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Are you ready to give new life to that old glass jar? Join me for a fun and easy upcycling project that turns it into a beautiful flower display! I’m excited to share this quick and simple project with you. You won’t need many materials, you might already have most of them at home. Let’s take a glass jar and add a few embellishments, paint, and other finishing touches! Quick Video Tutorial Materials Needed: - One glass jar - Acrylic paint - Heating tool (optional) - Paintbrush - Embellishments (I'm using flower buttons) - Ribbon - Hot glue - Scissors Applying Paint to the Glass Jar: Start by removing any labels from the glass jar and washing it thoroughly. Then, use a paintbrush to apply your chosen paint to the jar. I began with a coat of white paint, drying the paint between each coat with a heating tool. After the white layer, I added a pink coat over the white. Adding Ribbon to the Jar: Cut a section of ribbon and wrap it around the upper section of the jar. Before securing it,...

Welcome to The Crazy Little Love Birds Link Party #75! This party provides a platform for sharing inspiring content such as recipes, family-friendly blog posts, crafts, home decor, and other uplifting ideas.  I hope everyone is doing well. Last weekend, we took our car in for maintenance. While we waited, we went across the street to look at a few cars. Honestly, I don't enjoy car shopping because I find the salespeople to be very pushy, not all but every time we have gone we have experienced this.   A week before Christmas last year, we were involved in a hit-and-run accident, and the person who hit us fled the scene. She left some scratches and minor dents on our vehicle. We later discovered that she was driving with a suspended license. Working with the police to sort everything out has been a hassle. On the bright side, we found a car detailing shop and received a quote for the repairs.-Yes it has taken this long!    Anyway, enough about me! I can't wait to share...

Looking to add some greenery to your space?  Hello everyone! Today, we’re going to create a quick and simple succulent display using a round baking pan from Dollar Tree. I completed this craft a while ago but forgot to share it with you. It's an easy project, and all the materials—except for the spray paint—were purchased at Dollar Tree. You can make this lovely decoration in just 10 minutes. Let’s get started on this succulent decoration together! Materials -One baking pan -Spray paint -Stones/rocks -Crushed glass -Artificial succulents -One glass candle holder Start by applying spray paint to the baking pan. I had a bronze color from a previous project, and I thought it would be a great opportunity to use it again. When applying spray paint, make sure to cover the surrounding area and ensure that the space is well-ventilated.  Once you have painted the pan, allow the paint to dry. I used a heating tool to speed up the drying process, but if you prefer, you can let it air dry...

Welcome to The Crazy Little Love Birds Link Party #74! This party provides a platform for sharing inspiring content such as recipes, family-friendly blog posts, crafts, home decor, and other uplifting ideas.  This week, the weather warmed up a bit. We received some snow yesterday, but it melted fairly quickly. This week, I enjoyed daily walks. During the walk, I snapped a few pictures using my phone.- Enjoy these pictures from our walks. We have some fabulous features this week! Congratulations to our featured bloggers! Our Grand Lives shared a weekly snapshot that highlights the GRAND moments from their lives.  3 Winks Design presented DIY Pop-Up Valentine's Cards. These cards are heartfelt and special because they are personalized and handmade.  Drug Store Divas shared a delicious recipe for Mini Chicken Pot Pies.   Visit Fresh Vintage by Lisa S to learn how to create a heart-shaped wreath using wire . It's a lovely idea, perfect for displaying cards and photos. A...

    Welcome to The Crazy Little Love Birds Link Party #73! This party provides a platform for sharing inspiring content such as recipes, family-friendly blog posts, crafts, home decor, and other uplifting ideas.  I hope you are all doing well. It has been very cold where we live, and I've been looking forward to the afternoon sunshine over the last couple of days!     Thank you to everyone who wished us a happy anniversary as we celebrated 22 years of marriage last week. We truly appreciate your kindness.    As always, a big THANK YOU to everyone who joins the party each week. I am so grateful that you choose to share at my party, and I truly appreciate it. We have some fabulous features this week! Congratulations to our featured bloggers! Lisa from Handmade in Israel has consistently delighted us with her beautiful card creations. Recently, she crafted a special card for a customer celebrating her 50th birthday. Esme Salon has shared a delicious re...

 Hi everyone! I’m excited that you decided to join me today. We’re going to create an adorable framed chalkboard to display those sweet Valentine's notes. This is a simple project, and you might already have most of the materials on hand. If not, you can find most of these supplies at a discount craft store. I picked up a few items at Dollar Tree, but many I already had. I would love for you to create alongside me! Quick Video Tutorial  Materials Needed: - One frame (I am using a 4 x 6-inch frame) - Paint for the frame (any color of your choice) - Paintbrush - Mod Podge - Decorative tissue paper - Wooden decorative hearts - Chalkboard paint - Chalk - Scissors Remove the cardboard insert from the frame and set it aside. Using a paintbrush, apply paint to the frame. I chose pink for mine. After painting, allow the frame to dry completely.  Next, paint the cardboard insert you set aside earlier with chalkboard paint. Allow the paint to dry between each coat. I applied two co...