Cinch Notebooks Made with Cereal Boxes!

Cinch Notebooks Made with Cereal Boxes! I love crafts that use things that are on their way out to the recycling bin or trash...and I can upcycle them for a fun craft. Take some old cereal boxes and make the perfect notebooks using the Cinch binding tool.  These cute notebooks could be made with any cardboard box on their way to the recycling. Supplies Needed for Cereal Box Notebooks: Cinch Binding Tool (I scored on mine and found it at the thrift store for $15) Cereal Box (cut to 5X7) Paper (cut to 5X7) Cinch Binding Comb Here's a video using the Cinch machine and upcycled books: Using the Cinch is a breeze. Begin by hooking the comb on the side of the Cinch. Punch holes on the side of the paper. Use the chart guide on the Cinch to tell you which knobs to pull to punch the paper correctly. Then punch the additional holes after pulling the peg. Then hook the paper on the wire comb on the side. At the...

How to Paint Cake & Ice Cream Shoes!

How to Paint Cake & Ice Cream Shoes! These painted cake and ice cream shoes look good enough to eat! Make a pair of cake and ice cream kicks to wear in delicious and show-stopping style! These cool shoes are the perfect upcycled accessory! Note : These take a while to paint. I let them dry between every single paint stage so I didn't accidently smudge them. It took me about a month to get them finished, but only about an hour of work time. Turn a pair of comfy wedges into the cutest dessert shoes. These shoes are the talk of the town, trust me, everyone will notice these fun shoes! Ice cream cone, melty ice cream, layered cake with sprinkles and a drip--these tasty looking kicks have it all. Supplies Needed for Cake and Ice Cream Shoes: Shoes (I love these Sketchers wedges, but not the color...so they were the perfect shoes for me to upcycle!) Tulip Dimensional Fabric Paint ( Puffy , Gold , Brown Slick and Variety Pack ) Clay Sprinkles ( buy them or make your own) Step 1: Sho...

How to Make Paper Flowers (Easy Craft DIY Tutorial)

How to Make Paper Flowers (Easy Craft DIY Tutorial) Looking for an easy way to create stunning party decorations without investing in expensive craft equipment? These oversized paper flowers are surprisingly simple to make using just a few basic supplies, a pair of scissors, and a hot glue gun. No cricut machine or other cutting machine is required! These large paper flowers are perfect for creating eye-catching paper flower backdrops for weddings, birthday parties, baby showers, bridal showers, photo booths, nursery décor, or even permanent wall art. Their soft pastel colors and shimmering gold details create an elegant look that photographs beautifully and instantly transforms any space. The best part? They're inexpensive to make, completely customizable, and can be reused for countless celebrations. Why I Love Giant Paper Flowers I've always loved decorating with flowers, but fresh flowers can become expensive very quickly—especially when decorating an entire backdrop....