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Super Sci-Fi Rocket Fueled Jet Pack--Upcycled Craft DIY

Super Sci-Fi Rocket Fueled Jet Pack--Upcycled Craft DIY     I love upcycled crafts.  There is nearly nothing better than taking something destined for the landfill and turning into pure joy.  This Rocket Jet Pack is the perfect upcycled craft.   It's easy and quick to make!  You can add all the embellishments in the world, or just let it be the fuel for your child's imagination.    Perfect for party favors at a Space themed party, great to celebrate the lunar landing in 1969, or just to let a child whiz around the yard!       This craft promises to make you a better parent in less than 20 minutes.  There are days I am just rushing around, taking care of everything that I barely notice the people I love the most.   I know we've all been there.  This craft is the solution.  It doesn't take long and anyone can do it.  And the instant joy in your persons eyes is worth ev...

How to Make Disco Mirror Ball Shoes DIY Tutorial

How to Make Disco Mirror Ball Shoes DIY Tutorial Disco Mirror Ball! Ever been to a club, dance hall or school dance and just thought "I totally need a disco ball!"? No, just me? Turns out that mirror tiles belong on everything from the dance floor to shoes! It's easy to create some dance club worthy footwear using mirror tiles and the familiar swirl pattern of a disco mirror ball. Make disco ball shoes easily with just a couple supplies and a lot of time--the perfect mirror mirror foot wear. But be warned, disco mirrors on short boots take forever. This craft is tedious and long--it cannot be an urgent order--maybe pick some open square toe heels to start--they will be much faster. Proceed with caution--prepare for working a long time. You have been warned. No, really. I wanted to hire out the second shoe.  The first shoe took me 4 hours and 15 minutes to completely cover in mirror tiles...but it felt much longer. Thankfully because I got the pattern hashed out on the fir...

How to Watercolor with Chalk Markers

How to Watercolor with Chalk Markers! Learn how easy it is to watercolor using chalk markers on a chalkboard! This technique is gorgeous and the perfect touch for a wedding, shower, birthday, party or any other occasion. It takes just a few supplies to watercolor on chalkboards, and the best part is they wash away easily when the party is over! I'm demonstrating a Watercolor Floral Wreath, but you can integrate the technique into anything you want! The star of the show is Loddie Doddie Chalk Markers and Chalkboard. I received these supplies in exchange for this post...but let me tell you, these are the best chalk supplies I've ever used...and I've used a bunch. The chalk marker colors are bright and vivid. Plus there is a huge range of colors! The chalkboard is high quality, easy to clean and doesn't leave phantom art behind. **And Loddie Doddie is giving my readers a 10% off discount when purchased with the code: DOODLECRAFT10 Supplies Needed to Watercolor with Chal...