Star Jars
These transformed mason jars are a fun way to both decorate an outdoor table for a 4th of July celebration or a safe way to entertain the kids during fireworks. Red spray paint Mason Jars Star stickers Newspaper Scatter star stickers onto the mason jar, make sure they’re stuck on very tight Screw on the mason jar lid and cap and place on top of a table covered in newspaper in a well ventilated area Spray with the paint from a nice distance around the entire jar until it’s coated well but without drips. Wait at least a couple hours for the jar to dry and carefully peel off the star stickers Place 2-3 battery operated votive candles in each jar and enjoy your festive 4th of July evening!
Create – wall art printable template
Some months a go I shared the Love wall art template, along with that one I made this one, but unlike the previous one I wanted to make this word different and special, so no cardboard. Instead I used a piece of Styrofoam from a box we received last week. When I saw it a knew it was perfect for this project =] And instead of painting or covering it with fabric (my first idea) I decided to just go the Decoupage route with hot pink tissue paper. It ends up being so light! I just double tape mine to the wall and it works like a charm! **The download is a PDF format file, so you will need to have Abobe Reader installed on your PC or MAC. THE MATERIALS - 23×8 inches piece of Styrofoam (I just used one from a box but you can buy a piece at Michaels) - Tacky glue - 2 sheets of tissue Paper ripped unevenly with your hands - Sand paper - X-acto knife - Download the template below - Marker to trace template - Sponge brush [ Click on Images to enlarge] I hope you all enjoy and CREATE =] ps.
scrapbook wheel
i have so many cards and pictures and memoriesjust stuffed in boxes....i love this idea to turn them into a "rolodex scrapbook"....using vintage cardsand photos....and bits of this and thatso that all that goodness that's just hiding awaycould be at your fingertips step-by-steps here all photos via fossil life style
Make a wall of paper hearts
I like 3D paper things, and multiples of things, and Valentine's Day. The other night I made these paper hearts while watching TV. You could stick them on a wall or door temporarily, or glue them to a board permanently to make a 3D wall poster. These are made from traditional heart shapes with a slit cut partway down the center. Download the page of hearts here. To make a flat heart into something three dimensional, roll the inner edges of the two arcs toward the back with your fingers to get the shape started. Then add a bit of glue or double-stick tape along one edge. When the edges are glued together, the heart looks 3D. I used bits of double-stick tape to secure mine—a speedy method—but a few of the hearts popped apart within a couple days and had to be re-stuck. Once you get the hang of it, you can bend that paper to your will and make dozens. Then stick a flock of hearts to a wall with loops of tape or poster putty placed at the bottom point on the back side of each shape.
Egg Note
Over in Beyond Beyond towers we have one weakness, of the Achilles Heal variety and it is eggs. Scrambled, poached, sunny side up, boiled – whatever way you can imagine them we have had them in all the many fangled ways that you can imagine! What we have never had is an invitation in an egg and this exploded our minds not even blew them. So, if you want to fry people’s minds like eggs then you can learn how to make these eggtastic wonders here on Poppytalk. Droolsome, and after you make your message in an egg we like paprika and parma ham in our scrambled eggs. About the author I'm the big kahuna with the whole shebang.
KNOW AND TELL CRAFTS: Film Roll Candle Rings...
Lets face it, film is getting more outdated every second and new generations (including some of mine) may not even know what it is. The effects film gives to a picture are popular now and can be seen in the filters on Instagram too. I personally like the negatives more and we have plenty of them at my house stashed in our closet. I thought I might as well help others put these cool pieces of art to use. They are obviously pretty transparent which works great to make a little candle ring! Just wrap... ... and tape! I find that it still lets the light shine through. P.S.
Tri Bead Wreath Ornament Craft
Made of clear and green tri-beads, this cute wreath ornament is easy to make and is a great Christmas craft for kids, and an easy ornament for teachers to show their children. If you have other wreath crafts that you would like to share with us, let us know. Craft Supplies Needed 22- Clear Tri-beads 22- Green Tri-beads 8" length of wire bow (optional two bows to put one on each side) Wire to attach the bow or a glue gun Needle nose pliers Wire cutters Crafting Steps Thread the clear and green beads onto the wire, alternating the colors as you thread them onto the wire. Optional: You can make the wreath as large as you like.
Birdcage Ornament tutorial
Good Morning my Joyful readers! Today I am re-posting a guest post I did for the Craft Snob blog – Sara contacted me while I was in vacations in Chile and ask me to be a part of her Handmade Ornament parade while she was away from blogging because of the birth or her lovely daughter Clementine =] I am really excited because now that the tutorial has been shared there, I can also share it here with all of you! I love birdcages, but I don’t like when birds are in them =[ because they belong free and not secluded in a tiny little space, right? so the birdcages I have are just decorative. Because of my love for birdcages I thought that it could be really cute to have one as an ornament =] the best part is that once the holidays are over you can use this little birdcage to hold pens in your office or just to decorate your favorite space! MAKE IT I love to work with wire, but there are some things you should know. And there you go, a cute and very long-lasting birdcage!
Curly Wire Beaded Wreath Ornament Craft
Make your Christmas tree or presents glimmer with the beautiful shimmering glow of wire and beads on this wreath ornament craft. This is an easy Christmas craft for teenagers and adults, or even middle school children with some crafting ability. With a little wire and some beads and a few odds and ends, anyone can create this wonderful handmade ornament that looks like it came straight from a local artisan. Decorate your tree or send some very stylish gifts this year with one of our favorite crafts. Craft Supplies Needed 26 gauge wire (green and blue) 18 gauge wire (silver) Glass beads (assorted shades of blue) Make sure they can fit over the wire. Crafting Steps Take the 18 gauge silver wire and wrap it two times in a circle to form the body of the wreath (A circle that is two wires thick) Connect these two wires by twisting the 26 gauge wire around and around the two wires.
