Decor Adventures: Dollar Store Decor Well I’m a total copycat. I’ve completely ripped off this idea and I fully admit it. Dollar store hurricanes. You’ve probably seen them around at Sarah’s who saw them at Emily’s who saw them at Anne’s. This infamous total-cost-is-two-smackers project that will add some serious glamour to your space. Let me get right to it – How to make hurricane candle holders, also know as dollar store decor! My supplies are dollar store candle sticks and glass hurricanes. $1 each friends, it can’t get any cheaper. Plus some sort of glue. After I washed and dried each piece I glued the pillar holders onto the bottom of the hurricanes. Don’t even try to test them 20 minutes later, they will still be wet and will move, so let them sit. My fiance didn’t know what a hurricane was, I had to explain But he loves them, I got a high five. I put in some rocks from an ocean beach and Spanish moss for a little fall touch, then an ivory 3×6 pillar candle. I frequently move these all around the house.
Hey Look: PRETTY PACKAGING IDEAS I think my favorite part of gift-giving is wrapping the goods. I really don't mind if the wrapping paper is being ripped off afterwards, I simply enjoy spending a lot of time and thought on making a present look as pretty as possible. Here's some cute and creative gift wrapping inspiration I found around the web: Washi tape ideas: Sweet Paul (left) and Tea For Joy (right) Lace gift wrapping: Sweet Paul, Colorful fabric packaging: Handmade Weddings (via Haystack Needle) Simple glitter ribbon on craft paper (Besotted Brand) & Colorful woven paper (Craftzine) Pretty doily wrapping - left: Facil Y Sencillo, right: A Creative Mint Confetti on double-sided tape: 3@12, Confetti dipping fun: Tokketok Left: rainbow yarn on craft paper (via babble), right: bunting, pom garlands and yarn (two shades of pink) Left: great idea for wrapping a cookbook (Sweet Paul), right: signature gift packaging by Inhaus Press
Toy Story Wall Art {An Inexpensive DIY Take on the Gang} My little guy is in full blown Toy Story mania mode right now after having the chance to see Toy Story 3 {thanks to a very special friend}. There is nothing better than the big smile on his face and pure excitement in his eyes each and every time the toys come to life on the screen. I wanted to make a special piece of art, just for my little guy, to hang on our ‘kitchen gallery wall’, in hopes of catching a few of those big smiles each time he walks by. I headed off to the dollar store to see what I could find, as trying to sneak any one of the hundreds of figurines we already own would be totally out of the question. Even though there wasn’t much Toy Story paraphernalia left, {we are a little late hoping on the number 3 bandwagon} I did happen to find a full set of PEZ Dispensers featuring a few of his favorite charaters. I decided they needed a little makeover to blend in with the kitchen decor, so they all received a couple coats of antique white spray paint. I really really like it!
Wire & Paper - StumbleUpon Tinted Mason Jars in Rainbow I’ve been experimenting with tinting mason jars to create a look like those old vintage ones that are difficult to find anymore in second hand stores. I think I’ve finally honed in on the perfect method. Would you like to see how it’s done? Check out the DIY here. Fill them with flowers, or illuminate an outdoor party filling them with battery operated tea lights or a strand of twinkle lights. copyright 2014 liz stanley // all rights reserved
Make Your Own Faux Leaf Fall Garland - {simple, super easy, & inexpensive} It seems like just yesterday I could not wait for the leaves to turn green and fill in the woodlands that surround our home…It’s that time of year tough that I yearn for a beautiful fall palette of yellow, orange, and burgundy. Last year I collected a ton of leaves and made a real leaf garland for our porch. It lasted a few weeks but once the leaves began to ‘crunch’ that was the end of that {a big mess – at my front door none-the-less}. This year I wanted something that would last a little longer and possibly make it trough Thanksgiving. I checked out some pre-made garlands but really wasn’t lovin’ the color selection or unnatural feel of those available. Many faux leaf bunches are fairly inexpensive and can even be found in the dollar store. For the garland, you want to make sure the individual leaves on the stems have the little circle connector in the center when taken off the stems – like pictured above. Begin by removing all the leaves from the stems.
12 Days Handmade Christmas Tutorials Day 8|Alphabet Crayons & lifeingrace - StumbleUpon If you’re new to the ’12 Days’, you may visit the previous days by clicking on the day you like: Day 1 Crayon Roll Day 2 Zippered Pouches Day 3 Appliqued Placemats Day 4 Quilted Potholders Day 5 Camera Strap Day 6 Embellished Dish Towels Day 7 Bean Bags Today’s guest poster needs no introduction to my readers. i am so happy that Edie asked me to be a part of her 12 Days! my name is meg duerksen. i blog over at whatever. i do not use capital letters because it’s easier not to. i am a mom to five goofy kids. i am a photographer. i love to do crafts with my kids. i love to sew. i love mr. duerksen. i love movies. but that’s enough about silly me and all the things i love….lets get crafty. i am going to show you how i recycle old crayons into really cute alphabet crayons. normally i would use a big box of old crayons….you know the kind…half used…kind of a mess. the kind that kids don’t want to use anymore. but today i used new crayons because i have used up all my old crayons. and happy too.
picture lampshades PINTEREST UPDATE: This is a post from 2010. I do not take custom orders, only the tutorial is available. The lamps have held up wonderfully. As many of you requested, Marie is sharing a little tutorial here on how she made her lampshades. Marie is happy to do custom orders for those that prefer buying over making! * LAMPSHADE – Hobby Lobby carries self-adhesive shades & nightlights, Target has some smaller lamps for $19 that would be perfect for this project, I’ve found some lamps & shades on Craigslist. * GLUE – I used a hot glue gun for the first lamp. * VELLUM – I buy this in packs of 20 (I think) in the scrapbooking section of Hobby Lobby. * CRAFT KNIFE OR SCISSORS, PENCIL & RULER – to trim the vellum, I used a ruler and pencil to mark the cut lines & then used a craft knife and self-healing mat to cut the vellum. * PHOTOS – I used a free program called Picasa to make the photo collage (I believe this program is made by Google, check their page of programs if you are interested).
Making Lavender Wands Every year we enjoy this craft at The Essential Herbal. It isn't new, and I have no idea where it first came from, but I first saw it in Phyllis Shaudys' book Herbal Treasures. They make nice drawer sachets, and sweet little tie-ons for gifts. Besides, it is such a pleasant way to spend an hour or so in the garden. We've taken a series of photos to show you how to make your own. not turn out very well. the ones that have more stems.To begin, choose an ODD number of stems of lavender. Choose a ribbon to weave. down over the blossoms. You'll wind up with a cage around the lavender flowers. Begin weaving in and out. When you reach the bottom of the blossoms, it is time to tie it off. Cut another length of ribbon, and center the wand on it, tying the leftover weaving end along with the new ribbon. Twist one end down to the bottom of the stems. Twist the other end in the other direction and tie at the bottom. Add a bow at the top and trim the ends of the stem evenly.
Easy Origami Envelope | - StumbleUpon If you’d like to make these cute little “Flap Lock” Origami Envelopes–all you’ll need is a piece of square paper…any size. I used Christmas scrapbook paper. 1. Make sure your edges are even. 2. 3. fold the right corner about 1/3 of the way to the left. 4. 5. 6. 6. 7. 8. 9. And there you have it! Now scurry off and make a million of these–or at least 24 if you’re using them for the Family Advent Countdown Calendar. Not in the mood to fold your own? Hanging String Balls Whattya need? BalloonStringScissorsGlueJar How do I make glue string balls? Step 1: Hang inflated balloon from ceiling. Step 2: Put string and glue in the jar with a hole in the lid. Next, pull string from hole while wrapping around the balloon. Step 3: Wait until dry (try to contain yourself). Created by Dane Holweger
Wreath Mania / Articles I have a wreath obsession. They are rings of textural happiness to me. Wreaths can be everyday or seasonal home décor or festive party decorations by changing up the colors and materials. This felt wreath uses two materials, wire and felt. Create a circle from sturdy wire or a wire hanger. Begin by cutting one inch strips of felt in assorted colors using a rotary cutter with acrylic ruler on a cutting mat. Next punch a 1/16 inch hole one inch from the side and then every two inches along center of strip. Place template over strip and mark each hole with a marker as a punching guide. Once all holes are punched, all that is left to do is thread the felt strips onto wire form using an accordion pattern. Twist the wire ends together. Covering a wreath form with punches adds lots of texture easily. I like the look of monochromatic texture, so I set out to create a teal floral wreath. Next, get punching. This final wreath is definitely a party wreath.
Etched Portion Control Wine Glass | Craft Test Dummies - StumbleUpon OK, confession: I’m on Weight-Watchers. And a major part of the program isn’t completely restricting what you eat and drink, but you DO have to watch and control your portions. This goes for wine, too. And since I do like a glass of vino now and then, I thought I’d made my own special glass to hold my five ounces of joy! I chose a stemless wine glass and measured out 5 ounces of water and poured it in the glass. I used plain ol’ painters tape along the line, and burnished it down well with my fingernail. I then applied the Armour Etch Cream (see my review of that here) to the bottom of the glass. Now, you could leave it here and you’d have done the job- now you know just where to fill your glass! I chose the flower head icon of the Songbird Cartridge (using my “j” monogram) for the Cricut and cut it out at 3″, using some craft vinyl. So there it is…my special, portion-control wine glass. <A HREF="