DIY Vintage Inspired Little Deer Lamp

21 May, 2013 9:04 am / Leave a Comment / My So Called Crafty Life

Hello there! I am really excited to share this diy with you guys today! I have been wanting to make this little lamp for some time now. Now that it is finished, I am happy to say that it was really fun and surprisingly easy. You can find everything you need except the deer at your local craft store. The deer is vintage, and you can usually find sweet ceramic tchotskies at your local flea market, or browsing through etsy and ebay. The best part about this lamp is it is soooo much fun to make!

Here’s What You Need:

*Lighted Branch (Small)

*Paper Mache Clay like fast mache ( found with the clay at your local craft store)

*Wooden Plaque

*Dried Moss

*Hot Glue and hot glue gun

*Paper Flowers, spun mushrooms, etc…

*Vintage woodland ceramic animal like a deer or bunny…

*Paint

Instructions:

First, paint your wooden plaque. Once the plaque is dry you are ready to make the hill. So mix up your fast mache clay according to the directions. I ended up using the whole box for mine. adding a little at a time, mold the clay into a hill shape on top of your wooden plaque. Smooth it over the best you can and flatten the area a little where you are going to glue your ceramic animal. Take your finger and poke a hole where you want to glue the tree branch. I made sure that I could set a couple of inches of the branch into the hole when it would be dry. Let your fast mache dry completely. Once your hill is dry, heat up your glue gun. I glued down some moss around the hole where the tree was going to go first. Put a generous amount of hot glue into the hole you made in the hill for the branch. Insert your lighted branch into the glue and hold straight until the glue sets up. This takes maybe a minute. Now tear off pieces of moss and glue down to your hill. Cover the hill completely will moss pieces. Glue down your ceramic animal where you like best. Glue down a few flowers at the base of the tree and by your animal. Once you are done embellishing with the flowers, fan out the wire branches of the tree, and then you are finished. Plug the lamp in and enjoy.

I LOVE my little deer lamp! It was really easy to make and it is going to be sooo darned cute in my bedroom! You could make this totally unique by adding your favorite paper flowers, and a sweet vintage ceramic of your choice. Even a plastic deer would be sweet! The best thing about this lamp is the twinkling of the lights when the lamp is lit. It is dreamy! I hope I have inspired some of you to give this one a try! You’ll have a blast!

Happy Crafting!

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DIY Framed Vintage Wallpaper Magnetic Board

16 May, 2013 9:59 am / Leave a Comment / My So Called Crafty Life

Hi guys! I do hope you all are having a lovely week! Today I am going to share with you one of my favorite of my recent projects, a diy vintage wallpaper magnetic board. Vintage wallpaper is one of my absolute favorite things in the entire world! I just adore the prints and textures! It’s so wonderful! I love finding new ways to use it too. I recently came across this pattern from one of my favorite vintage wallpaper shops, Hannah’s Treasures, and immediately thought it would make a great magnetic board for the bedroom at my mom’s house where I stay on visits. Making this little board was really easy, and it whipped up pretty quick too!

Here’s What You Need:

*16×20 Frame (the local flea market or thrift store is a great place to look)

*Paint (optional)

*1 Yard of Vintage Wallpaper

*1 Sheet of HVAC Thin Guage Sheet Metal (I bought mine at home depot, look in the hvac department)

*Acid Free Double Stick Tape

*Framing hardware if needed…

*Heavy Duty Tin Snips

*Foam core ( optional for backing if your frame does not come with backing)

Instructions:

The first thing you need to do is paint your frame if you are planning on painting it. While it dries you can cut and assemble your board. To start measure the opening of your frame. Mine was 16×20. So I marked on the metal 16″ wide and 20″ long. Then cut the metal down to size with the tin snips. You can cut down the foam core to fit your frame as well if you plan on using it. Now, trace your sheet metal dimensions onto the wrong side of your wallpaper, leave an inch on the top and an inch on the bottom for folding over. So if I have a 16×20 piece of metal, then I cut my paper to be 16×22″. Mark 1″ up on both the top and bottom of the wrapping paper. Lay out your metal on top of the paper in between the 1″ marks. Run a strip of double stick tape along the edge at the bottom and top edges of your wall paper on the wrong side. Now, fold over the edges of the paper in towards the middle of the metal and tape down snugly so that the paper is nice and taught across the metal. Next, lay your board into the opening in your frame face down and close up the back. Add a hanger to the middle of the back of the frame and you are ready to hang.

I love this fun magnetic board! It looks great in the room! It is a pretty way to organize and keep little notes and things while I am at my parent’s home. It is a great size too. I just adore the wallpaper and I have quite a bit left that I can use for future crafting, yay! I love how easy this project is to customize just by changing the style of the frame and the wallpaper. The sheet metal in the hvac department at the hardware store is really inexpensive too, so you can always change out the boards if the style of your room changes too. This really is such a fast and easy diy! It would make a great gift for college bound gals who need a memo board for their dorms. I hope some of you will give this one a try! It is so fun and easy, you’ll have a blast!

Happy Crafting!

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DIY Upcycled Vintage Jewelry Magnets

15 May, 2013 12:57 pm / 5 Comments / My So Called Crafty Life

Hello everyone! Sorry I have been mia the last couple of days. I have been under the weather. But I am back and excited to share this project with you all today! I am going to show you how to make these fun little magnets out of vintage earrings and brooches. These could not be easier to make, and they whip up so fast!

Here’s What You Need:

*Jewelry pieces like earrings, pendants, and brooches

*Heavy duty wire cutters

*E6000

*Round craft magnets (you can find these at any craft store)

Instructions:

These are so easy! The first thing you do is cut off the finding part of your piece. For example if you have an earring, you will need to cut off the ear wire or clip for clip ons. Get as close to the base where it is glued or soldered on and carefully cut away with your pliers. For brooches that have been soldered it can take a few cuts but they will come off. Once you get the finding off you can grind down any sharp spots with a dremmel if you have any that bother you. You can also pick at them with your pliers and that can get most of the metal off that is in the way. So to finish these off, you need to glue the magnet on. So, lay your jewelry piece face down on a flat surface. Now take your magnet and place a large dab of glue onto the back side of the magnet. Carefully squish the glue and magnet onto the back of your jewelry piece. Let dry. Once the glue is cured you are ready to use your magnets.

I absolutely love these magnets! They just couldn’t be any easier to make! You can whip up a batch in under fifteen minutes. The best thing is that they look so nice and special, like something you would find at a boutique. You can find vintage jewelry parts by the bag full at your local flea market or at antique stores and thrift stores. Of course brooches can be really pricey, but you can often pick up broken pieces or mismatched pieces for next to nothing. This would be a fabulous project to use for gifts for birthdays or Christmas as well. So go ahead and dress up your space with some of these fun little magnets! You’ll love them!

Happy Crafting!

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Shrinky Charm Bracelets Today at Free Pretty Things For You!

11 May, 2013 10:00 am / 8 Comments / My So Called Crafty Life

Hello everyone! I hope you are all having a lovely day! I am so excited to announce that I have a little guest post over at Free Pretty Things for You today! For any of you who are unfamiliar with this fantastic blog, FPTFY is a free image and printables site chocked full of fun clip art, digital scrapbooking elements, craft projects, and tons of vintage charm! Keren, the fantastic gal behind the blog, has collaborated with me to create this fun printable sheet to use to make these fun charm bracelets! You can find my tutorial on the FPTFY website today Here.

You can find the printables Here and a lightened version made specifically for the shrinky paper Here

So definitely go check out the full tutorial and make some of these fun charm bracelets for your favorite gals! These are so fun to make! You’ll love them! And definitely go check out Keren’s blog, Free Pretty Things for You, Here! It is the absolute cutest!

Happy Crafting!

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DIY Pampering Spa Facial Mask for Mother’s Day by Guest Blogger Kendra Thornton

9 May, 2013 6:25 pm / Leave a Comment / My So Called Crafty Life

As I am getting ready to share my post today with new friend Kendra, I realize that I have never actually been to a spa. Although I do think it would be lovely, I believe that with a rifle through your kitchen, you can create a spa like experience without even leaving the house. Today Kendra is going to share her recipe for this fabulous avocado and banana face mask. I decided to try it out myself and it is wonderful! It smells so good and I used it on areas of my hands that were really dry and it seems to have really helped. So Kendra, thank you darlin’ for sharing this awesome diy with all of us! Now, without further adieu, I shall turn it over to the expert….

Bio: Kendra Thornton: Travel advocate, TV spokesperson, PR businesswoman, proud wife and mama of 3. I am a long time travel expert who has been packing my bags and traveling the world since I was 3 months old! I’ve found my utmost desire in life is right here in my own home. I have mixed my excitement for travel by bringing the taste of authentic cuisine and rejuvenating beauty remedies to my own home with some of my unique recipes and tips. Enjoy!

Do-It-Yourself Pampering this Mother’s Day

When I worked full-time in the travel industry I was fortunate enough to witness many of the wonders this world has to offer. The island oasis of Hawaii is most certainly one of those awe-inspiring destinations that I would recommend to anyone, young or old.

During one of my trips to Honolulu, I was able to spoil myself by indulging in a lavish spa treatment. Part of being on vacation is being able to relax and treat yourself – something that often gets neglected once we begin caring for our children. During my stay at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel, which ranks amongst the best hotels in Honolulu, I was able to truly relax and give my skin and my mind the refresher it needed!

The Royal Hawaiian offers their signature Abhasa Tropical Facial with all natural ingredients right from the island. This moisturizing face mask left my skin feeling fresh, rejuvenated, and new. Since my visit to Hawaii, I have used the treatment as inspiration for a DIY homemade facial that you too can easily recreate from your own home. As a remedy for stress and an excellent outlet for relaxation, what better way to spend Mother’s Day!

As a busy mom, it’s nice to be able to treat myself every now and then. So here is the recipe inspired by the Abhasa Tropical Facial from the beautiful island state.

Avocado & Banana Face Mask

1 avocado
1 banana
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 teaspoon honey

I think you will find that you may have most of these all-natural ingredients in your home already. To create the face mask, I combine the avocado with the banana, a teaspoon of honey, and a teaspoon of olive oil. Stir these in a bowl with a whisk, utilizing a fork to break up the fruit if necessary. It is so simple and easy to make! It takes me less than 10 minutes to put together the mixture and apply it to my face. But of course, if more time permits, leave the mask on as you daydream of your favorite vacation destination.

Your skin will thank you for this rejuvenating treatment when it looks and feels it’s very best. The best part? These ingredients are easy to find in any season, which means beautiful skin all year round! So treat yourself this Mother’s Day with a top rated spa treatment – from your own home!

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DIY Linen Phone Sleeve and My New Shutterfly Case

8 May, 2013 12:34 am / 1 Comment / My So Called Crafty Life

Hello everyone! Happy Tuesday! So, today I am going to share with you which of my Shutterfly phone case designs I went with, as well as an easy tutorial on how to make a protective sleeve for your phone. I was so excited when I got my new Shutterfly phone case this past week! It is just so ME! I decided to go with the simple chalkboard design with my #1 buddy Beaureguard. The little banner at the bottom means “the little pleasures” en Francais, and it comes from the saying “La vie est faite de petits bonheurs” or “Life is made of little pleasures” and I believe bonheur can also mean happiness or what makes one happy. And I’m sure I speak for most of us when I say my dog makes me happy!

My mom is a photographer, so I am no stranger to photo gifts you can get from a lab. Most of the time the quality in my opinion can be a bit lacking. I have to say though, I am very impressed with this case! The printing quality is fantastic, and it seems to be durable and nicely protective. It is a nice thick polycarbonate plastic that snaps on. When I first bought my phone, I got a designer case which was plastic and within a week the design was scratched off of it. For the last year I have been trying to find a case that was both somewhat protective and cute. This one totally does the trick!

Since I tend to wear a lot of skirts in the spring and summer, which means no pockets, I have made this little padded phone sleeve to safely carry my phone on skirt days. This sleeve is made for my iphone 4, but you can change-up the measurements to suit your phone’s dimensions. This is a really fast and easy project! It is a great way to use up scraps too.

Here’s What You Need:

*Scrap fabric or around 1/8 of a yard of fabric

*Scrap Batting or 1/8 of a yard

*Leather Lacing

*Button

*Thread and Needle

Instructions:

The first thing you need to do is cut your pieces. I made mine for my iphone 4. If you have an iphone 5 you may want to make it about an inch longer. I measured my phone and gave it a couple of extra inches around for seam allowance and wiggle room. So, cut two pieces for the outside front and back and two pieces for the lining at 4.5×7″. Cut two pieces of the batting at 4.5X7″. If you’d like a little pocket, cut a piece of your lining fabric to be 4.5×5″. I added a patch to the front piece of my sleeve. If you are adding any patch or embellishment sew it on now. Next, lay the outside pieces front and back on the front and back pieces of your batting face up. Stitch the batting to the fabric with a 1/4″ seam allowance. Now, take your pocket piece and turn it under 1/8″ and press. Turn the top under again 1/2″ and stitch down close to the edge where you turned it under on the wrong side. Now you are ready to stitch together your sleeve. Place the pocket piece on the front of your front sleeve face up and sandwich it in between the front and back pieces. The front and back should be right sides together. Stitch all the way around the three sides with a half-inch seam allowance leaving the top open. Stitch the lining pieces together the same way, making sure that the right sides are together. Clip corners and trim the seam allowance down a little on both. Turn the front piece right side out. Fold a small piece of leather lacing in half and stitch down to the pocket side of your outside sleeve. Now, shimmy your outside sleeve into the lining so that right sides are facing. Carefully stitch around the top with a quarter-inch seam allowance leaving an inch or so for turning. Now, pull your outside and lining out through the hole in the top. Press. Stuff the lining into the outer sleeve. Now top stitch around the top about an eighth inch away from the edge. Pull the loop over the top and mark where to put your button. Hand stitch the button on the back side. And that’s it. Pretty easy eh?

I absolutely ADORE my new phone case and padded sleeve! I love that it is a perfect size for scraps. I paired up natural linen with a scrap from an old vintage cutter tablecloth, and a retro quilting fabric for the pocket and the lining. This little sleeve is so versatile, you can really customize it to your style and taste by the patterns and fabric choices you use. This sleeve fits perfectly in the large pocket of my purse. In hind sight I wish I had sewn a loop of ribbon in the side seam so I could attach a clip to it and clip in on the handle of my bag. Will definitely have to try that next time. I hope I have inspired some of you to try out this little phone sleeve. You will love it! And definitely go check out Shutterfly’s IPhone cases Here. They are so fun and easy to customize. There are plenty of design options. They are on sale at 20% off right now too, so you can snag one for under $30. Pretty cool! I’ll be back Thursday with another fun DIY. Until then…

Happy Crafting!

*Disclosure: I was given a promotional code for a phone case from Shutterfly. No other compensation was given. All opinions are 100% my own. No foolin’, this phone case is awesome!

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DIY Upcycled Vintage Tablecloth Duvet Cover

2 May, 2013 12:28 pm / 2 Comments / My So Called Crafty Life

Hi guys! I am so excited to share todays project with you! Today I am going to show you how to make a duvet cover for your comforter from a sheet, some fabric, and a vintage tablecloth. Some f you may know by now that I have a rather large obsession with vintage linens, especially tablecloths! I love to repurpose them! I usually buy them when they are more on the shabby side and stained. I cut them up and make bags and other fun stuff with them. I never use tablecloths on my table since I have three very naughty cats. So, when I came across this beautiful tablecloth last fall that was in perfect condition, I had to find something cool to do with it that did not involve cutting it up. I thought it would make a fabulous bedspread or duvet! I made this one for my mom for Mother’s Day this year. I think she’s gonna like it!

Here’s What You Need:

*Vintage Tablecloth

*Flat Bed Sheet

*Large Ricrac trim (optional)

*Quilting Weight or home decor fabric

*Velcro

*Scissors, ruler, pins

*Sewing machine and thread

Instructions:

The first thing you need to do is figure out your measurements. Measure your comforter. I made this one for my mom’s king comforter which measured 102″x86″. So I cut my sheet down to size plus extra for seam allowance. I used 1/2″ seam allowance for the top and sides and 1″ for the bottom, so my measurements were 87.5x 103″. Cut your sheet to size. Now measure your tablecloth. Mine measured 56×70, so I knew I needed 48″ more to make up the difference. So my two side panels were 24″(1/2 of my 48″) by 86″ long. My bottom on top panels were 9.25″(87.5-69=18.5/2=9.25) long by 56″ wide. Once you have the fabric all cut, stitch the top and bottom of the tablecloth to the top and bottom fabric pieces right sides together. Press open seams. Now stitch the side panels to the sides of the tablecloth and top bottom panel piece on either side. Press open seams. You should now have a piece that has your tablecloth in the middle and is surrounded by four panels of fabric to make a top that is the same size as your sheet. If you are using trim, you can stitch the trim down with a quarter inch seam allowance around the sides and bottom. of the front piece. Measure your velcro piece. Mine was 30″. Mark the center of your front and back pieces. Measure your velcro and mark out from the center where you need to stitch your velcro. My velcro was 30″, so I measured out 15″ from the center on either side. Stitch down your velcro on the right sides of the bottom of both pieces where you marked. Now, starting at the velcro on one side, stitch the bottom using 1″ seam allowance, then turn and stitch up the side, top and other side with a half inch seam allowance and then back to the other side of the bottom with 1″ seam allowance. Clip loose threads and clip corners. OPen up the velcro and turn your duvet right side out. push the corners out with your scissors or a chopstick. Press your duvet and topstitch 1/8″ from the edge all the wa around. Stuff your comforter in your duvet and enjoy!

Isn’t it fantastic! I love it! Can’t wait to make one for myself! This project does take a bit of time, but it is well worth the effort. It took me an afternoon. I love that you can totally customize the design to suit your tastes and style! You can find vintage tablecloths at your local flea markets or online at Etsy or Ebay. So give this diy a try and add a little vintage sweetness to your bedroom!
Happy Crafting!

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DIY Lace Trim Cake Bunting

30 April, 2013 10:33 pm / 2 Comments / My So Called Crafty Life

Hi guys! I hope you all are having a fun week! After a fun girls getaway, we are heading home from DC today. The city was so fantastic! I’ll be sharing a few of my favorite pics from our trip soon. Today I have a super easy and fun diy project for you, a lace trim cake bunting. This bunting can be whipped up in just a few minutes and makes a super sweet addition to your spring cakes!

What You Need:

*Bamboo Skewers

*Lace Trim -1/2 to 2/3 yard

*Ribbon

*Thread and needle

*Paint (optional)

Instructions:

If you would like to paint your skewers, do so first. Once the paint is dried you are ready to go. Clip your trim to two pieces. I made mine 8.5″ and 10″ long. Thread your needle and thread through the end of one side of your trim. Clip the thread to about 4 or five inches. Now tie the threaded end of trim onto your skewer and knot securely. You can add a dab of glue for added security if you like. Repeat with other side and other skewer. Once you have the first strand tied, thread and tie the bottom strand of trim to the skewers right under the first strand. To finish, tie a small length of ribbon in a bow on each side of the skewer where the trim is tied. Now you are ready to use your bunting in your favorite cake.

I love this sweet bunting! It is lovely and feminine, and makes an adorable topper! This bunting would be perfect for a Mother’s day cake or even for a baby or bridal shower. I will be sharing my new favorite cake recipe soon. The best thing about this bunting is that it is so simple and customizable! I hope I have inspired some of you all to give this one a try. You’ll love it!

Happy Crafting!

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Mother’s Day DIY Round Up

29 April, 2013 9:06 pm / Leave a Comment / My So Called Crafty Life

Happy Wednesday everyone! As you all know, Mother’s Day is coming up really soon. I always like to make gifts for my moms. It’s always nice to give something thoughtful and handmade to the ones you love most, especially mom. I have gathered a little collection of handmade diy gifts that I think would be especially nice for mommy’s day. Check em’ out:

Check out these fantastic Upcycled Wine Cork Pendants from Fiskars Here

Check out this adorable Fabric Covered Suitcase from The 36th Avenue Here

Check out these sweet No Sew Fabric Flowers from Dana Made It Here

Check out this amazing Retrotastic Camera Camera Bag from Happy Sew Lucky Here

Check out this fabulous DIY Hand Embroidered Portrait with Felt Flowers from Do Small Things With Love Here

Check out this lovely DIY Eco Friendly Soy Candle from Ruffled Here

Check out these sweet Mother’s Day Memory Jars from Centsational Girl Here

Check out this fun DIY Mini Boxy Make Up Bag from Say Yes to Hoboken Here

Check out this lovely DIY Solid Perfume Pocket Watch Locket from Design Sponge Here

And check out these beautiful Gold Leaf Paper Mache Bowls from Kelli Murray Here

Aren’t they all just lovely! I am not a mommy of two legged babies as of yet, but I would love any of these! I know my mom would too! Is there something special you are making for your mommy dear this year? My mom is getting the tablecloth duvet I recently made. I hope this little list has given you all some ideas and inspiration! You can find a lot more ideas through my pinterest boards as well Here.

Happy Crafting!

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DIY Retro Scribble Painted Glassware

26 April, 2013 2:00 am / 4 Comments / My So Called Crafty Life

Hello everyone! Today’s post is a bit late. I meant to have this up Thursday, but we have been travelling today to DC and just settled into our hotel for the evening. I will probably be a little sparse with posting for the next few days, but will definitely be posting instagrams daily of our time here in DC. So, today I have a fun and easy retro project for you. I am going to show you how to make these fun scribble glasses! A while back I had scored a set of vintage Hazel Atlas pink spaghetti scribble painted glasses at my local thrift store. They are by far some of my absolute favorite glasses! I thought it would be fun to try and make some myself, and I had a blast! They are so fun and easy to create!

Here’s What You Need:

*Glass dishes (tumblers, shakers, bowls, etc…)

*Martha Stewart Paint color of your choice in flat matte

*Martha Stewart Paint Bottle with Fine tip tops

*Rubbing Alcohol

Instructions:

The first thing you want to do is clean your glasses with rubbing alcohol. Let dry. You can add the paint to the bottle that came with the tip caps, or you can twist the smallest fine tip cap onto the original paint bottle. Test the flow a little first on a scrap piece of chipboard. Now squeezing the bottle as you go, paint some scribbly lines in small sections around your glassware. I made some crosshatching marks and then added some flowy scribbly marks to blend the sections together. You want it to look more free-handed and random than uniform. Once you have painted your scribblies all over the glassware, set aside to dry. The greatest thing about the Martha Stewart plant is that it hardens to a hand washable finish if it is left to air cure for a few weeks. Once your dishes have cured, you are ready to start using them. Yay!

I LOVE how these tumblers turned out! In fact, I liked them so much I made some salt and pepper shakers to match. This is such a simple and fun diy! It took me less than twenty minutes to complete. The best part is that you can make them in any color you like and on any type of glassware. You could make some fun martini glasses, a set of plates, or even a cake stand. Make some for yourself, or make them as gifts for your friends and family. They will love them! I hope I have inspired some of you to give this one a try! This would be a fantastic diy for a group or party too! You’ll have a blast!

Happy Crafting!