Winter won't be over for a few more weeks. If you're stuck indoors and looking for things to do, try your hand at rubber band jewelry making. You don't need a loom to make these, and you can find the itty bitty rubber bands in the beauty section of Dollar Tree. This post first appeared at Dollar Store Crafts, where you can find me every Tuesday. I remember finger weaving as a child, so I showed my kids how to make their own links using their hands. They found this to be MUCH easier than … [Read more...]
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Valentine Brunch with Little Ones
Treat the whole family to a sweet Valentine brunch with little ones! This is a sponsored post. Valentine's Day (much like Christmas) is most enjoyed by little ones. What's not to like about chocolate, candy, hugs, and kisses? As you get older, Valentine's day can get kind of complicated. This year I'm going to celebrate like a child, with my children, and have a Valentine's day brunch. I love how younger children enjoy the simplicity of simply sitting together and talking. I try to … [Read more...]
Highlights and Lowlights of 2014: Morena’s Corner Recap
Whew, another year has flown by! I'm rapidly approaching my 3 year anniversary as a craft blogger, and I thought it was a good time to reflect on my crafty highs and lows from the last year. Did I miss anything?2014 HighlightsTop posts: My most popular posts in 2014 included a light that looks like a cloud, a uniquely refinished table, and a fun recycling project.Halloween is my holiday...and yours: By far, however, my Halloween projects brought more traffic than any … [Read more...]
Make a Personalized Floating Photo Ornament
You may have most of your holiday shopping done by now, but maybe you're still looking for something special for that white elephant exchange at work, or something for that friend who is hard to shop for. Make a unique floating photo ornament that no one else will have! This post first appeared at Dollar Store Crafts, where you can find me every Tuesday. My kids had fun posing for these pictures, and they laugh at their unique ornaments. I think these ornaments would be equally (if not … [Read more...]
Make a Snow Globe from a Hummingbird Feeder
I bought a humming bird feeder at Dollar Tree this summer, and as I looked at it on my counter it made me think of a snow globe. When I saw some adorable miniature trees at Dollar Tree later, my idea came together. This fun, pretty snow globe is easy and inexpensive to make, and safe for little hands to hold! (This post first appeared at Dollar Store Crafts, where you can find me every Tuesday!) Supplies: Hummingbird feeder Miniature tree Paint Glitter Glue … [Read more...]
How to Make an Anthropologie Inspired Flower Mirror
Make an Anthropologie inspired flower mirror using inexpensive items. I love to gawk Anthropologie's website. There is so much eye candy there! Sadly, I can usually only window shop, but that's OK with this crafty gal. When I saw this pretty flowered mirror on their site (for $128), I started thinking of how I could make my own budget version using thrifted items from Goodwill San Antonio. I'm really happy with the final product! I found my mirror at Goodwill for just 99 cents. The … [Read more...]
Turn a Plastic Pumpkin into a Faux Pewter Halloween Centerpiece
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...]
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...]
DIY Shark Themed Jewelry: Pendants and a Ring
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...]
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