March 20, 2012 • 9 notes

Okay, this was weird to photograph. These pics where taken with no lights on and literally glowed this much! You can see the glitter-y bits a lot better IRL.

Fairies in a Jar Craft Project

You will need: 

Glow sticks (if you can get more than one color, do! I think adding pinks would give it more of a fairy vibe)

Diamond Glitter or other large glitter (but not beads, too heavy)

Jars

Cut the glow sticks in half, pour contents into jars, add glitter, screw on lids, shake, and wha-la!

I am going to do different colors and also try two colors in one jar, and get bigger glitter (I couldn’t find “diamond” glitter) and then decorate the patio for an outdoor cocktail party! =]

Make sure if you do this with kids to get glow sticks that say non-toxic and keep in mind that cutting the glow sticks can be a little messy!

If you place the jars in the freezer when they aren’t being used it will extend the life of the glow.

March 10, 2012 • 1 note
Yarn wrapped wreath. You will need: Steryofoam or (Other Material) Wreath Base, any size Yarn, Glue Gun & Hot Glue, Decorative flowers, cut-outs, beads, etc to decorate Simple project that requires time and patience to get the yarn laying in smooth segements. This is so fun because it is super customizable. I made this as a winter gift for a relative.  I used my hot glue gun every time I had a new end of yarn. You can try to just continuously roll it off of the yarn roll, but I found it easier to wrap around and through the wreath working with smaller amounts of yarn and just gluing the ends directly onto the wreath. Wrap until covered with yarn and decorate to your heart’s content! 

Yarn wrapped wreath.

You will need: Steryofoam or (Other Material) Wreath Base, any size

Yarn, Glue Gun & Hot Glue, Decorative flowers, cut-outs, beads, etc to decorate

Simple project that requires time and patience to get the yarn laying in smooth segements.

This is so fun because it is super customizable. I made this as a winter gift for a relative. 

I used my hot glue gun every time I had a new end of yarn. You can try to just continuously roll it off of the yarn roll, but I found it easier to wrap around and through the wreath working with smaller amounts of yarn and just gluing the ends directly onto the wreath. Wrap until covered with yarn and decorate to your heart’s content! 

February 28, 2012 • 5 notes

2nd attempt at a E-reader case made from old books and fabric. (The 1st attempt I was just really tired and burnt out so I put the elastic bands on the wrong side of the book.)
I think I am going to start selling these and maybe doing custom orders once I really get it down. Should I?

The final one I have supplies for is the one I am actually giving my mother-in-law, so I am hoping it will look even better!  

February 9, 2012 • 1 note
Hand-made felt-y gift.

Hand-made felt-y gift.

February 9, 2012 • 2 notes
hand-made HelloOcto gift for a friend.

hand-made HelloOcto gift for a friend.

February 8, 2012 • 2 notes
hand-made felt-y. 

hand-made felt-y. 

February 7, 2012 • 2 notes
         little gifts that I made.

         little gifts that I made.

February 7, 2012 • 3 notes
hand-made felt-y.

hand-made felt-y.