Articles for category DIY Crafts
Glass etching is an art form that removes small pieces of glass and gives the impression left the look of frosted glass. It's a great way to put a logo or design on a glass to help set it apart. You can even etch a mirror to help spice up your home decor. MaterialsDrinking glassesStencils Etching CreamFoam BrushesRubbing Alcohol InstructionsClean the area of the drinking glass that you’re putting the stencil on with rubbing alcohol. Let dry. Apply your stencil to the glass and then use a
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Pallet painting parties are a fun way to spend time with friends and make some DIY home decorations. Some of us from the OttLite team had our own pallet party and wanted to show you how simple it is. MaterialsPalletBase paint for pallet Paint for lettering Vinyl or laminate for a stencil Painting spongePaintbrush or foam brush Painters tape (optional) Mod Podge (optional) InstructionsPick a pallet that you’d like to use and stain it to create a base for your sign. Let the base dry. Decide
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Home Decor
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Pallet Painting
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When we did our What Inspires interview for this month with Beverly McCullough, we spoke to her about her love of embroidery. Beverly generously offered to create a Thanksgiving embroidery pattern just for OttLite and we thought it would make a great craft! Beverly has made a corresponding pattern that she posted on her blog Flamingo Toes so be sure to check it out. Materials 7” wood embroidery hoop 10” x 10” fabric for background Felt or fabric for the pieces of the turkey
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DIY Crafts
Needle Arts
Holiday Crafts
Do you love carved pumpkins but either don’t want to deal with the mess of a real pumpkin or (like me) live in a hot climate where if you did carve a pumpkin it wouldn’t last more than 6 days? Well you can still enjoy pumpkin carving and decoration – with a craft pumpkin! Craft pumpkins come in a variety of sizes and colors which gives you many options. We carved and drew on our craft pumpkins and here's how we did it:Materials · Craft Pumpkin(s) (Michaels has a great selection)· Pumpkin
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DIY Crafts
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Holiday Crafts
There’s not much more exciting than a new baby! New babies need lots of things, including plenty of blankets. Blankets are also great for new moms to keep in the car or diaper bag – you never know when baby will need to be changed or take a nap! I found a great tutorial online from Sugglebug University on how to make a baby blanket with handles. I had a friend who had just had a baby so, with a few slight modifications from the original pattern, I decided to try my hand at sewing one
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OttLite Ambassador Tamara Kelly is this month's guest blogger. The creator of the crochet blog Moogly, Tamara shares with us a pattern to make a Crafty Hanging Can Cozy. A great way to upcycle old cans and also get organized for back to school, this pattern is simple and helps to brighten up your supplies! Take it away Tamara . . . What have I been crafting under my OttLite? The Crafty Hanging Can Cozy! It's a fun craft that combines crochet, paper, washi tape, and recycling... and can help
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upcycle
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I recently contacted Darby Smart after visiting their website to see if they’d be interested in partnering with OttLite for one of our monthly crafts. If you haven’t heard of Darby Smart, they’re a website that believes in the fun of crafting. With a bunch of crafting ideas, supplies and even a monthly crafting box mailed right to your home, Darby Smart is the perfect site for anyone who loves to craft. Once Darby Smart kindly agreed to send me one of their crafts in a box, I picked the
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crafting
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Terrarium
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As the summer holidays approach, more people are spending time outside. Here's a fun craft we found at Michael's that would be perfect for decorating your patio or porch for Memorial Day or 4th of July. Materials (3) Ball® Smooth Side Mason Jars (3) 4” x 6” fabric American flagsMod Podge® Hard Coat Foam applicators Decorative sand Jute twine Tea candles Scissors Directions1. Remove flags from the wooden or plastic sticks. If needed, use a pair of pliers to get staples out (try not to pull
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4th of july
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Independence Day
Mason Jar
Mason Jar crafts
Memorial Day
Mod Podge
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patriotic
rustic crafts
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DIY Crafts
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Mother’s Day will be here before you know it. Don’t let it sneak up on you - get started early and make your mom a fun glittered wine glass or coffee mug!Glittered mugs and glasses make a great presentation but aren’t too hard to make. Since the sealant has to set before being used, it is best to make these at least 1 week prior to giving them away. You might want to buy an extra glass or mug to practice on first. It took me a couple of tries to get the layering of the glue and the glitter
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Dyeing eggs is a tradition that symbolizes Easter and the beginning of spring. I found this one on the blog Spend With Pennies. It looked like it was simple and fun - and it was! This would be a great craft to do with small children, since everything used is a food product. Materials · Hard-boiled eggs· 1 tub of whipped topping · Food coloring · White vinegar · 4 disposable bowls or cups Directions 1. Pour enough vinegar in a bowl to submerge your hard-boiled
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