The end of the school year has come and now it is time to load up on craft supplies to keep the kids entertained. My elementary school friend Megan asked me if I had any summer craft ideas to share. So, Megan, this post is for you! Planning a beach vacation? Why not … [Read more...]
Spray Painted Glass Jars and Bottles
I have a real problem throwing away perfectly good glass jars and bottles. To me they are little craft gems waiting for me to transform them. With Mother's Day and Teacher Appreciation coming up, I decided to turn some of our recycled bottles into cute gifts for Mom and my sons' … [Read more...]
Making a Citrus Striped Cake Stand
As promised, I have a tutorial for making a cake stand using a plate and a candlestick. This is nothing new, and if you've hopped around the blogosphere, you have probably seen some variations of this project. These are a few of the projects that sparked my creativity when I … [Read more...]
Knife Topped Birdhouse
Okay, so I know you all think I've gone off my rocker. I bought a bunch of silverware (err, excuse me flatware) from Goodwill recently. I made some Fork Photo Holders (which I absolutely adore!) And had been thinking of some cool projects to do with the knives. Inspiration … [Read more...]
Fork Photo Holder Base
I want to share with you how to make an alternate base for that Fork Photo Holder you see above. If you will give me a few minutes, I'll show you how to do that. Materials: Fork (.25 each from Goodwill) Wooden base from craft store (cost me .69 each) Beads, corks, or other … [Read more...]
No Solicitors Sign
No Solicitors Sign We live on a quiet street in a peaceful neighborhood in Raleigh. Unfortunately, every so often, my son's peaceful naps were interrupted by: DING DONG! And when I answered the door, this is who greeted me. ARRGGGHHH! I finally decided to halt the … [Read more...]
Mousetrap Memo Pad
I've been dying to show you this project, but didn't want to give away any secrets. You see, I made them for a few bloggers out there in the home décor blogland. And as luck would have it, most of these special women are here at Blissdom! As a tiny token of my appreciation for … [Read more...]
Wool Roses on a Stem
Hello my sweets! I'm definitely getting down with the sugar lingo just in time for Valentine's Day. And in honor of that day devoted to love, don't you think these felted wool roses would make a nice gift for that someone special in your life? If you haven't already, learn how … [Read more...]
Felted Wool Roses Tutorial
Y'all are so sweet to welcome Buddy onto my blog. I appreciate your kind comments and encouragement to include some of my personal life. There was not a single comment asking me to "stick to business." But, getting back to business, I have the felted wool roses tutorial for you … [Read more...]
Aged Painted Pail Tutorial
I was strolling through our local Goodwill last week looking for goodies donated by people trying to claim a last minute tax write-off. I came across a bucket with a $1 price on it. I grabbed it and ran to the register. Especially because the pail was originally $9. I knew … [Read more...]
Creating Silhouetted Gifts
Now that the Christmas hype has died down and my cold has lost its grip on my sinuses, I'm back with a quick little tutorial on creating a special silhouetted gift for your child.Thank you to my dear Pretty Handsome Guy for his guest post. I'm glad you all enjoyed a good laugh at … [Read more...]
Creative Gift Wrapping Day #6
This is it, the last day of my Creative Gift Wrapping Tutorials. I saved these adorable silhouetted animals for last.Snowy Polar Bear Materials:Wrapping paperWhite card stock paperSnowflake hole puncherKey tagSatin ribbonJingle bellBlack & white pom poms (nose & … [Read more...]
Creative Gift Wrapping Day #5
Welcome back. If you are up for some more creative gift wrappings, let's get going.Hanging Ornaments Materials: Wrapping paperCurling ribbonButtonsSnowflake EmbellishmentsHot glue gunElmer's glue Circle template: jar, glass, compassScissorsWrap your present in wrapping … [Read more...]
Creative Gift Wrapping Day #4
What happens when you have more gift wrapping ideas than presents? I guess I could go buy more presents, but I think Pretty Handsome Guy might not be too happy about that. So, I'll have to stick with just six days of Creative Gift Wrapping. That's right, two more posts filled … [Read more...]
Creative Gift Wrapping Day #3
Today I have two creative gift wrapping ideas that have a more natural feel. Perfect for the eco-conscious recipient in your life!Rosemary Gift with BellsMaterials:Brown paper bag or wrapping paperFresh cut rosemaryRed ribbon (fat)Smaller ribbonJingle BellsHot glue gunDeckle … [Read more...]
Creative Gift Wrapping Day #2
Welcome back! I have some more creative gift wrapping for you today. Next up at the wrapping station:Clustered Butterfly Gift Materials: Wrapping PaperWire RibbonButterfly hole puncherColored scrapbook paper or other colored paperSnowflake embellishmentElmer's glueStart by … [Read more...]