Super Sci-Fi Rocket Fueled Jet Pack--Upcycled Craft DIY

Super Sci-Fi Rocket Fueled Jet Pack--Upcycled Craft DIY     I love upcycled crafts.  There is nearly nothing better than taking something destined for the landfill and turning into pure joy.  This Rocket Jet Pack is the perfect upcycled craft.   It's easy and quick to make!  You can add all the embellishments in the world, or just let it be the fuel for your child's imagination.    Perfect for party favors at a Space themed party, great to celebrate the lunar landing in 1969, or just to let a child whiz around the yard!       This craft promises to make you a better parent in less than 20 minutes.  There are days I am just rushing around, taking care of everything that I barely notice the people I love the most.   I know we've all been there.  This craft is the solution.  It doesn't take long and anyone can do it.  And the instant joy in your persons eyes is worth ev...

How to Make Disco Mirror Ball Shoes DIY Tutorial

How to Make Disco Mirror Ball Shoes DIY Tutorial Disco Mirror Ball! Ever been to a club, dance hall or school dance and just thought "I totally need a disco ball!"? No, just me? Turns out that mirror tiles belong on everything from the dance floor to shoes! It's easy to create some dance club worthy footwear using mirror tiles and the familiar swirl pattern of a disco mirror ball. Make disco ball shoes easily with just a couple supplies and a lot of time--the perfect mirror mirror foot wear. But be warned, disco mirrors on short boots take forever. This craft is tedious and long--it cannot be an urgent order--maybe pick some open square toe heels to start--they will be much faster. Proceed with caution--prepare for working a long time. You have been warned. No, really. I wanted to hire out the second shoe.  The first shoe took me 4 hours and 15 minutes to completely cover in mirror tiles...but it felt much longer. Thankfully because I got the pattern hashed out on the fir...

Scrabble Tile Names Framed Word Art DIY

 Scrabble Tiles Family Name Framed Word Art DIY Scrabble!  Do you like playing Scrabble?  I love this game, it's one of my favorites.  I love spelling and word games.  However, no one likes to play them with me--haha.  This is the solution! Make a custom piece to hang in your home or give as a gift.  Make one for grandma and grandpa with all the grandkid names.  Do your family names fit in a scrabble layout?   We did 3 sets of family names and were able to work out each family pretty quickly.  I don't have any hints on making it easier. Begin by sketching out on paper the best way to arrange the letters. My cute friend bought a Scrabble game at the thrift store to make a family name piece for a friend.  Then she created one for her family.  The leftover pieces came to me...but there were not the letters I needed.  Easy fix! You will need: Scrabble Tiles Antique White and Territorial Beige Apple Barrel Paint Blac...