I have a TON of above the cabinet space to fill in my home, but not much of a budget to decorate with. I love decorative ceramic vases and jars, but even on sale, they can get pricey. So, in my usual DIY fashion, I set out to find a way to make my own! This post first appeared at Dollar Store Crafts, where you can find me with a new tutorial every Tuesday. Supplies Used: Wine bottles DecoArt Stucco Texture Paste Stencil Paint Step one: Use a palette knife to spread a thin … [Read more...]
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Recycled Craft: DIY Drawer Organizers
As a frugal crafter, I'm always looking for ways to turn my unwanted items into something useful. Here's an idea for turning grocery store plastic containers into fun, functional drawer organizers! (This post first appeared at Dollar Store Crafts, where I post a NEW tutorial every Tuesday.) Supplies Used Plastic produce or take out containers - on hand Newspaper - on hand Glue - on hand Paint - on hand Step one: Cut to separate the lid from the body of the plastic container. … [Read more...]
How to Make Iced Snowflake Coasters
Bring some sparkle to your table this winter, without the mess! These pretty, shiny snowflake coasters look like they're frozen in ice, thanks to resin. If you purchased resin to make these skull pendants, then here's a chance to use it again! If you haven't worked with resin yet, here's an easy project that has a BIG impact. (This post first appeared at Dollar Store Crafts, where you can find my NEW tutorial every Tuesday!) Supplies Needed: Plastic Snowflakes (from Dollar … [Read more...]
DIY Reindeer Candy Cane Gifts
I'll admit it, I'm one of those people who feels the need to have a gift, no matter how small, for everyone. Students, classmates, neighbors, garbage collectors, bus drivers: you get a gift, you get a gift, you get a gift! These reindeer candy canes are my go-to gift project. They are inexpensive, easy to make while watching TV, and seriously cute. (It must be the googly eyes.) (This post first appeared at Dollar Store Crafts, where you can find me every Tuesday!) Supplies: … [Read more...]
Faux Etched Mercury Glass
Pottery Barn has some gorgeous etched mercury glass pumpkins available, and I immediately wondered if I might be able to make my own version. Sure enough, they can easily be made at home, and customized to fit your style! I made my version using Dollar Tree pumpkins and Krylon's Looking Glass Spray Paint (which I refer to as "crafter's crack" because I *might* be addicted to spraying it on everything! It's amazing stuff!) Here's how you can make your own etched mercury glass … [Read more...]
Make a Trick (not a Treat!) Coffin Box
I'm a bit of a practical joker, so at Halloween I like to play a few tricks and not just dole out treats, especially with my kids. This Trick (not a treat!) Coffin Box was easy to make and a fun prank to pull. My kids thought they were getting candy, but they received a surprise instead! (This post first appeared on Dollar Store Crafts, where I am a contributor.) Supplies: Cardboard Coffin Wire Plastic insects Paint Glue 1. Cut a piece of recycled cardboard in the … [Read more...]
Make a Skull Pendant with Resin
The skull ice cube trays at the Dollar Tree have been featured in several projects at Dollar Store Crafts, and here is another fun idea for them. You can use them to create spooky cool pendants to wear! Supplies: Skull Ice Cube Tray Resin Glitter Black Paint Bail 1. Pour-on resin can be found at craft stores, and with a coupon you can get it for around $5. I used Envirotex Resin. Read the instructions before using! I use a disposable cup to mix one … [Read more...]
Hello, and Thank You!
As far as blogging goes, I definitely have a PhD (project half done)! I've had so many ideas for the way I want my blog to look, posts to write, giveaways to plan...all are in the "projects half done" pile. One of the biggest "misses" was my one year blogiversary. I notice that other bloggers make a big deal about that day and plan huge giveaways. Oops! To be honest, I don't know the exact date I became an "official" craft blogger. I kind of stumbled into this gig, and I still fumble at … [Read more...]
Make Your Own Starry Night Light
I have to sleep in a completely dark room. Not my kids. They need some kind of light on. If you or someone you know needs to have a little light on at night, here's an easy way to customize a light to match your decor...all for $1! (This post first appeared at Dollar Store Crafts, where you will find me posting a NEW tutorial every Tuesday.) Project Estimate: Touch Light - $1 at Dollar Tree Stickers or contact paper - on hand or $1 and up Spray paint - on hand To make … [Read more...]
How to Make Cracked Glass Stones for Crafting
This project is a family favorite. My kids *love* to "crack" glass stones with me. They don't even make anything with them most of the time, they just enjoy watching the glass crack and then admiring their handiwork. I like to paint the stones, glitter them, set them in bezels, make magnets, and all kinds of other things. But let me back up a bit and first show you how to "crack" glass! (This post first appeared at Dollar Store Crafts, where you can find me every Tuesday!) Supplies … [Read more...]
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