12.31.2015

NYE Printable Crowns

Almost forgot to publish this AMAZING hand illustrated freebie and am composing from the car on our 14 hour drive back to Jers! Enjoy these color-in crowns to ring in the new year , and if you're a last minute party goer/thrower like me -- print a few of these out for your guests to color in before the ball drops!  
Oh man that's a good subtitle for this post " I totally dropped the ball" 


SIMPLY PRINT CROWNS ON HEAVY CARD STOCK, COLOR WITH MARKERS OR PENCILS, AND CUT OUT WITH SCISSORS.  



PUNCH OUT MARKED HOLES AND TIE ON COLORFUL STRINGS OR RIBBONS TO FASTEN BEHIND YOUR HEAD. 

SET UP A DECORATION STATION FOR PARTY GUESTS TO ADD GLITTER, RHINESTONES AND FEATHERS TO THEIR CUSTOM CROWNS.






happy new year! 

12.20.2015

Peppermint Gift Boxes

Quick! Are you in a last minute scramble to wrap your gifts? Skip the blah gift bags and make a few of these precious peppermint gift boxes!


What You'll Need 

round paper mache gift boxes in various sizes
white, red and pink acrylic paint 
paint brushes 
clear cellophane
scissors
twist ties 


Here's How 

1. paint boxes and lids with white acrylic paint.

2. starting from the center of the box , paint swirls on the lid of the box and continue the peppermint stripe down the sides. 

3. cut a large piece of cellophane 6" wider than each side of the box.  Attach one end of the cellophane to the bottom of the box with double-stick tape and wrap around the entire box.

4. gather the ends of the cellophane and secure with a twist tie before tying off with a decorative ribbon



fill with a handful of crinkle paper and your favorite goodies! 


HAPPY HOLIDAYS! 

LINDSEY CRAFTER 

12.17.2015

Free Holiday iPhone Wallpaper

Spread some holiday cheer from your home screen with this free winter florals wallpaper!
Winter leaves and berries illustrated by yours truly!


RIGHT CLICK AND SAVE 



Just save this image and upload as your smart phone's wallpaper or lock screen!
For personal use only please :)


HAPPY HOLIDAYZZZ! 
XO LINDSEY CRAFTER

12.10.2015

Gilded Wood Bowls

After finding these gorgeously gilded wood bowls on Anthropologie I haven't been able to shake them!  After perusing my local TJ Maxx I happened upon the SAME live-edge wood bowls for $10-$7 and grabbed a few to DIY! Applying gold leaf to these was challenging but added the perfect metallic detail to my coffee table setup!

What You'll Need

Live Edge Wood Bowls 
Sandpaper


Here's How: 
1. Sand down any bumpy surfaces and wipe down with a damp cloth.
2. Apply a layer of gilding adhesive to the interior of the bowl avoiding the raw edge.
3. After adhesive has dried to a tacky consistency apply gold leaf sheets with a large soft brush (my sheets often broke around the corners so I overlapped and applied the gold leaf in pieces) 
4. Brush off any extra gold leaf and apply a thin coat of decoupage to seal the gold leaf and protect it from scratching. 


Gorgeous right? Make a set for a friend for a handmade gift or style in your holiday tablescape! 

xo Lindsey Crafter 

Amazon Prime Gift Guide

Uh oh. So Christmas is comin' in HOT-- got all your gifts ready?

If not don't fret -- I've put together a handy gift guide with some presents that won't get re-gifted and should get to you free in two days or less if you have an amazon prime account! 




This read will inspire even the most clutter-proned friend to get her act together!


MY FAVORITE LIPSTICK ON THE PLANET. Just go ahead and buy yourself a few shades as well.


You've probably received four sets of copper mugs for moscow mules -- but have you ever seen these gorgeous copper martini glasses?!


For your sustainably conscious friend- a sleek compost bin that won't deface the kitchen! 


I just purchased one of these for my tablet-- and it rocks! The wireless usb port is small and fits up inside the mouse when not in use so you don't misplace it! 

Happy Holidays All! 


12.01.2015

Groovy Embellished Gloves

I snagged a few of these classic knit gloves while I was home for Thanksgiving for an impromptu crafternoon with my girls.  I found some retro flower glass beads and experimented with some non-traditional color combinations to craft these textural embellished gloves.

What You'll Need 

Knit winter gloves ( I got mine from Target) 
Seed Beads
Rhinestones
Glass Beads 
Embroidery Floss
Beading Needles


1. Lay out and attach large glass beads and rhinestones.


Be sure to cut and knot your thread after attaching each large bead to avoid long gaps of thread that can easily get snagged when you're putting on your gloves. 


2. Embellish larger glass beads by outlining with seed beads. 


3. Add decorative stitches or knots with embroidery floss.
For inspiration check out my STITCHES board on Pinterest


Buy several pairs of these gloves from the dollar section at Michaels and make embellished gloves for all your gals this Christmas!





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