I have saved several paper towel and tissue paper rolls over the past few months to use for future projects. I was so happy to discover the website craftster.org, where a poster gave a step-by-step tutorial (click here) on how to make a tree using the rolls, paint, and glue. Below are photos of… Continue reading Paper Towel/Tissue Roll Tree
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Pearl and Rhinestone Letters
I found two wooden letters on clearance at a craft store, so I decided to decorate them with some pearls and rhinestones that I had leftover from a previous project. These letters were fun and easy to decorate, and they added a little sparkle to my living room. I used the following supplies: Two 5 in. Wooden Letters… Continue reading Pearl and Rhinestone Letters
DIY Inexpensive Fall Wreath
I love this time of the year. Fall is my favorite season, and I couldn't wait to decorate my home. I enjoy doing fun and beautiful projects, but I hate paying a lot of money. Fortunately, this wreath cost me under $10 to make. We all know that buying decorative wreaths from a store can… Continue reading DIY Inexpensive Fall Wreath
DIY Letters
Constantly buying wooden letters can become very pricey depending on where you buy your craft products. I love doing letter crafts because there are so many different projects I can do for my son. So, instead of buying expensive letters from craft stores, I made some letters on my own using cardboard and spray paint.… Continue reading DIY Letters
DIY Candy Jar
This candy jar project is very popular. You can find hundreds of tutorials on Pinterest and other craft blogs. I love candy, so I had to do this project. I used the following supplies: Glass jar Flower pot and saucer Wooden knob Krylon Burgundy Spray paint White acrylic paint Aleene's Glass and Bead Glue … Continue reading DIY Candy Jar
Glass Gem Vase
I decided to do this quick and easy project after I bought some bags of glass gems that were on clearance at Michael's. I bought a $1 vase from Dollar Tree, a tube of Aleene's Glass and Bead Glue, and I used some acrylic paint I already had at home. The glue is very strong, so I… Continue reading Glass Gem Vase
DIY Pearl Mirror
Pearls are very elegant and classy gemstones. I love the look of them on any object or person, so I decided to do a mirror project surrounded by pearl beads. I used the following supplies: 10" round mirror 12" Floral & Craft Ring pearl beads tacky glue glass and bead adhesive gold metallic paint First, I painted the… Continue reading DIY Pearl Mirror
Decoration Ideas
Check out these awesome DIY videos from Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tcgcg26nk84 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-t14YCpgAU http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4SBNguHn5J0 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=59eggvJkUpE
Valentine Wreath
February is one of my favorite months of the year to do craft projects. I enjoy going to different craft stores and finding inspiration from all the red and Valentine's Day themed decorations. I decided I wanted to decorate my door for the month of February with a Valentine Wreath. It was very simple and… Continue reading Valentine Wreath