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Glass Mosaic Tile Mirror Frame – Home Decor

By Yolanda on February 12, 2015 in Uncategorized 0

Home Decor Ideas – DIY Projects

Mosaic Glass Tile Mirror – Home Decor

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I love glass tiles especially for Home Decor. Since the first time I saw it I fell in love. The other day while browsing at my local Pier1 store I saw some frames that had glass mosaic tiles around the frame edges. I thought they were gorgeous the only problem was the $24.99 price tag for a small 5×7 frame. It did however inspire me to find a more economical way to make my own. Home Decor shouldn’t have to be expensive. I mean who doesn’t want home to look like something out of a HGTV magazine shoot. Even Martha Stewart would love this idea.

I took a trip to my local Home Depot store and found lots of beautiful glass tiles. A 12×12 square costs $14.99 and is enough to make several projects. (Depending on the size of your finished item). I chose to purchase a 12×12 inch square. It was already put together with small color squares glued onto a mesh background. This is idea since I wouldn’t need to use a tile saw to cut the pieces. If you use a different shape tile you may need to use a tile saw to cut.. who needs that headache. Besides high powered saws freak me out. I went to my local dollar store and was lucky enough to find a plain mirror. Bingo! I had an idea. Here is what I did. This can also work with a plain picture frame as well. You are only limited by your imagination. I’m making one with little stones next. I love to decorate my home and these easy home decor ideas are sure to be a winner. These would be great to make for use when staging a home for sale.

Materials needed:

E600 glue Mirror (or plain picture frame)

Mosaic glass tiles X-acto knife or blade to cut tile strips

(or tile of your choice)

DIY – Home Decor – Instructions:

Step one: Clean the surface or your mirror or frame and let dry completely

Step two: Cut out your strips. I used a strip with 2 rows but you can do one row. Trim off excess mesh from edges.

Step 3: Dry fit your strips and trim off excess tiles

Step 4: Glue tile strips using E600 glue. (Please use E600 glue only in a well ventilated area). Let dry overnight

Step 5: Hang and Enjoy!

That’s it, I told you Home Decor using Mosaic Glass tiles doesn’t have to be hard or expensive. What other uses can you find for these beautiful glass tiles?

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Easy Paper Rose – ( Paper Crafts – Scrapbooking – Paper Quilling)

By Yolanda on February 4, 2015 in Uncategorized 0

Paper Crafts (paper quilling) / Scrapbooking can be so much fun!

Paper Crafts/ Scrapbooking

I have been seeing these pretty flowers everywhere. In fact my sister Laura made several beautiful wreaths with this little beauties. Of course hers came out so much better (Arrghhh!) The thing I love about these is that you are only limited by your creativity. You can choose whatever colors or paper backgrounds you like. I have even seen them made out of colorful magazine pages and music sheet paper. Whichever paper you choose they seem to always turn out great. Once complete you can glue these flowers onto picture frames, little cards, wreaths, etc. They are great for Scrapbooking and general Paper Crafts.

Paper craft (paper quilling) /scrapbooking DIY Instructions:

1. – Find a paper of your choice. Even construction paper works great.

2. – I like to trace a circle (to help keep me in place) but this is optional

3. – Draw a swirl inside the circle. Try to keep your swirls as even as possible. You can see mine aren’t exactly even but it still worked.

4.) Cut out your paper rose flower. I used a curving line but you can make it a straight line if you like.

5.) Use something small to help you start rolling up the paper. I used a toothpick. Once you get it going you won’t need the toothpick anymore. NOTE: Before I start rolling it up I added a little dab of glue to help keep the center in place.

6) Add a dab of glue to the back of flower and attach to a surface. Enjoy!

That is all there is to it. See how easy it is to make this Easy Paper Rose. Your scrapbooking and paper crafts will never be the same. : )

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Fun, Easy and Pretty Votives/Candle holders (Home Decor)

By Yolanda on January 7, 2015 in Uncategorized 0

Home Decor – Fun, Easy and Pretty Votice Candle holders are fun and easy to make.

Candle Votice Holders

Home Decor – Candle Holders

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I love candle holders. I have to admit I just love the look of a soft flickering light. If I can do anything to make that even nicer I want to do it. I was inspired by some votive holders that I have seen both online and at Pier 1 Imports. Remember when Pier 1 Imports was actually affordable, or is that me? I like having pretty things around me so I decided to make my own. It’s super fast and easy. You will need a glass (candle holder) be sure it is rated to use with candles. Regular kitchen glasses may become too hot and break. You will need some glass colored beads (I got the ones that are the flat one one side) in the color of your choice. I purchased mine at Michael’s in the floral section of the store. They have tons of colors available and they are also sold at Hobby Lobby. I used E6000 glue. Be careful this stuff has a very strong smell. You will want to be sure to use it in a well ventilated area. After washing and drying your glass you are ready to begin. I just add a drop of glue under every bead. I line up my rows of beads. I let them dry overnight. If you want to add all the beads at once you can use transparent tape (scotch tape) to tape down the glass beads in place while they dry. Valentine’s Day is just around the corner so perhaps you could use red glass heads to use this little candle holder for your dinner table. Romantic, isn’t it? Oh, gosh I’m so mushy. I hope you make a few of these.

That’s it, I told you it was Fun, Easy and Pretty. You are ready to enjoy the soft light of a flickering candle.

Here is the video link if you are more of a visual learner: Video Tutorial

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Welcome 2015! The year of the “Sheep”

By Yolanda on January 2, 2015 in Uncategorized 0

Can you believe it, it’s 2015. 2015 is the year of the sheep. Sheep = wool, which = more fun crochet and knitting projects. I’m still wondering where 2014 went. It seems that each year seems to go by faster than the one before. 2014 brought a lot of changes. Last January was the first time I attended CHA (Craft and Hobby Association) Mega Show in Anaheim, California. There I met so many wonderful and creative people including Vanna White, Vickie Howell, Mary Kathryn Vaughn aka. Crochetchiq, Mikey of Crochet Crowd, Mark Montano, and many more. Unfortunately, I missed meeting Kathy Cano-Murrillo aka Crafty Chica. I was lucky to meet her here in San Diego while she was on her Michael’s stores tour. Guess what? She as as great in person as I always imagined her to be.

There were so many booths that I couldn’t visit all of them. I got up close and personal with the new yarns for Lion Brand, Red Heart, Caron, Bernat and several others. Being able to be there and see, feel, smell and just absorb all those beautiful fibers was incredible. I also met the folks over at Leisure Arts and from that meeting they have now published my first ever crochet book “Animal Lovie Blankets”. It’s really a dream come true and it looks like I may be working on another book for them (keeping my fingers crossed). This year I will also be attending. I will be there from January 9 – 12, 2015. I can hardly wait. If you happen to be there please be sure to say “hello”.

I have many projects planned for this year and am looking for guest bloggers. If you would like to write a blog for this site please let me know. Email me at: [email protected] Be sure to put “guest blogger” in the subject line. I want to wish you a “Happy and Prosperous 2015!” I appreciate you so much. If you are a member of this site I will be sending out the first 2 written patterns next week so be sure to sign up. All you need to do is add your email. Happy Crafting!

Crochet and knitting lovers Christmas ornaments

By Yolanda on December 17, 2014 in Uncategorized 0

Looking for a fun and easy Cnristmas ornament that is still appropriate for the yarn enthusiast? This little ornament combines polymer clay and of course yarn. You choose the colors you want for the yarn and the clay. To make these fun ornaments you will need:

Styrofoam ball (your choice of size)

yarn scraps

Polymer Clay

Ribbon about 10 inches

Sewing pin with head on it

pencil (to poke hole thru styrofoam)

Hot glue gun

clay cutting tool or exacto knife
I like to shape the knitting needles or the crochet hook first. Take about 1/4 of the package of polymer clay (most are already scored). You will need to condition the clay before using. This just entails softening the clay until it is soft and pliable. I just knead the clay between my fingers. If you have a pasta machine (Only used for clay, DO NOT use with food and clay) you can run your clay thru the machine to soften it up.

1) Roll into a long tube shape. Measure against the styrofoam ball to make sure it is longer than the styrofoam. Allow about an extra inch since the ball with be bigger after you wrap the yarn around it.

2) If you are making the knitting needles, gently push down on one tip of the tube and continue rolling back and forth. This will shape the needle tip.

3) If you are making the crochet hook row your long tube shape, also measure against the ball. Now you will use your knife to cut to shape the crochet hook. (See video tutorial for more details)

4) Put your needles and hooks into an oven. I use a disposable aluminum tray purchased at the dollar tree. If you are using a cooking sheet from your kitchen be sure to line it with aluminum foil. You do NOT want to cook your clay on the same surface you use for cooking food. Follow the clay manufacturers instructions for baking. I baked my items for 30-35 minutes at 260 degrees farenheit.

5) Let needles and hook cool completely before handling.

While the needles and hooks are cooling I take a pencil and make the holes thru the styrofoam ball. For the crochet hook you will only need one hole that goes all the way thru the ball. For knitting needles you will need 2 holes that go all the way thru. It’s very important that they do not intersect inside the ball or you won’t be able to push both needles thru. Make sure one hole is slightly in front of the other.

Take your cooled crochet hook or needles and insert to your ball. Now take your glue gun and dab a drop onto the ball to adhere the beginning of the yarn strand to the ball. Wrap around the ball. When you finish making sure to add another dab of glue to hold the end of the yarn strand. Do the same with the knitting needles. To hang ornaments cut a piece of ribbon about 10 inches long. Tie the ends together and use a sewing pin with a head on it to attach it to the yarn ball. Now it is ready for the tree. Enjoy!

Are you more of a visual learner? No problem, be sure to watch the video tutorial. Enjoy your ornaments. Be sure to make some for your crochet and knitting friends.

To purchase supplies: (containers affiliate links)

1) Polymer clay

2) Styrofoam balls:

3) Yarn:

4) Pins: