Pinterest Project Spotlight (daily post- check back often!)

[U4ea]

So, I'm addicted to Pinterest, and I know I'm not alone. And if you're not, you should be. ;) There's a thousand things on that site that people post and I love it as a resource for free stuff online for just about every corner of my life. 

 

This month, however, we're going to focus on Arts & Crafts DIY projects. I will be posting a new one every day (unless something funky comes up). You're welcome to post things of your own, too! Let's have some fun and learn how to do new stuff this month! 

[U4ea]

March 1st: Washer Charms- Making jewelry out of painted washers AND THEY'RE CUTE, TOO!!! 

 

 

I actually did this with a different pin using only fingernail polish and washers and they turned out simply beautiful! Even 5 year old Peanut did a few and she loved it! She's already planning on giving them away as gifts! I got the idea to use fingernail polish instead of paint or scrapbook paper here, if you'd rather try that one! 

[U4ea]

March 2nd: Smash Books/Art Journals

 

I absolutely love art journals and I use them as smash books, too. An art journal is a book where you create art on each page in the form of doodles or... whatever makes you happy. A smash book is like a small scrap book where you throw in anything you want and glue it down. The art journal in my purse has everything from stick ninjas to yummy pictures of Alexander Skarsgard! 

 

So, I found a few pins that deal with either Art Journals or Smash books or something that could go in either one. You'd be surprised how relaxing it is to just break out a book and doodle sometimes. And this is coming from someone who seriously draws stick people! 

 

Here is my whole art journal pin board

 

A few of my favorite pins are:

 

 

 

Smash Book

 

 

Doodle pages

 

 

Among others! Go on and feel free to click through them. :) 

[U4ea]

March 3rd: Magic Wands

 

No, seriously awesome magic wands! Look!  Here's the how to:

 

 

I haven't done this one, yet, but... I will be. Oh, yes, I will be...

Here's the link to the pin, if you want a reference to the original blog page.

[Hallia]

I came across this today on pinterest - This is really neat for those with kids! http://www.growingajeweledrose.com/2013/03/clay-recipe.htmlhttp://www.growingajeweledrose.com/2013/03/clay-recipe.html  It's how to make your own clay.

 

[U4ea]

oooo... I like it! Me needs to pin, too! 

[Ryrin]

These are awesome!

[Panchi]

I think i may end up being addicted to pinterest. Lots of things to do after exams

[Hallia]

I'm always in the food part for recipe ideas.

[Hallia]

This is my absolute favorite thing I've found thus far!  Make your own candles!

http://somethingturquoise.com/2011/11/04/diy-poured-mason-jar-candle/

[Ryrin]

Hallia, I love candles.... just love them.

[U4ea]

Today's pin: recycling old t-shirts into shopping bags!

 

 

instructables.com/files/deriv/F66/X3KK/FUPUP10F/F66X3KKFUPUP10F.MEDIUM.jpg

 

You can find the pin hereGonna have to go through my t-shirts...this could be my summer farmers market bag.:- http://pinterest.com/pin/235102043017753567/

 

Happy shopping!

[U4ea]

Today's pin, making a magnetic board from a cookie sheet and fabric!

 

Because we can all use something to help us organize and if you can do it for about $2, I'm a big fan.

 

acraftymomslife.blogspot.com/2010/07/cookie-sheet-magnet-board.html?m=1

[U4ea]

Here's a goodie for everyone that isn't girlie AT ALL! (I know, you guys are excited, right?)

 

Personalized Coffee Cups! 

 

 

 

You see, it's simple... you buy a cheap coffee (or tea, in my case) mug at the cheapest place you can find it. For me, that's the dollar store, where everything's a dollar! You doodle all over it, then you put it in the oven for 30 minutes at 350 and POOF! Awesome cups, designed by you, used by you! And CHEAP, too! 

 

These make awesome gifts, too, btw.... 

[Hallia]

That is amazing!  I have a ton of different colored sharpies, so I would love to try this!

[U4ea]

I know! I could now spend a fortune in the dollar store... *laughs* They even sell the sharpies, people! 

 

Today's awesomeness: 

 

Paper Snowflake Ballerina's. Yeah, let's take paper dolls and snowflakes and put them together! They're pretty awesome, I think! 

 

 

Click here to learn more! 

[Panchi]

You got me addicted to it

 

Innovative Gift Wrapping Ideas

 

 

More info

[Panchi]

Candy between twisted strings

 

[Panchi]

Devil Heart

 

This looked cool

 

[Panchi]

Salad

 

[Panchi]

Wood shavings flowers

 

This is awesome

 

[Panchi]

Flowers

 for anyone who doesn't know I LOVE flowers

 

More info

[Panchi]

More flowers

 

 

More info

[U4ea]

hehe I'm not apologizing! It's awesome, especially when you download the app for your smartphone!

 

Today : Garden art! Check out these mosaic garden balls made out Styrofoam balls and tile grout!

 

http://cathgrace.blogspot.com/2011/08/garden-balls.html?m=1

[U4ea]

OK, I try to only post things that everyone can just get the stuff and do, but today's post is so awesome, I have to apologize for those who can't crochet. Find someone who can, you're going to love this! 

 

 

Ninja Turtle Masks!!! 

 

 

There will be one in Peanut's future... hehehehe