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...]
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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...]
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...]
Make a Bird Feeder with Cups and Saucers from Goodwill
As a child, I loved Disney's movie "Alice in Wonderland." I was enchanted by the wild antics that ensued at the Mad Hatter's tea party, and always dreamed of how fun it would be to happen upon an "un-birthday party" in the woods. Now that I have kids, I've decided to create a Mad Hatter inspired garden area (see my teapot bird bath!), where we can picnic and celebrate un-birthdays. Best of all, I get to recycle items purchased at Goodwill San Antonio. (This post first appeared at Dollar … [Read more...]
Mirror DIY Using an Extremely Unusual Item…Can You Guess What it is?
This is easily the most unusual item I've ever crafted with. I couldn't be happier with the end result, though. Any guesses as to what I used to make my sunburst mirror? This post first appeared at Dollar Store Crafts, where you can find my NEW tutorial every Tuesday! This project actually made it into DSC's top 10 posts for 2013. I had worried that people might think the item I used was gross, but I was happy to receive such a favorable response. I love that other makers can see the … [Read more...]
DIY Fabric Covered Recycled Tins
Recently I showed you how to repurpose old tins into fun storage containers. I love bright colors and patterns, so I decided to take my upcycled tins one step further. This is how I did it. (This post first appeared at Dollar Store Crafts, where you can find my new tutorial every Tuesday!) Supplies Tins Knobs Spray Paint Fabric Scraps Ric rac or trim (optional) Mod Podge Step one: Upcycle your tin following the instructions in this post: … [Read more...]
Make Decorative Storage Containers from Recycled Tins
As a budget crafter, I'm always trying to figure out where to put all my stuff and how to get organized without breaking the bank. This is one of my solutions! I recycled old tins to make cute, colorful storage containers. (This post first appeared at Dollar Store Crafts, where you can find my new tutorial every Tuesday!) Supplies Used: Tins Knobs (found in the dollar spot at Michaels Craft Store) Spray Paint To make your own storage tin: Step one: Use a drill to make a … [Read more...]
DIY Scratch Off Valentine Cards
Have you started planning for Valentine's Day yet? I have! Here's a fun idea for DIY cards: scratch off joke cards! (This post first appeared at Dollar Store Crafts, where you can find me every Tuesday with a new tutorial!) It doesn't matter if you're a kid or a grown up, there's something about revealing a hidden message that feels like a teeny treasure hunt. I enjoy making scratch paper with my kids, and I shared that tutorial here. It's been so popular that I thought I'd adapt the … [Read more...]
My Top Ten Craft Posts of 2013
Whew...what a fun, crafty year it's been! 2013 was my first full calendar year as a blogger, and I had a BLAST. Thank you all for sharing this fun ride with me as I try new things and share new ideas and products with you. I'm thrilled that many of my favorite creations are also my most viewed posts! Whether you're new to my blog or have been following me all year, I hope this round up of my ten most viewed posts this year will inspire you and encourage you to visit me again in 2014! 1. … [Read more...]
Ombre Cracked Glass Magnets and Push Pins DIY
This summer I explained how to "crack" glass floral stones (tutorial here). It's an inexpensive, easy project that's fun to do. I like to use fine glitter to create a sparkly ombre effect on the glass. I turned my ombre cracked glass stones into glass magnets and pushpins. Keep reading to learn how easy these are to make! (This post first appeared at Dollar Store Crafts, where I am a contributor.) Supplies: Glass Floral Stones Glitter Magnets and Thumb tacks Double sided … [Read more...]
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