DIY- homemade cards

There are many occasions in which you need to congratulate, wish someone luck, thank, or celebrate someone.  That's why a homemade heartfelt cards would be the perfect gift.  Just choose which card you want to make and get started.  Most of the materials you should already have. But, if you don't have these materials you can buy them at a stationery store.

Materials:

• Glue
• Scissors
• Card stock
• Decorative paper

1. You can start with white card stock to make your card stiff.
2. Then take a decorative piece of paper and glue it to the card stock.  Make sure you cut the decorative paper so that it matches the size of the card stock paper.
3. Before you fold your card let the glue have time to dry, so the papers won't separate.
4. Cut fun shapes out of any paper to add more dimension to your card. (Ex. Hearts, a square you can write in, or stripes)
5. You can add a flower or bow by hot glueing if you want.
6.  Write a title or saying on the front and something inside to finish off your card.

You can make this card however you like, funny, sweet, or heartfelt.  When you make cards make sure you make them your own.  Also homemade cards are much more appreciated.

Some of the cards I made (below) were for my cousins graduation or even just a fun card for summer.  These cards are fun to make so sometimes I like to just make them for no reason.

DIY- Chalkboard

This week I'm going to tell you how to make a chalkboard wall and frame.  I love art and it would be super fun to have a wall I could draw on whenever I wanted.  You could use a chalkboard in the kitchen as a menu or grocery list too.  I will also be showing you how you can make your own chalk board paint!

What you will need:

Any color acrylic paint and Non-sanded grout (making your own chalkboard paint)

Chalkboard paint

Foam brushes or regular brushes

Frame with cardboard, glass, or plywood backing

Wall

Measuring spoons (1 tablespoon and 1/2 cup)

Disposable cup or mason jar

Spoon or Popsicle stick 

Chalk

CHALKBOARD WALL:

I would recommend using chalkboard paint for a wall because it will look nicer than making your own paint.  If your wall has a rough surface than paint on a primer coat before using the chalk paint.

Tape off the areas around the wall you don't want to be painted with painters tape.

Paint three coats of chalkboard paint to have great results. You can use a paint brush, roller, or both depending on your wall space.

Let the paint dry in between each coat.

Once you finish the third coat you can take off the tape at 45 degree angle upwards as it is wet.

Let it dry then you are ready to use it.

CHALKBOARD FRAME:

 Choose any color acrylic paint you want. (You don't need a lot.)

Take your mason jar and add 1 tablespoon of non-sanded grout and 1/2 cup of your acrylic paint.

Use a spoon to stir up the mixture. Make sure there are no clumps.

Now that it is all mixed take a sponge brush and coat the glass of the frame.

The paint dries quickly, so use a small amount when you are painting onto the surface.

Let the paint dry 5 minutes in between each layer.  You will know when it's dry because you will see the streaks in the paint.

It takes about 4 coats for your glass to become opaque.

Let it dry, then you are ready to prime.

Prime by covering the whole thing in chalk, and then wiping the whole thing off with a pare towel. 

You only need to prime when you are making your own chalk paint.

Now you have your own chalkboard to do whatever you'd like with it.

DIY- Glitter Jar

When you are at home do you ever realize that you have too many pencils or make-up brushes?  Well I have a way for you to organize them and have a new fashionable decoration for your room.  This craft is super easy to do and won't take you long at all. It will also make it so you don't have to diminish your collection of make-up brushes and pencils. As you are doing the craft, you do not need to be microscopic.

What you will need:

• A mason jar
• Painters tape
• Mod podge
• Glitter (any color)
• Foam brushes
• Newspaper 

The first thing you need to do is set out your newspaper so you don't make a mess.  Then take your mason jar and place a strip of painters tape two-thirds of the way up on the jar.  Take your mod podge and spread it on the jar underneath the tape with the foam brush.  Make sure you put the glue on the outside of the jar.  Pour the glitter on the glue turning the jar as you go, to spread it all over.  Do not worry about the glitter that falls onto the newspaper because you can pour it pack into the glitter container. You can use a funnel but you do not need to.  Once your done take off the painters tape slowly and you can spray the jar with spray glue to help the glitter set.  Let it dry then your ready to use it.  You can also tie a ribbon around the jar.