Bottle Cap Magnets

This is a project I have done quite a few times. So this time I taught my friend Serenity how to make them. This is a a great craft that takes about and hour to make and about 24 to set.

Materials used

• Bottle caps $0 ( I used ones I had saved)
• Maps and scrapbook paper for the images $.25-1 ( found the maps at a thrift store and had the paper on hand from a previous project)
• Modge Podge;  On hand or $8ish from a craft store
• Diamond Glaze by Modge Podge; on hand or about $6 at Michaels
• 1" circular punch or sciccors to cut images; on hand or $9 at a craft store. (I purchased a Fiskars circular punch from Amazon for $7.50
• Small magnets; on hand or at Michaels $2
• Gorilla glue or super glue; on hand or $2-7
• paint brush; on hand

Total cost between $ 1-26 

Once you have all the materials you can make a whole punch of these as gifts

How to

Once you have picked out the images you would like to use, CUT IT UP with the 1" circular punch or scissor. Beware of you use scissors, check that you are able to fit the image inside the cap, the circular punch is a perfect fit.

Using the modge podge paint the back of your image and place firmly into the bottle cap, let dry.

Once it is dry, add a generous layer of modge podge to the top of the image, sealing it in the cap. IMPORTANT: make sure the image is covered in Modge podge or the Diamond glaze may ruin the image when dry.

Let the second layer completely dry. Using the diamond glaze pour one continuous stream of glaze into the cap, trying not to create bubbles. Use a sharp need to pop and bubbles that may occur. Once you have pour, lay caps on a flat surface and allow them to dry for 24 hours

You will know when they are dry when the image is clearly seen through the glaze. Glue the magnet on the back with a small amount of gorilla glue or super glue. Let dry and Voila, cute and personal magnets to share with friends and family.

Big Score at the Fabric Store

This weekend, I went on a hunt for affordable fabric to do some projects. We headed to a not so glamourous side Oakland, looking for some deals. The first place was an interesting experience, all the fabric was pre cut and very random. After talking to the shop owner, I found out they get all their product from factory floors as let over scrap. For $6 I got enough jersey knit to make some super comfy pjs and a few yards of random spandex for who knows what. 

The second place was a gold mind. I got fabric to make pjs for my dad (this will be my first attempt at pjs) I also go fabric to finally make pillows for my couch. I also got some more fabric to make another infinity scarf!

I havent started any projects yet but here are the links to what I am thinking.  Hope they turn out!

Happy crafting!

• Napkin Folded Pillowcase
• PJ Pants
• Floral Infinity!

Flats that really sparkle

A while back I was cleaning out my closet and found an old pair of flats, instead of tossing them into the donation pile, I decided to pinch some pennies and reup  these flats into sparklers. It may look like it costs alot but once you have all the materials,  you can make more for friends and family!

Materials needed:

Plain flats ( I got mine from Target) $14.99 or less

Glitter: $3.00
Matte Modge Podge $5.99 
Foam Paint Brush $1.00
Paper plate: $0
Clear Glaze Spray (on hand or an extra layer of modge podge will do) $0
Newspaper to keep things tidy

Total Cost: $24.98 or less!

1. Using the plate, modge podge, gliter and brush;  With the brush, mix the equal parts of modge podge and glitter. 

2. Once you have a good mix going (use your best judgement, a little extra glitter never hurt) paint a layer of you glitter mix on your flats.

3. Do the same to the other shoes

4. Let dry. You know when it is dry when the modge podge turns clear

5. Repeat sets 2 and 3 until you have successfully covered the flats.

6. Once it is completely dry at a few sprays of Clear glaze (I used Mod Podge ® Acrylic Sealer - Super Gloss, 11 oz.) 

Voila, turn head when you struct in style!

Before:                                                                           After: 

RickRack Ring

I got the tutorial  for this fun little gem at theribbonretreat

Material needed

1 yard of Rick Rac Ribbon (I used 3/4) $1.50 for 2 yard
Hot Glue (on hand) $0
Ring, Pendant or Pin to attach flower: $0.50-3.00
Scissors  (on hand)

Total cost to bling a ring: $2.00

One Hour Infinity Scarf

I got the inspiration  for this quick thifty craft from killthemwithcraftiness.


Materials needed:

2 yards of fabric (on hand or from the fabric store)
Scissors (on hand )
Pins (on hand)
Iron (on hand)
Sewing Machine or needle and thread (on hand)

Total Cost: $0

Check out the tutorial for this fun, fashionably scarf here: killthemwithcraftiness.


In the future I hope to start adding my own tutorials! Just have to remember to take pictures of my progress!

Happy Crafting

To craft or not to craft

I have been toying with this idea of starting a craft blog. I love crafts, do them almost every day. I want to share my projects, triumphs and misadventures with fellow crafters.

I may not be a fashionista but I am proud of the things I make and want to share them with you all.

A little background on me:

I great up in the San Francisco Bay Area and currently reside in in Oakland, with my sewing machine and glitter collection. I have been knitting  and crafting since high school. I received my first sewing machine last month and have been obsessed.

I hope  you enjoy this, feel inspired, give honest opinions and learn to appreciate the art of handmade crafts

lovelove
Jessi