Tag: crafting
Customize your Calendar
I would typically make my own notebooks and calendar books. This time I decided to buy some calendars from TjMaxx. One of my fav discount places to shop. I want to use them for tracking my fitness and blogging. Maybe some personal things as well. I typically don’t do calendars because they are too anxiety…
Embossing Soda Can
This DIY was really easy to do. I had done something similar to this a long time ago with embossing foil. I wanted to see if I could do the same thing with an upcycle twist. Supplies Aluminium Can. The bigger the better Ball point pen Scissors. I use tin snips. Tape Corrugated cardboard Picture…
DIY Flower Press
I had some awesome flowers for my 4th of July party that my mom brought from her garden. I have a apartment so I cannot grow my own flowers. I hate when the flowers have to go to compost because they have died. This time I really wanted to preserve some of them by pressing….
Paper Pumpkin
lisaannalexander: Finished the different versions of cards you can make with the paper pumpkin supplies. I need to find more people that do paper pumpkin so I can see their designs. #diy #paper #crafting #pApercraft #paperpumpkin #stampinup #octobersixthcreations #artsandcrafts #craftsocial #stamping #cards #greetingcards #homemade #homemadecards
DIY: Personalized Clock
We knew we would be attending a wedding. We always give money. This time we wanted to do something extra. So I had an idea and my hubs agreed to be a apart of it. Since it was from both of us I was not letting him get away with not crafting. I like to…
Etsy Shop Open
I’m back. Finally have some handmade products to sell again. Find me on Etsy while my other storefront is being developed. #octobersixthcreations#diy don’t forget to fav my shop. I like friends. https://www.etsy.com/shop/October6thCreations
The Psychology Behind Messy Rooms: Why The Most Creative People Flourish In Clutter
All our lives, we’ve been told to “be organized.” Organization has always been pegged as a direct key to success. My craft room makes more sense in clutter form. I feel more alive when being creative. The Psychology Behind Messy Rooms: Why The Most Creative People Flourish In Clutter
DIY: Ceramic Mug Designing with Martha Stewart Paint
Made this for one of my staff assistants as a thank you/happy holiday gift. We do a lot of crafting around here and she has helped with that a lot. Thought this mug craft was perfect. I was kinda just going with the design. Not as pretty as I would have liked it to be,…
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….
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