Steph Creates -DIY Home And Crafts

Get ready to get creative this fall with DIY upcycled glass candle decorations. Follow this easy step-by-step guide to transform old glass jars into beautiful seasonal decor pieces. I will demonstrate how to create two fall candle decorations using glass jars. You will only need a few materials to get started. If you're ready, let's begin! Video tutorial Materials Glass jars fall decorated leaves faux fall leaves Acrylic paint Twine or craft string Hot glue Paintbrush Mod Podge Battery-operated tealight candles Applying paint and Mod Podge Begin by mixing paint and Mod Podge. I decided to do this for my jars to give them more of a stained-glass appearance. I went with brown and orange for my jars. Adding napkin cut-outs and faux leaves After cutting out your napkin designs, use Mod Podge to adhere them to your first jar. Make sure to remove the second layer of the napkin before adding each cutout to the jar. Apply Mod Podge to the jar, place the design over the Mod Podge, and

  Hello everyone! Happy October! Today, I want to show you how to create a fall sign using items from Dollar Tree. I found a simple sign there and decided to give it a makeover. This is a step-by-step tutorial, and I will provide you with a list of all the materials you will need. Materials: - One Dollar Tree sign - Acrylic paint - Assorted faux fall leaves - Decorative napkin - Optional: wooden letter blocks - Optional: faux flowers - Paintbrush - Adhesive Start by painting the sign. I chose to mix white paint with orange for my sign. It took a few coats of paint, allowing each coat to dry, to achieve full coverage. Next, I painted the stem using a mixture of brown and white paint. Then, I added a shimmery green paint with a little white paint to the metal leaf. I used a smaller paintbrush to add some white paint to the lines of the leaf. When working with the napkin, I began by cutting out my chosen design. I used a red autumn truck napkin design for my sign. After cutting it out, I

Hello everyone! Happy Autumn! I'm excited that fall has arrived. Today I'm going to share an easy upcycled craft idea with you. We'll be creating Autumn shelf sitter decor using two candle lids. I wasn't sure what to do with my candle lids, but I decided to make fall shelf sitter decor after giving it some thought. If you're ready, let's begin building your very own. Video Tutorial Materials - Two candle lids (wooden or metal) - Acrylic paint - Paintbrush - Mod Podge (optional) - Craft moss - Mini wooden mushrooms - Scissors - Assorted fall decor (e.g. flowers, fall vase filler glitter leaves, smaller faux succulent flowers in deep purple color) - Hot glue Begin by applying acrylic paint to both the wooden lid and wooden mushrooms. I decided to paint the tops of the wooden mushrooms orange and brown. First, if your napkin is 2-ply, remove the second layer. Then, use scissors to cut out the designs you want to add to the project. Afterward, use a smaller paintbru

Hey everyone! I hope you're all doing well. I'm excited to share an easy upcycled craft with you today. After using one of my candles, I cleaned the jar and repurposed it for a Halloween light decoration. Usually, I keep jars to store things inside them, but this time, I wanted something I could display for Halloween. I could transform my candle jar into a Halloween light decoration with just a few materials. I'd love to show you how, so follow along with this quick and easy tutorial. Video tutorial Let's start with gathering a few materials. You will need: One glass candle jar (I'm reusing a candle jar) Halloween themed napkin Mod Podge Paintbrush Craft gems (assorted colors) Scissors Adhesive First, remove the second layer of the napkin. Then, use scissors to cut out the designs from the napkin you want to decorate. After that, use a paintbrush to apply Mod Podge to the glass surface before placing the napkin over it. Apply Mod Podge over the decorative napkin cut

Hello and welcome! I'm excited for the fall season. I've created a few fall crafts; if you're a regular on the blog, you've probably seen the latest fall crafts. Today, I'm sharing a fall sign that I painted and decorated. It's a simple project; you can find these wooden signs on sale if you have a Hobby Lobby store nearby. Join me as I show you a simple way to decorate a fall wooden sign that looks perfect displayed on the front door. Video tutorial  Materials:   - One round wooden fall sign and one hello fall word sign   - Acrylic paint   - Paintbrushes   - Hot glue and gun   - Ribbon is optional   - Scissors   - Faux fall floral   - Floral cutters are optional I started by applying light cream paint to the wooden section above the pumpkins for my sign.  Next, I used brown acrylic paint for the pumpkin stems and green paint for the leaf design. Then, I mixed cream and orange paint to paint the pumpkins and added cream paint to the outline around the pumpkin de

Hello and welcome! I'm excited that you're here. Today, we will make a quick craft using mini cauldrons from Dollar Tree. It's a fun and hands-on project, perfect for solo or family crafting. This decoration is an adorable addition to a Halloween-themed tiered tray design. Some of the materials listed are optional. This is a great way to get creative and create a design that is uniquely yours. If you are ready, I would love for you to join me in this simple DIY craft project. Materials Needed: Mod Podge Acrylic paint Decorative fillers Halloween decorations like spider rings and foam stickers Cotton or foam blocks Letters (optional) Decorative napkins Paintbrush Gem strips (optional) First, cut sections of the decorative napkin for your design, then remove the second layer.  Use a small paintbrush to apply Mod Podge and add your design. Use gold or bronze paint on the cauldrons. Glue gem strips on one cauldron, and a dd mini stars to each glass jar.  Lastly, fill the cauldr