Showing posts with label crafts. Show all posts
Showing posts with label crafts. Show all posts

12.08.2013

The 2013 Gift Guide For....[THE DIY ENTHUSIAST]


Welcome back! It's time for another round of the holiday gift guide! Today we are talking about the DIY Enthusiast. Here's what we've done so far: 


& here's what's coming up!

[The BOOK NERD]
[The VINTAGE]
[The TRAVELER]
[The DRINK SNOB]

Now, for the DIY lover. I include myself in this category because I LOVE to make stuff. Your friend would probably LOVE a gift that you made yourself, if you are up for it, and you can find lots of great DIYs on Pinterest (and here, too!). However, if you'd rather buy them something, read on.

Craft of the Month Club


These are pretty awesome. Services like Lullubee and WhimseyBox offer boxes of exciting craft supplies, delievered to your door every month (for a fee, of course). Take a look around and pick your favorite!

Washi Tape


Washi tape is essentially just tape with fun designs that you can use to make virtually anything pretty. Target has a bunch of cute washi tape (and washi tape dispensers!) right now, or you can check out THIS store.



Crochet and knitting are becoming quite popular now (who knew?!). I'm getting into it myself, actually, and I think it's fun. Try getting a magazine where you get a bazillion new patterns to try each month! It's a winner.

Mason Jars


Mason jar crafts are CRAZY popular right now. You can make a ton of stuff out of them, plus they make great "vintage" decor.



This book will teach you 25 different things to make using paper! This would be great for all that extra scrapbook paper you don't know what to do with. I love the flag banner in the background of the book cover!


I've always wanted to learn how to do metal stamping...you can make jewelry, or stamp on any soft metal or wood surface for some cute designs. You can find a bazillion font and design options on Amazon.



Hand stamps are adorable and are perfect for spicing up a homemade card. I love this fox stamp!



Both of these books are written by the same author and include lots of great tips for homemade crafts and paint printing projects. Looks like fun to me!



This might be a weird one, but burlap is also really popular for craft projects right now. Your friend would LOVE to get some burlap so she can start making burlap wreaths for the holidays!



This book caught my eye because I love virtually anything vintage, and this teaches you how to make slightly modernized versions of vintage crafts.

I hope this guide helped you! We are now a little over halfway through the gift guide series... what's your favorite one so far? Which one are you looking forward to?!


8.04.2013

Successful Pinterest Projects & Recipes {Part 1}

Sometimes it's hard to tell if something you find on Pinterest will be successful. After all, I think everyone has seen the "Pinterest Fail" blog, right? Or some version of it...perhaps the "Nailed It!" memes? 

Here are some things I've made of done that were successful. I've made quite a bit more than this, so be on the lookout for a round two post!


Blueberry Sweet Rolls with Lemon Glaze from Sally's Baking Addiction


Sugar Cookie Squares from Make Ahead Meals for Busy Moms


Crock Pot Beer Chicken by Laa Loosh


I'm Bored Jar by Shabby Beach Nest (I made it a date night idea jar. Also, I painted the sticks and wrote my ideas with Sharpie instead of printing on paper)


Elephant Wall Hanging (couldn't find the website for this - but all you do is cut scrapbook paper out in whatever shape you want and glue two pieces together with twine in between.)


Headband Holder by Rowdy in Room 300


Magnetic Makeup Board (no real DIY to do this, I made the magnetic cookie sheet below and put makeup on it)


Magnetic Cookie Sheet Board by Best Friends for Frosting


Modge Podge Letters by JBS Mercantile


File Cabinet Upcycle by QuarDecor


Tour Map Picture by Just Imagine


Pillowcase Hamper by Pretty Prudent

Work Out Tank by Rabbit Food for my Bunny Teeth


Modge Podge iPhone Charger (just cover in modge podge and glitter, let dry, then spray hairspray to finish. be sure to cover the plugs with tape before spraying)


Spray Paint Doilies by Shea B.