Last Saturday, Handsome Hubby and I had lots of errands to run, including a trip to the OC Swap Meet.  I found a vendor there who (among other things) sells all sorts of fabulous shells and coral at great prices! I have made “faux” coral and “faux” starfish out of salt dough, and Beth from Home […]
Make a trophy from a child’s toy with 30 Minute Crafts.
I hope you’re enjoying this week of guest posts from amazing bloggers. Â Today one of my favorites is here! Hi! I’m Carolina from 30 Minute Crafts, and I’m excited to share with you one of my favorite crafts today! I love fast crafting, and I share all kinds of fun, quick crafts that can be […]
“Oz the Great and Powerful” inspired pendant necklace.
I recently received a fun challenge: I was given a copy the new Blu-ray Combo Pack for Oz the Great and Powerful. Â Â I was asked to watch it, then to create something that was inspired by the adventures in the Land of Oz. Â Well, let me tell you that visually, this movie is stunning. […]
Give plain pillar candles a beachy look with sand and seashells.
I have a beachy 5 minute craft for you today. Â Update plain, boring pillar candles with sand and seashells. Â These would be perfect for a beach themed wedding or just casual summer time dinner with friends. This post contains Amazon or other affiliate links. I am fortunate enough to live near the beach and can […]
Faux Red Coral made from sticks & spray paint.
Summer is coming and the seasonal tide of coastal decor is starting to pull at me. Â I have previously made faux starfish and red and white coral out of salt dough, and today I am going to show you another super easy way to make a faux red coral. Â Want the secret ingredient? Â Sticks. this […]
Sea-Inspired DIY Candle Holders (Made from glass jars & paper napkins.)
A few weeks ago I bought some cool paper napkins on a trip to Roger’s Gardens in Newport Beach, CA. Â I used them to make invitations to our Mother’s Day Brunch, and in keeping with that theme and color palette, I decided to make some DIYÂ candle holders using the same napkins and Mod Podge. This […]
How to make your own DIY jar candles (using recycled jars and candle wax)
Want to make your own scented, layered jar candles? Â Want to do it, using items you already have on hand..? Â Practically for free..? It’s easy! I have a little problem…. you know those candles you buy that smell amazing, but the wick burns down through the middle of them and you’re left with a bunch […]
A floor Candelabra for Halloween.
Last year, Sandra from Sawdust & Paper Scraps made a very cool Halloween candelabra, and I really, really wanted to make one too, but didn’t get around to it.  (I met Sandra at The Haven Conference last June, and I must confess I have quite the Girl Crush on her… she is awesome!) Sandra’s is a fab tutorial on […]
Make an ombre basket using tie-dye techniques.
I recently got to play around with a Tulip Tie Dye Kit, and I was pretty excited to do so because they asked me to tie dye something for the home. Â Not a T shirt, not a tank top, but something decorative. Â OK! Here’s what I ended up doing… an ombre tie-dye basket: This started […]
Make weathered, shabby chic flower pots using spray paint & candle wax.
I’m on a faux-finishing kick at the moment. Â Last week I showed you how to make a faux rust effect using spray paint and salt. Â Today I wanted to show you how to create the look of those chippy, weathered, shabby chic flower pots and other garden items. Â Have you priced them? Â Crazy! Â I […]