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Maritza Lisa | DIY + Crafts Blogger
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Turn an old picture frame in to a diy Christmas card holder - DIY home decorWith Christmas coming, the festive cards will be piling up too. And piles of stuff eventually become piles of clutter which none of us need more of, right? We all know mantles and counter tops become full very quickly so this year I decided to re-purpose an old picture frame I had lying around and...
1DIY Colorful Reindeer OrnamentsI am the queen of last minute decorations. These DIY colorful reindeer ornaments are a quick and fun addition to your holiday crafting. Plus they look super cute as gift tags too! And you can grab them from Amazon prime so you will be crafting away in no time! Materials: – Unfinished wood reindeer ornaments …
2DIY Rainbow Gift Box Table RunnerThis year I am hosting our family holiday dinner, and I’m so excited to break out the rainbow everything. Because that’s how we do holidays in the Kailo Chic house! This DIY rainbow gift box table runner is definitely going to make an appearance. It’s such a simple project but is perfect for a cookie …
1DIY Felt Christmas Tree Wall HangingMy favorite projects to make are the ones that we’ll have forever. This is one of them!!!! It’s our first Christmas that we’re spending at home, just the three of us. And while we’ll miss being with family, we’re excited at the possibility of starting some new traditions of our own. I made this felt…
2DIY Felt Truck Advent CalendarI’m about to hit you with a BUNCH of felt projects, ya ready!? First up.. Arlo’s felt truck advent calendar!!! One week into December and it’s finally done and I love it so much!!! He immediately looked at it and said “CAR!” and that just made me smile. The idea is that every morning he’ll…
1A Party Scavenger Hunt Game Kids Activity | Sugar & ClothBefore we get into the details of this party scavenger hunt game let me give you a little background story… My new favorite word to use when it comes to parenting is “deflect”. When Gwen is about to scream her head off because I won’t let her empty all of our media console cabinets onto the floor, boom, deflect! Which then means I bust out a random household object… like a spatula… that she likes far better than her 100 baby toys in plain sight. Read More
1DIY GRINCH QUOTE GLASSES FOR A GRINCH THEMED CHRISTMAS MOVIE PARTY | Bespoke-Bride: Wedding BlogMake these DIY Grinch Quote Vinyl Stickers for your glasses for the ultimate movie Grinch themed Christmas party! We're using the Cricut to make these but you can also buy the set of Christmas stickers to make things easier!
1courtney adamo's cozy byron bay abode. / sfgirlbybayAs the weather begins to crisp and the days become shorter, I’m drawn to the indoors more and more. There’s nothing lovelier than cozying up by a wood-burning furnace and spending time with loved ones in a space that ever so gently beckons you home. Australia’s (by way of London) Courtney Adamo has created just …
1Terracotta Clay Ornaments DIY for Christmas - Paper and StitchI love making DIY ornaments around the holidays because they’re great gifts (if you actually make cute ones) and they’re usually super easy to make. So, this year, I made a whole bunch of ornaments to share and today’s is my absolute fave, so I’m sharing these first… Terracotta clay ornaments! They’re super easy to …
1DIY Large Modern Ornament Gallery WallThis post, DIY Large Modern Ornament Gallery Wall, is sponsored by DecoArt. Thank you for supporting the brands that keep the lights on and the crafts coming! Materials: – DecoArt Americana acrylic craft paint (I used cotton candy, peacock teal, and coral blush for my large ornaments, and carousel pink, primary yellow, citron green, …
1DIY Buffalo Check Holiday WreathNow that the holiday season is in full swing, I’m enjoying adding more and more pieces to my Christmas decor! One thing I was missing was a wreath for an empty wall, and since buffalo check patterns and flannel fabric always make me think of cozy winters, I quickly made this DIY buffalo check holiday wreath with scrunched flannel and a large ribbon bow. This 10-minute DIY will help you fill those empty spaces on your walls or front door, and it also makes a nice gift for friends! Supplies Wreath form Flannel buffalo check plaid fabric Glue gun Scissors String Ribbon (wire ribbon recommended) Step 1 Cut a long piece of ribbon and tie it in a bow shape. Twist to shape it into a symmetrical bow with long tails. Step 2 Cut a piece of string about 5 inches long. Loop it and glue it to the wreath (top back) with extra hot glue to ensure stability. Step 3 Flip the wreath over so that the string is at the back. Cut a strip of buffalo check fabric about 5-6 inches wide. Step 4 Begin gluing the fabric to the wreath form at random, scrunching the fabric to make the wreath appear thicker. Continue scrunching and gluing all the way around the form. Step 5 Flip the wreath over again, and glue the edges of the fabric to the backside of the wreath to create a clean appearance. Step 6 Lastly, flip the wreath over one more time and glue the bow to the bottom, allowing the ribbon tails to hang down. Now it’s ready to hang! This cozy holiday wreath can hang on your walls all winter long, and you can use it for many years to come!
1DIY Custom Photo Mug Rail For The Kitchen*This post was sponsored by SnapfishOkay, guys. No more stalling. If it wasn't "officially" crunch time for Christmas shopping before, it definitely is now! With Thanksgiving 2018 memories in the bag, we're turning our attention to crossing "gift hunting" off our holiday to-do…
1DIY Pom-Pom Holiday Wreath -Although lately I’ve been having technical problems on this site (apologies if you’ve had trouble accessing it, and sorry the styling is all messed up!), I have been able to share a fun project over on Curbly. Head over there for the full instructions on how to make this colorful DIY pom-pom wreath. OTHER POSTS …
1DIY Coloring Book with BlurbIf you’ve been following my blog for some time you know that I create free monthly wallpaper downloads. In fact, I’ve been creating them over six years and haven’t skipped a month! After creating original illustrations for that long I’ve accumulated a good sized collection of graphics but I never known exactly how to repurpose them—until now! I partnered with Blurb, the original indie book-making and self-publishing platform, to turn some of the most beloved wallpaper illustrations into a fun coloring book. I started by ordering a swatch kit, which features print and paper samples of all the book options. After reviewing them, I decided on an 8″ x 10″ Trade Book with a softcover. The unit cost was extremely reasonable and the paper weight was thick enough to hold up to coloring with various mediums. Perfect for making a coloring book! I skimmed the blog archives and selected reader favorites that I thought would make fun coloring book graphics. I converted them to line art and then got to work laying out each page of the book. I have more details about that process in this post but I just have to say there’s just something magical about taking digital art and seeing it in print. So much of what we create these days just stays on our phones, but when my coloring books arrived and I could actually touch my illustrations, I felt giddy. And that’s not just from being the daughter of a print expert. These books look even better than I imagined! If you’ve ever wondered how you can create your own book (or coloring book), Blurb makes it so doable from start to finish, or rather start to sale and distribution. My background is in graphic design and I’m well versed Adobe InDesign (I even once taught a high school yearbook class) so I opted to use Blurb’s free InDesign plugin to create my book. It was as simple as selecting the product type and size and then designing each page as you would any other document. If using InDesign seems daunting, you can design your book using BookWright, Blurb’s free page layout software. Or if you’re Lightroom savvy, you can use Blurb’s Lightroom Book Module to create gorgeous photo books. And once you create your book, it doesn’t end there, you have the option to sell through Blurb too. You can offer a digital copy of the book and/or printed copies (with a legit ISBN number and barcode on them). I ordered a several copies of my coloring book and plan on gifting them to friends and family this holiday season. Just wrap up a set of colored pencils or crayons in pretty ribbon and place the book—which fits oh so perfectly in a shirt box—in a box and wrap it up. Maybe also include a mug and some hot cocoa (or canned wine for the adults) and you can gift selfcare in a box. Color with Me! Want your own copy of Colorful Calendars or a few as gifts? Head over to the Blurb bookstore and get a copy or two of Colorful Calendars today and get coloring! I hope this book brings you as much joy as it did for me when I created it. Now, tell me, if you could make any book, what kind of book would you create?
1DIY Christmas Sayings OrnamentsHappy Christmas time posts!!! I don’t know if you noticed around here but my “DIYs” are becoming more and more simple. I thought they were easy before, but now the diys are more things that take five minutes. Welcome to the land of 3 kids and an adorable, needy baby. I knew I wanted to …
1Leaf Me Alone: How to Make a Giant Monstera Leaf Pillow (And a Smaller One Too) - Paper and StitchI don’t know if it’s the fact that I just had a baby or that I’m just getting in touch with my whimsical side. But I’m really obsessed with oversized, playful pillows right now. And today I’m sharing a tutorial for a giant DIY monstera leaf pillow! I love the playfulness of the finished piece, …
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