Pedicure Spa Jar - DIY

Our baby shower is just around the corner... and we are still working on prepping different game prizes for the guests to win.

I made 5 pedicure spa jars that were so cheap, easy and fun to make!

Here is what I used:

Nail clippers (pink of course & from the Dollar Tree)

A fun girly mini nail file (a pack of 5 from Five Below for $1)

Nail buffer block (3 for $2 at Five Below)

Mason jars (Dollar Tree)

Ribbon (I used pink from Dollar Tree)

Nail polish (Again, I used pink from Dollar Tree)

Toe Separators (pink and girly from Five Below - $1 each)

Scrapbook paper (I used pink camo & gold glitter - Hobby Lobby for $0.49 each)

Tissue Paper (I used a pretty white and glitter one from the Dollar Tree)

I took the cap off of the mason jars, and I traced the lid on the scrap book pages, and cut out the circles. I put one piece of pretty tissue paper in the jar, and left it loose. (I did not push it down, yet) I then took one of each item and placed them in the jar - one at a time. (this step pushed the tissue paper down on its own, without making it too squished.)

When the jar was filled, I placed the lid on with the scrapbook paper cut out on top, and screwed on the top ring. I then took two colors of ribbon and cut them to tie a bow. I tied the bow and TAH-DAH! It looks beautiful!

UPDATE: These favors were a huge hit at the shower and I wish I would have made more than just 5 of them! They were so easy and fun and the possibilities are endless with colors, toppers and items that you can use!

 If you make a version of these yourself, please share a picture of them in the comments below, or tag them on Instagram using #CreatingVirginiaAnne

I would love to see your creations!

Funny Hunting Decor!

My husband is a hunter, and he hunts up on my cousins property with her husband and my brother. I am out here this weekend to hunt with them for my first time! (in a tree stand) I found this fun quote on pinterest and thought I HAD to make a sign for her. I hopped right into my car and headed to Hobby Lobby. 

I bought:

A wooden plaque, a package of hunting theme stickers, and two packs of glittery gold alphabet stickers.

I also used some clear modge podge to seal all of the stickers in place at the end. 

 

Yes! That is really all you need! Oh and I used a sharpie to sign the back of it! ☺

 

I laid out how I wanted it to look, then just simple stuck the stickers on! When I had it put together how I wanted it to look, I took a sponge brush I had laying around the house and some clear mat modge podge, and I did one quick coat over the entire thing, to help the stickers stay on better!

Here is how it turned out! 

I also bought stuff to make one for our house as well!

My cousin thought it was hilarious and absolutley loved it! It is now on display in their living room! 

If you make one similar, or a version of your own please feel free to post a picture of your creation in the comments below! Or even tag #CVA on Instagram! 

DIY Hand Scrub for the Ladies

 for Every year for the past couple of years, I try to craft something up for all of the males and females in my family. (the kiddos too!) This year for the ladies I made a hand scrub that I found ONLINE. So cheap, easy and simple!

I bought plastic containers from Hobby Lobby for $0.77! I used the recipe that I found online which was just sugar and Dawn Olay Hand Renewal Dish Soap (I used the pomegranate scent ) but have also tried the blue scent (both are amazing!) 

 

I mixed the ingredients in a large bowl. To be honest, I didn't really measure anything out, I just poured some sugar into the bowl, and gradually added soap as I was stirring. When I felt like it has at a good hand scrub consistancy, then I stopped and mixed it very good, then used a funnel to put it in the bottles without having a huge mess on my hands!

I made a simple little "Merry Christmas" label for each one and I used a silver twist tie to attach the label. I am so excited to hand these out at my family Christmas Eve parties today! :)

Reinbeer

This has to be one of my most favorite Christmas time crafts that I have ever done! It was very quick, easy and somewhat cheap!

I made "REINBEER" for my Dad, my brothers (Jeff + Dan), James and also for James' dad. But since James and his dad don't drink beer I used bottled IBC cream soda! HA! 

I went to Meijers and bought 5 6-packs of beer (2 of cream soda) and I used brown pipe cleaners, mini red pompoms and mini googly eyes. (I bought all of those supplies at Hobby Lobby)  

This project is so simple. All you do is use a hot glue gun, and glue on the eyes and nose. Then I cut some of the brown pipe cleaners into thirds and used those pieces for the top of the antlers.Then I just twisted the set of antlers around the mouth of the bottle (just below the bottle cap) and TAH-DAH!!!

Now you have little adorable REINBEER ☺

 

Present Idea - DIY Date jar

 Every year I buy James gifts, but because I love crafting so much, I also try to make him a few things as well. Here is one gift I have made him this year... A DATE JAR! 

Even though we always find adventures and we ALWAYS have fun together, I think that sometimes it will be fun and spontaneous to just pick a date out of a jar and do it! Sounds like a great time, right?!

I had a clear vase with a lid in my candy buffet box from the wedding, so I washed it out and cleaned it up, then I just used black scrap-booking stickers to label it "DaTe JaR" So easy! (and cute!)

I went to Hobby Lobby and bought a pack of Popsicle sticks (the wider ones) and I just used a black sharpie to write a date idea on each one. I believe there are about 150-200 sticks and dates in this jar.

It only took me about a half hour to think up and write out each date idea and then just drop the stick into the jar. 

 

Some of the Date Ideas I used are:

- Coffee Date -Sushi Date - She picks a movie -He picks a movie -Hold hands and walk around a mall - Netflix night -Camp out in the backyard -Day long road trip - Rollerblading -  Fishing - Cuddle Date! - Chinese Food - Chili's - Leon's - Movies - and many many more! If you need some more ideas, feel free to ask and I will share more! 

I have this wrapped up and under our Christmas tree waiting for him!

This is also a great Valentines Day present, or anniversary gift that is easy and it doesn't cost a lot of money!

DIY: Turkey Wreath

I have been OBSESSED with tulle lately! So while I was walking through Hobby Lobby looking for some fun stuff I came across all of the different types and colors of tulle! I immediately picked up orange, yellow, and red because its close to Thanksgiving time, also with fall being my favorite season, I just love these fun fall colors! I wanted to make a fun Thanksgiving wreath and I was planning on doing a full tulle wreath with random fake leaves all over, but when I saw this brown pre-made wreath, a turkey popped into my head! I have seen a few turkey wreaths here and there, but nothing that I really really liked. I love the look of these brown twig wreaths because they are so natural and rustic! I also bought giant googly eyes and two Styrofoam floral cones.I bought enough supplied to make two turkey wreaths. Because as I stated in an earlier post, I almost always make my parents a version of each crafting project I do!

HERE ARE THE SUPPLIES I USED:

yellow tulle

orange tulle

red tulle

maroon tulle

googly eyes

Styrofoam floral cone

twig wreath

hot glue gun + glue

 

 This project is SO easy!

Step one: cut a ton of foot long pieces of different colored tulle

Step two:  tie pieces of tulle around the wreath leaving some of the bottom of the wreath showing (refer to final picture below for some guidance)

Step three: after all your tulle is tied on, wrap some yellow tulle around the floral cone and secure with hot glue. This is the beak! Use hot glue to glue the beak on. Cut a piece of maroon or red tulle (about 5 inches long) and tie a not on each end. Glue over the beak. (again refer to the final picture below if needed) 

Step four: glue on googly eyes, fluff the turkeys feathers (tulle) if needed!

TAH-DAH! 

Your turkey wreath is complete!

I made two of these wreaths in just under 2 hours.

So I'd easily say about an hour per wreath. 

My parents absolutely loved their and James and I love ours!

They are so easy and so fun! (and not expensive to make either!)

We have gotten so many compliments on it when we have company, and I cant wait until next year to make more to give away!

Here is the final picture:

If you make a turkey wreath please share it! I would love to see how amazing it turned out!

xoxo Renae

Scarf Heaven!

 

I was snapchatting a friend today when I was in Hobby Lobby shopping for Yarn!

To help my obsession with arm knitting! This was only one side of the yarn isle and I just had to share it! AHHHHH I was so overwhelmed and happy!

So many colors! So many textures! So many choices! So many scarves! 

DIY Fall Center Piece

Hey Y'all!

We have a bay window and I love putting fun holiday decorations on the window sill. However, I realized that we don't have a fall decoration. So while James was out, I went to Hobby Lobby, and bought a fake carve-able pumpkin, and some beautiful fake fall colored flowers. I simply traced a red solo cup around the stem of the pumpkin, and just dropped the cup into the hole. Then I placed a small Styrofoam square into the bottom of the cup and started to place my flowers.

 

  

YES! It really is that easy!

Here is what the final product looked like!

I was so in love with how it turned out, I went back and made 2 more for my parents dining room table, and for my Grandma for her birthday. 

 

(note: the pictures can be clicked to view bigger)

♥Renae