Tag Archive for: handmade gifts

Melted Pony Beads removed from bottle cap

Melted Pony Bead Pins

These Melted Pony Bead Pins are perfect for Mother's Day!  Make with Mom's favorite colors!  Simply place assorted Pony Beads in a Giant Metal Bottle Cap and melt in the oven for 10-15 mins.  Allow time to completely cool.  Remove melted beads and attach a 1 1/4" Silver Pin Back with E6000.  Supplies Needed:    Pony Beads (Made in the USA) Giant Metal Bottle Caps (without liners) E6000 1 1/4" Silver Pin Backs Optional:  Buttons & Rhinestones Directions for Making Read more [...]
Pastel Bookmarks with Inserts, VInyl Sleeves, and Tassels

Fun Bookmark Ideas

Here are a few Fun & Easy Bookmark Ideas using Blank Inserts, Vinyl Sleeves, Floss Bookmark Tassels, & Paper Circles!  Perfect for your next party, classroom or group craft!  Best of all there is no drying time with Glue Dots! Supplies Needed:  Bookmark Tassels Medium Vinyl Sleeves Medium Bookmark Inserts 1" Circle Punch Assorted Scrapbook Paper Glue Dots Mini Buttons and Rhinestones Directions for Making Bookmarks with Insert, Sleeve, and Tassel: 1)  Select Read more [...]
Black Clothespin Magnets with Button Embellishments

Clothespin Magnets

Make these easy Clothespin Magnets with clothespins, scraps of pattern paper, Mod Podge, Neo Magnets & a few embellishments!    Perfect for displaying Valentine's, Photos, Cards, Shopping Lists, and School Papers and the refrigerator.  Embellish Clothespin Magnets with Foam Hearts, Buttons, & More.  Choose Black, White, Natural or any color clothespins for these easy magnets.  Cut strips of Scrapbook Paper to match and use Mod Podge to add to the top of the clothespin.  Make this Read more [...]
Crystal Gem Necklaces with Twine

Gem Necklaces

Make Gem Necklaces for Christmas Gifts! Easy & Fun to make!  Simply attach 1" Circle (paper or photo) with Diamond Glaze to Gem.  Allow to dry & string with Twine or Ribbon.  Optional:  Attach ABC Sticker for Initial Necklace.  Cost is only $2.00 per necklace with kit (Makes 6)! Supplies Needed: Clear Glass Gems w/ Hooks 1" Paper or Photo Circles Diamond Glaze Adhesive Natural Twine or Ribbon ABC Stickers Gem Necklace Kit (Makes 6) Directions for Making Gem Read more [...]
Bottle Cap Jewelry

Bottle Cap Crafts

Bottle Cap Necklaces, Pins, and Magnets make great Holiday Gifts!  Fun and easy to make.  Add Photo's, Paper Circles, Buttons, Glitter, Letter Beads, Sequins, Confetti, Letter Stickers & More!  No drying time with peel and stick Epoxy Stickers or fill with Diamond Glaze Adhesive.  Then simply add a Magnet, Jewelry Bail, or Tie Tack to the back of the Bottle Cap for a gift that looks like it was purchased at the store! Supplies Needed: Bottle Caps Epoxy Circle Stickers Jewelry Read more [...]

Easy Photo Coasters w/ Craft Foam

These Photo Coasters make the Perfect Holiday Gift! Easy & Fun to Make!  Use family, pet, outdoor, and/or vacation photo's to create memorable gifts for Grandparent, Parent, & Teacher Holiday Gifts! Supplies Needed: Black or Tan Photo Coaster Kit (Makes 12) 1" Foam Brush Mod Podge Natural Twine or Ribbon Clear Spray Paint Scissors / Black Ultra Fine Sharpie 4x6 Photos Steps for Making Photo Coasters with Foam: 1)  Trace with a black ultra fine point Sharpie Read more [...]

Easy Clothespin Mirror

 Create this rhinestone mirror in minutes!  It's simple and requires only a few inexpensive supplies.  Made with a 6" Round Mirror, Natural Clothespins, Rhinestones, and a small piece of Ribbon.  This star burst mirror looks great hanging on any wall.  Natural clothespins can be painted to match your decor.  Or create an amazing design by adding scrapbook paper (with Mod Podge) to the clothespins.  See our post on "Clothespin Magnets" for the tutorial on how to Mod Podge the clothespins.  For Read more [...]