I love these! They are so darling and make the best gifts. I posted how to make them back in March (see post under Decor), but wanted to show some new variations.
I am going to use them as teacher Halloween gifts, but you can create them for any occasion.
Happy Creating…
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Remember my last post of easy 3 item ghosts? Well these are the same ghosts, with googly eyes glued on and attached with glue to a jar filled with Tootsie Rolls.
You will need an empty glass jar & lid with the label removed. I like to spray paint the lids white. Be sure to find the bottom center of the ghost before gluing it onto the jar lid. When you fill the jar with candy, be sure it looks nice from the outside, ie, have the large Tootsie Rolls standing tall around the outer edge of the jar.
A very easy and fun gift for teachers!
Happy Treating…
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I have seen several different styles of ghosts, but I made these using only 3 items…tulle, 2.5″ styrofoam balls, and white ribbon.
Start by cutting tulle squares 2’x2′. You will want 2 layers of tulle per ghost. Place the styrofoam ball in the middle of the square and wrap the tulle around the ball, bunching it at the bottom. Use white ribbon to tie the tulle onto the ribbon, just where the tulle is bunched. I used the same white ribbon and a straight pin stuck into the styrofoam ball to hang these in my kitchen.
Wasn’t that EASY!!! Happy ghosting…
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Have your kids ever decided on a Halloween costume, yet you couldn’t find exactly what you needed to finalize the costume? My daughter wants to be Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz this year. Of course, I can’t find sparkly red shoes ANYWHERE. I decided to take matters into my own hands, which I often do! I thought to myself, “How hard can it be to put glitter on a pair of shoes and create my own Ruby Red Slippers?” I found it to be VERY simple!!!
Start with a pair of shoes. I used some that were quite beat up and ready for the garbage. Spread Tacky Glue over the shoes, using a disposable paint brush. I applied the glue to small areas at a time.
Sprinkle red glitter over the glue area and shake off the excess. TA DA…you have your very own Ruby Red Slippers for Halloween!
Happy Glittering!
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As I have stated before, I love using glass jars for many things. I store ribbon in them, wrap them in tissue paper, and make hanging tealight lanterns with them. The beautiful thing about glass jars is that they are free! Simply save the food jars you have emptied. You will be amazed how many you can save from the recycle bin, and all of the fun things you can do with them!
For this hanging lantern, you will need a jar (of course), zip ties, wire (I used 20 gauge from Joann’s), ribbon, glue, round tip pliers, and a tealight.
Start by cutting 2 pieces of wire the length you want your handle to be, with extra for the curl (approximately 12″). Loop the wire at the top with the round pliers. Form an arch with the wire and secure it to the jar with the zip tie.
Use the round pliers to curl the ends of the wire that are hanging below the zip tie. This will not only add cuteness, it will also prevent the wire from slipping under the zip tie.
Cut the extra part of the zip tie. Measure the circumference of the jar and cut the ribbon accordingly. Be sure to leave extra for overlap. Glue the ribbon around the jar using Tacky glue.
Cut a piece of a coordinating ribbon and fold over twice to create a bow. Glue the ends and center.
Glue the bow to the lantern and add a rhinestone.
Add the tealight, and your lantern is ready to be hung, or given as a gift.
Happy jarring…
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How many of you have “Girlie Girls”? Well, I certainly do! They love bling and fun hair accessories. Those hair accessories can cost a small fortune, so I took matters into my own hands, and made my own! They are so easy and inexpensive to make!!! Let me show you how.
You will need fake flowers (I buy them at the Dollar Tree), ribbon, clips (I purchased these at Sally’s Beauty), hot glue gun, and rhinestones as embellishments. I will also show you how to make these for infants.
Start by measuring ribbon so that it will cover the clip. Start with the top of inside of the clip. Wrap the ribbon over the entire top part of the clip, through the spring area, and only on the back where the clip is solid. This is also the order you will glue the ribbon onto the clip.
Next, disassemble the flower and lay out the pieces in the order they were together.
Now glue the flower onto the top of the clip covered in ribbon, one piece at a time.
You are now done! Unless, you want to glue a rhinestone onto the center of the flower. This flower center is interesting, so I will leave it as it is.
If you want to use your flower clip for an infant, simply clip it onto a stretchy headband.
Wasn’t that simple?!?! AND…so MUCH cheaper than buying them at the store.
Happy flowering…
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I am ready for cooler weather. Bundling up in a cozy scarf and feeling the wind blow. I created this fall table centerpiece using the log tealight candle holders that I posted earlier.
It is very festive and cost very little to create. See my post on how to make the log tealight candle holders. I purchased the center log candle holders at Joann’s. I then purchased tealights and fall leaves & gourds at the Dollar Tree. I scattered the leaves around the center candles. It created quite a mood and much to be thankful for.
Happy fall…
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This is cabin decor post number 3! If you viewed my post on our cabin dining room table and liked it, you will LOVE these countertops. They were created the same way as the table. Start with plain 12″ pieces of wood. Glue them together using wood glue. Cut the edges with curves to create a natural look. Cut up the edges and stain them dark to look like bark. Being that this is a kitchen countertop, it needs to be protected from water. We coated it with “bar top” a 2 part epoxy. It created a beautiful shiny finish that is water proof. It is not heat resistant, though, so be sure to use thick trivets, or don’t place hot items directly on the counter.
The slate stones were purchased at Lowe’s and adhered to the wall with thinset.
AHHHH, the fresh mountain air. It is so much more than fresh when you can relax at a beautiful “lodge”.
Happy designing…
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My amazing husband made this table for our cabin in the mountains. He started with plain 12″ wide boards. He glued them together with wood glue. He cut the edges with curves to create a natural look. He then cut up the edges and stained them dark to look like bark. AMAZING and GORGEOUS!
We love to dine at our beautiful table in our peaceful mountain retreat!
Happy designing…
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My husband and I purchased and remodeled a cabin in the mountains. It has been SO MUCH FUN!!! We wanted a “lodge” feel. Here is our completed bathroom.
We made a cabinet to hide the stacked washer & dryer. It is made from old fence boards. We also used fence boards on the walls and as trim around the window. We paired the fence boards with “knotty hickory” cabinets purchase at Lowes.
Fence board frame around the mirror and a box to hold toilet paper are nice coordinating touches.
The countertop was created using mexican rocks from Home Depot. They were placed with gray thinset, then “bar top” 2 part epoxy poured in to create a “rocks in the river” look.
The shower walls were created using the same rocks as the countertop. They were placed with gray thinset, then gray grout piped in between each rock. Cement sealer was brushed onto the rocks for a continuous wet look.
We love our little home in the mountains. I hope you can have a retreat like ours someday.
Happy decorating…
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