My 5 new obsessions

Here are the things making me crazy obsessed today.

Dollar Store Crafts appears to have an endless supply of contributors and projects for repurposing and doing pretty things with cheap stuff.

I probably shouldn't have done it but I did.  I signed up for a craft of the day email from Martha Stewart.  Of course, once you visit the website for instructions you're tempted with dozens of other scrumptious projects. 

And what could possibly be more distracting that a daily craft email from Martha?  A daily project with America's favorite its-almost-like-glue-but-not-quite-glue from Mod Podge Rocks.

Dumpster dive + Mod Podge = Treasure. Or craft fail.







So you think you're crafty?  It's reality TV on blog. This came at just the right time.  I'm suffering from Project Runway withdrawal.  And they have dollar store challenges!!  I'm loving Jessica's bookends.


Craft Fail.  If it's deformed, ugly, not toddler proof, or sends you to the ER, your craft project belongs here.  It's hard to believe there are so many stories of crafts gone bad.  I've never laughed so hard about glitter mishaps. Ever.

3 Pretty Things I want to make

These are some very pretty things I would love to make!!

(1) EMBELLISHED LANTERNS. These paper lanterns from Childhood 101 involve a variety of skill levels so children can help participate in making the art. Visit the site for instructions and even more styles of lanterns.

Paper Lanterns from Childhood 101

(2) EMBELLISHED FOUND NECKLACE. This thread and jewel necklace is from instructables contributor thanksimadeit. Half the fun of making this necklace is going on the hunt for some vintage jewelry. Check out the instructions at the site.  It's much easier to make than it looks.

Instructables DIY Thread and Jewl necklace

(3) EMBELLISHED GLASS. These amazing sea glass pendants are by Can't Stop Making Things and is featured as a Dollar Store Craft.  Used as necklaces, charms, or tags they offer many options and can be made with just a few bucks.

Pendant from Can't Stop Making Things