Garage Sale/Goodwill Makeovers

So, I haven't been crafting much over the summer which is normal for me. But, I have been spending time at garage sales and goodwill picking up pieces that I knew would make good projects. Most of the "ugly" candlesticks and "horrible pictures frames were bought for .25 each, a few were .50 and a couple at $1.00  So and all I may have spent $5.00 to create these amazing projects.

Once I had my goodies, I wanted to continue to keep my costs down so I only used supplies that I already had on hand. I used spray paints and glues that I already had here at home. So, my first step was to "piece" my pieces together. Once I decided how everything was going to go together, I chose what paints I would be using.

Next, I took all picture frames apart and cleaned all the pieces up. Then I used primer and then began the painting process. Once the paint was dry, I used E6000 to glue my pieces together.

Here are some of my final projects. A few of the picture frames, I painted the glass with chalk board paint to be used for writing messages on.

I also used a few of the candle sticks to place glass jars on for candy dishes.

All in all I am very happy with my projects ~ I took me 3 days to complete them all and now I can redecorate! Thanks for looking :)

Dinosaur Party

My grand-daughter is turning 3 soon and loves Dinosaurs so that is the theme for her party. I used my Cricut Imagine and most of the cuts are from Create A Critter and 1 of the dinos is from Birthday Cakes. She's going to love them :)

                          Cupcake Toppers

                                Invitation

                                    Banner

                                    Treat Bags

A few more gift card holders

I was having so much fun making these that I decided to whip up a few Christmas ones as well.

Gift Card Holders

I sold all of my pre-made gift card holders and realized that I didn't have a stash for home! This is a die from Miss Emma's collection over at: http://www.creativetimeforme.com/

Challenge at Exploring Cricut

I came across a challenge for the week over at Exploring Cricut. The challenge is "Disney Dreaming" and you are to create a project using any Disney Cartridge. I happen to have a niece who loves all things Mickey Mouse and has a birthday coming up so I decided to make one of my favorite projects - altered paint buckets. I used Disney and Friends cartridge for the images and I will be "wrapping" a Disney shirt in the bucket for her gift. TFL...

A few More Cards

Here are a few more cards that I managed to make today.

Finally Crafting!

It has been forever since I have crafted - summer just seems to get away from me. I have been busy shopping for upcoming projects  for the holidays but just not making any projects lately. So, I sat down with some products from Miss Emma over at http://www.creativetimeforme.com/. I love all of her dies and stamps! Here are a few cards that I have made - tfl

Graduation Goodies

Here are some Graduation treats that I have made for my daughter's 8th grade graduation dance at her school. Both of these dies are from Emma's shop: http://www.creativetimeforme.com/

Pictures from my daughters baby shower

Here are a few shots from the baby shower that I did for my daughter.

Adorable Tag Dies

Yay! Just received these new Tag Dies (which are nice and big) from Emma's shop: http://www.creativetimeforme.com/ and had to play with them today! Some of them I kept as flat tags and some I made as a tag card - so fun!

My favorite Die Tags

This has to be one of my favorite Dies from Emma: http://www.creativetimeforme.com/
I love that the little "hearts" make the flower petals :)

Cute Tags

Here are some more of the Dies that Miss Emma has in her shop: http://www.creativetimeforme.com/
                     These are fun to pre-make and have on hand for any projects that come up :)

Lollipop Holders for Birthday Party

I love the Dies that Miss Emma over at: http://www.creativetimeforme.com/ has created. They are so much fun to use. I sat down yesterday to explore with some of them. These will be for my granddaughters 3rd birthday - so fun!

Go Wild Card

I love this paper line of critters - they are so great for making baby/kids cards!

Hoo-ray for You Card

This card can be for any type of celebration: birthday, graduation, accomplishment - etc.

A Deer Friend Card

I love the critters on the Create a Critter cartridge but this has to be one of my favorites!

Princess Castle Card

I have a niece who loves Disney and/or Princess castles and stuff. I will set this card aside for her birthday :)