Craft Projects

10 Ways to Upcycle Your Paint Chips

March 1, 2018 by Katie Jones Leave a Comment

Not only can you use paint chips to select the color of your walls, but you can also upcycle them in surprisingly versatile ways. Here are 10 things that you can do with paint chips besides evaluate color.

1.Turn Them Into Fun Birthday Invitations

To make clever birthday invitations from paint chips, collect them in a variety of colors. You’ll also need to buy a box of wood craft sticks from a craft store like Michaels. Use a block of three paint chips to make cute popsicle invitations.

2. Make an Easter Egg Garland

If you want to make Easter décor, do so with paint chips. Gather them in pastel hues. Then, cut your paint chips into egg shapes and attach them to string or something more natural like jute.

3. Craft Bookmarks

Paint chips with four or more colors make perfect craft bookmarks. Add sewing string tassels to the ends to give your bookmarks a stylish way to hold your place.

4. Disney Art

With enough paint chips, you can make Disney art. Form a Mickey Mouse head template. Then, cut Mickey Mouse heads out of the paint chips. Glue them to a poster board and frame the piece, creating a fun picture.

5. Earrings

Craft stores sell everything you need to make earrings, so you can buy the base and construct ombre earrings with paint chips. You can make them in your favorite colors and gift them to your friends and family members.

6. Make Paint Chip Coasters

Purchase a few tiles, and pick up some paint chips in your favorite colors. Use decoupage techniques to attach the paint chips to the tiles, forming your own colorful coasters.

7. Paint Chip Chandelier

Cut circles from a variety of paint chips, and then, connect them with incandescent string to make a chandelier. Ideal for holidays like Valentine’s Day and Easter, this type of chandelier is one that you can have up temporarily or long term.

8. Gift Tags

Gift tags increase the price of giving a present, so why purchase them when you can customize your own from paint chips? Because paint chips come in many different colors, you can get the right shade to complement or contrast your gift wrap.

9. Utensil Holder

If you’re having a party, turn a collection of paint chips into a stylish utensil holder. This lets your guests grab their utensils easily. It also makes for a fun conversation piece.

10. Funky Table Runner

Use paint chips to craft a funky table runner, bringing a ‘60s vibe to your dinning room table. Perfect for dinner parties and casual game night get-togethers, your guests are sure to appreciate your groovy sense of style. Home decor pieces from Rachel Ashwell will also help you personalize your home.

We found ideas one, two, three and four from Frugal Coupon Living.

Brit+Co is where we came across suggestions five, six and seven.

Tips eight, nine and 10 were discovered at diys.com.

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How to Crochet Your Own Booties

January 11, 2018 by Katie Jones Leave a Comment

If you’ve never been to Quebec in the winter, to tell you it gets cold in the winter is a serious understatement. Frigid is more like the word to describe a typical Quebec winter. It makes sense, then, that the Quebecois have become accustomed to wearing knitted or crocheted booties called “pantoufles”, or, “slippers” when translated from French. It was there that I fell in love with crocheted booties and it’s now a tradition to make a new pair every year or two. In honor of my love for Quebec (just not the cold!), here’s how to crochet your own booties.

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14 Things to Make With Your Cricut

December 12, 2017 by Katie Jones Leave a Comment

If you thought the Cricut was just for paper projects, boy were you wrong! Cricut machines have come a long way since they first came out and now include leather, fabric, and many other projects as well. Get up-to-date right here with 14 awesome examples of things you can make with a Cricut.

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10 MORE Fun Spray Paint Dye DIYs

September 12, 2017 by Katie Jones Leave a Comment

I haven’t always thought of spray paint as a classy medium to use in the home. But thankfully there are others who’ve used their creativity to show me otherwise. With a bit of searching, you can find some really great spray paint projects to spruce up your home in unexpected ways. Here are 10 MORE fun spray paint dye DIYs.

1. Rockin’ Paint Job

Transform an antique rocking chair into the focal piece of any room or porch. All it takes is a little sanding and some spray paint. Four Generations One Room shares how to make your own here.

2. Fresh As Mint Chandelier

Painting a chandelier can completely alter the look of a room. Freshen up your factory standard chandeliers with a coat of mint paint and some sisal rope around the chain. Get the DIY from Simply Swider.

3. Pinecone Perfection

Create a display of pinecone perfection with a pretty dye painted wreath. Your front porch will be the talk of the neighborhood this holiday season! Image source.

4. Slicker With Wicker

There’s no doubt that decorating with wicker baskets is a great way to add a bit of style, organization, and practicality to your home. Too bad the perfect baskets don’t always come in the perfect color. But that doesn’t have to stop you from achieving the look you’re going for if you just add a coat of spray paint. This is a DIY project you can do in under an hour. Get the how-to here.

5. Add Class With Glass

How fun are these sea glass jars for some beach inspired summer decorating?! Simply use Krylon Sea Glass spray to give any glass jar a frosty opaque finish. Read more about this DIY project here.

6. A Side of Gold
Add a side of gold to your room with this IKEA-inspired side table. You’ll need tape and gold spray paint to get this glistening Midas effect. DIY here.

7. Galvanize!

Galvanized tubs are a fun way to decorate for all sorts of gatherings from barn house parties to rustic weddings and simple backyard barbecues. I spent all summer trying to find the just-right galvanized tubs for my needs and had that hardest time finding what I wanted. I wish I had known about this spray paint trick! Simply use galvanized spray to cover inexpensive plastic tubs from any local super store. Idea found from The Tiptoe Fairy.

8. A Bottle Remodel

“Remodel” your old bottles with a quick and easy spray paint job. What a great way to recycle old bottles into fun and stylish vases! Learn how easy it is from PB Teen.

9. Mirror, Mirror

Mirror, mirror on the glass… Wait, what? Convert a glass jar into a reflection of style and class with just a bit of mirror effect spray paint. With tricks like this, your home will be the fairest one of all! Get more info from Hammers and Heels.

10. Pillow Fight

I’m always a little sad when I have to pass up cute holiday pillows because of their marked-up seasonal prices (this must be the real “pillow fight”!). But that doesn’t have to be the case with some stencils and fabric spray paint! Thanks to this how-to from A Wonderful Thought, you can now custom make your own holiday decor at a much more affordable price!

10 Ways to Reuse Your Old EOS Containers

June 22, 2017 by Katie Jones Leave a Comment

I remember the first time that I tried an EOS chapstick, and I immediately fell in love! EOS chapsticks are so large that it is almost impossible for me to misplace my chapstick. This way, I always finish my chapsticks instead of losing them before I have a chance to use them all of the way. After you’ve finished the product, you’re left with a tiny little container that is perfect for a whole host of things! Here’s how you can reuse your old EOS lip balm containers.

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DIY Your Way to a PERFECT Fourth of July

May 16, 2017 by Katie Jones Leave a Comment

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: I absolutely LOVE summer! Aside from vacationing, birthdays (we have A LOT of summer birthdays in our family!), and having time to clean and get organized, you most certainly can’t understate the fun to be had with holiday celebrations. There are so many fun ways to celebrate Independence Day and throw your own party, but here are some of my favorites to share with you this year.

1. Dazzle Your Diners

Dazzle your diners with a sparkling presentation! What a fun way to present your holiday dishes to guests! I also love the dinnerware (I know I’ve seen those star plates and stands at Pottery Barn). Source.

2. Berry Trifle

This berry trifle is a favorite in our home. A beautiful display, light, and packed with flavor… there’s no going wrong with this one! Get the scrumptious details from Natasha’s Kitchen.

3. Star-Studded Fruit Salad

Another family favorite is this star-studded fruit salad. Simply use some star shaped cookie cutters to shape the fruit. SO easy to make and such a hit with everyone. Vegan Heaven shares the directions here.

4. Rocket Poppers

I don’t know if it’s because we’re normally kind of quiet people, but my family loves the tradition of sharing poppers at any holiday celebration we can. Needless to say, I was pretty excited when I found these rocket poppers. Fill them with all sorts of dollar store treats and prizes for a booming good time.

5. Coco-Berry Sicles

Freeze blueberries, raspberries, and strawberries in a popsicle mold with coconut water for this incredibly easy and refreshing holiday treat. No guilt and all pleasure with these sweet treats!

6. Ring Toss

Create your own stars and stripes ring toss game for some backyard fun. Get all the DIY information from Everyday Dishes.

7. Backyard Movie

Help pass the time before fireworks by watching a backyard movie. Learn how to make your own outdoor movie screen from Valu Home Centers.

8. S’Mores!

What better American summertime treat can you have than s’mores? Roast some up while you watch your movie. The french fry holders and plaid paper cones are an especially nice touch!

9. Gunny Sack Races

Have fun with some good old gunny sack races. For a pre-race activity, let kids and party guests decorate their own winning pillow case sacks.

10. Balloon Darts

For another simple backyard game, set up your own balloon dart board. Add inexpensive prizes inside the balloons for an added fun surprise.

11. Stars and Stripes Pie

I mean, does it get much more mouth-watering than this?! Shout Americana to your party-goers with an over-the-crust, stars and stripes cherry and berry pie. Is it July yet? Thanks to Woman’s Day for the recipe.