Steph Creates -DIY Home And Crafts

Autumn is the perfect time for cozy vibes, golden leaves, and creative inspiration — and what better way to celebrate than with a handmade canvas art piece that combines seasonal charm with year-round appeal? This project is budget-friendly, easy to customize, and made from materials you can find right at Dollar Tree. Let’s get started with this fun and colorful craft! Video tutorial Materials You’ll Need: • 1 blank canvas (any size you prefer) • Acrylic paint (I used light peach and brown) • Paintbrush • Leaf decals (gold and dark blue for contrast) • Bird iron-on decals (yes, they work beautifully beyond fabric!) • Wooden word cutout (I chose “hello”) • Hot glue gun • Heat tool (or hair dryer) • Scissors (optional, for trimming decals) Step-by-Step Instructions: 1. Mix & Paint Your Canvas Begin by mixing your acrylic paints — light peach and brown — to create a warm, earthy tone. Lightly brush the color across your canvas with a paintbrush. Don’t worry about making it perfect; th...

Fall is the perfect season to cozy up your home with warm tones, textured layers, and pops of unexpected color. Today, I’m sharing four creative ways to decorate a fall tray using faux pansies—yes, pansies! These cheerful blooms aren’t just for spring. With the right mix of autumn accents, they can bring a vibrant twist to your seasonal decor.  I'll be showing you how to create four fun and colorful fall tray designs using faux pansies. Follow along as I decorate and show you how to get inspired to add a touch of autumn to your home decor. Video tutorial Whether you're styling a coffee table centerpiece or a kitchen vignette, all you need is: A tray of your choice Faux pansies or other seasonal flowers Decorative pots, metal tins, or vases A few favorite fall-themed accents, like pumpkins, candles, or woodland creatures  1. Thankful & Bright: Yellow Pansies with a Metal Bucket For this first tray, I used my metal autumn bucket that reads “Always Be Thankful”—a Dolla...

Looking for a fun and cozy way to spruce up your coffee station? This simple coffee-themed canvas art is the perfect mix of creativity and charm! With easy-to-find materials and minimal effort, you’ll create a personalized art piece that celebrates your love for coffee—or tea, if that’s your brew of choice. Video tutorial Materials You’ll Need: One paintbrush A pencil (for sketching your design) One canvas in any size you prefer Acrylic paints (I used a light green and a pinkish orange tone) Coffee-themed sticker decoration (found mine at Dollar Tree!) Decorative flower rub-on transfers Scissors Rub-on transfer tool (or use your finger/pencil eraser as a substitute) Drying tool (optional but helpful) Step-by-Step Instructions: 1. Create Your Background Start by selecting your background colors. I went with a gentle light green for one half and a pinkish orange tone for the other. Apply the paint with your brush in broad strokes. You can blend softly in the center for a more...

Are you looking for an affordable way to brighten up your space? This cheerful flower hanging, made from a repurposed Dollar Tree frame, is a delightful and budget-friendly project that can be assembled quickly with materials you may already have at home. Best of all, the pom-pom bumblebees add an adorable touch of whimsy! Video tutorial  Materials Needed: 1 wooden Dollar Tree frame (mine has a beaded hanging section) Small yellow craft pom poms Hot glue gun and glue sticks Decorative cardboard or craft paper (I used brown) Faux flowers (great chance to reuse extras from past crafts!) White paint marker Black permanent marker A pencil for tracing Scissors Optional: Stamp and ink (I used “hello friend” for a finishing touch) 1. Prepare Your Frame   Start by removing any backing or embellishments you won't use. My frame already had a beaded hanger, which I kept for added charm. 2. Trace and Cut Place your frame on the craft paper and trace around the opening with a pencil. Caref...

If you're anything like me, you love reusing fabric, whether it's fabric squares or scraps. You probably have a collection of fabric just waiting to be transformed into something beautiful. Today, we're going to turn those scraps into charming fabric bowls. These bowls are   perfect for holding jewelry, craft supplies, or simply adding a splash of color to your space. This project is straightforward to complete and offers significant rewards, making it an excellent way to repurpose leftover materials. Video tutorial Materials Needed: 1 large glass jar 1 small glass jar Plastic wrap or plastic cling (I used cling wrap because it stays in place). Mod Podge 1 paintbrush Fabric scraps Scissors Embellishments (like mini florals, buttons, or lace—get creative!) 1. Adding Plastic Wrap Turn your jar upside down so the bottom is facing up. Cover it with plastic wrap—cling wrap hugs the jar nicely and keeps things from slipping while you work. 2. Prepping Your Fabric Cut y...