DIY... the mantle candles

In total I spent $4.00 at the dollar tree for two coordinating projects

The first is the EASTER EGG TUTORIAL (complete details)

I wrapped the eggs in tissue with glue and then glittered them to look like this

And then there is the candles...

I had a few emails about the candles on my mantle and while I intended to do a "how to" later this week I decided that I would do one today in case y'all want to make these for Easter!

This is a SUPER EASY project that I was inspired to create by my friend Cha Cha... 

I went to the dollar tree and picked up two "church candles"

I had some tissue paper from THIS project leftover 

I measured out the paper so that it would go around the candle evenly

Spread on some mod-podge, rolled the tissue paper around, smoothed out the wrinkles and let it dry!

 Placed the candle on my candlesticks and tied a bow!

Easy peasy!

So the

Eggs were a buck

The tissue was a buck

Two church candles were a buck each

TOTAL: 4.00!

Categorically Crafting

$4.00 Spring Wreath

In my continuing quest to save money I set out to make a wreath for my front door. 

I needed it to be simple,  bright and cheery and I needed it to last from March 18 to almost Summer...

I started with a grapevine base (I had on hand) and 4 bushes of tulips from the dollar tree ($1.00 each)

I cut the branches off with a wire snips (if you do not have one.. get one they are wonderful)

I then started to glue the stems in a whimsical way around the base

I used tacky glue and find it to be better for me than hot glue for making wreaths

The glue globs will dry

And here it is all done... 

I can't wait to put it on our door!

I love the bright colors

I am choosing not to add a bow... because I like the free flow of the wreath!

Sugar Free Present

My Uncle turned 60 yesterday and his parish threw him a surprise party!!

I had no idea what to give him until I was in my favorite store... the dollar tree ~ and saw all the sugar free candy they have. 

He is diabetic.

I had a container that I bought for $.25 (actually I bought several of them) from Dollar General last Christmas

 

I covered it with paper that I printed on my computer and trimmed it with my favorite black ribbon

I also covered some microwave popcorn with this label that I created

 

I took all the candy out of the packages and placed them in pretzel bags and tied them with a personalized tag and curly ribbon

 I also covered the peanuts and nuts with personalized wrappers too

So far so good

 

It is really packed now!!

And here it is all wrapped and ready to go!

I hope he loved it ~ I am sure he will let me know soon!!

A Wee Bit O' Irish Spring!

Here is my wee bit o' irish spring for this week

I added a shamrock nest that I made along with a picture of my hubby as a wee irish baby in my favorite  ... a belleek kylemore pattern frame that I bought for $7.00 a while back at a thrift shop!

 

 

~see the shamrocks in the nest and all the green goodies ~

I am joining up with Marty

Coastal Charm

Wrapped Candy!

I belong to my library's friends group and every season all members bring in an item for a basket that is chanced off with the proceeds benefiting childrens programs. 

Because this was a spring basket I wanted to include some candy but thought just the ordinary boxes were well... ordinary. 

 

I bought 3 large boxes of candy (movie size) at the dollar tree

I had striped paper and a gift tag that I made on hand

 

Plain paper and a SPRING stamp with yellow scallop cardstock

 

I stamped the plain paper

Then wrapped each box and added a strip of the striped paper

 

Then added the scallop to identify each different candy box

 

Then added some ribbon and the tag

 

Thats all!

Crepe Paper Tag for St Patricks Day

I love making tags... I have been making tags for a few years and actually before I got so busy with our consignment shop I sold hundreds of them on Ebay

Now that the shop is closed I am making tags again... guess you always return to what you love!

WARNING... if you are a real crepe paper rosette maker 

STOP READING NOW

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Today I made a crepe paper tag... for St Patricks Day

To make a crepe paper tag you need 

• Crepe Paper
• A stapler
• A scissors
• A Tag
• An embellishment for the center
• Glue

I wanted a distressed look for my basket over my sink so I created mine this way 

 

First I took crepe paper from the dollar tree...  and tore off a piece about 10" long

I ripped mine but you can do either cut or rip

I then began folding the crepe paper in my hand accordion style

I then got to the end and the paper looked like this 

 

sorry for the blurry pic...

I fold this piece in half
 

like this  just to get a crease

I then unfold it and staple where the crease was 

 

Then carefully pull out the folds

Excuse my chubby hand!
 

  

So now all you do it attach the crepe paper rosette to the tag and the Happy St Patrick's Day  scallop to the center  with glue

 

Now go and make some crepe paper rosettes!

I am linking up with Linda for this and many more Irish crafts this month!

WHATEVER GOES WEDNESDAY