Corrugated Cardboard Ornaments DIY

Recently I got some corrugated cardboard in some packaging and like that weird kid who only cares about the box and not the gift, I went crazy!  So crazy I bought another huge roll of it on Ebay to keep making things with it.  My first project was these ornaments...I LOVE them!  Just roll them up with a little glue, paint and then glitterize them.  So easy!  Kids will love making them, too. I used DecoArt Extreme Sheens because they come in bright, metallic colors.   Definitely grab a few next time you're at the craft supply store.  Remember to use up that holiday cardboard and always 

Make Your Mark!

Just a few of my shiny new ornaments!

Watch how to make them here!

STUFF I USED

DecoArt Extreme Sheen

Wire

Metallic Gold Pipe Cleaners

Corrugated Cardboard

Glue Gun

DecoArt Craft Twinkles

Pattern for Ornaments

Print out for reference, but you'll need to cut your patterns 

on larger paper.  I used a large manilla folder for

my patterns.

HERE'S HOW

1. & 2.  Trace  & cut your pattern from corrugated cardboard

3.  Starting from largest piece to smallest, Roll and hot glue them together

4.  Paint them with DecoArt Extreme Sheen paint and let dry

5. Glitterize them with DecoArt Craft Twinkles

6. Add a wire to hang them from the top using a dab of hot glue

Optional:  Add a pipe cleaner at the top for some extra sparkle

Happy Holidays!

Colorful Summer Dishes DIY

Summer is here and it's time to bring out the colorful dishes and eat outside on the patio!  C'mon now, you all know that I don't need a reason to bring on the color.  Summer was just an excuse to make these fantastic striped dishes!  Actually, they are charger plates so I just slap some clear glass plates on top and everyone can enjoy the view.  BTW, they match anything and everything and (no kidding here) they are a blast to make.  My secret is an old thrift store record player and every color of paint in the box.  Walnut Hollow makes the wood chargers in different sizes (and shapes) and they are perfect for this project!  Remember to use tons of color, check out WalnutHollow.com and always 

Make Your Mark!

Seriously fun to make (watch the video!)

 So much happy!

Perfect with clear glass dishes, too!

Watch how I made them here!

 STUFF I USED

Walnut Hollow Wood Plates and Birchwood Coasters

Old record player OR Kid's Pottery Wheel

Americana Acrylic Paints

DecoArt Extreme Sheen Paint

Americana DuraClear Gloss Varnish

Masking tape

HERE'S HOW

1.  Base coat the plates and coasters with white paint

*This allows the colors to really pop

2. Place some cardboard on your record player and then add some loops of masking tape

3.  Center the plate in the exact center of the record player

*Do not move the plate until it's completely painted

4. Pick your colors

5.  Switch on the record player and start painting your stripes

6.  Coat plates and coasters with DuraClear Gloss Varnish and let dry

Happy Summer!

Moroccan Inspired Mirrors

There is NOTHING better than a mirror to make a room feel bigger and bring in more light.  Hang them across from a window and you've doubled your visual real estate!  In my effort to use up my stash of wood laser cut frames I got at the 99c store a few weeks ago, I designed these delicate Moroccan mirrors.  They were surprisingly easy to make considering how intricate they look.   I painted them in the new colorful metallics from DecoArt called Extreme Sheen, and wow do they shimmer.  Remember to mash up your styles, hit the 99c store for fun craft supplies that won't break the bank and always Make Your Mark!

My lovely trio

A sneak peek of my newly upholstered sofa!

Watch how they come together here!

STUFF I USED

DecoArt Extreme Sheen

99c Store Mirrors

99c Store Laser Cut Wood Frames

Copies of the frames

E-6000 Glue

Bandsaw, Small Dremel or Jigsaw

 HERE'S HOW

1. & 2.  Copy the wood frames onto paper and cut out pieces to create your mirror design

*These pieces will be your cut pattern for the actual wood frames

3. Carefully mark where you'll cut the frames

4.  Using a fine blade on a bandsaw or jigsaw, carefully cut out each piece

5.  Protect the mirror with newspaper

6. & 7.  Paint the mirror frame and cut wood pieces with Extreme Sheen

8. Glue the pieces to the mirror and let dry

9. Touch up as needed

 Extreme Sheen comes in tons of different metallic colors.....I couldn't decide!