Stoned Picture Frame

These are based on a tutorial over at  Ruffles and Stuff for "Easy Fancy Pants Frames" and we made them previously  here.   They are inexpensive and very easy to make and add panache to a plain frame.

The only thing that is a bit different is I didn't find a frame in pink at the dollar store and used some hot pink spray paint I had on hand.   

•  Picture frame (with an edge wide enough to hold the stone you are going to glue on
• Small clear decorative stones
• Amazing Goop or other strong, clear glue
• Spray Paint
• Newspapers

- Put down newspapers

-Spray the frame with paint, allow to dry

-Check for missed spots, spray again, allow to dry

- Position stones on frame then glue down.

-Leave frame flat until glue is dry.

- Place picture in frame and it is ready for gift-giving.




The photo was Walgreens using their free software to create a collage and you can select up to 20 photos for the collage, but I only used 10 for the above.  I ordered it during a promotion and it was free, but the code has now expired.  From time to time they do offer this special and it usually posted on their photo home page.

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Spiderweb Candle

This is just a "Better Homes and Gardens" candle that I purchased at Walmart for $4.98.   It is a light green color and the scent is "Chocolate Peppermint Truffles".

I peel the label off and started by drawing a rough polygon shape in the center, draw lines out from it the go around the polygon in small increments to larger increments all the way around.  I used a Porcelaine 150 fine tip ceramic paint marker on it as it is what I had on hand.

I like the idea because it does look eerie in a dark room, but perhaps a black sharpie or acrylic paint might work better and give you better control.   I might try this next with glow in the dark paint instead.   The Porcelaine paint marker is to be used specifically on glass but I have always gotten splotchy results with it even though this is a fine tip marker.

Blazing Black Nails

In honor of Halloween, and also because I don't think there are enough different types of black nail polish on he market, I created this look using 2 coast of black nail polish as the base (I used Sinful Colors "Secret Admirer" and 2 coats gold and red glitter nail polish on top (I used Sinful Colors "Pumpkin Spice". 

I know it is hard to tell by the picture, but the color looks different depending on how the light catches it, sort of like a burning fire.

Fleece Lap Blanket and a Fleece Project Roundup

This is just a quick and simple lap blanket made with two pieces of fleece and for under $8. 



I went to Hancock Fabrics as I needed to pick up sewing machine needles and had a 40% of notion item from their flier when I spotted the tiger print above on the $3 a yard remnant table and it turned out there was 1 1/4 yard and I dug through and found the black piece that is on the back and there was 1 2/3 yard.  I knew this would be perfect to make a lap blanket to put over my lap this winter while at the computer as the desk is near the front door and always cold in that area.

I didn't take pictures as I went as it is so simple you really don't need any.  I pinned right sides together on three sides and instead of cutting the black piece down to size I folded it over at the top and pinned the edge right sides together and stitched all the way around except leaving and opening around 6 inches wide at the top.  I then turned it right side out and stitched the opening shut and it was done in less than an episode of the X-Files.

Hancock Fabric is also having its "Fleece Fest" right now has most of their fleece fabrics on sale for $3.99 a yard, which would be great to make an inexpensive Christmas present like the above blanket, or here are some other projects that could be made:


See Laptop Sleeve and 1000's of others - or share your own on Cut Out + Keep


See Easy No Sew Fleece Poncho. and 1000's of others - or share your own on Cut Out + Keep


See Appa Pillow Pet and 1000's of others - or share your own on Cut Out + Keep 


See Baby   Bear Blanket and 1000's of others - or share your own on Cut Out + Keep


See Fleece Dino Hat and 1000's of others - or share your own on Cut Out + Keep



See Easy Fleece Scarves and 1000's of others - or share your own on Cut Out + Keep


See Cloak and 1000's of others - or share your own on Cut Out + Keep


See "Swiffer" Dusters and 1000's of others - or share your own on Cut Out + Keep


See Super Cute Panda Sleep Mask and 1000's of others - or share your own on Cut Out + Keep


See Remote Control Organizer and 1000's of others - or share your own on Cut Out + Keep


See "nuggie" Knock Off and 1000's of others - or share your own on Cut Out + KeepS

Source: rookiemoms.com via Kathryn on Pinterest

  Cart baby blanket

Source: 66.147.244.118 via Kristin on Pinterest

Halloween Fleece hats (fun for dress up play too!)

Source: cometogetherkids.blogspot.com via Dorothy on Pinterest

Fleece Flower Pillows


See Warm Fleecy Scarf With Beaded Fringe and 1000's of others - or share your own on Cut Out + Keep

   
See Easy Gift To Make   No Sew Fleece Lap Blanket and 1000's of others - or share your own on Cut Out + Keep


See Fleece Fox Scoodie and 1000's of others - or share your own on Cut Out + Keep

   
See Fleece Bunny Hat/Scarf :D:D and 1000's of others - or share your own on Cut Out + Keep

Source: creativejewishmom.com via sa on Pinterest

Source: parents.com via FamilyFun on Pinterest

Seatbelt Snuggies

Source: sewingchick.blogspot.com via Heather on Pinterest

Sunflower pillow

Source: guardian.co.uk via KochSchlampe on Pinterest

Sew your own Pig and piglets!

Source: thriftyfun.com via Brandilyn on Pinterest

Fleece Socks

Source: familyfun.go.com via Amy on Pinterest

No Sew Fleece Lion Pillow 


See Warm Cape "Gaban" Style and 1000's of others - or share your own on Cut Out + Keep