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The DIY Customized Casserole Dish was such a fun project! It’s cheap and quick, which is great, but you have to pay close attention to what you’re doing. Getting the stencils to sit in a straight line and paying attention to how well the stencil is adhered to the glass is going to make a big difference in whether or not you’re redoing the project.
The good news is that, if you mess up, you can wash it off (if you do it quickly) and start over. Read the whole post
Is it almost Father’s Day already? I feel like that just happened.
I’m sure there are many of you who feel the same way. Did you get Dad something yet? Of course not. Because you had a million things to do this week and now it’s Friday night. You could go to the mall and buy him something he doesn’t really want that he probably won’t use… or you could make something yourself. Something he will appreciate more because it’s from the heart. Read the whole post
I was trying to think of a good craft to make for Make Something Mondays earlier in the week and I thought of this paper box. When I was a freelance graphic designer and was regularly looking for new clients, I would make these boxes and fill them with tidbits about myself along with my résumé. It usually worked and I would at least have a call with my prospective clients.
I like these boxes because they are easy (and affordable) to make, and people always react positively to them. Read the whole post
Happy (belated) Mother’s Day to all of the wonderful mothers out there.
I went to visit my parents for Mother’s Day. While I was there, I noticed that my mom had bought all of the materials to make a macrame plant hanger, but hadn’t made one yet. So, I offered to help.
We sat in her living room for less than an hour and put the macrame plant hanger together.
This hanger is a simple design so it’s perfect for macrame beginners! Read the whole post
My mom LOVES flowers and that is probably and understatement. The house I grew up in is like a jungle because of all of the plants. Anyway, it was her birthday on Thursday so I went home for the weekend to spend some time with her.
I know it’s traditional to buy birthday cards, but I’m really not a fan of picking up some templated card with text that some random person wrote. I wanted to give her a birthday card that was more personal so I decided on a watercolor painting with a happy birthday at the bottom. Read the whole post
If you have the choice to buy something that customized or templatized and both are the same price, which one are you going to pick? Right, customized, because we all would all rather have something unique. That’s part of the reason I like DIY projects so much!
These diy glass keychains are perfect for customization! They’re quick and easy to make, you can use any design you want and they make great gifts.
I used scrapbook paper for each of my keychains, but you could print out your own designs like I did for the DIY bookmarks I made a few years ago or even use material from a bridesmaids dress for a more sentimental gift. Read the whole post
If you couldn’t tell yet, I love pink. Since Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, I have more of a reason to make everything pink. My first victim? A very fun and easy to make DIY candy jar! This is one of those crafts that you never would’ve guessed was under $5. You can get all of your supplies at the Dollar Store except the Deco Pens (but you could also use Sharpies). You might not be able to find the knobs there either, but any craft store will have them just a bit more than $1. Read the whole post
I read some stats today claiming that an estimated $13.9 billion will be spent on Valentine’s Day this year and that there will be 180 Million cards exchanged.
Cards actually account for 52.1% of gifts given Valentine’s Day (stats assume that cards are given along with other gifts.)
I would’ve never guessed that.
I started looking at some cards on Etsy and found some unique ones that I want to share with you.
I like the funny cards, so I would go for something like this from RowHouse14. Read the whole post
I love glitter. No surprise, I know. You’ve seen my tutorials.
So, it was time to start glittering (yes, it’s a word… my word) up some mugs. This was my test piece and I enjoy it so much that I plan to make many more. You can pick up a mug at the Dollar Store for, yes, $1 and the glitter paint at a craft store for about $4. You might be able to find some at Walmart, too, but don’t quote me. Read the whole post
Christmas is almost here and I’m betting there are a few of you who haven’t put all of your decorations on your tree yet. If not, you should make these glitter Christmas ball ornaments. It’s a super easy DIY project and you can even do it with your kids. You’re going to have a big glitter mess with, or without them, so you should just enjoy the bonding experience. If you let them pour the glitter in and shake it up, they’ll love it! Read the whole post
