Easy, Budget Friendly Mod Podge Crafts

I wanted to round up a few Mod Podge crafts today.. These are all super easy and budget friendly crafts.. For some of them you may even have all the materials you need (or at least some) just sitting around the house. 

 Decorative Vases

@Natural Home and Garden

 These pretty vases are super easy to make.. You really won't believe how easy and inexpensive they are to create.  

Cute Paper Covered Clipboards

@All Things Heart and Home

Look at these cute little clipboards I found that were made using Mod Podge! I love the matching pens too :)

Upcycled Water Bottle Vase

@homework

Yes, you read right! This vase is actually made out of a common water bottle.  It is so pretty and super easy to make, too.

 Embellished Clothespins

 @HubPages

You can buy clothespins super cheap... You can buy a pack of 50 of them at Wal-Mart for a few bucks! Just FYI --You can get them at the Dollar Store (Dollar General) too but they didn't seem to be as good of quality as the ones at Wal-Mart.

@Design Sponge

Do you ever want to change up the lid on a glass jar? You can use Mod Podge to do just that .. It's a great way to use up your scrapbooking paper scraps! These lids turned out gorgeous .. love them!

One more thing before I end the post... I HAVE to share this awesome HOMEMADE MOD PODGE RECIPE that I found!! Mod Podge is awesome but it is kind of expensive... I don't mind buying it because it goes a long way but I'm always up for a homemade craft recipe.. She swears it works just as good as the real stuff... A huge THANK YOU to the girls over at Babblings and More :)

There are tons of other Mod Podge projects out there.. These are just a few. I'm sure I'll be doing many more Mod Podge posts in the future  :)

Jewelry Box Makeovers!

I've been thinking about jewelry boxes lately because I need to get one for myself as I've got lots of jewelry in a bowl that I would like to put in a box and organize. I would rather get a used one and refurbish it so I have been looking around the internet for inspiration. I want to share all of the cute jewelry boxes I found!

UPDATE: I just purchased an old jewelry box to refurbish... I'll be posting pics here when I am done with it!!

UPDATE #2: The jewelry box is done!  I have added the photo and link at the end of this post :)

Jewelry Box Makeover #1 @ Sisters of the Wild West

I love the shape of this cute jewelry box that was purchased at Goodwill for 2.99!! I love how she covered it with a pattern.. so cute!  Go to the link to see the before pic and how she did it :0)

Jewelry Box Makeover # 2 @ All Things Beautiful

I love the look of this yellow jewelry box! It really looks nice. I like how she even painted the drawer pulls yellow! Go have a look at the before pics.. she did an awesome job!

Jewelry Box Makeover #3 @ Bare Feet Welcome

I love this particular box because my grandma has one just like it.  How cute is this one?!  She simply painted it and added washi tape and look how darling it turned out!

Jewelry Box Makeover #4 @ Worth Pinning

I love the bright colors used to re-do this pretty jewelry box and the material used on the top is one of my all time favorite prints by Michael Miller.  Go see the before pics and how she did it!

Jewelry Box Makeover #5 @ Wow! Goodwill

I love the colors pink and black together and I LOVE this refurbished jewelry box!! SO CUTE!  There wasn't a before pic but it was wooden with the faux stained glass where the material is now.  This is such a pretty color of pink :)


 and finally.........

Here is the jewelry box that I recently refurbished!  I had so much fun with this.  For more photos and to see how I did it, go see my Thrift Store Jewelry Box Makeover hub! 



 Thank you for stopping by and reading my post. I hope you enjoyed seeing all of the pretty, refurbished jewelry boxes!

Crafts Using Rocks Rock!

I was browsing Martha Stewart's craft site and these cute rocks caught my eye... How cute are these rocks below?! I have to admit, I've never really thought of rocks as being cute but these definitely are and how expensive is a rock??? I think they are pretty impressive so I wanted to share them on my blog today.   It also made me curious about what other decorated rocks out there... and I found LOTS of very cute rocks! Here are a few of my favorites......................

@Martha Stewart.Com

I love how they spelled out the title of the article with the rocks.. too cute! Be sure to check out Martha's link for even more cute rocks.

@Fab Mums

Check out these cute lady bugs.. wouldn't they be cute placed in your flower beds or even in the pots of your inside plants? Go to the link for the how-to.

@Deep Into the Darkness Peering

I had to share these beautiful rocks...I am amazed at the detailed painting on these rocks.  I wish I could paint like that.....click on the link to see more.

@red bird crafts

Look at these cute fabric hearts mod podged onto rocks! This would make a fun craft for kids! Be sure to check out the link to see the other love message rocks and she shares how they were made too!

@http://www.kidscraftactivities.net

I can not help but fall in love with these cute painted bird rocks.. they are so cheery and cute! They are called 'Pet Rocks' and these too are great for kids! Go to the link for the how-to.

I hope you have enjoyed my post today.... I think these rocks are great for a budget craft choice.

Happy Rock Crafting!!!

DIY Baby Shower Gift Ideas

Baby Burping Towels Bouquet @ The Craft Patch

I ran across these super cute bouquet of burp towel 'flowers' at The Craft Patch today! I LOVE this... what a cute gift this would make for someone having a baby boy... and of course pink would look gorgeous, too.   Stop by to see her awesome tutorial on how to make these!!

Girls Diaper Cake @ Decorative Memories

I've been seeing these diaper cakes for a while now.  How cute are they?!  I especially like this one with the brown polka dot ribbon and pink curly ribbons and cute pink duck on top!  She has even been kind enough to show how she made it.  Go here to see the tutorial.

Framed Letter for Baby @ Blue Velvet Chair 

I love this letter C that was made for a lucky baby boy that I found today. I found it at the Blue Velvet Chair and she has even shared the tutorial!   This is made with Photoshop and things that you probably already have around your house and it's super easy to make, too. 

Wash Cloth Roses @ Creative Baby Shower Ideas

You could make a whole bouquet of these pretty wash cloth roses to give at the next baby shower you attend. You could arrange them in a pot or box or wrap them up like a real bouquet with pretty paper and a big bow!  You don't want to miss this tutorial!


I hope that you have found these inspirational.. Of course, they can all be adapted for either boy or girl and you can choose your own embellishments.  I can't wait until my next baby shower invite :)

Super Cute DIY Embellished Clipboards

embellished clipboards-gift for teacher@Fancy Frugal Life

Fancy Frugal Life has shared the tutorial for these cute embellished clipboards as a teacher's gift. I can't think of anyone else that deserves such a sweet handmade gift!

decorated clipboard tutorial @ Sweet and Sassy

 This one I found at Sweet and Sassy! I love the bright colors this one is made with and also all the ribbon strips at the top.  Visit the link for the tutorial.

embellished clipboard@ Ameroonie Designs

Look at these this cute clipboard that I found at I'm Topsy Turvy..it was one of her guest posts!  I love the colors and the look of this one.. so cute!  Ameroonie Designs  was the guest poster :)  Click on the link to see the very nice, photo illustrated tutorial!

clipboard for lists @ Carla's Scraps

 For those of you who love lists you will really appreciate this one at Carla's Scraps.

hand painted clipboard @ Christy's Thrifty Decorating

I got my usual email post from Christy's Thrifty Decorating and just couldn't help but share this beautiful and colorful clipboard she painted by hand.  I LOVE it!! Have you ever seen anything so bright and colorful!? 

Sweet Easter Treats in a Jar and a Easter Crafts Round-Up!

Easter treats in a jar @ Creative Gift and Party Ideas

It's getting to be that time of year.. I know.... where does the time go?!   Easter will be here before  you know it so I wanted to share a cute Easter craft that I found today.  Of course, it has to do with jars because I am a jar fanatic! I think these are super duper cute and just couldn't help but share... go HERE for the tutorial.

For even more Easter crafts and tutorials, have a look at this Easter Crafts and Tutorial Round-Up!

Itsy Bitsy Paper's 2nd Birthday Giveway

One of my favorite sites, Itsy Bitsy Paper, is celebrating it's 2nd birthday by doing a fabulous giveaway!  The merchandise in the giveaway is worth OVER $225.00!

It is free and easy to participate! Click on the graphic above to go and see what you can win and what you can do to participate.  It ends on March 8th so be sure to visit Itsy Bitsy Paper soon!

  Good Luck!!!