Locker Pin Boards

Difficulty: ♥ ♥ ♥

Materials: Foam presentation board, foam cork or corrigated cardboard, cardstock paper, scissors, glue stick, hot glue/ craft glue, craft knife, magnets

1. Use the craft knife to cut foam presentation board to desired size. Cut foam cork/ cardboard to same size.
2. Trace the foam board on the reverse side of the cardstock, and cut out.
3. Use a glue stick to attach the paper to the presentation board.
4. Use hot glue/ craft glue to attach foam cork/ cardboard to the other side of the presentation board.
5. Use hot glue/ craft glue to attach magnets to foam cork/ cardboard.

Hints and Tips:
         * When using hot glue/ craft glue, only put it on the edges so that it doesn't get in the way of the pins.
         * Use squares of different papers to create a patchwork look.
         * Glue buttons onto thumbtacks for decorative pins.

Soda Can Pencil Holder

Difficulty: ♥ ♥

 
Materials: Soda Can, can opener that crimps edges, acrylic based paint, brushes

         Optional: ribbon, decorative flowers, rhinestones, brads, etc.

1. Wash an empty soda can

2. Use the can opener to cut the top off of the can. (see left picture)

3. Paint the can the color that the main part of the can will be.

4. Paint the next largest layer.

5. Paint other objects or sceneries on the can.

6. Touch up can by paintin over all splatters, etc.

7. Add 3D accessories and other details.

Hints and Tips:

         * Paint the bottom of the can for a cohesive look

         * Mix paints to create a unique color.

         * Always use a primer! (especially when using red)

Clothes Pin Note Holders

DIFFICULTY: ♥

Materials: Wooden clothes pin, paint and brushes
          Optional: stickers, ribbon, rhinestones, flowers, etc.

1. Choose your wooden clothes pin and stand it on a table to make sure that it's level.
2. Paint clothes pin. Make sure that you paint all sides, inside, and on top. More than one coat may be necessary.
3. Add accessories as desired.

Welcome!

Welcome to Crafts By Leanne. My goal is to share my homemade craft ideas with everyone. The ideas that I'll share range from cards to everyday objects. For your convenience, each craft will have a difficulty rating between 1 and 5 hearts (♥); one being the easiest, and five being the hardest.

Enjoy creating and experimenting with the crafts from Crafts By Leanne.