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Category Archives: Gift Ideas/Projects
DIY Gold Leaf Vase {How to Paint on Glass}…
One of my favorite crafting projects is painting on glass. You name it, wine glasses, candle holders, vases and even old windows, I have painted them. I just looked back through my archives and I can’t believe that … Continue reading
Posted in Crafts, DIY, Gift Ideas/Projects, Home Decorating Ideas, Paint Techniques
Tagged Crafts
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My Love Affair with Making Chalkboards Continues {Tutorial}…
Last year, I shared an easy tutorial about how to paint the existing glass in frames and turn them into beautiful chalkboards. I mainly focused on smaller frames like those for the counter and small wall … Continue reading
Adorned Frames and Candle Holders…
Have you seen the beautiful flower adorned frames and candle holders out in the stores yet? I have just started seeing them at some of the higher end stores like Neiman’s and Anthropologie and I just love them … Continue reading
How to Print on Fabric {Fabric Photo Albums}
Did you know that you can print on fabric with your printer? Yep, you sure can and it’s super easy!! This process can be done for any kind of small project and it’s PERFECT for covering small photo albums. If … Continue reading
Posted in Crafts, Gift Ideas/Projects, Tutorials, Uncategorized
Tagged Fabric Covered Photo Albums, Print on Fabric
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Creative Gifts for Teachers, Friends and Kids…
Well, here we are friends… Right smack in the middle of the Fa-La-LAAAAAHHHHH!!! Yep, it’s crazy and right about now you’re probably trying to figure out what to give teachers, co-worker’s, neighbors and kids, right? Yep, me too! I have … Continue reading
Posted in Christmas Ideas, Crafts, Gift Ideas/Projects, Uncategorized
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Rhinestone Monogrammed Ornaments and a Blinged out Holiday Table…
Before things really get hectic with the holidays, I’ve decided to have a small Christmas dinner party for some of my girlfriend’s next week. Things just get too crazy during the holidays and we won’t have the chance to really … Continue reading
Monogram Wine Glasses Permanently with Rhinestone Letters…
This is one of those projects that has been in my mind for about a year now. With Thanksgiving and Christmas around the corner, I thought I would go ahead and finally experiment with it so I could share it … Continue reading
Create Vinyl Letters & Monograms WITHOUT a Machine!
For months now, I have walked by an aisle at Hobby Lobby that displays all of the fabulous vinyl papers made specifically for a Cricut and other machines and I can’t help but drool. You see, I’m Cricut-less {GASP}! I … Continue reading
Posted in Crafts, Gift Ideas/Projects, Monogram Madness, Tutorials
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Wall Art- Spray Painted Sticker Letters on Canvas …
This is one of those projects that the end result was not what I had set out to do. I love projects like this, when veering off the path and trying something crazy, actually produces something pretty cool. I can’t … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Crafts, Gift Ideas/Projects, Monogram Madness, Signs, Wall Ideas
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Drawer Pull Cutting and Carving Board Trays…
Get your drills out because this is an easy and fabulous project and a perfect gift for that hard to shop for person or family on your Christmas list. I heard about this fabulous idea last year from a friend … Continue reading
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![](<a href="http://www.thecreativityexchange.com/2012/11/master-bedroom-reveal-room-revamp-of-the-month.html"><img src="http://www.thecreativityexchange.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Recently-Updated40-300x268.jpg" alt="" title="Master Bedroom Revamp {The Creativity Exchange}" width="300" height="268" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-4890" /></a> "DIY Rhinestone Sticker Letter Ornament {The Creativity Exchange}")
