Here’s a super easy Valentine’s Day tutorial to make a beautiful wreath full of roses. I think these large foam flowers are an amazing find at the Dollar Tree. I just love how this turned out and how quickly it came together with minimal supplies and time. It will add a lovely touch to any decor! Supplies:4 Dollar Tree packages of large foam roses (I chose four colors but one or two would also look great. Dollar Tree also has white roses.)1 Dollar Tree eight inch wreath ring2 strips of scrap fabricGlue gun Start by wrapping…
I saw these cute frames at Dollar Tree and they reminded me of something from a vintage science lab or nature exhibit. And then I remembered those beautiful large butterfly stickers in the next aisle and voila – a match made in crafty heaven – a Butterfly Specimen Wall Hanging. Supplies Needed:4 Dollar Tree wooden frames with metal label brackets1 (or 2) Dollar Tree large butterfly stickers sets1 Dollar Tree decorative nautical rope in natural (the larger 1/2 inch diameter kind)2 sturdy pieces of cardboard (large backing piece needs to be about 10 x 13 inches)2 sheets of…
Have you ever had a stamp where it just makes a card on its own so easily? I just love it when this happens. I stamped out the Crafter’s Companion “Make a Wish” mushroom stamp on watercolor paper multiple times and tried some watercoloring with Aqua Markers. Using red for the mushrooms and complemented with green on the ferns and a bright blue sky just makes it pop. The first card above is literally just the lovely stamp with a dragonfly on some foam pads to add a little dimension. In the next version, I tried to make a…
I love Crafter’s Companion cardmaking collections, and I selected the Watercolor Christmas for crafting my cards this year. The paper color palette has such a soft feeling, with winter foliage, snowflakes, and woodland critters – all celebrating the Christmas season. The stamps have different scene builders like a little tree to decorate, a banner, presents, and a sled. But the kicker for me is the idea of watercoloring the stamps. It’s really kind of a “faux” watercoloring, using the Crafters’ Companion Aqua Markers. I just love how easy they are to use and how quickly I can add color…