DIY Patio Party Must-Have: Crepe Paper Tassels!
Bella Breakdown OMG! The paper tassel has taken the crafting work by storm. We won’t know what to do if you don’t have these bright, frilly delights at your next party. Luckily, they’re super easy to make, and you can learn how in just under a minute. Throw on a chic flick, invite over some crafting pals and you’ll have oodles of tassels in no time. All you need is: Fringe Cutter Scissors Tissue Paper Start by folding a sheet of your tissue paper in half longways, then fold in half again. Unfold and cut on the crease you...
Fun Halloween Crafts to Make with Kids!
Conjure Up a Cool Halloween With These 4 Cute Crafts! Halloween is right around the corner! I was trying to think of some fun ideas of crafts to make with my 3 children who are all under 7, that wouldn’t require too much skill and didn’t require us to go out and buy lots of expensive supplies. As the kids and I were brainstorming, I couldn’t believe how many great ideas they had. We had a great time making them together and they were so happy to have their creative “works of holiday art” are proudly displayed in our home. Mom...
Halloween DIY Bottle Craft Décor
Bella Breakdown So, you want to get in the spirit of halloween without investing in tons of decorations you’ll only get to use once a year? These two DIY’s are just perfect for adding a touch of Halloween spirit without investing too much. To make Candy Corn Vases you will need: Spray Paint Empty Bottles Flowers Start by painting your glass bottles with a base coat of white over the entire bottle. Next, grab your bright orange spray paint and spray the middle of the bottle orange. For the final candy corn touch, add a layer of yellow to...
Etched Glass Water Bottle Tutorial
Bella Breakdown No need to toss those gorgeous glass water bottles from the store. Instead, here’s how to up-cycle and personalize them into a reusable glass water bottle perfect for a trip to the gym or long day at work. For this simple project you’ll need: Glass Water Bottle Adhesive Stencils Glass Etching Cream Paint Brush Painters Tape Cotton Balls Start by washing your bottle with soap and water or rubbing alcohol and dry completely. Then, apply one of your adhesive stencils. They’re super durable so if you feel like you messed up or just changed your mind peel...
Personalized Painted Canvas Placemats
Bella Breakdown A great way to add a personalized touch to your dining room is to make custom painted placemats. All you’ll need is: •Pieces of canvas drop cloth •Paint brushes •Paint For a dual-color blended effect, just squeeze both blues onto a palate – or piece of cardboard for that matter – and dip your brush into both. Then, make a freehand rectangle on your piece of canvas. It won’t be perfect, but that relaxed rustic meets modern-shape feel is going to work great against this natural fabric for your dining room. Now it’s time to celebrate how...
