Carrie Stamps

Dollar Tree DIY Decor for Craft Room

Hello! Today's post is a little different. It is not a card. I am collaborating with my friend Jen Hartsgrove of Katahdin Krafts. We are both making over a wooden sign from the Dollar Tree to hang in our craft rooms. I really needed something I could hang on the door to my craft room year round. When I say NEED, it is because I have a hook there that I hand seasonal decor. But sometimes a snowman hangs there past his melting point and sometimes the door is naked with just a hook. So, you see the need, right!?! So the inspiration behind this was to fill that need and have something that inspires me as I enter my studio.

We both have a video of our creations, so when you are done watching mine click the link below to watch Jen's video. 

If you can not see my video on the screen, you can also view it right here. 

Now click over and watch Jen's video and see the sign she made for her craft room: https://youtu.be/KugXFEIGhAE

Here you can see the sign hanging on my door, greeting me and reminding me to have fun while creating. 

I think it is a great welcoming piece to for when I have guests in the studio. 

Now let's take a look at the original sign, so you can see what I started with. 

This is what the sign looked like right from Dollar Tree. 

This sign is just one 12" long and about 11" at it's widest point. 

I started by sanding the glitter off the original sign. 

Then I traced each section of the sign onto some patterned paper. The patten I choose is from the paper pack, Good Life from Spellbinders. It had a white washed wood look. I cut out the pieces and glued them to the sign using Tombow Aqua Liquid Glue. You could also use Modge Podge, which they do sell at Dollar Tree.

To give the paper a cleaner look I sanded the edges. This helps form the paper to the shape of the heart and it looks like the paper was always there. 

For more of a distressed look I used Vintage Photo Distress ink around the edges of the heart. I just took the pad direct to the paper and swiped it where I wanted ink. 

Next, I added my letters, cut using my Cameo Silhouette, to say Happy Stamping. The font I used is called LW Perfect Print. I added them by spreading another layer of the Tombow Aqua Glue over the front and paper covered sign. This glue dries completely clear with a matte finish. So, you would never know it was there. I can not even see brush strokes when it dries! 

I also brushed a third layer of the glue over the top of the letters to help secure them into place. 

The flower at the top of the sign was a gift from my friend Becky Roberts. She made it for me to wear to a special event at Fun Stampers Journey a few years ago. I saved it and thought it would be perfect for this sign. The die that she used to cut out the flowers is retired. But you can find digital cut files to make 3D flowers like this. I saw several in the Silhouette Design Store. 

To the bottom of the heart I added some cute images of craft supplies from the Craft Happy Stamp set by Spellbinders. 

I also removed the red ribbon connecting the pieces of the heart together and used a ribbon, Cool Pool Satin Ribbon, that would match the colors I wanted on my sign. I attached it to the back using double stick tape, linked below, from Dollar Tree. Then I glue down some chipboard over the top of that to secure it in place. 

That finishes up my newest craft room decor piece. I am very happy with it. I only used supplies I had on hand to decorate this sign, so I spent just $1 to create this piece. 

If you do not have a Dollar Tree near you, you can shop Dollar Tree online. Note that some products are only available to purchase in larger quantities. Great to share with friends. 

Below are all the supplies I used to make today project. (The sign is not listed as it was a seasonal wooden sign, but the St. Partick's Day and Easter decor is out at Dollar Tree and you could find other wooden signs to alter).

 

Affiliate links have been used, at no cost to you. Affiliate links are a collaboration between online shops and makers. When you shop these links the retailer gives a small percentage of the sale to the maker, at no cost to you. It is a great way of supporting your favorite businesses and the makers who inspire you. Thank you for shopping my links. Sharing my creations is my favorite thing to do and you have helped make it possible.

Dollar Tree DIY and Instagram Hop

Hello Stamping friends! Today I am here sharing a Dollar Tree DIY project as part of the Dare 2B Artzy Christmas 3D Instagram Hop!  Sharing some Holiday project inspiration as this season is upon us. There are prizes and giveaways and cute projects ideas!  

For only 2 days you can get 15% off your order at the Dare 2B Artzy shop using code XMAS2020!  

Now let's take a look at the 3D Holiday project I made for this Instagram Hop. 

It all started with a Dollar Tree wooden snowglobe home decor piece. But let's back up just a little bit. You should know I love to watch Dollar Tree DIY video's on YouTube. The makers create the coolest home decor pieces using items from the Dollar Tree. I love it and want to do it so bad. But my talents and passion are in paper crafting. So, I thought I would mash up these two things. I would do a Dollar Tree DIY home decor piece using my talents of paper crafting. So, when I found this wooden snow globe with a paper overlay of a snowman, I knew this was the piece I wanted to do over for my Hot Cocoa bar. 

You can watch the transformation here. 

I honestly feel so I excited that I did a Dollar Tree DIY video!  If you can not see the video on this screen, you can also view it right here. 

Now this project is part of an Instagram Hop, so you are going to want to head over to my Instagram page and hop along for a chance to win one of two $10 gift certificates to the Dare 2B Artzy shop. You have two days to hop along and enter to win. Start the hop here.

I love how this little snow globe turned out and am happy to have a hand made piece to add to my cocoa bar.  The Crazy 4 Cocoa stamp set has got to be one of my favorites this holiday season. The marshmallow man kills me!  

This snowglobe was very easy to make with a bit of sand paper, acrylic paint and paper. A very easy project to do at home with supplies you have on hand, or a few additional products from the Dollar Tree. There are always plenty of wooden things at the Dollar Tree that you can DIY with your favorite papers and stamps. 

Don't forget, if you want to take advantage of the 15% off sale you have to shop December 4-6 and use code XMA2020 at check from the Dare 2B Artzy Store. 

Below I have listed and linked the things used to make this project, besides the wooden snowglobe. 

My favorite place to shop for Copic Markers

 

 

Affiliate links have been used, at no cost to you. Affiliate links are a collaboration between online shops and makers. When you shop these links the retailer gives a small percentage of the sale to the maker, at no cost to you. It is a great way of supporting your favorite businesses and the makers who inspire you. Thank you for shopping my links. Sharing my creations is my favorite thing to do and you have helped make it possible.