Here is an example of just one of the many projects that will be kept in the family. I can't wait to show my girls their new rustic "Pretty In Pink" banner.
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Showing posts with label Pintrest. Show all posts
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Keeping it in the family
I love love love creating for my ETSY store. But every now and then I create something that I just love so much, that I have to keep it for my own. And with two little princesses, I find myself keeping a ton of projects to decorate their room with.
Here is an example of just one of the many projects that will be kept in the family. I can't wait to show my girls their new rustic "Pretty In Pink" banner.
Here is an example of just one of the many projects that will be kept in the family. I can't wait to show my girls their new rustic "Pretty In Pink" banner.
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Tonight... It's Just Me, Red Bull, and My Crafts...
Looking for new tutorials to try out tonight, and I came across a few on Pinterest that I am in love with.
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Christmas is coming!
I can't even begin to explain how excited I am that Christmas is right around the corner!! I love the lights... I love the music... I love the (general) spirit of everyone. Christmas is (with the exception of when you are in shopping malls) the happiest time of the year!
With a little over a month before Christmas I decided it was time to start working on my Christmas crafts and cards (I usually start at the beginning of October, but my inspiration has been completely kaput lately). I walked into Michael's Craft Store and I could barely hide my excitement Every where I looked there was glitter and lights. Garland was hanging from all of the shelves. Candy canes were lined up on the shelves. To be honest, I am a little embarrassed at how excited I became. I probably spent about an hour walking around and taking it all in.
I think this year, I am leaning towards a more rustic look. I found a few things on Pintrest (Click here to check out my pins) that I am so in love with. I can't wait till I go home and try to draw some inspiration from these!!
With a little over a month before Christmas I decided it was time to start working on my Christmas crafts and cards (I usually start at the beginning of October, but my inspiration has been completely kaput lately). I walked into Michael's Craft Store and I could barely hide my excitement Every where I looked there was glitter and lights. Garland was hanging from all of the shelves. Candy canes were lined up on the shelves. To be honest, I am a little embarrassed at how excited I became. I probably spent about an hour walking around and taking it all in.
I think this year, I am leaning towards a more rustic look. I found a few things on Pintrest (Click here to check out my pins) that I am so in love with. I can't wait till I go home and try to draw some inspiration from these!!
Monday, November 5, 2012
Finally......
After weeks upon weeks upon weeks of little to NO inspiration, I finally sat down and spent 4 hours on crafts! I don't know if it had something to do with the fact that I had the house completely to myself for the first time in forever or with the fact that I have slipped back into my past obsession and broke down and drank a Red Bull (it was delicious by the way). Either way, I am so excited that I was finally able to create something!!!!
I worked on 2 different projects. I have to say that Pintrest ( Click here to follow me on Pintrest!!) has definitely become one of my biggest obsessions and sources for inspiration. And with an empty house I was finally able to try out a few new ideas!
Materials needed:
* yarn/twine/string
*Mod Podge or Elmer's Glue (I actaully found that I liked working with the Elmer's Glue more than the Mod Podge- maybe because it reminded me of doing crafts as a child. But both worked just fine)
*Balloons
*Deep dish (to fill with glue and soak the twine/yarn in)
* glitter (optional)
*Exacto Blade or needle (something sharp and pointy to pop the balloons)
Step 1: Blow up balloons! I blew up different sized balloons so that I would have a variety of sizes to work with.
Step 2: Fill your bowl with the glue or Mod Podge (if you are using the glitter, add now and mix thoroughly). As you can see in the picture below, its going to get very messy. So make sure you put down something so you don't get glue on your work surface!
Step 3: Dip the yarn/twine in the Mod Podge and begin to wrap the yarn/twine around the balloon. Continue to wrap the twine/yarn around the balloon until you have a good majority of the balloon covered.
I worked on 2 different projects. I have to say that Pintrest ( Click here to follow me on Pintrest!!) has definitely become one of my biggest obsessions and sources for inspiration. And with an empty house I was finally able to try out a few new ideas!
Materials needed:
* yarn/twine/string
*Mod Podge or Elmer's Glue (I actaully found that I liked working with the Elmer's Glue more than the Mod Podge- maybe because it reminded me of doing crafts as a child. But both worked just fine)
*Balloons
*Deep dish (to fill with glue and soak the twine/yarn in)
* glitter (optional)
*Exacto Blade or needle (something sharp and pointy to pop the balloons)
Step 1: Blow up balloons! I blew up different sized balloons so that I would have a variety of sizes to work with.
Step 2: Fill your bowl with the glue or Mod Podge (if you are using the glitter, add now and mix thoroughly). As you can see in the picture below, its going to get very messy. So make sure you put down something so you don't get glue on your work surface!
Step 4: Once you have finished wrapping the balloon in with the yarn/twine, set it down on a flat surface to dry. I let the balloons dry over night (8 hours).
Step 5: Popping time! Take a needle or a Exacto blade and pop the balloons. The balloons will shrink down and pull away from the twine/yarn. And you are left with gorgeous orbs.
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