National Craft Month Inspiration

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The last cupcake has been eaten, the balloons all withered away (just like my youth), and the music has stopped. However, we don't have to stop celebrating yet. My birthday is over but March is National Craft Month. If you ask me, an excuse to recklessly use your glue gun is better than a birthday any day. Our big project here at the house is over, which I will be sharing about later this week, so it's time to get my craft on.  Here's a few posts to help us all get some inspiration going and warmed up.  <  Don't forget that kids need crafts too. My favorite thing to do is … [Read more...]

Chalk Board Fall Leaves ~ Tutorial

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I've been waiting to make something with homemade chalkboard paint for a long time. I had planned on doing pumpkins originally but then ran out of time before Halloween and decided to do more of a fall leaf theme with it. To make these chalkboard leaves you will need:Chalkboard paint - either bought or madepaint the color of your choiceEucaboard or some other type of hardboard with a flat smooth surface - can be found at Home DepotFoam RollerFine grit sandpaperjigsawDrill and bitTo start, make your paint if you are making it yourself. To make your own you will need two tablespoons of … [Read more...]