Friday, December 25, 2015

Gift Idea-

The Power of Arts & Crafts:


 We could make this for the Holidays or just for any occasion.
I made this one for my sister-in-law for this Christmas.

That's the main reason why I waited to post this 
idea up because I didn't want her to see it yet! Lol.

Is very simple but very memorable, and extra special.
Family to me means a lot.
And it means more when it's made with a lot of love.


Materials:
  • Picture Carousel- (I got this one in A.C. Moore)
  • 4 Pictures
  • Acrylic Paint- (Any color you desire, even texture spray paint would be nice)
  • Paint Brushes
  • Water- (To Clean the brushes)
  • A Knob- (This one didn't come with one so I decided to add one)
  • Hot Glue Gun- (I used this to seal where the pictures go inside so they won't slide off)
  • Sand Paper- (Just to make sure that there's no splinters coming out on the corners)



I really enjoyed working on this project.
It came out so beautiful.


I made this little video to show all the 4 sides of the carousel.
I love that it spins and you could see all 4 parts.

I hope everyone enjoyed this amazing and elegant idea.
May everyone have an amazing Christmas with their loved ones...


Ciao, Craftiniers


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Saturday, December 19, 2015

There's Light even in the Darkest Days-

Darkest Moments Can't Take You Down:

We can't let the darkest moments in our life determine 
the rest of the time we have left in this world.


I've experience tough situations in my life that I couldn't
let it beat me down.

At times I look at the moon and think 
"Wow, I have come so far in life. When 
I thought everything was ruined"


There's light even in the darkest hours.
that light represent Hope & Faith.
We have to believe that because once you let the 
negativity the rest means nothing.


 I confess that I overthink everything.
I worry about every situation a lot, and is not healthy at all.
Is NOT good for your Mind or your Body!

Keep your mind clear of everything.
Relax and enjoy every second with the people you love,
you don't know when is the last time you'll have with them.
Our time here is borrow we have no clue when would be the
day that we won't be able to wake up.
And we have to be grateful every time we are
able to open our eyes and see another beautiful day.
No matter the weather or the mood!
Always say Thank You...

Some will think ARGH! she don't have no clue
what she saying!
But every experience I endure made me the person I am today.
I experience disappointment, loss, heart breaks and so much
more...But I grew out of it because all that pain only
hurt me more and all I wanted was PEACE!!!
and HAPPINESS.


Hope everyone love this post. I wanted to write something
from my heart and something that could help anyone
reflect and make their life a little better!!!

Let's remain at peace with our self and with others.

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Saturday, December 12, 2015

DIY Shelf from Pallet Wood-

From Simple to Extraordinary:


A while back I found this pallet and I wanted
to make something amazing with this piece.
And let me say that it wasn't easy but with my husband's help
we achieved a very beautiful piece.



I moved to this home a while back and my old apartment
was small, so I really don't have any wall art or canvases.
I was sad to see my dining room walls so bare.
So I plucked up the courage and decided to make something.


Materials:
  1. A pallet
  2. Sand Paper (I Got Mine at Home Depot)
  3. A Can of Spray Paint ( Home Depot, Make Sure it says for Wood)
  4. A Saw
  5. Nails and Hammer
  6. Hooks for Picture Frames (You'll use this to hang this shelf on the wall)
  7. Measuring Tape (To measure the size you prefer your shelf to be)
  8. Any type of decoration you please to put on there!!!
The simplest things would make this piece look amazing.
I went to Target and got the gold candle holder and I love it.
And for $3.00 It's an awesome piece.


I wanted a more vintage look, and the end product doesn't disappoint.
I used another ply of wood to make sure that it kept the others straight.


Make sure that after you set all the wood the way you desire that you
sand your pallet down. You could get a splinter if not done correctly and 
those are very painful.


I love this shelf, the wood looked so beautiful without paint.
and after we sanded it down it was so smooth.
I made sure I sanded the edges as well so when you are ready to 
put it on the wall is not rough in your hands.


I'm not very good with a Hammer lol!!
So I let my husband do his thing. 
He was having so much fun with this project.
It was our first project together and I enjoyed it very much...


Make sure that the nails are going through the wood as 
straight as possible because any wrong moves and the wood could 
crack on you.



This project was time consuming but every minute was well 
worth it. We spray painted this shelf in the basement. Out of experience,
I DO NOT recommend for you to do that and more if you have kids in your home.
Unless you have a window down their that you could open to let
the fumes vent outside or just spray it outside or liquid paint.  

You will love the results!


Hope you guys enjoy this new post.
And that everyone is having a blessed day.

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Ciao, Craftiniers

Sunday, December 6, 2015

DIY Christmas Decoration for your Home -

Welcoming Christmas:

It's that time of the year where we all go
a little crazy on decorations for our home.
I kind of over did it but I love all of my decorations.
And mostly because I love Christmas!!!
And I get to do things as a Family.

 
On this post I will show all of the things I put together
for this amazing holiday.


I love the fact that my princess helped decorate our tree.
Family traditions are so amazing.
These moments are the ones we cherish the most.

Our tree this year was inspired by the Elf on the Shelf.

It's my first time putting a garland together. And I have to say
it came out pretty good.
Better than I envisioned lol.

I stood with the traditional colors because of the Elves,
And mostly because I kind of got tired of the other different 
colors of ornaments.

 It looks so much better when the sun hits it.
I fell in love with this piece...

Being that the Garland on the stairs turned out so well,
I had to put it on the entrance to my dinning room.
I love the bow, it's so easy to put together.

We cannot forget the wreath, because I feel that if there's no 
wreath involve then Christmas is not complete,
I love the Poinsettias is a flower that my 
Mom and Grandmother always bought for the holidays.
It made it so much more complete.


I added gold and the traditional mistletoe and I
have to say it looks amazing.

I had to add some decorations outside too.
I wanted to bring the Christmas spirit to my 
neighborhood because not everyone is putting anything outside
and let me just say it worked!!!
Mission Accomplished! :-)

I also made this simple tree for my Dining Room.
I got the styrofoam cone at Dollar Tree
and the Jaune Twine at Walmart.
Very inexpensive and very elegant.


I also added Jingle bells. You could add anything, you can even add 
Pom Poms if you like.


I got these stockings at Dollar Tree also,
and to me they looked kind of plain so I decided to 
sew our initials on them. And they look much better.


I hope you guys enjoy all of my different ideas for this 
amazing time of the year.

May everyone have a very beautiful and amazing Christmas
with your loved ones. And that your Holidays be full of Love and Joy!!!

Merry Christmas And Happy Holidays
from my family to yours...

Ciao Craftiniers!!!

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Thursday, December 3, 2015

Elf on the Shelf DIY Outfit-

Our Elf on the Shelf (Jimmy):

I will like everyone to meet our family elf,
My princess named him Jimmy!!!
He's been with us for 3 years now,
and my daughter adores him.

.

I wanted to get him an outfit but they were a bit
too expensive, so I decided to make one
of from felt fabric.
Trust me when I say it wasn't easy to make them,
but it was all worth it.


Lol I also made him his own personal sled!!!
This time of year is the best of them all.
We enjoy family time together and we stay to our 
traditions!


Everything is hand sewn.
I outlined him on the felt fabric to some how have an idea
on where to cut and sew.
It was fun creating an outfit from scratch.
And is UNIQUE.


"Jimmy" appeared on Thanksgiving day!
When she went down the stairs and saw him it was
a beautiful thing to see, she light up and was so excited.
These are the moments that we as Moms 
cherish the most.


We wish you all a MERRY CHRISTMAS
And HAPPY NEW YEAR.
And that your holidays be full of love and joy!!!

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