Disclosure: this is a sponsored post from Tulip and iLoveToCreate. All opinions are my own. Post may include affiliate links. Ah, spring! Time to freshen up the house with some new accessories and color. And new pillows are perfect- but they can be SO expensive for a designer look! But I made my own using Tulip For Your Home Soft Fabric Paint from iLoveToCreate. Let me show you how! It was really easy to do- I was sent the entire […]
Rain Boot Re-Do with Duck Tape Minis
Jenny makes over a pair of rain boots to last one more season using Duck Tape® Minis!
Sisal Snowflake Ornament featuring Krylon Glitter Spray
Today I have a fun ornament or package topper for you- and you make it with some easy-to-find supplies. This is a pretty easy project, but there are a few supplies and tools you’ll want to have on hand. I made you a video to show you step by step! Here’s a tip: I used Krylon Glitter Blast for the larger version (the bleached trees) but it can be a bit fussy. If you want to work with an “easier” […]
Embellished Decoupaged Thanksgiving Candles Tutorial (#TurkeyTableScapes)
We often travel over Thanksgiving, but this year we are staying home and offering the feast. It’s going to be extra-special this year as our Italian foreign-exchange student will be having her first American Thanksgiving. So of course, I’m going to make it a little extra-special with this pretty- but easy- tablescape (#turkeytablescapes) featuring decoupaged candles! These are actually VERY easy to do (and it’s not a new idea by a long shot). You could even get your kiddos to […]
“Nevermore” Halloween Lantern
It’s coming, it’s coming!!! Halloween, that is! And it’s so much fun to dress up the house with fun and easy crafts. Today I have an idea for you courtesy of Joann Fabric and Craft Stores- a Halloween Lantern inspired by Edgar Allen Poe. It’s really easy, too. To get started, you’ll need to take a little shopping trip. I’m lucky enough to have a Joann Fabric and Craft Store nearby, but did you know you can shop online, too? […]
Halloween Count-Down Photo Frame using Martha Stewart Crafts Decoupage
Halloween is one of my families favorite holidays…and this year it’s even a little more special because we have a foreign exchange student celebrating with us. (Did you know that Halloween and Trick-or-Treating has spread to Italy? Go figure.) To get geared up, we put out some decorations and I whipped up this little photo frame using Martha Stewart Decoupage materials. The stars of the show are the Multi-Surface Durable Gloss Finish and the Glow-In-The-Dark Finish. But I also […]
Duck Brand® Deco Laminate and Upcycled Cell Phone Case Project
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Duck Brand® for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. Normally when I think of Duck Brand®, Duck TAPE automatically pops up in my head! But they have a new product that is just as cool- Deco Laminate! \ Now since this was a brand-new product to me, I thought I’d give it the once over.( I focused on the Laminate sheets for this project, but they do have Dry Erase […]
Patio Chair Makeover with Krylon Rust Protector Spray Paint
Disclosure: This is a post sponsored by Krylon. All opinions are honest and my own. It’s high summer here at CraftTestDummies World Headquarters and that means more time in the remote office- AKA my porch! Located right off of our bedroom, it’s a lovely covered veranda that is a great place to read, blog, and hang out with the kids. But after 5 years out there, our current patio chairs were looking a little…well….sad. However, you can see that once […]
GreatGatsby-Inspired Necklace Featuring Martha Stewart Crafts Jewelry Components
Last week I shared a video of the new Martha Stewart Jewelry line available exclusively at Michael’s Craft Stores- so much goodness! Beads, chain, tools, findings epoxy clay, rhinestones, jewelry glaze, jewelry enamel- even mold-making putty! Literally there was so much goodness I haven’t even had time to do all of the reviews. But I promised the nice folks at Blueprint Social and Plaid that I would make something lovely with the new line- so here we are! I was […]
Holiday Decorating with Dollar General
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Dollar General for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. Christmas is a big family affair here at my household. My son’s birthday is Christmas Eve, so usually we have my parents sleeping over so that on Christmas morning, we all have breakfast together. This year, Dollar General offered me a chance to make my decorating easier- and on a budget- with Dollar General Holiday décor! So with a $20 […]
How-To: Reusable Candle Wraps featuring May Arts Ribbon
I have a lot of candles around my home; in the kitchen, living room, bedroom- even the hallway! Sometimes I try to buy new candles for the seasons, but often they just sit there looking tired. So I decided to “dress” my candles for the seasons by making re-usable wraps featuring May Arts Ribbon. Now I can swap out the wraps for a seasonal look without breaking the bank. And because they are small, I can store them to use […]
Mystery Craft Kit: Home and Garden Welcome
Kits seem to be really hot these days. (Or have I just been living under a rock?) Scrapbook Update did a series on Kits, PaperCrafters Corner just did a WEEK on kits…and well, I’m obviously kit-deficient. So Nicole from Home and Garden Welcome offered to send me a kit and despite being a little nervous (my first kit- eek!) I decided to hop on the band wagon. Before we dive in, let’s learn a little more about HomeandGardenWelcome.com, ok? Your […]
Handbag Upcycle Featuring Scrapbooking Attitude by Avatrex
Yesterday I shared my review and video overview of Scrapbooking Attitude by Avatrex- that whole “printable film” thing is wicked cool! And if you remember, what I was most excited about was not its uses for paper, but for cool substrates like leather, wood, and craft foam. As I was doing my swatch tests, I kind of fell in love with the idea of upcycling one of my older handbags- a boring little brown bag- into something hip and high-end using […]
Summertime Scrapbooking with Astrobrights
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Astrobrights Papers by Neenah Paper for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. For a few years now, I’ve been adament that my kids make summer scrapbooks. Not only will it help them remember our warm-weather adventures, but it also keeps their minds sharp with spelling, grammer, and art! Since my younger girl is quite the junior crafter, she goes through quite a few! Here’s a fun project using AstroBrights […]
How-To: Stenciled Mug Rug featuring Stamper’s Big Brush Pens
Yesterday I showed you how I altered fabric with Gelatos™ Colors from Design Memory Craft and made a sassy sunglasses case. Today I’m gong to continue the fiber arts theme, but focus on a different product from Faber-Castell: Stamper’s Big Brush Pens. Just to refresh you memory, here is some information on Stamper’s Big Brush Pens: • Perfect for even, crisp and controlled stamped images • India ink won’t bleed through paper crafts, cards or journals • Unsurpassed lightfast quality • […]
How To: Sunglasses Case From Custom Fabric Featuring Gelatos™ Colors
Have you ever looked at a craft product and wondered “How else could I use it?” I asked myself that very question last week while I was playing around with some Gelatos™ Colors in the Design Memory Craft Collection from Faber-Castell. Now, just as a refresher here’s a bit of info on Gelatos™ Colors from Design Memory Craft: Gelatos™ Colors are creamy sticks infused with brilliant color. The color slides easily onto papers and can then be dissolved with water to […]
Mother’s Day Card Idea: Craft-It with Elmer’s Brands!
Mother’s Day is looming- and after making the Mini-Clipboard for my gift idea, of course I needed a card to match. Luckily, I have my Elmer’s adhesives and X-Acto tools on hand to make crafting my card a snap. First, I’ll show you the finished card: Inside: Making this card is easy! Just cut your cover paper the size of the card blank that you are using…and then adhere with a dry adhesive. My choice is the Elmer’s CraftBond Dot […]
Studio Update: Stalled Out!
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Leviton for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. Remember how proud I was of my photo-studio update? That I had finally painted the area and cleaned out the clutter?? Well….now it’s time to come clean. The rest, friends, ain’t so pretty. Here’s how the hallway leading to the studio looks: I’ve stripped almost all of the hideous paper off…almost… but the walls need to be primed and painted, and […]
Scribble Shop Challenge
If you know me, you know I love a challenge! So when the folks at ScribbleShop.com offered me a box o’ goodies and the challenge to use as many as I could in ONE PROJECT…well, I was all like “It’s ON!” Wanna see what they sent me? And friends, I am happy to report that I used it ALL- even the candy wrapper, the box AND the tissue paper! I make a cute little mixed media book. I used the […]
Hand Dying with Indigo- Pretty Bird Burlap Tote Tutorial by Melony Bradley
Jenny’s Note: Today we have another fabulous guest tutorial by the talented Melony Bradley on behalf of Jacquard Products! I don’t know about you, but I can’t seem to get enough of birds. And burlap. When I created these wool felt bird clips and wedding table markers, I immediately fell in love with them and decided that I had to see them on some burlap totes. Enter Jacquard Products Indigo Tie Dye kit, which I played with this past Saturday. […]
