Monday, August 31, 2015

Recycled Bottles

A few years ago I discovered all the great do-it-yourself projects Pinterest has to offer. The first project I started was with empty Starbucks Frappuccino Bottles. It was a very easy project and I recommend starting your crafting career with an easy project until you get the hang of the whole crafting idea. I will show you step by step how to turn empty glass bottles that you normally would throw away, into art.

Photo by Bailey

Supplies Needed:
12 (or however many you choose) empty glass Starbucks Frappachino bottles, long stemmed flowers, several styles & sheets of scrapbook paper, super glue, scissors, a pencil, and a shelf with screws.
 
Step 1:
Peel off Starbucks stickers and wash each bottle until the sticky glue is gone. Then dry.

Step 2:
Cut paper into 2 inch by 8 inch strips that can wrap around the bottles. You can also do some bottles with rectangular/square pieces of paper as well to add some variety. These measurements should be 2 inches by 3 inches.

Step 3:
Repeat step 2 but cut the pieces of paper 1/8 inch by 1/8 inch shorter so you get the layered look.
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Step 4:
Make sure the bigger strip/piece of paper fits the way you want it on the bottle, then put super glue on the back of it and place it on the bottle. Hold the paper in place for about 15 seconds.

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HINT:
The super glue dries fast so you have to move quick. Also, it's best to use a paper towel to push on the piece of paper as you're holding it to the bottle so it doesn't get stuck to your hand. (It hurts to get it off your fingers.)


Step 5:
Repeat step 4 but with the smaller strip/piece of paper.

Step 6:
Place the flowers in the bottles, and you're finished!


Sunday, August 30, 2015

Basic Items Found In a Crafter's Closet


Photo by Bailey

Below are the items that you can find in my crafting closet.
  • Acrylic paint
  • Glitter
  • Elmer's glue
  • Fabric glue
  • Ribbon
  • Scraps of fabric
  • Lace
  • Paint brushes
  • Masking tape
  • Buttons
  • Thread
  • Scissors
  • Hot glue gun & glue
  • Super glue
  • Blank canvases
  • Scrapbook paper
  • Stickers
  • Clear protectant spray
All of these items are easy to store in scrapbook and crafting cases. I have 3 scrapbook cases that are 12in x 12in and a larger case that is 17in x 16in. They stack up great so they won't take up a bunch of space. They're also labeled and organized to help make my supplies very easy to find.

Wednesday, August 26, 2015

Introduction

Hi, my name is Bailey Turner. I am YOUR expert (kidding) when it comes to crafting and making home decorations. I love to craft because for me it is a time where I can relax and just focus on the project, rather than work, money, school, and homework. Everything else that normally is stressing me out is not what I'm thinking about when I'm crafting.

I make new home decorations all the time for each and every room you can think of. It is my job to teach you tips and tricks about my expertise when it comes to decorating on a tight budget, or decorating with uniqueness. The decorations that I make are do-it yourself projects where I find several things on Pinterest and usually combine them together to make my very own décor. There are a bunch of tips and tricks out there that I am here to teach you while showing you step by step of a few do-it-yourself projects. I will also let you know approximately how much each project costs to make. Crafting is a time where you can have fun and relax, so let's start this project together!