DIY Heart Mouse Pad

Hello, my friends! Happy Sunday! Today I've got a post for all my computer lovers out there. A couple months ago I got a new laptop, and ever since I have been in desperate need of a mouse pad. I thought about going out and buying one, but I figured the better option was to make my own with materials I already had. In total, I spent under a dollar on this craft, which is quite impressive considering most mouse pads are around ten! Let's get started!

What you will need:
-Corkboard paper
-Paint of any color
-A paintbrush

Step One: Use a round object to draw a circle on your corkboard. Once done, cut out your shape with a pair of scissors. 

Step Two: Draw a heart on your circle and, using your paintbrush, begin to fill it in with paint.

Step Three: Complete filling in your heart. Once finished, clean around the edges using a smaller paintbrush. Let it sit until it's dry.

And now you have your very own heart mouse pad! Obviously this isn't the neatest option out there, but I personally think the imperfections make it look very old and rustic! Plus, it serves the same purpose as a product valuing at over 10 times the cost of this homemade one! This project is sure to spice up your desk, and I can guarantee you that it will make your work space as a whole look much more welcoming and sweet. Thanks for reading! Stay crafty!

DIY Fingerprint Necklace

Hey guys! I hope you're having an absolutely fantastic day and are ready to create yet another DIY! Today I've got something really awesome to show you guys. A fingerprint necklace! Creating this craft does take some time and is a bit hard to get perfect, but if you do it right, the outcome is absolutely amazing! The best part about this craft is that it's guaranteed to be 100% original and 100% customizable - it is your fingerprint after all. This is one of the my favorite posts to date, and I really hope you enjoy! Let's get moving!

What you will need:
-Clay
-String
-Paint or spray paint
-An oven

Step One: Roll out your clay into a small ball that is about the size of your finger.

Step Two: Carefully press your finger into the clay hard enough so that it leaves an imprint.

Step Three: Using a small, pointed object like a pen, make a hole in the top of your clay.

Step Four: After making a couple of these, place them on a baking tray and pop them in the oven for as long as your manufacturer directs.

Step Five: Once your clay comes out of the oven, you can use paint or spray paint to decorate them! Make sure not to use think paint/many layers of paint because your fingerprint may not show through.

Step Six: After your paint dries, take a string long enough to wrap around your neck and tie it through the already made hole.

And now you have your very own fingerprint necklace! In terms of crafts, this is pretty much the most original and custom one out there. Literally no one will have a necklace exactly like yours. As I said before, this project is a bit more complicated than my others, but I can guarantee you that it's worth your time and will not disappoint. Another plus is that in a million years, scientists of the future can find your necklace and clone you! (Just kidding!) Have fun, my friends. Stay crafty!

DIY Button Bracelet

Hello everyone! Happy April! I hope you're all ready to make another wonderful DIY. I know I am! So for today's post, I decided to do something a bit simple and extremely easy. A button bracelet! This may sound a bit weird at first, but if you're a colorful, resourceful person like many of you are, this will definitely interest you. The materials needed to create this are very easy to access and could most likely be found in your own home. And luckily, that's all the information you'll be needing to create your very own button bracelet! Let's do this!

What you will need:
-Multi colored buttons
-String or wire

Step One: Cut your string so that it will fit around your wrist. Remember to make it a bit bigger than you should so you can comfortably tie a knot when you're done. Once you've done this, begin to lace your buttons through the sting.

Step Two: Keep lacing your buttons through the string until you've almost completely filled it up. If you want, you can even create a pattern like I did!

Step Three: Once you're done, tie the bracelet around your wrist and admire your work!

Horray! Now you have a button bracelet of your very own! Though this is not the most expensive piece of jewelry, it's definitely cute and makes a statement. I personally don't trust myself enough to wear precious gems as I will probably break/lose them within the first five minutes of touching them, and this is the perfect alternative! If you lose it, you can easily make another one! I hope you loved this craft idea as much as I did. Stay crafty!

DIY Hand Print Art

Hey everyone! So in honor of (late) Easter, I decided to do another spring themed DIY! In all honesty, this is one of my personal favorites on this blog and I hope you like the idea as much as I do! Today, I'm going to be creating DIY hand print art! This craft is quick, easy, and pretty hard to mess up. (I actually did mess up the first time, but I fixed it so it's all good now!) As long as you're capable of holding a paint brush, this project will not be a problem for you at all. So let's begin! I promise you the outcome is worth it!

What you will need:
- Paint
- A paint brush
- A piece of wood (I found this at Michaels)
- A Sharpie (Optional)

Step One: Paint the surface wood using a color of your choice. I chose to use a very happy, springy color - pink!

Step Two: Using a different color, have a friend or parent help paint one or both of your hands completely. If you have big hands that don't fit inside of the wood, use another person's instead. I, personally, have small hands, so this wasn't a problem for me.

Step Three: Carefully place your painted hand down onto the wood. Once you make contact, be sure not to move. After a few seconds, remove your hand and admire your beautiful work! If you want, you can use your sharpie to add some decoration, but I chose not to.

And now you have your very own hand print art! Like I said before, this project is one of my favorites and definitely turned out amazing. My bedroom is so much cozier with a beautiful piece of wooden art placed on the shelf! I may even make a few more with my friend's hand prints to give as presents! And the great thing is, you can use any colors you want! I hope you have as much fun making this project as I did! Stay crafty!

DIY Painted Pinecones

Hey guys! I've got a bit of a simple post today, but I've been looking at this idea for a long time now and thought it would be perfect to share on my blog. Today, I'm going to be painting some pine cones! Now, you might be thinking that this is more of a fall craft, but really, depending on what colors you use, this can be perfect for all year round. No one is limiting your pine cones to one season! Anyway, this project is extremely easy and takes only takes a couple minutes to complete. So let's begin!

What you will need:
-Pine cones (real or fake)
-Any color paint
-Paintbrush
-Glitter
-Sealer

Step One: Using your paintbrush, paint on the colors you want your pine cone to be. I chose to do blue and purple - very Easter-y colors!

Step Two: After letting the pain dry, sprinkle some glitter onto the pine cone. This is optional, but it really makes the craft stand out and adds a nice homemade touch. To complete the project, spray on your sealer to make sure the paint doesn't come off.

And that's it! Of course, you could add loads more decoration to your pine cone, but I wanted to keep things simple for this project. Placing multiple of these on a table as a centerpiece definitely adds a pop of color to any meal and is a great conversation starter. You could even place this outside of your house to add a bit of magic to your yard! I wish you the best of luck on your pine cone painting journey! Stay crafty!

DIY Polka Dot Mug

Hello everyone! It's been awhile! So recently, I have been working on my Silver Award project for Girl Scouts. This is the highest award that a Girl Scout Cadette (6th - 8th grade) can earn, and I'm very excited about it! To obtain this award, one must put 50 hours of their personal time towards a lasting project that helps out a community, school, etc. My project, which I am completing with some of my oldest friends Tess and Kelly, is going to help a local children's hospital by creating and donating multiple books full of crafts and DIY's. And the best news is that nearly all of those crafts will be featured on my blog! So far I've only gotten 12 hours done, and as you can guess, I have a lot more work to do. But for now, please enjoy my newest post on how to make a simple yet adorable polka dot mug!

What you will need:
-Mug (preferably white)
-Acrylic Sharpie of any color (we chose gold)
-An oven

Step One: Using your Sharpie, carefully draw a design on your mug. You can create any pattern that you want, but my friends and I chose to do polka dots.

Step Two: Draw around the rim of the mug. This isn't necessary, but it definitely adds a nice touch.

And that's it! I know this post wasn't as extravagant as some of my others, but this craft is definitely worth trying! Be sure to bake the mug for around 30 minutes at 350°F to ensure that your sharpie is set in.What's most exciting about this post (to me at least) is that it's going to be the first featured in my Girl Scout book! Yay! Be sure to try it out and tell me if you like the outcome of this as much as my friends and I did! And always remember: Stay crafty!

DIY Canvas Art - Part 2

Hi again and welcome to part two of my DIY canvas art tutorial. Today I'm going to be showing you a new design to make with a canvas, this one being my favorite of the two. There are barely any materials needed to make this craft, and it is SUPER easy to complete. Before reading this, be sure to check out part 1 of this tutorial if you haven't already. Let's begin!

What you will need:
-A canvas of any size
-Scissors or a straight edge cutter
-Glue/tape
-Colorful paper

Step One: Using your scissors, cut out strips of paper that are about one inch wide. (Or however large you want it - it doesn't really matter.)

Step Two: Using the strips, cut out squares of the same proportions. (Again, this size is up to you and your personal preference.)

Step Three: Cut each of those squares in half so they form the shape of a triangle.

Step Four: Make a rough outline of where you want your triangles to lie on your canvas. You can form a pattern, or you can just kind of randomize them like I chose to do.

Step Five: Using glue or tape, adhere the triangles to the canvas. (If you use tape and make it double sided like me, it creates a VERY cool 3D effect.) When you're done, you might want to cut out a few smaller triangles to fill up the extra white space.

And now you have yet another unique piece of canvas art! Like I said on part one of this craft, you can use this to decorate your own house or give it away as a gift! I currently have both of my canvas arts hanging up near my front door, and it really adds some beautiful color to the normally white wall. I hope you enjoy making this DIY, and have an amazing day! Stay crafty!