Pick me, pick me! Craft 7. I recently made some festive picks using vintage sheet music. Pick me, pick me! Craft 7 The larger leaf and blossom style ended up on my tree. A few now grace a couple of gift bags. It's funny how ideas come to you. As many of you know I create corsages using new and vintage elements. One of the things I do is snip off bits and pieces of new picks to add onto the corsages. After one such craft session as I was cleaning up I scooped up the pick ... View the Post
Cute As A Button Craft 4
Cute As A Button Craft 4. This craft is easy and so lovely. The ornament adds a bit of simple elegance to your tree or to top off a gift. All of the supplies can be purchased at most craft stores. Cute As A Button Craft 4 First, gather some clear glass ball ornaments. I selected the small and medium size. Take off the metal top and drop a few tiny crystals into the ornament. I like Swarovski, they really sparkle. Add some pearls of various sizes and colors. These pearls are from ... View the Post
Anthropologie Inspired Tree Topper Craft 3
Anthropologie Inspired Tree Topper Craft 3. Late last week I found myself in a certain favorite store perusing their seasonal displays. I picked up their recent catalog and found myself enamored with the Mystic Nest Tree Topper. It was a crown of sorts truly fit for a magical snow queen. Alas, it had a price tag that was also reserved for royalty. Anthropologie Inspired Tree Topper Craft 3 It made me think about my own tree topper if you call one huge velvet bow a tree topper. It ... View the Post
When You Wish Upon A Star Craft 2
When You Wish Upon A Star Craft 2. This craft is a great way to recycle old faux pearl necklaces and is easy enough to do with your children. Here are the supplies that I used: 1. Soft gold craft paint~I used "Champagne" by Folk Art. 2. White craft paint~ you could use spray paint too. 3. White glitter 4. Wooden shapes~The stars are from Hobby Lobby and come in a pack of 4 for 99 cents. I also used crosses and hearts and am still looking for a few birds. 5. Clear-drying craft ... View the Post
A Bit of Bubbly Craft 1
A Bit of Bubbly Craft 1. This darling bar of soap is the perfect size to slip into a stocking or small gift bag. The price to create it is even sweeter. A Bit of Bubbly Craft 1 You will need a box of soaps that have sliding cardboard sleeves that surround each bar of soap. (I found a 3 pack for $2.99 at Marshalls.) Cut a strip of sheet music (or scrapbooking paper) to fit the cardboard sleeve and mod podge it right onto the surface. Next, dab a bit of glue on each end of your ... View the Post
Guest Room Transformations
I recently redid our guest room on a very modest budget. I was able to keep the cost under $500 by buying the furniture on Craigslist, waiting for wall paint to go on sale and purchasing drapes at IKEA. Still, all these things put a big dent in my budget. When it came time for pretty little extras I really had to put on my thinking cap. Guest Room Transformations. This is how the high ledge above my closet now looks. Guest Room Transformations Can you believe these are the same ... View the Post