May 5
Bottle Cap Bows
Supplies: Stickers/pictures Bottle caps Thin cardboard (such as cereal box) Scissors Hot glue gun and glue Modge Podge Ribbon (Ribbon Holder tutorial found here)
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May 5
Pikachu Bow
Supplies: Yellow cloth or wide ribbon (I used strips of an old T-shirt) Thin black ribbon or cloth Red fabric/acrylic paint or gems Hot glue gun and glue Scissors Optional: Bottle cap Red, white, and black paint Paintbrush Modge Podge …
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Apr 17
3 Little-Effort Ways to Organize Using Tissue Boxes
Cut the top off of a tissue box and use it as a stylish way to store remotes and keep them all in one place. The beauty of this is that it comes already decorated. You can use stickers, decorative tape, or paint to cover up any unwanted logos. To make a desk organizer, cut…
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Apr 17
Ribbon Vase
Supplies: Glass jar (size depends on how big your flowers are) Scissors Hot glue gun and glue Lots of ribbon!
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Apr 17
Look and Find Bottle
To make a Look and Find Bottle, all you have to do is follow the Sand Bottle Book End tutorial and then add a bunch of fun things inside to entertain a child or a bored adult. Ideas for items to put inside: Buttons Sequins Jewels Small…
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Apr 17
Sand Bottle Book Ends
This is a great way to add some color and decorations to your bookshelves. Supplies: Decorative sand/filler Glass jar Scissors Modge Podge Paintbrush Pens/writing utensils Decorative paper Paper for quote Optional: funnel (can also just use paper) …
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Apr 2
B.A.B.- The No-Sew Big Bow
I recently went to a baby shower and as payment for note taking, I got to keep all of the ribbons from the wrapping. So of course I had to make a hair bow with some of them. Now for your crafting pleasure, here it is, the tutorial on how to make a big…
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Apr 2
Keep Calm and Ribbon On: New Look for Old Frames
Have any old frames that are ugly, boring, or just need a new look? Slap some pretty ribbons on them for an easy fix. This is also a great way to make plain, cheap frames more exciting. This is an awesome craft to do after a party/holiday that involves wrapped gifts. I just so…
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Mar 26
Glass Picture Frame
As discussed previously, I’m not a fan of buying tons of frames, but I love framing things. So here is a way to make your own frames with a little cardboard and some glass. Supplies: Thick cardboard Glass (I used a piece from a broken frame) Thin brown paper bag Glue Scissors Hot glue…
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Mar 26
Making Frames and Taking Names: How to Make a Cardboard Frame
While frames aren’t all that expensive in and of themselves (usually), I have found that I never have the right size or can’t find a certain look I have in mind, so buying frames is often a hassle. Plus, I love framing things, which means I need a lot of frames. This adds up and…
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