Some dollar store wood letters and glitter and you're half way to having an amazing holiday centerpiece for just a few bucks! Grab a number 9 and you're ready for next year, too.
Happy Holidays everyone!
Don't forget to Make Your Mark!
So much JOY!
Are you ready for 2018?
Watch how to make them here!
STUFF I USED
Americana Decor Metallics and Silver and Antique Brass
Teal, neon pink and olive green is seriously one of my favorite color combos! It reminds me of Mexico in the 1960s and I have no idea why. DecoArt makes this sassy neon pink paint that I would eat if I could.....but unfortunately I can't. Instead I used it to create the eye popping paper tiles for a little bathroom mirror project. I cut my own mirror frame, but you could use a store bought frame for this project.....Totally up to you! When coated in Famowood Glaze Coat, it's protected and ready for endless water splashes and hair spray! Faux tile projects are soooo much lighter than using real tile and you can design your own in ANY pattern. Be creative my sweet friends and always remember to Make Your Mark!
My dad owned a car lot when I was about 6 and my brothers and I would have to spend almost every Saturday with him so my mom could have a (much needed) break from us! One of the things I remember vividly was the oil pan in the main garage. I thought the swirls of color on top were mesmerizing and my entire life I've been trying to replicate those iridescent colorful swirls. I think I might be getting closer with this iridescent mermaid ornament project. I love all of the blended metallic colors together! Have a wonderful Christmas and don't forget to Make Your Mark!
Have you seen the beautiful animated Pixar movie Coco yet? It's a MUST see! A wonderful story of family, following your heart and of the Mexican holiday, Day of the Dead. The movie inspired me to make these mini sugar skull piñata ornaments for Christmas. Some of them are empty and a few of them are filled with treats to give to my crafty friends. A little cardboard and some Oly-Fun made these sturdy enough to use for years to come! I cut my sugar skulls on my Cricut Maker, but you could print some out and just glue them on top. I'm including my Sugar Skull graphic & cardboard patterns here: http://www.markmontano.com/p/blog-page_80.html
Have an awesome holiday and don't forget to Make Your Mark!
Grab some cardboard and some old book pages and make these super cute vintage bird ornaments! Copy a book page if you don't have a damaged book you can use. Most of what you need to make these ornaments you probably already have, too! Use curling ribbon or string if you don't have satin ribbon or use scrapbook paper over the cardboard bases if you don't have a stencil. So many variations and Christmas is right around the corner. I'll bet your friends would love a couple, too. Happy holidays and always Make Your Mark!
