When you think of making a mosaic, sometimes you get stuck on the details. The process behind doing a true mosaic can swamp you. That's why today I'm going to show you how to do this super simple DIY Garden Pot makeover. It's a simply spring garden craft that will have a big impact. First, let me disclose that this project is 4 YEARS in the making. What? Yes. I originally did this project 4 years ago and then my computer crashed and I lost the original "how-to" photos. Last week I was digging around in our family cloud pictures and found them! But since I loved this project, I still … [Read more...]
Easy DIY Spring Wreath – 10 Minute Craft
I have something embarrassing to tell you, my friends. (Deep breaths)... I know this is a judgment free zone (because yall forgive me for having the world's worst looking hot glue gun).. so here it goes..... My front door is naked. Naked. It's bad enough that the previous owners painted it a very unfortunate shade of peach but now it's naked on top of it. That's why I had to take drastic measures. Introducing the 10 Minute, so easy your 10-year-old can do it, DIY Spring Wreath. This simple spring wreath really will take you only about ten minutes and here's the best part - this one cost me … [Read more...]
DIY Pineapple Painted Aloe Plant Pot
Summer has an anthem. Did you know that? It's not all the classic songs that you're thinking about... nope. It's the kids and teens of the world that sit there and in unison say, "I'm bored". Hopefully, this super simple summer craft idea will give them something to do and make your windowsills and shelves look cute all at the same time. Aloe is just a great plant to have around. My grandmother had pots of aloe spread throughout her house. If you burned your hand off she would tell you just to put some aloe on it. Luke Skywalker when his hand got burned off with the lightsaber? Probably … [Read more...]
Rustic Love – A Cute Craft for Valentine’s Day or as a Lovey-Dovey Gift
Sometimes I make Valentine's Day crafts and think "oh that's cute," and then sometimes I make them and my jaw hits the floor and I want to marry them because I've fallen in love. The same is true for this Valentine's Day craft idea. It's simple, which you know I like simple and easy crafts, and it's one of those things that your friends are going to ask where you bought it. So...whether you want to make this to decorate your home or to give as a gift, this is a cute idea. Plus they don't only have to be for Valentine's day. Make them in all white to give to someone as a wedding gift or … [Read more...]
Easy and Fun Whimsical Paintings – You Can Do This!
I like to paint. I always have. Yet the truth is that I have trouble painting because I get frustrated when it doesn't look realistic. Anyone else? That's why I've fallen in love with the whimsical style of painting. Not only is it pretty simple, I can let colors play while not worrying about how perfect it looks. The style of whimsical painting I do is basic and can be done in only a few steps. In fact, I stumbled on this years ago through someone a follow on Instagram, Jenni Horne. If you're creative, do yourself a favor and follow her. I watched some of her paintings evolve as she … [Read more...]
Buffalo Check Painted Mason Jar Craft – Easy Fall Decor
Sometimes you see an image, fall in love with it and know that you need it in your life. When you're a crafter the good news is that you can usually always make it happen. That's what happened with these buffalo check painted mason jars. This is an easy fall decor project that you're also going to fall in love with. Plus, it's really fun to make. I was scrollin' online the other day, as I do when I'm avoiding the laundry, and I found these adorable Buffalo Check painted mason jars on the Hobby Lobby Blog. Many people have steered me wrong in my life. Someone once told me that … [Read more...]
DIY Screen Art – Paint Those Screens!
Last year as we were visiting family in a tiny Texas town, we happened upon the best street fair. One of the vendor booths was filled with old window screens that she had painted with different wildflowers. Be still my beating heart. I loved the look of the painted window screens and almost bought one to bring home. As I held up one screen with yellow daisies in one hand and a screen with white daisies in the other hand, I suddenly remembered how cheap I am and thought to myself, "I can do that". So I put both frames back and came home to Houston, where finding old window screens is a lot … [Read more...]
Stuck at Home with Kids? -Marble Paper with Shaving Cream – The Easiest Craft You’ll Ever Do.
Without a doubt, making marbled paper with shaving cream is one of my favorite things to do. Believe it or not, I keep a stack of this marbled paper in my desk drawer at all times because it's great for making on-the-go Thank You cards to even for writing a pretty grocery store list. Spoiler Alert: There's a video of the process at the bottom of this post. The great news is that this is so easy, you won't believe it but you will want to make it over and over again. You're going to get professional level results with a preschool level activity. Now that's what I consider a hot … [Read more...]
Easy Fall Decor – DIY Hoop Wreath
I love hoop wreaths. Don't get me wrong - grapevine wreaths or mesh wreaths are fun too but the simplicity and how easy it is to make a hoop wreath makes it a winner in my book. I'm made a lot of them. Last year I made an easy fall hoop wreath that I LOVED. This year I reversed course and went a different way with this easy fall decor idea. This DIY fall hoop wreath is so easy that you won't know what to do with yourself. This is the hoop wreath I made for last fall. It was dark and moody with a pop of peach. I still love it. But this summer I was browsing my local craft store on … [Read more...]
Funny Taco Cut File – As for Me and My House, We Will Serve Tacos
Laughter is a gift. Am I right? But you know what else is an amazing gift? Tacos. You can't go wrong with tacos. That's why I made this funny taco cut file. Use it to make kitchen towels or put it on a sign in your kitchen. If you don't have a Cricut or Silhouette, you can even print it and pop it in a frame. It's easy to serve up a hundred different ways, just like a yummy taco. You can't go wrong with tacos. This is an easy gift to make for others or to keep for yourself. This would look really cute with my free Taco Soup Recipe Cards attached to a dishtowel … [Read more...]
Rock Cactus Garden – Easy and Fun DIY Project
Finally, a plant I can't kill. A long time ago someone told me that I should start a succulent garden because those are almost impossible to kill. Hello, my name is Clumsy Crafter and I embrace the impossible. I killed that succulent garden and every living cactus plant I've had since then. However this rock garden is one that I cannot kill. This is a great DIY craft project for teens or anyone that just wants to make something cute that you don't have to worry about killing. Honestly, we only have plants in the landscaping outside because my husband takes care of them. I try to have a … [Read more...]
From Junk to WOW! Using Alcohol Inks on Recycled Glass Jars
I can't stop staring at these photos. I just can't believe what a little bit of alcohol ink transformed old glass jars into. I know you have a ton of old spaghetti jars and other recycled glass on the top shelf of your kitchen cabinets. Maybe it's time to pull them down and make something. This is a DIY Project using recycled glass that you are going to want to make. Post contains affiliate links. I had been dying to play with alcohol inks for the longest time but they're not the cheapest craft supply. I even looked up recipes for making my own alcohol inks but had never taken that step. … [Read more...]
