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🐻🍂  Fall is the perfect season to transform everyday items into cozy, creative décor, and this upcycled honey bear container is no exception! With a little paint, some faux florals, and a dash of imagination, I turned a humble plastic honey bear into a charming autumn floral display. So, as you squeeze out that last bit of honey into your cup of tea, don’t throw your honey bear away! If you’d like to create one too, I would love for you to join me. Video tutorial 🌻 Materials You'll Need 1 empty Honey Bear container (washed and dried) Acrylic paint (I used brown, dark green, bronze, and a few floral colors) Spray paint (optional alternative to acrylic) Small and medium paintbrushes Faux flowers (fall-themed colors work best!) Heating tool (for quicker drying) Sandpaper (optional) Primer for plastic (optional) Prepare Your Bear Begin by gently sanding the surface of the plastic container. This will help the paint adhere better. Alternatively, you can apply a plastic-friendly ...

Do you have an old plastic container lying around? Before you throw it away, consider turning it into a lovely indoor flower display using artificial blooms. Upcycling everyday items helps reduce waste and adds a personal and creative touch to your home. Here’s how to transform a simple container into a charming floral piece that brightens up any space. Video tutorial Gather Your Materials Before you get started, make sure you have the following: A clean plastic container (any shape or size works!) The container I am using is round Artificial flowers (silk flowers work beautifully) Acrylic paint or spray paint Decorative elements (I am using decorative peel-and-stick paper) Hot glue Floral foam or pebbles (for stability), I am using floral foam Scissors Paintbrush or sponge brush Note: Apply a clear coat or acrylic sealer to protect the paint  from chipping, scratching, and fading. Step 1: Prep Your Container Thoroughly wash and dry your plastic container to remove any residue. If ...

Hey there, everyone! I'm thrilled that you stopped by for a visit. I want to show you a quick and easy craft that uses minimal materials. And guess what? We'll be using sample paint cards!  Yes, you heard that right. We'll be using those sample paint cards you can find at your local hardware store.  I've accumulated a few of these cards from trips to Lowe's with my husband as we're always changing colors in our home.  I didn't want to toss them out, so I thought, why not make some beautiful bookmarks? If you haven't checked out my metal tag bookmark creation yet, be sure to check it out! Are you ready to make some beautiful bookmarks? Let's get started! Quick video tutorial Creative Ways to Upcycle Sample Paint Cards into Stylish Bookmarks Materials - Sample paint cards - Mod Podge (I'm using paper Mod Podge) - Any embellishments (I'm using butterfly embellishments from Dollar Tree) - Decorative tissue paper - Vinyl stickers (I am using flor...

Add a pop of color to your home with a beautiful Hanging Flower Display made from a Paper Towel Roll, an eco-friendly decor idea! Hello everyone! Today, I'm excited to share an easy and eco-friendly DIY project that involves reusing a paper towel roll. Using the roll and other materials, we'll create a beautiful hanging flower display. This is a great way to upcycle items in your home and create a lovely display for some artificial flowers. Materials One paper towel roll Twine or string Paintbrush Mod Podge Gift tissue paper Hot glue Hole puncher Scissors Acrylic paint Foam block Cutting the paper towel roll To start, take your scissors and cut the paper towel roll into four equal pieces. To make each section the same size, you can use the first cut section as a guide for the next three cuts. Alternatively, you can mark the area to be cut with a marker before cutting, which will also help keep each section the same size. Applying paint  Using a paintbrush, apply acrylic paint t...