Tuesday, April 24, 2018

Stained Glass (Gallery Glass)

Stained glass flower!
So for a while I had left over glass sheets that came from old picture frames, and I didn't know what to do with them.
I did some exploring, looked through pinterest and saw that I can make my own stained glass (kinda). 

Things you'll need:
  • Gallery Glass Paint (I bought a whole pack from Hobby Lobby so I could have a variety of colors ).
  • Glass 
  • Paper/ Picture
  • Q- Tips
  • Small Cup of water


This is what the paint box looks like.


I wanted to make my own sketch, so I did. 
You could easily print off a picture from the internet if you did not want to draw your own! 

When using the black paint you really need to have a steady hand. When I messed up I just wet the Q-tip dabbed it on a paper towel so it is not soaked and cleaned up the edges. 
It takes about 8 hours to completely dry. 
When using the color paint you have to basically pick the paint up with the black tool and then spread it around evenly. 



The finished product!
I think it looks really good for being paint.
I got to get a stand so I can display it nicely. 

Friday, April 20, 2018

Up cycling an old gum container




I really do not like to waste things that I know I can reuse some how, so I was brainstorming what could I do?
My ideas on the spot were a cough drop container, or a tissue container. 
(If you have any other ideas please comment!)

Things you'll need:

  • gum container
  • paper
  • scissors
  • stickers (optional) 
  • cough drops
  • tissues







Super easy! You just take out the logo from the plastic container and you can trace the pattern on the paper of your choice. Or you could do what I did and just cut around the logo.

Stick the tissues in (fits about half a pack). 


I added stickers for fun.  

For the cough drops you can follow the instructions above and just put cough drops in instead (or actual candy). 
 I also added a cover to this one. 
I just cut it the length of the container and estimated the width and then folded it just a little so it can sit in there nicely. 

I also think this project is fun because cough drops do not come in cute packages like tissues do. 

Hello

craft
kraft/
noun
  1. 1.
    an activity involving skill in making things by hand.

tri·al
ˈtrī(ə)l/
noun
       2. a test of the performance, qualities, or suitability of someone or something.

Everything I do is usually new to me. 
PSA: MY THINGS WILL NOT BE PERFECT!
I am just crafting to the best of my ability and living my best life.



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