I create things just to try out a new craft all the time. This then leaves me with a bunch of stuff. Stuff that is perfect to throw together with a few new creations to make a awesome gift box, bag, basket, etc The above is an example of such things. The two new things…
Tag: artsandcrafts
DIY: Triathlon Medal Display
Supplies 1x8x6 Wood Board- I used Premium Pine cut to 20 inches Paint- I used black for background and white for letters. Black is semigloss. White is acrylic. I did use semigloss white but it was not working out. I think I got a bad mix. Sawtooth Picture Hangers- mine was a 3 piece set….
DIY: Shadow Box & Travelers Map
I get randomly inspired to make gifts for people. Sometimes it is in gift season. Sometimes not. I saw this map in a friends house. Immediately I knew who I wanted to give to. I also wanted to add a shadow box portion so things could be added as travels happen. The map is…
Diy Sharpie Mugs: The Completed Look Color Chart
I get asked what the colors look like after you bake the mugs you drew on with oil based sharpie markers. Here is the example mug I created with the colors. This mug has been baked. Oil based sharpies used. I have posts on my blog talking about the color change on things I have…
DIY: Travelers Notebook
I love making my own books out of cereal boxes. Decided to branch out and try a new notebook style. Enter the travelers notebook. Really easy to make. I have been making them for the past few days. I think they will be this years diy gift project for the holidays. I just love them….
DIY: Accessory Display
One of my fav creations for decor in my home. Thanks to my awesome husband who worked with me to create this beauty. We created this about two years ago. Just now getting up on the blog. Supplies (mostly found at local hardware store) 1 sheet peg board – White. I used whole board so my…
In the spirit of DIY gift giving I have been doing a lot of beauty diy things because that is what I am working on as projects for people. Trying and testing new things. In the same theme of DIY gifts is canvas art. I love a good canvas creation. Something person for those you…
Make Your Own Notebook Event
Another creative cafe happening in my building. We do DIY projects that have a sustainable theme. College students have cereal boxes. These are great way to create something with what you have. Or you can get supplies cheap. Great as a gift. I included the instructions I created for myself and my staff to run…
Some of my tin can or storage tin upcycle projects. simple and easy to do with some paint and accessories.
Cleaning again and found some old bracelet trials I had made. Had an idea to use them with a t-shirt scarf to dress it up. Old or broken jewerly is great for making new accessories. This is a extra large t-shirt so the scraf is supa long. You can loop it to make it smaller….
I was cleaning today. there was a t-shirt on my counter. my crafty brain said stop cleaning and create. Combined two ways to make a no sew t-shirt bag. Had some duct tape that needed to be used. Did the tie bottom instead of using safety pin to thread the bottom. you can see my…
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