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In crafting there are no mistakes, just unique creations. — Sizzix

Crafting is my happy place. If you’re my soul sister, then jump in. You’ll find all sorts of DIY craft ideas for adults and kids – everything from colored wooden bead garlands to upcycling pre-loved furniture and amazing homecoming mums, I’ll share step by step tutorials so you can see what worked for me – and what didn’t – and don’t be shy to share your results!

National Park Inspired Crafts (Part One)

National Park Inspired Crafts (Part One)

I have a really fun video to share with you today. It's a little peek into my crafting club called The Craft Exchange. I started it back in 2013, meeting several times a year to nerd out on crafting techniques and projects. Since I don’t often share what we are doing...

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Make Your Own Mercury Glass!

Make Your Own Mercury Glass!

Mercury glass is so pretty, so festive for the holidays, but sometimes so expensive. So in this post and video,  I'm going to show you how you can make your own mercury glass out of any old glass jars you have laying around. It's really simple, easy, and fast! It's...

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Texas Homecoming Mums Supplies and Unboxing

It's almost HOCO mum season! A few weeks ago I decided it was time to prep, and by prep I mean go back to this awesome mum specialty store, called  The Sale Place, where you can get all of the mum supplies you could ever need. I like to go there once a year to scope...

Paint Pouring Projects

Not sure how many paint pouring videos I've watched, but I finally got brave enough to try it myself. In true Trista style, I not only wanted to test out the technique, I committed to making eight of them for an upcoming craft exchange, and on top of boxes...

Unboxing Amazon Crafting Subscription Box

Subscription boxes are all the rage these days, even Amazon has an entire section dedicated to them. When they first launched, there were only a few available but I was over-the-moon excited to find an Amazon crafting subscription box and I signed up for it in about 2...

Easy No-Sew DIY Fabric Succulents

Fabric succulents are the answer to my not-so-green thumb! This is a *no-sew*, inexpensive craft you can definitely DIY in an afternoon. I LOVE how my faux cactus turned out although I can't claim the credit for this clever project. I discovered it in an edition of a...
Makers on Main Opens in Lewisville

Makers on Main Opens in Lewisville

I like to get my vinyl on. Specifically, my vinyl Silhouette Cameo projects on. And sometimes when I post projects, I feel a little guilty because I know not everyone HAS a Silhouette to play with at home --but now, anyone has access to one.The new Makers on Main in...

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Last minute Easter Entertaining ideas

Last minute Easter Entertaining ideas

Girl, you know it's Easter this weekend! Are you ready? Are you? I was on KTEN in Denison this morning with anchor Gregg Watson and we were getting the low-down on last minute bunny issues. Specifically, how to step up your Easter entertaining game. In case you missed...

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DIY etched glass treat jars for Valentines Day

DIY etched glass treat jars for Valentines Day

A little in love with these miniature apothecary jars. Maybe a lot in love with them.I ordered a dozen of them as a tiny treat for the teachers for Valentines Day. I thought they'd be perfect to hold some heart shaped candy. Aren't they cute?And because I can't just...

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Party-ready Wine Glasses

Party-ready Wine Glasses

I’m really into glass these days. Glass gifts, that is.A couple of years ago, I made these lighted glass blocks as our “gift” for the year. They went over really well but there’s only so many glass bricks you can give before people are tired of hauling them up to...

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How to make snow globe ornaments

How to make snow globe ornaments

Oh my heart. I love these snow globe ornaments with little miniature vignettes so much that I've become obsessed with making them. Maybe the stockpile of them that I bought when they went on sale last year has something to do with that? Or maybe it's just because they...

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How to Make Minions for Girl Scout SWAPS

How to Make Minions for Girl Scout SWAPS

It’s Girl Scout season and that means your SWAPS game needs to be on point. For those of you not of the green sash family, SWAPS are:  Special Whatchamacallits Affectionately Pinned Somewhere. And they are a Girl Scout favorite. I love them because they encourage the...

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DIY Witch Luminary

DIY Witch Luminary

I went to the dollar store to find jars to put homemade Halloween gummies that the Cupcake made for her kids' craft exchange. And like EVERY time I go into the dollar store, I think of how I can repurpose something that they have there. It's terrible around the...

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DIY Mini Texas Homecoming Mums

DIY Mini Texas Homecoming Mums

It’s homecoming (otherwise known as #HOCO) season in Texas and that means ribbons galore for the high school kids. Moms all over our huge state are burning the midnight oil, braiding and twisting specialty ribbon, getting staple wounds, and burning their fingertips...

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Bottle in a Balloon Halloween DIY

Bottle in a Balloon Halloween DIY

I’m a little obsessed with balloons lately. There’s nothing more festive than having a bunch of balloons wafting above your party table to set the mood. I can’t even imagine a birthday without them, or a clown for that matter. Mostly all that goes into balloons is...

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