Craft Ideas

empty beer bottles wrapped in yarn and converted into vases >> InstantCenterpiece! So pretty!

Yes, they are everywhere. Yes, I have posted on them before. And yes, I am still smitten! How could I not be? They are affordable. Sometimes free. And provide loads of opportunity and inspiration. Last week I shared a sneak peek at my little spray paint project. Today I give it to you in most, not all, of it's glory! I should note...I'm a little obsessed with how the matte black came out and have more outside drying as I type this. Seriously, just look at that matte black with the cursive…

Body butter bars are useful for moisturizing the skin. Make a homemade version for a natural alternative to store-bought lotions.

a blog by Lisa Spangler

Brilliant! Throughout the year, write down memories that make you smile. On New Year's Eve, open and re-read all of the good stuff that made the year wonderful.

So this idea as been on pinterest since before X mas, and I had to wait till school resumed because I had NO GLUE to apply the glitter to my key except in my classroom! Pretty great y'all. I LOVE the final product. Step 1 was to apply good ole Elmers Glue to the key. Step 2 Shake glitter onto key. Let dry for a hour. Repeat steps 1 &2 for the back side of the key One might ask, how do you keep the glitter from coming off the key? SEAL it with nail polish top coat sealer! Works like a champ…

they are all over pinterest.... (i still am not signed up for pinterest because i don't have time for one more thing but browsing is fun!) so we made one. i took a box of 64 crayons and took out the blacks and browns. i used another small box and doubled up on the good colors i liked and hot glued them to the top of our canvas. then we turned our blow dryer to hot on high. not long after you set the hair dryer by the crayons they get shiny and then the wax starts to melt! it's...