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Bachelorette Party Sash
A couple of friends of mine got married recently and one of them saw a sash on Etsy for $50 for bachelorette parties that goes way beyond the generic kind picked up at party stores. While it was very nice and all, Craftzilla can do better and for less. So check out how to make your own bachelorette party sash from scratch! Materials 1 1/2 yards white satin-y fabric 1/4 yard 3inch wide white ribbon black sticker lettering polyurethane gloss varnish 1/4 yard colored synthetic fabric for flowers thread embellishments- feathers, buttons, jewels, silk flowers, glitter, silk green leaves Take… Read More
DIY Summer Tote Bag
Going to the beach this summer? Chances are you're going to need a bag to put all of your sunscreen, shades, towel and snacks in. In just a few minutes make the perfect summer tote bag with just a few simple supplies. Buy a plain reusable tote from any craft supply store, then grab a few add extra decorations to make it personalized. Our favorite for summer is a beach theme. Buy a bag of various seashells that have at least one flat side on them, this way it is much easier to adhere them. We also like putting a… Read More
DIY Wedding Favor Tins
You see wedding favor crafts all over now, it's the season! So Craftzilla is jumping in too, with this 3minutes or less craft that you can create at home with just a glue gun, ribbon, florals and a tin. At that rate you could pump out the entire need of 100 within an episode of Glee! (Well, maybe two episodes.) For extra points, shell out for the magnetic backed kind so that guests can take them home and re-use them on their fridge. Materials glue gun/ clear sticks embellished ribbon (either with pearls or lace already on it or a… Read More
Glitter Jelly Bean Eggs
Instead of plastic Easter eggs to fill and hide or displayed around the house, mix it up a little this year with plastic jelly beans! Poke around grocery stores, drug stores or anywhere selling the plastic eggs really and you're bound to come across them. But, go one step further and deck those plain jelly beans out with glitter and embellishments for a really festive and unique egg hunt. Materials plastic jelly bean eggs Aleene's tacky glue clear sealant glitters in various colors, blended glitters are even better embellishments: rhinestone jewels, velvet or shaped ribbons, buttons with the loops clipped… Read More
Studded Easter Egg Ornament
It's a studded Easter egg! Ok, not really, they're tiny acrylic gems on a blank glass Easter egg ornament, but with tons of glitter and crazy colors. Check out how to make your own! Materials: clear glass egg shaped ornament colored acrylic dots 2 contrasting colors of glitter clear sealant (optional- but makes life a lot easier) Aleene's tacky glue hot glue/clear glue sticks Brush the entire egg ornament with the tacky glue and coat with the glitter color of your choice. Tap to remove excess glitter and hang up to dry. When the glue has dried, brush on the… Read More
Shamrock Door Hanger
Create this fun little door hanger with some glittery craft foam (even better if it's the kind with adhesive on the back) some ribbon and a jewel! Materials 1 sheet green glitter craft foam 1 sheet gold glitter craft foam green/gold ribbon- about 6 inches 1- tiny green rhinestone jewel or green glitter glue shamrock pattern (about 4x4 inches- depending on the size you want) clear glue sticks/glue gun If you don't have a shamrock pattern already, start drawing your own! Cut out your shamrock pattern and trace onto the craft foam, twice onto the green and once on the… Read More
Valentine's Day Paper Weights
I suppose these could also be magnets, but I've been using these 2.5 inch glass circles as festive Valentine's Day paperweights and you can too! There's nothing particularly difficult about this fun little Valentine's Day craft, so hit your local craft store and get going! Materials: Glue gun/ clear glue sticks Flat back, clear glass marbles, 2inches or bigger Cardstock, scrapbook or glitter foam paper in your color choice Mod Podge Fun Valentine's ribbon like hearts Rhinestone jewels Cut circles from the cardstock or foam in the size of the clear glass marbles, just slightly smaller. I used a Fiskar's… Read More
Candy Cane Taper Holder
Create this fun candy cane taper holder in just minutes with plastic candy canes from the Dollar store! Materials: Glue gun/ clear glue sticks 12 plastic candy canes (2 packages) Wired ribbon/cord of your choice 12 inch taper in corresponding color Heat up your glue gun and load up with glue sticks Start gluing the candy canes together in a rounded shape. Apply glue liberally at the base of the cane, up to the halfway point and hold in place until the glue hardens. Work your way around and use the taper as a measuring stick as to whether or… Read More
Halloween Spider Ornament
Halloween is getting closer and this super easy and quick spider can be done in plenty of time for it to be adorning a mantle or centerpiece on the day of tricks and treats! Materials: Glue gun/ clear glue sticks Clear glass ornament (55mm) Black chenille pipecleaners 2 big google eyes, preferably with a little color Black acrylic paint Scrap of white cardstock (for teeth) Take the glass ornament and paint black with the acrylic paint and let dry. Fold 2 of the chenille stems in half and cut for the legs. Apply a blob of glue in the center… Read More
Fun Fall Wreath
It's getting to be about that time! Warm colors of yellow, orange and red, accented with brown and in this case a brilliant green bird to add a bit of pizazz to this fun fall wreath! It's super easy too. Materials: Glue gun/ clear glue sticks Brown twig wreath (any size) Glittery faux bird Silk fall leaves (with glitter- even better!) and varying sizes Swarovski crystals in matching colors to the leaves (optional) Heat up glue gun and put in glue. Clip some of the leaves off the stem of the flower pick. Determine how you want your wreath to… Read More
Sculpy Clay Card
What you will need: Clear glue sticks Cardstock or ready made card Small cookie cutter in flower shape (or whatever!) Sculpy in desired colors (at least 2) Sculpy glaze Green glitter glue or fabric paint Using a pasta machine or roller, roll the Sculpy out into thin sheets. Depending on how many flowers you want on the front of your card, you'll only need a pinch of each color of Sculpy. Cut out the shapes with the cookie cutter and set aside. A little baby powder on the cookie cutter edges will keep the Sculpy from sticking! If you don't… Read More
Pom Pom Flag
This craft cost exactly $1.00 to make. I got a bag of red, white and blue, tiny pom poms from the dollar bin at JoAnn's and made this American flag in honor of the 4th of July! It's pretty open on what you can do with it: attach a wooden dowel and stick it in a garden or planter, attach to the front of a card, glue to an unsharpened pencil for a mini parade flag or even use it as a coaster! Materials: Glue gun/ clear glue sticks Metallic pom poms in the 1/4 inch size (red, white, blue)… Read More