4th of July Glitter Jeans and T-Shirt

  I'm sad to announce that I didn't make it into the top 5 at one crafty contest.  

To see who did click here.

 It was so much fun being a part of One Crafty Contest.  It challenged me to complete my paint project on time and work with products I have never used before like washi tape.  The challenge for round 5 was glitter I created this 4th of July outfit for my daughter.  I think I may make coordinating outfits for my other kids.

Guest Blogger! Megin of VMG206

I want to introduce my friend Megin of VMG206.  She is guest blogging today and sharing her creative idea for a Mother's Day gift, with printables!  I love her blog and I know you will too. 

"I love (dark) coffee, (dark) chocolate and neutral colors.  I’m a very visual person and I love layers and texture.  I so enjoy all things crafty; but I don’t consider myself all that crafty."

 ~ Megin of VMG206

Be Mine!

Valentine Holder Craft

I haven't posted in a few days because my whole family is sick with the flu.  I haven't had time to make a post or work on any projects.  I managed to find time to try a few crafts yesterday.  One was a fail and one turned out great.

My son needs a Valentine Holder for his class party.  I didn't want to spend any money (I can't really go to the store right now) so I used things I already had.

Paper Doile, 2 Sheets of Paper, Mod Podge, Empty Formula Can

I removed the label from the can and cut the paper to size.  Then I brushed Mod Podge onto the can and applied the paper.

I brushed Mod Podge on the outside of the paper and applied the paper doilie.  For the final step I brushed Mod Podge onto the outside of the doile.  Adding Mod Podge to the outside of the paper creates a protective layer.

 When It was dry I added his name and cut a hole in the lid.

What other uses have you found for formula cans?

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Dollar Tree Valentine's Crafts

When I read that Debbiedoo's and Fox Hollow Cottage are hosting a Valentine's Party where all the crafts are made with items from the Dollar Tree I knew that I was up for the challenge.   When I walked in the Dollar Tree my mind drew a blank and my creativity was gone.   

(It didn't help that I took my 4 kids with me.  Mom. Mom. Mom. MOM!)

After browsing the whole store I went back to the candles and found these.

I melted the candles on the stove.  I took the wicks out of the candles to use later.  I used a few more red candles, I already had, to get enough wax.

  
 For the heart shaped candle I poured the white first and added a little red to make pink.  When It was dry I added the red to make a layered candle. 
 

To make the tall candle I tied a string to the wick and wrapped it around a pencil to hold it upright.

I then poured in the remaining red wax. 

For the next craft I glued a candle dish and a candle stick together.

 

 They turned out beautiful and all for $6!  

 

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Kissing Ball

Turn your Christmas Sparkle Ball in to a Valentine's Day Kissing Ball.

Items Needed:
50 Clear Solo Cups
50 Christmas Lights
Clothes Pins
Staple Gun
Soldering Iron

Use the soldering iron to make holes for the lights in the bottom of each cup.

 

Clip 12 cups together to create a circle.  Then staple the sides of the cups together using 2 staples.

Repeat using 9 cups and then 4 cups.   This makes half a ball.  Do this again to make the other half. Insert one light into each hole. 

 

Pin and staple the 2 halves together.

Decorate with a bow and hang in an entryway.  Have fun this valentines.

XOXOXO

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Rosette Head Band Tutorial

I made my girls coordinating headbands to match their dresses. 

The headbands are all unique, just like my girls.  

To make the Rosette head band you will need the following items:

wired ribbon (you could sew a gathering stitch to regular ribbon)

hot glue and glue gun 

head band

button

The amount of ribbon needed varies depending on the size of flower you want.  For this flower I used about 20 inches. 

 

Pull the wire on one side of the ribbon to make a gather.  The ribbon naturally begins to curl.   

Next, use a small dot of glue to secure the ribbon in place.  

Glue the button to the front of the flower and then glue the flower to headband.

It really is that easy!  Now go have fun crafting!

Holiday Home Tour

 I used hot glue to stick the bulbs to the brick around the windows.   Don't worry it comes off completely.
I love seeing the Christmas tree through the front window.

 

The wreath for the front door was made with cuttings from our Christmas Tree.

 

I wrapped empty boxes for the mantle decorations and added a lighted garland.

When we bought our house this summer I knew exactly where I wanted to put the Christmas tree.

For this arrangement I used trimmings from our Christmas tree.   I also changed the paper in the vase see the tutorial here.  See my post about the wreath here.