Today I am showing you how to turn inexpensive paperback books into pretty decor for your home. This tutorial also works for hardcover books. Continue reading below for some creative inspiration. Materials You'll Need: Books Decorative Wrapping Paper Lace Ribbon Artificial Flowers Scissors Clear Tape Instructions: Spread out the wrapping paper on a table. Lay… Continue reading DIY: Cover Books with Wrapping Paper
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DIY Pearl Crafts
Today I am sharing two pearl-themed crafts. I enjoy crafting with pearls because they make my projects look more beautiful and elegant. Continue reading below for some fun and simple tutorials! Pearl Bottle Cap Magnets Supplies: Pearl Beads Bottle Caps Mod Podge Dimensional Magic Magnetic Buttons Satin Ribbon Flowers Hot Glue Gun Instructions: Fill… Continue reading DIY Pearl Crafts
DIY Candlestick Centerpieces with Flowers
Today's blog post is about DIY decorations. With a little time and creativity, you can decorate any event with beautiful crafts you made with your own hands. Follow the directions below to see how I transformed inexpensive items into lovely centerpieces. Supplies: 2 Small Charger Plates 2 Candlesticks Artificial Flowers Gold Spray paint Hot Glue… Continue reading DIY Candlestick Centerpieces with Flowers
DIY Hot Air Balloon
Welcome! Today I am showing you how to make your own paper hot air balloon. This craft project is perfect for a child's room or party decorations. Check out the tutorial below for inspiration. Supplies: Paper Lantern Ribbon Scrapbook Paper Jute Twine Glue Gun Craft Embellishments Scissors Instructions: Assemble the paper lantern, then cut a… Continue reading DIY Hot Air Balloon
DIY Shoebox Diorama
I came up with the idea to make a diorama while I was cleaning out my closet. I found some empty shoe boxes that needed to be thrown away, but I decided to keep one of the bigger boxes to make this fun craft project. Dioramas are not just for school assignments. Adults can make… Continue reading DIY Shoebox Diorama
Dollar Store Picture Frame Makeover
I shop a lot at dollar stores. I always tell myself that I am only going to buy a couple of items, but then I end up leaving the store with a basket full of $1 goodies. On one of those shopping trips I bought a plain picture frame that I did not need, so… Continue reading Dollar Store Picture Frame Makeover
Spray Paint Glass Bottles and Jars
Today I have one craft tip to share: save all your glass containers for future projects. You can use pickle jars, sauce jars, and glass soda bottles as home decor. I've turned my glass containers into flower vases, snow globes, and used them as storage for my craft supplies. The possibilities are endless! Check out… Continue reading Spray Paint Glass Bottles and Jars
Simple Christmas Decorations
I can't believe that Christmas is in a few days! This year has went by so quickly. I have been busy doing several craft projects, and I didn't realize how fast time has gone by. For this blog post, I wanted to share with you all some of the Christmas crafts I have worked on.… Continue reading Simple Christmas Decorations
DIY Halloween Wreath (Easy)
This is a quick and easy project if you are still looking for last-minute Halloween decorations. I made this using a 12 in. foam wreath, straight pins, black polyester ribbon, and Dollar Tree Halloween decorations. I started off by wrapping the ribbon around the wreath. I secured the ribbon with the straight pins (I used… Continue reading DIY Halloween Wreath (Easy)
Glass Jar with Chalkboard Paint Label
I am loving so many of the different chalkboard paint crafts on various blogs, so I had to do a project for my home. I bought a cheap glass canister from a dollar store, a heart stencil, and a 2 fl. oz. bottle of chalkboard paint to complete this project. I taped the stencil onto the… Continue reading Glass Jar with Chalkboard Paint Label