Fancy 3D Chandeliers

I  have been busy making these super cute 3D chandeliers for my daughters graduation party and I'm really happy with how they have turned out.  I've made a few different shapes of them and they all look really nice, at least to me anyway.   I know these are used a lot of times for party decorations but I think they would be cute in a little girls room too.   If you are into recycling, you will love these because many of them were made from frozen pizza boxes which is basically the same thing as chipboard.


Here are a few photos:

Here's one style. This one I made several with regular cardboard and a couple out of the sides of frozen pizza boxes (same as chipboard)

Here's another style... These were made from cardboard so they were a bit heavier than the one above. The ones made with cardboard also have rhinestones glued on them... this particular one has silver rhinestones.  Right now I only have these two photos of this one and they were taken before it was finished:

LOVE these silver rhinestones!!

Here's another style.. these were made from frozen pizza boxes (chipboard), like the one on top. This is after I had put one coat of paint on it and it was waiting for another coat of paint:

Here is another pic of the top style with red rhinestones- The party colors are red, white and black. Personally I like the white rhinestones better:

Right now, all of the finished chandeliers are over at the house where the party will be but I am taking my camera and will be sure to update this hub with pictures of all these pretty hanging chandeliers.


If you are interested in a detailed tutorial on how to make these, please see my tutorial:


How to Make a 3D Chandelier

Thanks for stopping by!!

Survival Kits - Cute Craft Gifts

I have been thinking a lot about survival kits lately.  These are cute handmade gifts that you can give for any occasion..  The best part about them is that they are easy to make and inexpensive to put together. 

Take a look at these cute survival kits:

Here is a Teachers Survival Kit.... it is a teachers appreciation gift and would be perfect to give at the beginning of the school year.   I found this one at BH&G.

 

This one is a Everyday Life Survival Kit that I found at Creative Craft Ideas. This cute little tin which looks to be a re-purposed Altoids mint tin is filled with little things that we all need in every day life.  Visit the link to see the list of items in the kit. 

You can make the kit as large or small as you prefer. I love this Maid of Honor Survival Kit that I found at Vintage Folly!  I has tissues, deodorant, safety pins and things like- emergency items to help the Maid of Honor out on the special day.  Visit the link to see the full list of items for the kit PLUS a few other wedding  related survival kits!

For TONS more survival kit ideas, see the round-up here:  Unique and Fun Handmade Survival Kits

I hope you enjoy and thanks for stopping by today!

Dry Erase Board Makeover

This dry erase board had been hanging in my son's room for a couple years and it had the word hello on it...I took it down because I was going to move it to the kitchen. When I tried to erase the word hello, which was written with a dry erase marker, it wouldn't erase at all... it was like the hello was baked on!  Then I tried a wet cloth which just seemed to smear the marker, then came the 409 and that did put a dent in it..  but still, I was having to scrub!  Then the light bulb came on and I remembered my friend Sunny and how she took a dry erase board and turned it into a chalkboard using chalkboard contact paper! I did a post about it here.  I didn't have to think twice... The dry erase board was going to be a chalkboard!

Dry Erase Board to Chalkboard Makeover

***What You Need***

• Dry Erase Board

• Roll of Chalkboard Contact Paper

• Phillips Screwdriver

• Spray Paint (Optional)

So here is what the board looked like before I got started...

I used the Phillips head screwdriver to remove all the screws from around the back side of the dry erase board.   I then took the white erase board out of the frame.

Then I cut a piece from the chalkboard contact paper that was big enough and covered the entire surface of the dry erase board.  This is a bit tricky and I flubbed mine up sort of.... It's best to get the contact paper adhered at the top and then as you pull the backing, smooth the contact paper on the surface of the board trying to be sure to not let any air get trapped between the contact paper and the board. After it is adhered, cut off any excess that is hanging over the dry erase board.

I did have some trouble getting it adhered smoothly...It ended up having some air bubbles :(      I tried to use a credit card and flatten them as much as possible but it didn't really help much.. what I ended up doing is taking a pin and making a very tiny hole in some of them and then running the credit card over them.   I couldn't get every single one but poking the tiny hole helped quite a bit and now they are barely noticeable.  Someone would have to be really close up to see them.  The pic above was before I fixed it.

Then I took the frame and painted it glossy black.  You can see in the photo below the back is still white, I normally would have painted the entire frame but I was running out of spray paint and the back side won't be showing anyway.

I put the board back in the frame.....and Viola!!

Here's the finished product! A huge thank you to my friend Sunny, who inspired me and gave me the idea to do this makeover :)

BTW,  I got the chalkboard contact paper at Amazon for like $7:50 and it's a pretty good sized roll.. HERE is the link if you are interested  : 0) 

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 :)