Category Archives: Crafts

Kids Craft Project {DIY Button Rings}…

Kid's craft idea- turn buttons into blinged out rings {The Creativity Exchange}

It’s hard to believe that school will be out in a few days.  Trying to come up with fun projects to keep our kiddies occupied is challenging to say the least!   I have a fun (and easy) project for … Continue reading

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How to Print Monogram Printables on Fabric (DIY Framed Pin Cushions)..

Framed pin cushions using free monogrammed printables printed on fabric {The Creativity Exchange}

    This last week, I turned my kitchen into a serious craft production factory. With Teacher Appreciation Week next week and Mother’s Day just around the corner, I went into full production mode and made a project that has … Continue reading

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Using Small Frames for Displaying Favorite Shells (DIY Gift Idea)…

Display special shells in open frames

  I hope you all have had a great week so far! I’m still recouperating from all of the sugar shock from celebrating my daughter’s 9th Birthday over the weekend. I cannot tell you how much sugar we ate from … Continue reading

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Transform Old Junk Jewelry with Enamel Spray Paint…

Tutorial for transforming old junk jewelry with spray enamel from The Creativity Exchange

  So I mentioned on Tuesday that I went on spray painting rampage this last weekend and it wasn’t just limited to my front porch furniture revamp. Oh no girl, I sprayed everything that wasn’t moving.  Spray paint is my … Continue reading

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Herb Filled Moss Basket (DIY Gift Idea)

DIY Herb Basket. Painted pots, chalkboard picks and gold leafed rocks {The Creativity Exchange}

  I haven’t had the chance to do many Easter projects this year, have you?  Between our Spring Break vacation and being under the weather, I haven’t done all of the little Easter projects that my daughter and I love … Continue reading

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Transform Old Frames/Furniture with Spray Paint and Gold Leaf {DIY}…

Tutorial for transforming old frames & furniture with spray paint & gold leaf {The Creativity Exchange}

  A few weeks ago, I was in the Neiman Marcus in Las Vegas and fell in love with some gorgeous frames that {of course} were crazy expensive.  The teeny tiny frames started at $90.00! Yikes!! What was so incredible … Continue reading

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Printable Stencils for Creating Pretty Vinyl Chalkboard Labels…

Free printable stencils to create vinyl chalkboard labels without a vinyl cutting machine {The Creativity Exchange}

  On Monday, I shared an easy project for turning old Christmas tins into pretty storage containers with spray paint and vinyl chalkboard labels:     As I promised in that post, I’m sharing the free printable templates of my … Continue reading

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DIY Festive Butcher Paper Tablecloth {Happy New Year}…

DIY Festive Butcher Paper Tablecloth {The Creativity Exchange}

    My neighbor and great friend, Jane and I are dangerous together.  Jane is by far the most creative person I have ever known and I honestly think she has pink glitter flowing through her veins.  I love it … Continue reading

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DIY Chalkboard Cookie Jar {last minute easy gift idea}…

DIY Chalkboard Cookie Jar with Free Printable Stencil {The Creativity Exchange}

  It’s been a crazy week and as usual, I’m down to the wire… I tell myself every year that I’m going to have all my Christmas projects and gifts done WAY ahead of time but {Ugh!} it didn’t happen … Continue reading

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DIY Cookie/Cake Stands and Chocolate Dipped Gingerbread Men…

DIY Cookie Stands & Dipped Gingerbread Men

  I hope you all are enjoying all of your Christmas preparations.  It’s hard to believe it’s only six days until Christmas! Yikes!! My daughter and I have been busy baking cookies and making fun cookie/cake stands to give as … Continue reading

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