Earring Travel Case

This is something I recently shared at A Creative Cookie.  If you missed how to create a cool little travel case for your earrings made out of baby wipes lids, then here it is again!


Here's your supply list:
2 snap-type baby wipes lids (mine are from Costco's Kirtland brand)

Window screen (I had some left over from my spooky Halloween screens)
E6000
Mod Podge
Brush
Paper or Fabric
Scissors

1--Cut piece of window screen to fit between the "bottom" parts of the two lids

2--Cut paper or fabric to cover the two lids (or "tops")  I used some scrap paper first to get the right shape, then traced it on the paper I actually wanted to use.
3--Using Mod Podge, glue the paper down onto the lids.  Cover the paper with Mod Podge too.  Let dry.

4--Place screen on one bottom, squeeze E6000 around the edge and push the other bottom down on it.  Lay the whole thing on the table with a couple of heavy books on it until it dries completely.

5--Pick out the earrings you want for your trip and stick them through the window screen.  Secure posts with earring backs.  The number of pairs that will fit depends on their size of course.  But I think it would make a great "gift box" for earrings too.

I have also shown how to make earrings like the one in my case.

  
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DIY Ring From Earring

Here is another creation that came out of cutting up my leather jacket.  I turned an earring into a ring.  I guest posted this at A Law Student's Journey to kick of my month of free advertising I won from her :)

I've never been much of a ring-wearer.  One of the reasons is that my fingers are just so darn tiny (it's amazing I can play the piano at all.)  As a reference point, my wedding ring is size 4 3/4!   That means I never really find rings in my size.  And even the adjustable ones almost seem to pinch before they fit.  At least I know I'll never be accused of having man hands!  (though strangely, after posting this picture of my hand, I'm suddenly more self conscious of sharing it than of sharing my face :)

Anyway, I recently purchased these earrings on clearance for a few dollars, but found that they didn't lay right in my ears, so I'd never be comfortable wearing them.  But I still like the chunky look of them.  

I ended up clipping off the post off the earring and using E6000 to glue it to a small strip of leather.  Then I wrapped it around my finger for sizing and stitched it together with some invisible thread.  I tried hot glue at first but it didn't bond well with the leather and came right apart after it dried.

I can't guarantee that this is a super durable creation--perhaps if I were to acquire some welding skills or something I could come up with something a little more stable, but I'll bet I get a few uses out of it and it will be fun to wear around and pretend like I'm a fashionable ring wearer :)

This technique would also work great to make a ring out of a really cool button.  Then you wouldn't have to use any glue...just sew the button right onto the leather band with thread.


This is another one I made by making a tiny leather flower (like how I made the necklace) and sewing it on.  

I hope you've been inspired, and have a great day.  Thanks for stopping by!



  
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Make a Splash BOOK PAGES

Welcome back from the long weekend everybody.  Did you have a nice holiday?  Who's out from school already?  (We still have a couple of weeks left here.)  





Today I have some wonderful projects that I collected from my Make a Splash ladies this month.  They all created something using book pages, and I can't wait to show you what they did.

Heather (Me Making Do)

Book Page Planter
These book pages on the planter give it something extra, and the rosette on the side is cool too!

Ann (Suburban Prairie Homemaker)

Grandma's Kitchen Chair
Ann upcycled a vintage chair by painting it aqua, and decoupaging it with an illustration and strips of recipe pages from cookbooks.
I love how you use cookbook pages, and the color is beautiful!

Erin (How to Nest for Less)

Book Pages Vase 

Who doesn't love super fast crafts?  And I love the shape of the vase you used!

Christie (Pops and Podge)

Book Page Wreath 

First off, we are so excited to be a part of Stephanie's Make a Splash series!  Thank you inviting us over at Pops and Podge to join in the fun.  So it might not be the most original idea, but it is easy, beautiful and very versatile.  And you only need three supplies...a book, a Styrofoam wreath, and some pins.  My entryway was in need of a little make-over.  This wreath is so easy to customize for each holiday too, which is what I like to do in my entryway.  You can change it up with a ribbon, or cut-outs like bats or hearts.  Don't you think everyone should have one!!! 

I think it looks great!  I usually see pages rolled up into cones, but I love the "fluffy" look of this one!

Me

Important Dates Art
I cut out numbers for all our birthdays and wedding date and glued them down on "aged" book pages.




Thanks for stopping by to check out all the ideas today, and thanks to all my lovely participants!  If you want to join in on the fun of Make a Splash, be sure to contact me, and I'll get you on the list for later in the year!  To see past months of secret supplies, check out the Make a Splash page.

On a side note, I'm posting in Brassy Apple's Summer of Skills today, so head on over to see how I made these cute kids' backpacks!

 
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Just Sew Week

Go check out Just Sew Week at Mama Says Sew to see my ruffled notebooks, plus all the other great contributions by other bloggers!

 

Posting at HoneyBear Lane

Hop on over to HoneyBear Lane today where I'm one of Heidi's new contributors!  I'm super excited about it, and my only regret now is that I didn't get a chance to meet her at SNAP.  Oh well :)  But you can see over there today how I made a frame from moulding and beadboard.

 
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Ombre Painted Bead Frame

This was my entry for Round 1 in One Crafty Contest.  The theme was beads, and if you voted for mine, thanks!  There were some great choices over there and I feel lucky to have made it to the next round.

Here's what I used to make my painted bead frame
Plain bead frame ($1 from Michaels)
Wood beads (mine are 1/2 inch)
Paint (to get the ombre effect I used 3 colors--dark blue, medium blue and white)
Brushes
Pipe cleaner (just to hold the beads while you're painting them)
Hot glue
Burlap (not pictured because I decided to add it later :)


Step 1:  Paint the frame--I chose to paint it white, though it really does mostly get all covered with stuff


Step 2: Lay out the beads out on the frame so you know how to divide them up (I ended up with 15 lines of beads from top to bottom, so I did 3 lines in 5 colors)

Step 3: Paint the beads.  I strung them on pip cleaner so they'd be easier to paint.  To get my 5 shades, I did the bottom layer in the dark blue.  Next I added some light blue to make it lighter.  Then added more for a lighter blue.  Then I used the straight light blue.  Finally I added some white to make the lightest/top blue color.

Step 4: Glue beads to the frame.


Step 5: Fill in the edges by gluing down a burlap trim.  I worked with just a couple of inches at a time so I could ruffle it up a bit before the hot glue set.


For my entry I found a generic black and white picture to print out so that it couldn't be identified as my project.  I  love the black and white look in there, so I think I'll print one out of my son to put in it.


Anyway, for the next round we've been given the assignment of using Mod Podge, so I've got the decoupage wheels spinning in my head.  I'll send you over to vote next week.

   
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Optometry School Graduation

One of my brothers just graduated from optometry school last week but unfortunately I couldn't travel out to Tennessee for it.  So I sent a card instead.

I just made a little pillow box which would have been the perfect size for a gift card, but instead I just stuffed some cash in there :)  I printed out a little congratulations eye chart that I typed up for the card and tied it all up with some string.

Easy and cute--my favorite combination!  Who do you know who's graduating this spring?



 
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One Crafty Contest

I'm excited to share that I made it into another competition!






Amy at One Artsy Mama is hosting One Artsy Contest and today is the first day of voting. All the projects are anonymous so I won't be telling you what I made until after the voting ends, but I'd still love for you to check it out and vote for your favorites--you can pick 5!


 
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50 Disney Crafts

Just because I think you're all so wonderful, I've compiled a list of 50 great Disney-themed things to make to go along with your next vacation...or even birthday party or fun afternoon...(By the way, I think you could have a perfectly wonderful and fun trip to Disneyland withOUT doing any of these things, and I certainly won't be doing ALL of them--but it sure is fun to do extra stuff for special events!)  Just click on the title under the picture to go the tutorial.

**To see a few things I learned on our trip, see my Disneyland tips**

COUNTDOWNS

Countdown by Googly Eyes & Glitter

Paint Chip Countdown by A Creative Princess

Mickey Chalkboard by Happy Clippings

Magnet Countdown by Crafting in the Rain

FOOD (great way to announce a trip to your kids!)

Mr. Tortilla Head by Disney Family

Princess Snacks by Our Happily Ever Afters

Lunch by Dixie Delights

Pumpkin Coach Dessert at Disney Family

Cars Food by Sugar Tot Designs

Alien Cupcakes by Disney Family

Chocolate Mickeys by Crafting in the Rain 

Minnie Oreo Pops by The Idea Room

Mickey Cupcakes by Sweet Tooth

Mickey Oreos by Kathie Cooks

AUTOGRAPH BOOKS

By Mommy Words

By This Crazy, Blessed Life

By Mine for the Making

TO WEAR

Shirts by Random Thoughts of a Supermom

Minnie Outfit by Sugar Bee Crafts

Loopy Bow by Sweet and Sassy

Mickey Earrings by Crafting in the Rain

Sleeping Beauty Headband by Agape Love

Button Pin by Disney Family

Rolled Mickey by Yellow Blackbird

Space Mountain Shirt by Holy Craft

Minnie Ears by The Suburban Mom

Washer Necklace by A Creative Princess

Ears with Crown by Crafting in the Rain

Iron on Shirts by Momma's Playground

Printed Transfer Shirts by Desert Diva Ramblings

Applique Shirts by Two Oh Two Seven

Disney Bracelets by Measured by the Heart

Fabric Mickey Tees by This Crazy, Blessed Life

Mickey Skirt by A Girl and a Glue Gun

Silhouette-Cut Shirts by Serenity Now

FOR FUN

Box o' Princesses by Lil Blue Boo

Map Bracelet by Mouse Tales Travel

Personalized Journals by My Favorite Finds

Mickey Gloves by Oopsey Daisy

Car bucket by Dixie Delights

Bag Tags by Dixie Delights

IN THE PARK

Tote Bag at Disney Family

Mickey Bag by Craft-o-Maniac

Princess Bags by A Girl and a Glue Gun

Tinkerbell Jar/Souvenir by Make and Takes

Water Bottles by House of Hepworths

Decorate Your Stroller by WDWStrollers

Water Bottles by Crafting in the Rain

Safety Tattoos by Infarrantly Creative

As you can see, there's no shortage of great inspiration out there.  I hope you get to try out some of these ideas soon, too!

 
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**All the captions are linked to the original blog post--so click over there before you Pin--they'll love you for it!**

I'm going to keep adding to this post as I come across other great ideas.  Check them out!
Crocheted Mickey and Minnie Hats by Repeat Crafter Me
Disney Outfit with Rhinestones by Positively Splendid
Punched Paper Chain Countdown by Cool Beans by LB