Gift Box using Eileen Hull’s Stacking Drawer Die

June 24, 2024June 23, 2024Leave a comment

Little Gift Box made with the Sizzix Stacking Drawers Die by Eileen Hull.

A Little Gift Box using the Stacking Drawer Die*.

Earlier this month, Sizzix and Eileen Hull re-released the Stacking Drawer Die

along with several other dies. (you can see the original post here)

While there are several ways to use this die,

I thought the Stacking Drawers* would also make a perfect little gift box.

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. As a member of the Eileen Hull Educator Team, I have been provided product in exchange for my creative ideas. The view and opinions are my own.

Little Gift Box made with the Stacking Drawers Die

Materials: (*affiliate links)

*Disclosure: This blog uses ads and affiliate links. If you choose to make a purchase using one of the links, I receive a small commission (at no additional cost to you) that helps offset the costs of maintaining this blog. Thanks for your support!

Little Gift Box made with the Sizzix Stacking Drawers Die by Eileen Hull.

To make the gift box…

Die-cut the box using the Stacking Drawer Die*, Little Sizzles Matboard*, and the Sizzix Big Shot Die Cutting Machine*.

Little Gift Box made with the Sizzix Stacking Drawers Die by Eileen Hull.

I like to paint the mat board with Deco Art Multi-Media Acrylic Paint* before I assemble the box.
Fold the matboard and adhere to the ends of the die-cut using a Strong Double-Sided Tape*.
Retouch the paint if necessary.
FYI…If you use a thinner mat board for the bottom layer of the drawer, it is easier to open and close.

Little Gift Box made with the Sizzix Stacking Drawers Die by Eileen Hull.

Another trick to make the drawer run smoother is to rub Clear Paraffin Wax* on the bottom of the drawer and the bottom of the box.

Little Gift Box made with the Stacking Drawers Die

To decorate the box, I used a Xyron Disposable Sticker Maker* maker to add adhesive to the back of my paper. It’s a quick and easy way to cover the sides of the box.

Little Gift Box made with the Sizzix Stacking Drawers Die by Eileen Hull.

I used paper and stickers from the Carta Bella “Bloom” 12″ x 12″ Collection Kit* to decorate the top of the box.
The box is a great size for adding a pair of earrings or a necklace.

DIY Inspirational Trays

June 1, 2024Leave a comment

DIY Inspirational Tray using StyleTechCraft Vinyl

Looking for a Quick and Easy DIY Gift Idea?

These Inspiration Trays are Special End of the Year Teacher Gifts.

My sister works at a private Christian school and asked me to

help her personalize gifts for a couple of special co-workers.

She’s a great gift giver and likes to give thoughtful gifts.

(Each teacher was asked to fill out a survey of things they

liked including their favorite scripture verse.)

DIY Inspirational Tray using StyleTechCraft Vinyl

Materials Used: (*affiliate links)

StyletechCraft products brought to you by ATSM Craft*

DIY Inspirational Tray using StyleTechCraft Vinyl

To start the project, she picked out a couple of Unfinished Wood Trays*.
The bottom of the tray was painted white and lightly sanded before adding the vinyl scripture.
We measured the inside of the tray to determine the size of the scripture we wanted to use.

DIY Inspirational Tray using StyleTechCraft Vinyl

We found the scriptures she wanted to use at The Silhouette Store. We cut the scriptures out using StyleTechCraft Glossy Vinyl and a Silhouette Cameo Electronic Die-Cutting Machine*.
Remove the extra vinyl in and around the image words using a Vinyl Weeding Pen*.
Lay the StyleTechCraft Vinyl Transfer Tape* over the vinyl words and gently rub with a vinyl scraper tool.

There are so many great colors of StyleTechCraft Glossy Craft Vinyl to choose from.

DIY Inspirational Tray using StyleTechCraft Vinyl

Remove the vinyl from its white protective layer and place onto the center of the tray.

DIY Inspirational Tray using StyleTechCraft Vinyl

Rub over the vinyl with the scraper tool to transfer the vinyl onto the tray.
Gently lift the transfer paper from the vinyl.

FYI…the transfer paper is reusable.

DIY Inspirational Tray using StyleTechCraft Vinyl

We noticed after the trays were finished that we had somehow

missed the two dots on the Esther verse.

We were able to easily recreate the dots and add them to

the finished tray. I think they turned out great!

DIY Inspirational Tray using StyleTechCraft Vinyl

In addition to the finished tray, the gift included greenery, a candle, and a jar of “love notes” from the students.

DIY Inspirational Tray using StyleTechCraft Vinyl

The kindergarten students were asked what they loved about their teacher.

I didn’t get a chance to read them, but I’m sure they were interesting.

“This is a sponsored post. As a member of the StyleTechCraft Design Team I have been provided product and compensation in exchange for my creative ideas. The views and opinions are my own.

How to make a Farmhouse Garden Sign

May 2, 2024Leave a comment

How to make a Farmhouse Garden Sign

How to make a Personalized Farmhouse Garden Sign.

The “Garden sign” is a quick and easy Dollar Tree project.

Now that garden season is upon us, my mind is distracted with all things gardening.

I will start planting next week, and I can’t wait.

In anticipation of this year’s garden, I created a garden sign

using an inexpensive galvanized banner purchased at Dollar Tree*.

I made it with a traditional red, white, and blue color scheme.

How to make a Farmhouse Garden Sign

Materials Used: (*affiliate links)

StyleTechCraft Dark Blue and Dark Red Glossy Craft Vinyl*
StyleTechCraft Wedding Pen*
StyleTechCraft Vinyl Transfer Tape*
galvanized metal sign from Dollar Tree*
White Rustoleum American Accents 2x ultra cover*
Silhouette Cameo 4 Electronic Die Cutting Machine*
“Garden” SVG cut files from The Silhouette Store

StyletechCraft products brought to you by ATSM Craft*

How to make a Farmhouse Garden Sign

Directions:

I picked up an inexpensive galvanized banner at Dollar Tree to use as the base of my sign.
Paint both sides of the banner with White Rustoleum American Accents 2x ultra cover*.
One coat of paint was all that I needed.

Buy Your Crafting Supplies Now at Dollar Tree starting at $1.25!

How to make a Farmhouse Garden Sign

Using the Silhouette Cameo Electronic Die-Cutting Machine* and the “garden” SVG file from The Silhouette Store, I created a design for the banner.
I cut the word garden using StyleTechCraft Dark Blue Glossy Craft Vinyl*.
To make the banner personalized, I chose a font that complimented the “garden cut file” and cut my name using StyleTechCraft Dark Red Glossy Craft Vinyl*.

There are so many great colors of StyleTechCraft Glossy Craft Vinyl to choose from.

How to make a Farmhouse Garden Sign

I removed the extra vinyl in and around the image words using a Vinyl Weeding Pen*.
Lay the StyleTechCraft Vinyl Transfer Tape* over the vinyl words and gently rub with a vinyl scraper tool.

How to make a Farmhouse Garden Sign

Remove the vinyl from its white protective layer and place onto the banner.
Rub over the vinyl with the scraper tool to transfer the vinyl onto the banner.
Gently lift the transfer paper from the vinyl.

FYI…the transfer paper is reusable.

How to make a Farmhouse Garden Sign

Line up the second layer over the first.

How to make a Farmhouse Garden Sign

Gently remove transfer paper from the banner.
Allow the vinyl to cure for 72 hours before using.

How to make a Farmhouse Garden Sign

The vinyl on the sign will hold up to the weather and looks great in my garden.

“This is a sponsored post. As a member of the StyleTechCraft Design Team I have been provided product and compensation in exchange for my creative ideas. The views and opinions are my own.

Summer Blooms Mini Album

April 22, 2024Leave a comment

Summer Bloom Mini Album

How to make a Summer Blooms Mini Album…

I love Summer Blooms and fell in love with the new Bloom Collection*

from Echo Park as soon as I saw it.

Using the Sizzix Notebook Die by Eileen Hull* and the Bloom Collection*,

I made this cute little pocket-sized mini album.

Summer Bloom Mini Album

Materials Used: (*affiliate links)

Summer Bloom Mini Album

Directions:

Cut two 6″ x 8-1/2″pieces of decorative scrapbook paper for the front and inside of the cover.
Lay decorative scrapbook paper (design side up) on the Xyron Creative Station* crank the handle to run the paper through the machine. As it moves through the Xyron Creative Station it adds adhesive to the back side of the paper.
Easy to use and it doesn’t need any electricity.
I like using the Xyron Creative Station* when making mini books because you get complete coverage, no wrinkling, no bubbles!

Summer Bloom Mini Album

Cut a piece of mat board 6″ x 8-1/2″.
Adhere the decorative paper on each side of the mat board.
Lay the covered mat board over the notebook die* sandwiched between two cutting plates.
Crank the handle of the Sizzix Big Shot Die Cutting Machine* and run the die through the machine. The Big Shot will cut and score the mat board.

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The notebook die creases the center of mat board as it goes through the Big Shot Die Cutting Machine* making it easy to fold the cover for your mini album.

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Cut a 2 1/4″ x 5″ strip of decorative paper to use for the spine and run it through the Xyron Creative Station*. Adhere the strip to the spine of the book.
Cut 5 cardstock pages using the notebook die.
Crease the cardstock on the center score lines.

Summer Bloom Mini Album

Wrap the twine around the inside creases and around the outside of the book cover to secure the pages.
FYI…I wanted this Mini Album to be all about the pictures, so I kept the pages white. There are no fancy embellishments or special pages inside this album.

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After I had all my pages together, I tied the pieces of twine together in one knot on the spine and added a small metal heart charm. I placed a small floral sticker from the Bloom Collection* to the center of the heart.
As an afterthought, after I took the above pictures, I added Sizzix Effects™ Liquid Gloss* over the heart. The Liquid Gloss gives the heart a clear domed look and will seal in the sticker.

Summer Bloom Mini Album

Decorate the front of the album with Stickers from the Bloom Collection*.
For added dimension, place the sticker on a small piece of matboard.

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. As a member of the Eileen Hull Educator Team, I have been provided product in exchange for my creative ideas. The view and opinions are my own.

We are all a Work in Progress

April 3, 2024April 2, 2024Leave a comment

We are all a Work in Progress-How to Upcycle a promotional water bottle

How to Upcycle a promotional water bottle.

A few months ago, I joined a gym.

I did it for a couple of reasons.

The first was for my physical self.

And the second for my mental health.

What I didn’t expect was the community I would find

and the friends I would make.

And while I haven’t seen huge improvements in my waistline,

I have seen improvement in my ability to do more than I thought I could.

I’m still a work in Progress.

We are all a Work in Progress-How to Upcycle a promotional water bottle.

Wanting to be like the “cool kids” and help save the planet from plastic water bottles,

I told my husband I needed a metal water bottle to take to the gym.

“I have one at work you can have,” he said. (he knows I’m cheap)

His company had given them metal water bottles that included the company’s core values.

While the values are good and everything, I wanted something different.

I wanted something more inspirational, more personal.

Being a creative person, I brought out my favorite StyleTechCraft adhesive vinyl.

“This is a sponsored post. As a member of the StyleTechCraft Design Team I have been provided product and compensation in exchange for my creative ideas. The views and opinions are my own.

We are all a Work in Progress-How to Upcycle a promotional water bottle

Here’s what I Used: (*affiliate links)

Promotional Metal Water Bottle (or plain water bottle*)
Always a Work in Progress SVG file from the Silhouette Store
Silhouette Cameo 4 Electronic Die Cutting Machine*
StyleTechCraft Rose Gold Craft Vinyl*
StyleTechCraft Matte Black Craft Vinyl*
StyleTechCraft Vinyl Tool Kit*
StyleTechCraft Vinyl Transfer Tape*
Alcohol or Alcohol Wipe*

StyletechCraft products brought to you by ATSM Craft*

We are all a Work in Progress-How to Upcycle a promotional water bottle

Directions:

The first thing I did was measure the area I needed to cover.
I used my Silhouette Cameo 4 Electronic Die Cutting Machine* to size and cut a Matte Black Craft Vinyl* square that would cover the promotional design on the bottle. I also cut the “Always a work in progress” design using Rose Gold Craft Vinyl*.
To help the vinyl stick securely to the bottle, wipe the surface of the bottle with the alcohol wipe* to remove any oils.
Cut a piece of Vinyl Transfer Tape* slightly larger than the design. Place the transfer paper over the cut design and gently rub using the squeegee tool.

We are all a Work in Progress-How to Upcycle a promotional water bottle

Remove the vinyl design from the white liner and center the image onto the black square.
Gently rub over the Vinyl Transfer Tape* to make sure the image has transferred.
Slowly and carefully, place the design and black square onto the water bottle. Rub over the design to remove any air bubbles. Remove the transfer tape.
Allow the vinyl to cure on the bottle for a few days before use. (Hand Wash Only)

We are all a Work in Progress-How to Upcycle a promotional water bottle

For those of you who are considering joining a gym,

I suggest starting slow and giving it a try.

You might be able to do more than you think.

WE ARE ALL A WORK IN PROGRESS!

DIY Gold Bunny Silhouette Pillow & Treat Bag

March 5, 2024Leave a comment

DIY Gold Bunny Silhouette Pillow & Treat Bag

Add a little glam this Spring with this cute Gold Bunny Silhouette Pillow.

It’s an easy project to make. Even if you’re a simple sewer, like me.

The Bunny reminds me of a Lindt Gold Foiled Chocolate Easter Bunny*,

and who doesn’t like that?

DIY Gold Bunny Silhouette Pillow & Treat Bag

Materials Used to Make the Gold Bunny Pillow: (*affiliate links)

Gold Flex Turbo Heat Transfer Vinyl* (from StyleTechCraft)
StyleTechCraft Vinyl Weeding Tool*
Silhouette Cameo 4 Electronic Die Cutting Machine*
SVG Files from The Silhouette Store
Fabric
Sewing Machine*
Poly-Fil®*
¼” Gold Ribbon*
Iron*

StyletechCraft products brought to you by ATSM Craft*

DIY Gold Bunny Silhouette Pillow & Treat Bag

How to make the Gold Silhouette Bunny Pillow:

Choose your fabric. Cut the fabric into two squares or rectangles of equal size. (I cut my cream fabric to 14″ x 14″ to make a 12″ pillow.)
Place the two fabric pieces together right-side in.
Sew the edges together, leaving a 2-inch opening along one side.
Turn the pillow right-side out.
Fold the raw edges in and press them flat.
Using the Silhouette Cameo Electronic Die-Cutting Machine* and an SVG file from The Silhouette Store, I created a design for the pillow.
Cut the design using Gold Heat Transfer Vinyl* making sure to mirror the image.
Place the shiny side down on the cutting mat.
After you’ve cut the design, weed the excess material away from the design, leaving only the parts you want to transfer.
Position the design on your fabric. Use an iron or a heat press to apply heat and pressure to the design, following the manufacturer’s instructions.
Peel off the transfer tape.
Stuff the pillow with Poly-Fil®* and sew the opening closed.

DIY Gold Bunny Silhouette Treat Bag

I knew a head of time that I wanted to make a couple of small treat bags. I decreased the size of the bunny and cut it at the same time as the pillow design.

How to make the Bunny Treat Bag:

Cut a piece of gold polka dot fabric approx. 10″ x 14″.
On both ends of the fabric, fold down approx. 1″ and sew a seam across the top. That should leave you with a 3/4″ pocket.
Fold the material in half and sew the remaining sides closed.
Trim excess material on the seams and turn the fabric inside out to reveal the bag.
Iron the gold HTV bunny on the front of the bag. (see above directions)
Cut two small slits on the top pocket of the bag on each end.
Cut two 24″ pieces of gold ribbon.
Attach a small safety pin to the end of a piece of ribbon. Thread the ribbon through the top of the bag, remove the safety pin, and knot the ribbon.
On the opposite end of the bag, thread the second piece of ribbon through.
Pull both ends of the ribbon to gather and close the bag.

DIY Gold Bunny Silhouette Treat Bag

With all the warm weather we’ve had lately, Spring Fever has hit me pretty hard.

I’ve completely rid my decor of anything resembling Winter.

I’m ready for Spring, Bunnies, and Flowers!

DIY Gold Bunny Silhouette Pillow & Treat Bag

“This is a sponsored post. As a member of the StyleTechCraft Design Team I have been provided product and compensation in exchange for my creative ideas. The views and opinions are my own.

Buffalo Plaid Valentine Heart

February 2, 2024March 5, 20242 Comments

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How to Make a Buffalo Plaid Door Hanger for Valentine’s Day.

An inexpensive Valentine’s Day project using items found at Dollar Tree*

and my favorite StyleTechCraft adhesive vinyl.

StyletechCraft products brought to you by ATSM Craft*

How to make a Buffalo Plaid Valentines Heart Door Hanger

Materials Used: (*affiliate links)

Large Wood Heart*
Faux Flowers from Dollar Tree*
Valentine’s Day Glittery Heart Foam Pick*
Plaid Acrylic Paint*
Paintbrush*
Silhouette Cameo Electronic Die Cutting Machine*
Heart and Valentine SVG Files from The Silhouette Store
StyleTechCraft Adhesive Red Luster Vinyl*
StyleTechCraft Vinyl Tool Kit*
StyleTechCraft Vinyl Transfer Tape*
StyleTechCraft Matte Removable Vinyl* (any color)

Buy Your Crafting Supplies Now at Dollar Tree starting at $1.25!

How to make a Buffalo Plaid Valentines Heart Door Hanger

Directions:

Remove the twine hanger from the wood heart.
Paint the heart with acrylic paint. I used white.
I created a large heart mask for the center of the wood heart using StyleTechCraft Matte Removable Vinyl*.
Press down the edges of the mask so that paint can’t get under the mask.

How to make a Buffalo Plaid Valentines Heart Door Hanger

Cut 1″ strips of Removable Vinyl*. Lay the strips across the wood heart.
Rub your finger over the vinyl strips to make sure that they are secure and have no gaps.
Paint inside the stripes with a thin coat of acrylic paint. Be careful not to apply the paint too thick. Only one thin coat of paint is needed.
Remove the vinyl strips.
Allow the paint to fully dry before continuing to the next step.

How to make a Buffalo Plaid Valentines Heart Door Hanger

Next, add strips of removable vinyl vertically over the heart.
Make sure the tape is flat with no gaps.
Paint over the heart with a thin coat a darker pink paint.
Carefully remove the tape. Allow the paint to dry.

How to make a Buffalo Plaid Valentines Heart Door Hanger

Remove the strips and the heart mask. Allow the paint to dry.
Lightly sand the wood heart. Sanding smooths the paint and helps to hide any little imperfections.
Wipe with a clean cloth.

How to make a Buffalo Plaid Valentines Heart Door Hanger

For the center of the heart, I created a Valentine’s greeting using StyleTechCraft Adhesive Red Luster Vinyl*.
I cut the words “Happy Valentine’s Day” using a SVG cut file from the Silhouette Store and a Silhouette Cameo Electronic Die Cutting Machine*.
I removed the extra vinyl in and around the image words using a Vinyl Weeding Tool.
Lay the StyleTechCraft Vinyl Transfer Tape* over the vinyl words and gently rub with a vinyl scraper tool. (Included with the StyleTechCraft Vinyl Tool Kit*).

StyletechCraft products brought to you by ATSM Craft*

How to make a Buffalo Plaid Valentines Heart Door Hanger

Place the Vinyl Transfer Tape* and vinyl onto the wood heart.
Rub over Vinyl Transfer Tape* and gently remove transfer tape from the vinyl.

How to make a Buffalo Plaid Valentines Heart Door Hanger

Hot glue faux flowers, glitter heart pick, and ribbon bow to the top of the heart.
Add ribbon to the top two holes for hanging.
Hang the Wood Heart on a Door or add it to the center of a Wreath.

“This is a sponsored post. As a member of the StyleTechCraft Design Team I have been provided product and compensation in exchange for my creative ideas. The views and opinions are my own.

My Nutty Valentine

January 5, 20242 Comments

My Nutty Valentine

My Nutty Valentine is fun spin on the traditional Valentine’s Day gift.

It’s for people like me that are not mushy Valentine’s Day gift-givers.

My Nutty Valentine

My inspiration came from a small can of peanuts* that I found at Dollar Tree*.

My husband is a peanut-loving guy who I’m nuts about.

So, I thought I would make something fun with a can of peanuts*.

My Nutty Valentine

Materials Used: (*affiliate links)

Nuts About You SVG Cut File from The Silhouette Store
Silhouette Cameo Electronic Die Cutting Machine*
StyleTechCraft Adhesive Gloss Craft Vinyl*
StyleTechCraft Vinyl Tool Kit*
StyleTechCraft Vinyl Transfer Tape*
Blue Gingham Scrapbook Paper
Small Can of Peanuts*
Double-Stick Tape Roller*
Blue and White Twine*

StyletechCraft products brought to you by ATSM Craft*

My Nutty Valentine

Directions:

I cut all the pieces of the squirrel using StyleTechCraft Adhesive Gloss Craft Vinyl* and a Silhouette Cameo Electronic Die Cutting Machine*.
I removed the extra vinyl in and around the image using a Vinyl Weeding Tool.
Next, layer the pieces to make the squirrel.

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Cut a strip of decorative scrapbook paper to fit around the peanut can.
Adhere the paper to the can using a double-stick tape roller*.

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Lay the Transfer paper over the vinyl and gently rub with a vinyl scraper tool.

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Place the Vinyl Transfer Tape* and vinyl onto the peanut can.

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Rub over Vinyl Transfer Tape* and gently remove from the vinyl.

My Nutty Valentine

Don’t forget to decorate the top of the can.
I cut a 3″ circle from bronze vinyl and adhered it and a small red heart to the top of the can.

My Nutty Valentine

Wrap Blue and White Twine* around the top of the can and add a small white tag.
And just so my husband knows, I added “I’m Nut’s About You” on the side of the can.

My Nutty Valentine

A Cute Alternative to the Traditional Valentine’s Gift.

“This is a sponsored post. As a member of the StyleTechCraft Design Team I have been provided product and compensation in exchange for my creative ideas. The views and opinions are my own.

DIY Wood Gingerbread House

December 17, 2023December 16, 2023Leave a comment

DIY Wood Gingerbread House

Is it me, or is there even more Gingerbread House projects this year?

I’ve been seeing so many cute ones.

So…I decided why not jump on the Gingerbread House

Trend with one of my last crafty Holiday projects this season.

DIY Wood Gingerbread House

I found this wood house shape at Dollar Tree* earlier this year.

Next, I needed to deconstruct the house.

With patience, I removed the wood heart and house trim

using a craft knife*. After removing the gingham fabric from the

wood house, I sanded the house smooth with a palm sander*.

DIY Wood Gingerbread House

In my workshop, I have a jar of wooden holiday pieces.

I thought these would be perfect for my Gingerbread House.

DIY Wood Gingerbread House

I painted the house and all the pieces using acrylic paint.

I outlined and doodled on the house and wood pieces using a white paint pen*.

It was fun and relaxing, but my doodling skills could definitely use a little work.

The Gingerbread House makes a cute addition to my Holiday Decorations.

DIY Wood Gingerbread House

With just one week until Christmas Eve…

I always wish I could have made more projects.

But, I have to remind myself there’s always next year.

Here’s to taking time and enjoying the rest of the Holiday Season.

How to make a Mini Christmas Dollhouse

December 13, 2023October 23, 2024Leave a comment

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How to make a Miniature Christmas House using a Dollar Tree Dollhouse*.

On Instagram the other day, I saw a reel by Jessica Grant on how to make a

Gingerbread House using a Dollhouse she purchased at Dollar Tree*.

(It was so adorable, you need to check it out.)

Dollar Tree Dollhouse

I love miniatures, doll houses, and Christmas.

So, of course, I had to run over the next day and pick up a couple for myself.

There were two different dollhouses* to choose from. (I bought one of each.)

How to make a Dollar Tree Dollhouse into a Miniature Christmas House.

The house was simple to dissasemble, which makes it perfect for painting.

How to make a Dollar Tree Dollhouse into a Miniature Christmas House.

I spray painted the pink house white, the roof gray, and the windows and doors gold.

It’s important to use a paint that sticks well to plastic.

Because I am an impatient crafter and couldn’t’ wait to put it together,

I have a few scratches on my house.

I sealed the paint on my house with a clear matte finish sealer*.

Mini Christmas Dollhouse

I also picked up these fairy lights*.

I’m not sure if I’m going to use them or not.

The pink of the original dollhouse shows through when the lights are on.

(I should have given the house an additional coat of paint.)

Mini Christmas Dollhouse

As a crafter, I have a stash of Christmas miniatures I’ve collected over the years.

They really came in handy this time. (You can always check out your local craft store.)

I glued them onto the front of the house using Rapid Fuse All Purpose Adhesive*.

Mini Christmas Dollhouse

I’m in love with this Christmas Dollhouse.

It looks so real. I want to live in that house.

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How to make a Farmhouse Garden Sign

Summer Blooms Mini Album

We are all a Work in Progress

DIY Gold Bunny Silhouette Pillow & Treat Bag

Buffalo Plaid Valentine Heart

My Nutty Valentine

DIY Wood Gingerbread House

How to make a Mini Christmas Dollhouse