Facebook Page

You are welcome to go to my facebook page and "like" it. I decided to make it for my friends that are into crafting and sharing there talents. Come join! It's fun!

http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Crafty-Things-in-Life/370381132979743?notif_t=page_new_likes

Craft Space!

I decided to turn the downstairs playroom into my craft space.

Super glued canning jars to bottom of shelf.

Fabric Scrap Swatches

You will need:
Glue Gun
Swatches
Fabric
Scissors

Close the fabric in the swatch.

Flip it to make sure it is tight. No lumps.

Hot glue around the swatch and push the fabric onto the glue.

Cut the extra fabric.

Hang them. Beautiful.

I want more!

New Barrettes

I am in the middle of making a ton of barrettes. I received a 5 pound box of fabric, so I am learning how to make barrettes with fabric. My goal is to have a booth of all my craft projects by this summer. It seems to be just around the corner!

Here are a few of the barrettes I made today:

 

Crayon Art

I thought I would do the Pinterest project that everyone seems to be doing. After reading other blogs about this I figured it would be simple. Simple it was, as well as time consuming.

You will need:
Hair dryer
Glue gun
Any size poster board
Crayons
Time

I bought a box of 96 crayons.

 

 

I separated the colors.

 

I used the glue gun and glued each crayon to the board.

It takes time. Start by using the blow dryer at the base of the crayons, then go down into the poster board melting it down as far as it will drip. It took a good half hour straight to get it how I wanted it. 

Close up.

I may look into framing it later.

Dining Room Wall Beauty

What you will need:

Forks, knives, and spoons
Side dish plate
A small mirror
A glue gun
A piece of cardboard
Beads

Super glue the all the silverware around the cardboard. Use a generous amount of superglue. There is no such thing as too much. Once you are done add more glue all over the silverware. Stick the plate on top.

Glue the mirror to the plate, then glue the beads around the mirror.

One Fish Two Fish...

When my daughter was learning her numbers and how to count I decided to make felt fishies for her. I hand sewed the fishies, and found random things to sew on the fishies. She loved them when she was younger. You can also sew a magnet to them, find a little sick and make it a fishing fun game for your little toddler.

Note: The two is missing... 

Counting Fishies

Leaf Garland

This fall I wanted to make something a little different. My daughter and I collected leaves one day at the park. I honestly cannot remember how many we picked. I just know it was a lot!

I let the leaves dry for a few days, then I started laminating them with my mini laminator that I found at Costco last year for under $20. I then cut them all out and used a hole punch. I got some yarn and strung them up and hung them. The picture is dark, but you get what it is.

Leaf Garland

Little Girl Hairdo

I would like to eventually fill this post with all sorts of different hair styles that I make for my daughter. I am always looking for different ideas and tips about little girls hair. I can't remember where I saw this style, but I thought I would try it. It is actually very easy! I feel like the picture explains it. I do suggest to do this with wet hair. I also stick some texturizer in her hair so that it all goes together smoothly.

Easy Cupcakes

I have been a bit under the weather. So the crafting has been on hold. However, I do have a few things I have done here and there over time.

You will need:
Any kind of cake mix
White frosting
Yellow food coloring
Whoppers
Giant Marshmallows

Bake the cupcakes. Wait till they cool. Apply the frosting. Stick the whopper in the middle. Cut the marshmallow into fours. Stick them on the top of the cupcake and voila!

Lazy Daisy Cupcakes

March 1, 2012

March 1st will be the day that I send Nathan the check for all of your donations. We decided on this day so that we can all get through tax season.

Thank you again for your support with the donations for Bree and Isis.