Toward the end of last week as I was engrossed in reading, I realized that I could do much better than the scrap of cardboard I was using for a bookmark, so I whipped up this little cutie for this week’s How To Tuesday. Apparently, I’m on a magnet crafting kick lately.
A set of these in cute patterns would be a nice little happy for a college student starting classes soon. They would also make good stocking stuffers for your favorite bookworms.
Ready to make your own? Here goes.
You’ll need some scrap paper, magnetic strips, a ruler, a pencil, scissors, and a scoring board (optional).
{1} Measure a 1 1/2 by 3 1/8 inch rectangle on your paper.
{2} Cut it out.
{3} Score/Fold your paper at 1 1/2 and 1 5/8 inches.
{4} Fold your paper into a “matchbook.”
{5} Cut two 1-inch magnetic strips.
{6} Remove adhesive backing from one of the strips and adhere to the inside of your bookmark.
{7} Stick your second magnet to the one you’ve already attached to your paper. Then remove backing.
{8} Fold bookmark over magnets, adhering the second magnet to the other side.
Slide the bookmark around a few pages in your current read, then step back and admire your handiwork!
Until next time, grace and peace.
It feels like it’s been ages since I shared a little DIY project with you, but that doesn’t mean that I’ve stopped collecting fabulous ideas. I love pugly pixel for many reasons, Katrina’s fun and easy tutorials being one of them.
{photo credit pugly pixel}
This easy peasy glitter magnet tutorial is the perfect way to add a little sparkle to your life. You only need some ordinary magnets, colorful glitter, and a little elmer’s to get your craft on. Click through to the pugly pixel for the full “star dust” tutorial. You won’t be disappointed.
It’s Tuesday, which means it’s time for another fun little tutorial. Since Mother’s Day is right around the corner, I thought it would be fun to share a simple project that would make a fabulous handmade gift for all the wonderful mothers out there.
{photo credit Dana-Made-It}
Enter this pretty no-sew flower bouquet from Dana-Made-It. I love its whimsy, AND the fact that you need next to nothing to actually make the little blooms.
The best thing about these flowers? They don’t die.
Be sure to click through to Dana-Made-It for the full tutorial.
Happy crafting!
Until next time, grace and peace.
I love Easter. It’s really one of my favorite times of year. I love that the very season reflects the new life ushered into the world by the resurrection of Jesus Christ. I also love a good craft project {even if I don’t always have time to implement it}. When I stumbled across this sweet little secret message egg project, I knew that it would be a perfect project to tackle with Micah when she gets a little older.
What better way to spread the news of an empty tomb than by tucking a little note inside a blown-out egg? You can write anything you want on the note, from the tomb is empty to hope is alive to my redeemer lives to he is risen indeed. What a precious way to send Easter greetings to family and friends.
Of course, it would be easier to send that note via a plastic egg, but it wouldn’t be nearly as cute.
For full instructions on how to make these little eggs, click through to poppytalk.
Until next time, grace and peace.
{photos by Present&Correct}
Welcome to How To Tuesday, where I’ll introduce you to some of my favorite DIY craft projects from all over the web. I have a folder bookmarked on my computer that’s chock-full of fun DIY projects. I saved some of the ideas for inspiration and others because I just thought they were pretty or fun, and now I’m sharing them with you.
Do you like my new wreath? I’ve been meaning to make this wreath for months now. Just ask Dennis. I picked up the fabric and grapevine wreath at Hobby Lobby a couple of months ago, and it’s been sitting on my counter since then. Last weekend, I finally had a chance to put all the pieces together, and I’m really proud of it. Here’s another look for you.
I’ve been seeing these beautiful felt flower wreaths all over etsy, and I knew that they couldn’t be that difficult to make, so I started hunting for some tutorials on the internet. First, I made some rolled fabric flowers using the instructions from My Sparkle that I shared with you a couple of weeks ago. Next, I made some felt flowers using this tutorial from Take Heart. After I had the flowers made, I snipped a sprig of red berries off an arrangement in my kitchen and hot glued it all to the wreath. That’s it! Done!
I love my new wreath, and once I got started, it was super simple to make. Be sure to visit the links to My Sparkle and Take Heart to learn how to make the flowers, then get to work on prettying up your own door!
Until next time, grace and peace.
