Posts Tagged ‘Craft Tips’

DIY Glass Tile Cross

Wednesday, June 8th, 2011
Tile Cross - 5-c
Create a conversation piece and a beautiful addition to your décor with your own one of a kind cross made with colorful glass tiles!

For this project, you will need the following supplies:

  • •plywood
  • •paint
  • •router saw
  • •table saw
  • •glass tiles
  • •wood shim
  • •moss
  • •hot glue & gun
  • •Your favorite Blossom Bucket item(s)

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DIY Apple Crate Arrangement

Wednesday, June 1st, 2011
Apple crate - complete
Perfect for a porch or to bring a bit of the outdoors inside, our apple crate DIY is a creative way to achieve a rustic look wherever you want!

For this project, you will need the following supplies:

  • •apple crate
  • •Spanish moss
  • •wire cutters
  • •tall silk flowers
  • •hot glue & gun
  • •Your favorite Blossom Bucket item(s)

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DIY Monogrammed Glass

Wednesday, May 25th, 2011
Monogrammed Wedding Glass - 3c
While today’s DIY is perfect for upcoming June weddings, this project doesn’t require a special occasion!

For this project, you will need the following supplies:

  • •wine glass
  • •rub-on alphabet decal stencils
  • •glass paint
  • •fine-tip paint brush
  • •Your favorite Blossom Bucket item(s)

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Fun & Unique Scarf Tree

Wednesday, May 4th, 2011

Scarf DisplayHave a collection of scarves at home that deserve more than a hiding place in a drawer or closet?

Maybe you carry colorful scarves and wraps in your shop, and you’re looking for a new way to display them?

Here’s one great idea that we used in The Gateway to Amish Country!

For this whimsical scarf display, we selected a weathered-look flowerpot on a pedestal.  We stuck with a neutral color so it wouldn’t detract from the scarves.

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DIY Newspaper Nest

Wednesday, April 20th, 2011
Newspaper Nest 5c
You’ll be thinking green with this week’s DIY!  It not only makes a creative display for spring and Easter, but it’s also a fun way to recycle your daily newspaper!

For this project, you will need the following supplies:

  • •decoupage
  • •shredded newspaper
  • •bowl
  • •plastic wrap
  • •hardboiled eggs
  • •Your favorite Blossom Bucket item(s)

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DIY Decoupage Eggs & Easter Box

Wednesday, April 13th, 2011
Decoupage Easter Eggs - 4 complete
You don’t need a store bought kit to decoupage Easter eggs: just use napkins to make your own colorful, creative, and unique eggs! Then, display them in your customized Blossom Bucket Easter box!

For this project, you will need the following supplies:

  • •Easter napkins
  • •hardboiled eggs
  • •paper maché box
  • •decoupage
  • •yellow paint
  • •crinkle paper
  • •paintbrushes
  • •scissors
  • •hot glue & gun
  • •Your favorite Blossom Bucket item(s)

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DIY Daffodil Easter Candy Dish

Wednesday, April 6th, 2011
Daffodil Easter Candy Dish- 3c
These colorful paper candy dishes are a creative way to display your favorite Easter treats along with some Blossom Bucket Easter bunnies!

For this project, you will need the following supplies:

  • •assorted spring or Easter scrapbook paper
  • •cupcake papers
  • •jellybeans or other small candies
  • •plastic wrap
  • •scissors
  • •glue
  • •Your favorite Blossom Bucket item(s)

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DIY Easter Nest

Wednesday, March 30th, 2011
Easter Nest 3 - complete
Spring is officially here!  And, even if the weather isn’t reflecting it yet, you can create your own spring and Easter display with this Easter Nest DIY!

For this project, you will need the following supplies:

  • •bowl
  • •decoupage
  • •paint brush
  • •haute fur yarn
  • •scissors
  • •wrapped Easter candies
  • •Your favorite Blossom Bucket item(s)

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DIY Edible Easter Bouquet!

Wednesday, March 23rd, 2011
Candy Roses - 5c
Create your own Easter treats!  Your Easter bouquet will be sweetest when it’s filled with edible flowers!

For this project, you will need the following supplies:

  • •vase
  • •rose candy molds
  • •variety of colored chocolates
  • •regular chocolate
  • •silk flowers
  • •lollipop sticks
  • •floral foam
  • •squeeze bottle
  • •Your favorite Blossom Bucket item(s)

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DIY Embellished Pillar Candle Holder

Wednesday, March 2nd, 2011
Pillar Candle - 4c
Spring may be full of pretty pastels, but that’s not everyone’s cup of tea when it comes to decorating.

With this week’s DIY project, we embrace a few of nature’s deep, but vibrant colors to create an eye-catching display!

For this project, you will need the following supplies:

  • •glass pillar candle holder with lip
  • •pillar candle
  • •1″ wide ribbon
  • •1/4″ wide ribbon
  • •wire cutters
  • •hot glue & gun
  • •Your favorite Blossom Bucket item(s)

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