Crazylittlelovebirds

  Looking to bring a little sunshine into your space without visiting the craft store? This whimsical summer flower decoration makes great use of what you already have—think beads, pom poms, a humble paper towel tube, and a splash of acrylic paint. Bonus: it’s the perfect way to reuse an old frame and welcome summer in style! What You’ll Need: 1 paper towel tube (emptied, of course!) Acrylic paint (I chose a deeper pink) Craft pom poms (yellow makes a great center!) Assorted beads (medium for the stem, smaller for embellishing the petals) Foam letters (for your summer message) A reused frame (square or any shape of your choice) Scissors Hot glue gun Creating your summer flower decoration Cut the Tube and Shape the Petals :  Start by cutting the paper towel tube into four evenly-sized sections. Each section will serve as a petal. You should be left with four rings. Next, flatten each ring, then gently reshape it to form soft ovals. These will mimic delicate flower...

Hello all! This craft is easy and a lot of fun. I recently came across assorted fruit stickers at my local Dollar Tree, and I thought of using them for a summer craft. Today, we'll be making a colorful summer hanging design. I only had to buy the stickers for this, and I spent around three dollars on this project. I already had most of the materials on hand. Materials: - Assorted fruit stickers - Summer word wood decoration - Wood frame - Paint - Faux succulents - Paintbrush or sponge brush - Twine -  Hot glue - Scissors - Floral cutters Start by applying paint to your wooden frame. Apply around two coats of paint. Set your frame aside, and allow it to dry. Next, begin painting your wooden summer word decoration. Add gems or glitter. Then set it aside to dry. Once the frame and decorations are dry, use hot glue to attach your summer word decoration to the sign. After, take your assorted stickers, and begin to add them to your wood frame. You are now ready to cut your succulents. Us...