Wooden Spool Beads

Wooden Spool Beads

Hey guys! So I found these little tiny wooden spools at the craft store...and thought hmmm those would make some neat beads!  Plus they were only $0.99 a package..score!

So that's what I did, I made Spool Beads!

Here are my supplies:

1/2" Wooden Spools 

Black Acrylic Paint

Zebra Print Duct Tape

Stretchy String

I first painted the little guys..the spools that is..and let them dry.  Because I used Acrylic Paint it only took a few minutes for them to dry...which is awesome cause I have ZERO patience lol :)

Once they were dry I wrapped them in Zebra Print Duct Tape...SEXY!!  

I LOVE DUCT TAPE!!...I literally just screamed that..Yup :)

I strung the Sexy Zebra Print Spool Beads on some stretchy string and Voila! 

Isn't it pretty?!  Especially in the outdoors..hugging a wine bottle...Rawwrrrr!

LoL..ok enough with the cheesyness....

You could really get creative with this. Paint them your favorite team colors, using scrapbook paper to wrap around the bead with some Modge Podge...Have fun with it :)

Happy Crafting!

Door Hanger

Chalkboard Door Hanger

This is so easy...so so so easy! 

So here's what I did to make this fun, easy and unique door hanger:

I bought a wooden door hanger at my local craft store...it was $.079

I used my can of Chalk Board Spray Paint..which I must say is probably one of the best inventions on earth!

I seriously love this stuff!!

I sprayed the door hanger with a layer of paint...waited until it dried.  It doesn't take long, the wood soaks it up...then I applied a second coat and waited for it to dry..and BOOM..your craft is done!

You could put this on it...you know represent your favorite blog LOL...:)

Or if you give it to your son who is a pre teen like mine..it will probably say this... :)

This is so much fun, and great for all ages.  The perfect gift for that someone that has everything...bet they don't have chalkboard door hanger!

Happy Crafting!

Chore Blocks

Chore Blocks

These are awesome...just say'n :)

My kids are far apart in age, and I needed something that would work for both of them.  I wanted them to earn their allowance, but make it fun at the same time.

I've seen a lot of people use these wood blocks for crafts, and some had the same idea of using them as chore blocks.

So what I did was, I hit up my local craft store...they know me by name...embarrassing!

I bought 3 small 2in wood blocks.  I let the boys pick which color they would like their block to be and painted it accordingly using acrylic paint. 

The oldest wanted yellow, the youngest orange.  I then painted the money one green....

it just made cents sense :)

I put chores for each boy that were both age appropriate & I knew they could handle.

Now they can roll their dice to see what chore they get for the day..then roll the money one to see how much they earn. 

Each of them has a "free pass" on their block, which the oldest thought was fabulous...of course :)

Enjoy!

Happy Crafting!!