WEEK6 - BLACK & COLOUR SIGN

HI. So today I am going to be showing you how to make this LOVEly sign :) You can make it any colour you want and whatever word that you want for example (your name, a word-(love, peace, freedom).
Sooo lets go!

DIFFICULTY: 2/3

MATERIALS:
*black paper
*ruler
*letter stencil
*gluestick
*pencil
*scissors
*square carstock paper in colours-(enough for each letter) -$2.00 store/craft store
STEPS:
Step1: Decide what word you want to make for your sign. Trace each letter onto one square of cardstock. (To make letter stencils: Print out the letters you need in a block letter/bubble writing font. Then cut them out and you have your stencils!)

Step2: Cut out the inside of each letter with a pair of scissors/x acto knife. I used an x acto knife because it was easier. *****WARNING: make sure you are careful when using an x acto knife. They are very sharp. If you are a child get some help from a parent on this step.*****

Step3: Once your done it should look like this >>.
Next grab all of your letter cardstock cut out and put a thin layer of glue on the back of them. You don't need PVA because a glue stick does the job well.

Step4: Stick all of your letters down on the black paper.

AAaand your done! You can put these up in your room and will look great as a room décor piece!

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WEEK5 - MASKING TAPE CANVAS

Today I have another canvas DIY/craft for you. This can get a bit messy so make sure that you have heaps of newspaper down to protect your working space.

DIFFICULTY: 1/3 // 2/3


MATERIALS:
canvas - $2.00 store / craft store
2 paintbrushes - $2.00 store / craft store
paint - $2.00 store / craft store
masking tape - $2.00 store / hardware store
glue
cup with water -(to wash your brush)
plastic/paper plate -(to mix paint colours)
coloured sand/glitter - $2.00 store / craft store
paper towel

METHOD:
Step1: Grab your canvas and put strips of masking tape across your canvas to make geometric shapes. You can put as many strips of tape as you want on your canvas.

Step2: Decide how many colours of paint you want on your canvas. I decided to go with pink and blue. Use your plate to create different colours. Next you want to plan out what shapes you are going to paint and what shapes you are going to put glitter/sand on.

Step3: Paint the shapes with your paint colours and wait for it to dry. I wanted my colours a bit darker so I decided to put a second coat.

Step4: I put on the second and waited for it to dry.
**make sure to wash your brush and dry it with paper towel when you are using a different colour** **The areas I wanted to put sand on I marked with a piece of masking tape so that I wouldn't get confused and paint them instead.**

Step5: After your paint has dried get your second paint brush and put glue into the shapes you want to cover.  Next pour your glitter/sand on. MAKE SURE YOUR PAINT IS DRY

Step6: Let it dry overnight. Spray some hairspray to make sure that the glitter/sand will not come of your artwork..

DONE!!!
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WEEK4 - CRAYON MELT CANVAS

Hiiiiiiii. So today I am going to show you how to make this cute crayon melt canvas. It is easy and inexpensive. It adds a nice touch to your home, bedroom wall or wherever you decide to hang it up. So lets get started!

DIFFICULTY: 1/3 // 2/3
TIME: it take about 1/2 an hour - 1 hour.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
*crayons-(range of colours) - $2.00store
*canvas -$2.00store / craft store
*hairdryer
*newspaper !!This can get messy!!

METHOD:
!!!PUT NEWSPAPER DOWN WHEREVER YOUR DOING THIS CRAFT IT CAN GET MESSY!!
Step1: Choose the crayon colours you would like to use. I used red, hot pink, light pink, orange, yellow, light green, dark green, light blue, dark blue and purple. Next take off all of the wrappers. (this took me forever :( ..

Step2: Get your first crayon colour and put it in front of the hairdryer. Put it as close to the hairdryers as possible so it doesn't take long to melt. It should take about a minute to melt. (make sure that you melt one crayon at a time)

Step3: Once your crayon has melted a little bit take it and start rubbing it on you canvas. You can do a pattern/design. I just decided to rub my colours on in rainbow order :)  (make sure that you don't over melt your crayon so that its falling apart. You only want it to be a tad soft so it is easy to spread on your canvas)


TIP: As soon as you spread your crayon on the canvas, to get a cool affect and to mix your colours together put your hairdryer over the top of the canvas and you will soon notice that the colours bleed and mix.

Step4: Continue step3 with all of your colours until you finish your whole canvas.

HANDY HINT / TIP: Make sure that when you put your colours on the canvas and spread them with your hairdryer that you also make it drip along the edges this gives it a cool affect.

Step5: Once you have finished making your art a good thing to do is to put your hairdryer over the top of the art for about 2-4 mins so you can make sure that your colours are mixed together.


Aaannd that's it you have finished your masterpiece!!
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WEEK3 - MASON JAR SOAP DISPENSER

 Today I am going to show you how to make a mason jar soap dispenser. The great thing about this is that you can personalise it however you want. For example you can decorate your jar and lid however you want. This craft/diy adds an extra touch to your bathroom, kitchen or wherever you decide to put it. When I finished taking the photos and making it I ended up spray painting the lid to make it look more clean.


DIFFICULTY: 2/3 // 3/3

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
mason jar -$2.00 store
glue/glue gun
soap bottle with a soap pump
soap
marker

Step1: Wash your soap bottle and your soap pump. Make sure that the stem of your soap pump is the same size of the jar and reaches the bottom.

Step2: Get the inside lid or your jar and the soap bottle. Put the soap bottle in the centre of the lid and draw an outline of it.

Step3: With a screw driver or a drill cut out the outline you made on the lid. Also cut out the neck of your soap bottle.

Step4: Put the neck of the bottle that you cut inside the lid. If it is a bit loose use some glue to secure it.

Step5: Twist the pump of your bottle on the lid where the neck is.

Step6: Fill your jar with the soap and screw the lid on.

 
 
 

That's all for today xxx
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WEEK2 - PINWHEEL

Hi everyone sorry again this is a little late. The reason it was late is because I had trouble uploading on my other blog. But anyway here we go. Today I'm going to be showing you how to make these fabulous pinwheels. They are great for decoration in any house. One thing I love about them is that you can customize the pinwheel with any paper you want. You can also add jewels at the end and a ribbon to make it your own. It's all about getting crafty!

DIFFICULTY: 1/3


WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
*double sided square scrapbooking paper - $2.00 shop/craft shop. (if it's not double sided you can glue 2 of the same pieces together)
*ruler
*scissors
*skewer
*pencil
*small thick rectangular rubber (if you don't have one you can just cut a piece off a bigger rubber)
*thumbtack

Step1:
Draw an 'x' on you piece of paper. Starting from one corner and ending at another.

Step2:
Cut from the corners (along the lines) stopping an inch before the centre.

Step3:
Gather the corners of the flaps (alternating:1yes1no) to the centre a push a thumbtack all the way in. (BE CAREFUWHEN USING THUMBTACKS/PINS)

Step4:
Push the end of your thumbtack in the rubber so the pinwheel stays in place.


Step5:
Stick the pointed side of the skewer into the bottom of the rubber so you have a stick for your pinwheel.
And your done!

OPTIONAL:
You can put the pinwheel in a mason jar and make more than one. You can also decorate them with jewels, ribbons, stickers or anything you like. On one of my pinwheels I wrapped some string around my stick to add an extra touch. I also put mine in a mason jar with a green plait (made out of ribbon) along top of the jar.

I hope you enjoy this craft xx
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Hi everyone just a reminder that I will not be posting on the 5/4/2015 because it is Easter. But if you would like to you can visit my other blog simplecookinggideas.BlogSpot.com  to find out how to make super yummy coconut and muesli cookies. Thanks xoxo

WEEK1 - EASTER BUNNY SILHOUETTE

I know this post is a little late. The reason it is late is because things didn't quiet go to plan. But anyway today I am going to be showing you how to make a Easter Bunny silhouette. I know that some people don't celebrate Easter but this craft adds a pop of colour to wherever you decide to put it up.


DIFFICULTY 2/3

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
Easter bunny outline x2 - google images
thick double sided tape - hardware store
tape/glue - (to make double sided tape if you don't have it)
wool - $2.oo store
scissors

Step1:
Grab 1 of your Easter bunny outline sheets and cut out the inside of the outline. (like you are going to make a stencil)              

                                                   
Step2:
On your other Easter bunny outline sheet lay out your double sided tape. (or glue if you don't have double sided tape)

Step3:
Cut your wool out and lay it on the double sided tape. (make sure you  don't leave a gap between your

pieces of wool. This may take a
while but just stick to it.
Make sure you cover the whole picture with the wool.

Step4:
Grab the other sheet that you have cut out and turn it around. Lay pieces of double sided tape on it (or use glue)
                                                      
Step5:
Grab the sheet you taped/glued and stick it to the other sheet with wool to finish your craft.