely patio table decor. Since Halloween is around the corner, my mind turned towards a "spooky" craft: glowing ghosts! This simple, quick to make project would make great party decor! For more fun Halloween decorative crafts, … [Read more...]
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