DIY Scrapbook Picture Frame

I’ve wanted to make my own picture frame for a while. This one took about 20 mins and costs less than $10. Pretty good right? I’m going to be honest, I am not a huge fan of the Live, Laugh, Love phrase that everyone seems to adore so much, but the stickers were the perfect size for this particular frame. I couldn’t help myself.

 

Things You Will Need:
Ruler
Pencil
Scissors
Stickers
Mod podge
Paint brush
Exacto knife
Cutting board
Picture frame
Scrapbook paper

 

 

Step 1:
Measure your frame of choice and cut out your scrapbook paper to match the size of the picture frame. Test it to make sure it fits properly.

 

Step 2:
Brush a thin layer of Mod Podge on your frame.

 

Step 3:
Apply the scrapbook paper. As you can see, I decided against my original choice of scrapbook paper. I went with something a bit more fun.

 

Step 4:
Adhere the stickers to the frame.

 

Voila! A DIY picture frame from scrapbook paper. This is one of the easiest crafts I can think of that always turns out nicely. Hope you enjoyed it!

If you are interested in more DIY frame tutorial check out some of my other Make Something Mondays posts:
DIY Hanging Frames
DIY Destination Frame

 

Happy crafting!!!

DIY Glitter Pendant

I have so much glitter nail polish left over from my teenage years. I keep thinking, what am I going to do with all of this? Slowly, but surely, I am figuring it out! This week for my Make Something Mondays, I am using my glitter nail polish to make a DIY glitter pendant necklace. It is quick and easy and I think you will like it.

Things You Will Need:
Glass domes
Silver pendant
Diamond Glaze*
Glitter nail polish
Solid color nail polish

*I forgot to show the diamond glaze in the image above! You could use super glue if you don’t have any.

Follow the links about to the glass dome and pendant trays to get yours at the same Etsy shop I got mine.

Step 1:

Start off with a light clear coat on the back side of the glass dome. Make sure it is completely dry before moving on to the next step.

Step 2:

Brush a layer or two of glitter polish over the clear coat. Let it dry.

Step 3:

Pick a solid color to paint over the glittery layer. Make sure it is dry before moving on.

Step 4:

Add a small drop of Diamond Glaze to the pendant tray and quickly put the glass orb inside. Push down on the orb so that the glue spreads out from the center. Again, let it dry.

Add a chain and you’ve got yourself a fun glitter pendant!

Happy crafting

DIY Ombre Tote Bag

This week’s Make Something Mondays project is a DIY ombre tote bag. Everyone seems to be so excited about the ombre style that I wanted to see what the hype is about. The whole way through this DIY, I kept thinking it is only okay. When I finished it though, it looked beautiful! I’m a big fan. Maybe just because the tote bag is pink? I’m not sure. I hope you guys enjoy this one!

Things You Will Need:
Scarf
Tote bag
Paint brush
Fabric glue
Fabric paint
Masking Tape (not pictured above)

*If you are interested in making your own tote bag there are a ton of patterns on Pinterest. I bought mine at Pat Catan’s but you could find one at any hobby shop.
*I highly recommend Martha Stewart muti-purpose paints. I’ve never had a bad experience with these and you can use them for almost anything.

Step 1:

Lay out your masking tape. Make sure it is pressed down tightly against the fabric.

Step 2:

Paint panels 1 and 3 to make the process move quickly. Let it dry for one hour before removing the tape.

*As you can see, I didn’t think this through and painted panels 1 and 4, so it took me an extra hour to do this. I’m trying to save you some time

Step 3:

Remove the tape for panels 1 and 3 and lay out the tape for panels 2 and 4. Paint panels 2 and 4. Let dry for one hour.

Step 4:

Using your fabric glue, adhere to scarf to the sides of the tote bag. You could sew this if you wanted to but I am going to be lazy and use fabric glue. It works just as well.

There, you have yourself a cute ombre tote bag! I plan on using mine for a beach vacation that I am overly excited for!

Happy crafting!

DIY Painted Mason Jar Decor

I’ve always enjoyed the idea of Mason Jar crafts but I don’t partake very often. Maybe because it has become a fad and I’m tired of seeing them everywhere. As you can see, I gave in today and made my own DIY painted Mason Jar decor. I got very excited because the weather has been so nice here (relatively speaking), and it makes me enjoy colorful things a lot more. This was my way of dealing with that. I craft! It really didn’t take long and was pretty cheap. I got the Mason Jars for $1 each, the paint for $1.67 each, and the flowers were $3 (all at at Pat Catan’s). Anyone who knows me knows that I am definitely not a gardener and am not even going to attempt to use real flowers. My mom would probably have heart failure if she even knew I had fake plants in my house.

Things You Will Need:
Flowers
Mason Jars
Acrylic paints (safe for glass)

Optional buy recommended: newspaper to cover your workspace.

Step 1:

Plop some paint down into the bottom of the jar. Swirl it around a bit until it covers the bottom completely.

Step 2:

Hold the Mason Jar to the side and swirl some paint around the top. Twist the jar as the paint comes out.

Step 3:

Swirl the paint around until you have a fully painted jar. I had to hit the jar on my palm a few times to get the paint where I wanted it. You will probably have to do the same. When you are finished replace the rim of the jar only (like the above photo).

Step 4:

Repeat steps 1-3 for as many painted jars as you would like.

Beautiful! I love my painted jars I only painted 4 jars, but I will probably add some blue and green ones later. I am pretty excited about them too!

Happy crafting!

DIY Wire Wrapped Earrings

 

I have a new-found respect for any wire wrapping jewelry maker. I see this stuff everywhere and think to myself that it can’t be that hard to make. It’s hard! If you make this stuff on a regular basis… wow. Thank you for your dedication. Wire-wrapped jewelry is beautiful and that is why I decided to try to make wire wrapped earrings. I picked a standard beginner design and got to work. I think they turned out well and I like them a lot. Hopefully you will give it a chance and try it too.

 

 

Things You Will Need:
Beads
Earring accessories
Flat-nosed pliers
Round-nosed pliers
16 Gauged wire

 

Step 1:

Cut off a piece of wire about the length of the width of your hand (fingers spread apart comfortably). Put the bead of your choice in the middle of the wire.

 

Step 2:

Using your round-nosed pliers, bend the wire in opposite directions on each side of the bead.

 

Step 3:

Use the flat-nosed pliers to wrap the wire around the bead. This is the hard part. I recommend wrapping one side of the wire at a time. Stop wrapping when you have something that looks like this. You want some wire left at the end.

 

Step 4:

Wrap one side into a loop with your round-nosed pliers. Leave a little bit of space to add in the earring accessories.

 

Step 5:

Make a similar look with the bottom wire. You don’t have to leave any space with this one.

 

Step 6:

Add your earring accessories and close the space you left in step 4.

 

Do you see the cuts on my fingers? That is from trying to wrap the wire with my fingers when I have tools to do it for me. I’ve learned my lesson!

 

Th earrings fall about an inch below the ears. I think this design is simple and lovely. These wire wrapped earrings are a perfect representation of less is more. I hope you like them! Send pictures if you decide to make them and let me know how it goes!

 

Happy crafting!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DIY Business Card Holder

 

I am getting to a point in my career where I need a place to store business cards. Does that mean I am going to buy a business card holder? No way! I am going to make one. I think you will all enjoy this one! The way to design your business card holder is entirely up to you. It can be girly, masculine, or just professional. That is why I like this one so much. It is completely personalized.

 

Things You Will Need:
Tin can
Ribbon
Scissors
Pencil/pen
Paint Brush
Mod Podge
Diamond glaze
Scrapbook paper

 

Step 1:

The first step is optional. I didn’t like being able to see the nutrition info on the bottom of the tin, so I painted over it with black fingernail polish.

 

 

Step 2:

Trace the tin onto the back of your chosen scrapbook paper and cut it out. Make sure it fits the top of the tin. If not, trim as needed.

 

Step 3:

Add a light layer of Mod Podge to the top of your tin.

 

Step 4:

Press down your pre-cut scrapbook paper onto the top of the tin. Make sure you press down on the edges. Let it dry.

 

Step 5:

Put another layer of Mod Podge on top of the scrapbook paper. Let it dry.

 

Step 6:

Add some decorative elements if you want. I chose a gray ribbon and a white ribbon.

 

Step 7:

Add a layer of Diamond Glaze to the scrapbook paper. You will have to let this glue dry for several hours. Over night is ideal.

 

Step 8:

After an hour or so add in your extra decorative elements (if you want them) such as beads, buttons, or anything raised.

 

 

Now you have a cute, yet professional business card holder! A recycled business card holder!

Happy crafting!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DIY Semi-homemade Lotion

I’ve never tried to make my own lotion before today, but I would say the experience went well. Although, this is a semi-homemade lotion I still plan on making my own from scratch someday; I just have to do a bit more research. It seems like some people like using coconut oil with baby lotion and vitamin E lotion but I wanted this to be more fragrant. None of the vitamin E lotion that I found was scented and I didn’t want to mess with essential oils just yet. So, I substituted coco butter. I thought about using almond oil but I’ve never used that before and didn’t want to risk the experiment just yet. I know that all three of these are very hydrating, which is what I was going for. I like that this lotion isn’t heavy or greasy so it doesn’t leave a film on my skin. It seems to be working well so far and smells pretty good

 

 

Things You Will Need:
A bowl
Bottle or jar
Baby lotion
Shea butter
Coconut oil

 

 

Step 1:

Measure 8oz. of baby lotion into your bowl.

 

Step 2:

Followed by 8oz. Shea butter.

 

Step 3:

And finally, 4oz. coconut oil. It looks like some people use melted coconut oil but I would rather just smash it up with my spoon. Seems to work pretty well.

 

Step 4:

Mix the ingredients thoroughly.

 

Step 5:

Bottle it up! Put the excess in a tightly sealed bottle or jar and store for later.

 

Semi-homemade lotion! It smells pretty good and is very hydrating. Let me know if you try it and if you like it

 

Happy Monday!

 

 

 

 

 

 

DIY Butterfinger Rice Krispies Treats

It occurred to me today that I have never used food as a Make Something Mondays project. Food making is an art so why haven’t I done this? I decided to make some rice krispies treats and got bored with it. So… here are my DIY Butterfinger Rice Krispies treats. If you like sweet i promise you will like these.

 

Things You Will Need:

1/2 cup peanut butter (I used organic)
3 tbsp unsalted butter
1 bag (10 oz) marshmallows
6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
2 cups chocolate chips (semi-sweet)
6 fun size Butterfingers, crushed

 

Step 1:

Melt butter in a pot on medium heat.

 

 

Step 2:

add in marshmallows. Wait until fully melted

 

 

Step 3:

Take off of the stove, add the peanut butter and mix well.

Transfer the rice krispies to a 9×13 baking pan.

 

 

Step 4:

Melt the chocolate. If you have never done this before take note, because you don’t want to burn it.

Boil water in a pot.
Put a larger bowl over top of the boiling water.
Add in chocolate chips.
Wait until fully melted.

 

 

Step 4:

While you are waiting for the chocolate to melt, crush up your butterfingers and sprinkle them over the rice krispies in the pan.

 

 

Step 5:

When your chocolate is melted pour it over top of the rice krispies. I put a full layer over mine but I recommend drizzling it on top instead.

Freeze it for about 30 mins, cut up, and serve!

 

 

Yum!

 

 

DIY Bad-Day Wine Glasses

I love these DIY bad day wine glasses! I know too many people who are dependent on their wine when they have a bad day (you know who you are, ehh hmmm), and these are perfect for them!! The above picture has been enhanced so that you can see the writing on the wine glass. It was really difficult to get a good picture. It looks so much better in person…

 

 

Things You Will Need:
Wine glasses
Glass specific oil-based markers

*Yes, that is it!

 

 

 

 

 

Step 1 (and the only step!):

Write on the wine glass. You would think this would go without being said, but start at the top and work your way down. My blonde self started at the bottom and had to wait for the marker to dry before moving on.

Let the glasses sit for a few days and then you are good to go! When you have a bad day or a don’t-ask kind of day you can break out your DIY bad-day wine glass and fill it up!

Hint: The dollar store sells wine glasses…

DIY Smashbook

I’ve missed ONE Make Something Mondays in over a year and the one I missed, I posted the following morning because it was over Christmas. I think that is decent. So, today, I am going to take Monday off. However, I still want you to get the enjoyment of crafting on Monday.

I went in search of a craft that I would probably make and that you would probably enjoy. Until today, I had no idea what a smashbook was. I was scouring the internet for craft ideas to show you guys and I found a DIY smashbook. What the heck is that? It is like a scrapbook, but more awesome. I found this craft/DIY project at Little Birdie Secrets. The following images, text were written/taken by Little Birdie Secrets. I hope you enjoy it because I think it is an awesome idea! I would definitely make something like this.

 

Our featured notebook is a simple composition book (we found it at Target for $.50) covered with patterned paper and a little ribbon. Your child will never have to ask to borrow a pen or pencil again with this clever design. (We scraplifted this idea from a Close To My Heart ad.) Plus those mini pens and pencils are adorable.

Cut a piece of cardstock to fit the front, back, pen area, and spine of your composition book. Glue all pieces on using the adhesive of your choice (we like Mod Podge, but be sure to smooth out all the bubbles with a brayer or bone folder). Lightly sand the edges of the paper so it “becomes one” with the notebook cover. We zigzag stitched along the seam through the paper and cover with a sewing machine just for fun.

Cut a piece of ribbon long enough to wrap around and tie a bow, plus a little extra for the pen loops. Zigzag stitch the ribbon in measured spaces to accomodate pens and pencils (be sure to use the pen or pencil as a guide so it’s the right size). Secure the rest of the ribbon to the book with a little MonoAdhesive or double-sized tape so it doesn’t slip off.

We used a Crop-A-Dile to punch two holes in the cover and place large eyelets at the top. Then we tied a little ribbon through them and attached a scrap of paper with a stylish paperclip. This would be so cute with the owners name on it instead of “notes.”

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