Posts regarding crafty projects, packaging decor, video tutorials and any other DIY goodies that I make or find online to share.
Here’s a delicious Fall tutorial for all you pumpkin fans, complete with video and PDF instructions. You can create beautiful and sparkle-tastic pumpkin themed earrings and/or a pendant using a simple sewing method. The green curly vines/ tendrils coming off the stem is optional, as you can opt to simply thread a standard headpin without… Read More
I hope you all have a spook-tacular sparkle-tastic Halloween! Check out my video tutorial version of this candy corn Rainbow Loom Double Bead Ladder bracelet. I also sell various sizes here. I got the idea to teach this project as a craft class at Michaels after watching this cute little girl’s channel on YouTube called Craft Life. You… Read More
Here’s another fall themed handmade jewelry making project that I created this year using shades of Autumn beads in copper, amber, cream, gold and more. This multi-strand bracelet is versatile as a classic, modern, holiday and casual design. Any petite sized beads are a great addition to this bracelet in your favorite holiday colors. Autumn… Read More
Spooktacular Bloody Necklace Tutorial I just taught a class today on making this scary yet sparkle-tastic bloody necklace. By using clear stretch cord as the stringing material and sizing it to be worn like a choker style necklace, it gives the gruesome appearance of a slit throat! Perfect costume for a Halloween party while staying… Read More
Duct Tape Tray & Bead Mat Video Tutorial After several months, I have finally gotten time to edit this frugal feline food craft project video! Sorry for the delay, but it’s been extra sparkly lately with beading classes and handmade holiday jewelry orders. Here are 2 versions of duct tape trays where I used recycled Friskies… Read More
Here’s my first video in awhile since losing my sweet Punkin cat. Thanks again to all those who have helped to lift my spirits or just be supportive when I reach out. It means a lot. I’m using neutral colors with pops of muted greens and oranges. I wanted to have a wreath that I… Read More
Here’s a Dollar Tree haul and washi tape giveaway for July, y’all! I literally have now seen all Dollar Tree stores on the east and west sides of El Paso! I did sneak a Joann washi tape haul into this video as well. Frugal tip: Sunday July 17th Dollar Tree will also have their Customer… Read More
I’m not feeling too sparkly tonight, y’all. Mr. Punkin, my dear sweet 19 year old cat is just not going to make it, I’m afraid. As a result, my DIY Patriotic Firecracker Paper Straws Jewelry tutorial is a little behind. So, if you have any leftover paper straws now that the day is almost done,… Read More
Happy Father’s Day weekend, everyone!! I’m sharing a Father’s Day Tool Box Duct Tape DIY with you crafty creatives out there. Father’s Day Tool Box Duct Tape DIY Here’s another last minute Father’s Day DIY gift project that you can make for dear old dad by tomorrow. Simple, functional and cute! I was inspired by… Read More
Here’s wishing you a Happy Father’s Day weekend! Father’s Day Card & Tie Clip DIY Here’s one of my newest holiday cards for anyone with tons of craft supplies still needing project ideas for a last minute Father’s Day gift. I got this idea from Crafting a Green World’s blog post and have tweaked it to… Read More
