My Cousin Angela's Idea's

I wish I could take credit for this great idea but I can't...My cousin Angela comes up with the coolest ideas, she has two kids of her own and takes in day care kids, and she still finds time to do things like this for them....I wish I'd had a care giver like that.
PS...More to come.

Dip & Dye: DIY Easter Egg Decorations - CityLine

Dip & Dye: DIY Easter Egg Decorations - CityLine

A reclaimed Box

I did this project a few years ago....I thought I would share with you. It started out a plain wood box. I fist painted it black, then put on a crackle medium. after it was dry I painted it white....I hated it. I tucked it away somewhere for awhile. I stumbled across it one day and yes I still hated it. I used a stencil and some kind of medium that was the in thing back then, to make raised stencil....If any one remembers what it is please comment... Then I used a copper color on the stars, and used a  stain on the rest of the box. I like it now. I'm glad I didn't toss the box!

My Try At Water Color

This was my try at water color.....I don't think I will be doing it again. But it was fun to try. I framed them.....Not sure what to do with them now!!!

Update on the recycled earrings

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Update on the recycled earrings....Once the mod podge is set you can remove the plastic backing.(who new?)

Seed beads complete!

I did that to these and noticed there were empty spots around the edges, so I cut them off. It made the earring a little smaller so I think the moral of this story is.......make them bigger then the size you want. Once you remove the backing you can cut them down to the size and shape you want. I'm now working on beads....Stay tuned!

Steven and Chris

Steven and Chris

Steven and Chris | Easy DIY Art Projects

Steven and Chris | Easy DIY Art Projects

Crissy's Craft: Flower napkin ring made from soda cans

Crissy's Craft: Flower napkin ring made from soda cans

Turn Your Recycle Items Into Jewelry

Items you will need:
mod podge
scissors
craft knife
marker
sanding block
pop or water bottle
decorative paper

Cut the top and bottom off your bottle, I found it works well with the knife, then slice the bottle in half.  I used a small bottle of craft paint to make my circle onto the plastic. Trace around the bottle with a none permanent marker. Then cut it out using scissors.  I used a sanding block around the edges just to even them out. Then apply mod podge the back side, the side that's curved.  press down on the opposite side  using a brayer or a pen will do anything to remove the air pockets.  Let dry.....I waited an hour. I dont have a hole punch  with  multiple sizes, so I used the knife to make a small hole then sanded down the ruff edge. Add the earring and you have yourself  jewelry that cost virtually nothing put stuff you put in the recycle box.
You can also use paper napkins....fun if you had Easter themed napkins. or you could use fabric, old sheet music, newspaper. what ever you imagination can dream up....Have fun!

This pair I used left over yarn...mod podge the back side just like the first pair.then roll up your left over yarn, this yarn is very thin or you could use thread in multiple colors. Then use the mod podge on the back side coating it very thick...This one takes time to dry, ever 30 minutes or so I would remove any air pockets.  
24 hours later I went back to it to finish the earring, I placed a bead on this pair! Another pair of earrings that cost nothing more then salvaging stuff from the recycle bin!!!

Doily Easter Basket

This Easter basket was made with a old doily. It was full of stains I couldn't get out so I dyed it. I didn't have fabric dye on hand so I used blue food coloring paste in hot water.....It worked like a charm. Who new?
Once the doily was dry I socked it in fabric stiffy and molded it in a stainless steel bowl, I don't think it matter's what kind of bowl you use. I let it dry overnight.....And I now have a cute little Easter basket. I also used food coloring for the eggs, in pink!

This one was made with sugar, water and food coloring.....

DIY Mirror Frame

Items you will need
Hot clue sticks
foam board
Craft paint
Mirror

I purchased everything at the dollar store......So to get stared find the center of the foam board, place mirror on the back side of the board and trace around it. Then I used a ruler and a exacto knife to cut a nice straight line 1/2 inch smaller then the mirror line. Then the fun step, use your glue gun to make  random shapes on the board, you could also use white craft clue, longer drying time...I have no patience for that. Once you have the desired look and the clue is dry. Paint it the color of your choice. I used black craft paint, you could also spray paint it. After the base coat is dry I used a off white color on the raised area's with a dry brush....The mirror you get at the dollar store comes with double sided sticky tape, it works well.....So stick your mirror on and presto you have a framed mirror that cost about $3.00 to make!

From Trash To Treasure

In my small town people put out stuff for garbage that they should be taking to our local Salvation Army....I pick it up, some stuff I take to Sally Ann, some I take home....Like this little treasure....I guess for somebody they may think its trash, I think its treasure...It was a ugly green color. So I started off by painting it black, After it dried completely, I brushed a little white paint on the raised areas....And this is my little treasure I will put in my craft room, as soon as the walls are painted. With any luck that will be this weekend...Keep your fingers crossed for me!LOL 

Kathleen's Crafts and Home Decor: Some Fun With Left Over Eggs

Kathleen's Crafts and Home Decor: Some Fun With Left Over Eggs: I needed something for the inside of my back door...So with some left over plastic eggs I used decoupage to apply the flowers, then...

Some Fun With Left Over Eggs

I needed something for the inside of my back door...So with some left over plastic eggs I used decoupage to apply the flowers, then added some bling.... I strung the eggs with ribbon in pastel colors..... Easy door handle decoration! I like the way they rattle when the door opens and closes!