Showing posts with label Be My Guest Post. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Be My Guest Post. Show all posts

Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Guest Post: Kid Craft! Ghost Luminaries for Halloween

I am so happy to have Fotini as a guest blogger from  Glamorous, Affordable Life! I hope you all enjoy reading her writing as much as I do!




Hi! My name is Fotini and I blog over at Glamorous, Affordable Life! I’m thrilled to be guest posting today, thank you Michelle ;)


Today I’m going to be sharing a fun, easy craft project to do with the kids! Ghost luminaries…
Here’s what you’re going to need:
  • ·         Brown paper bags
  • ·         White craft or body paint, paintbrush
  • ·         Plastic plate (to put the paint on)
  • ·         Googly eyes
  • ·         Craft glue
  • ·         Decorative scissors (optional)
  • ·         Flameless candles



Grab your paper bag, paint, paintbrush and plastic plate.  Get your little ones bare tootsies out and begin to paint. My son is soo ticklish, he could barely stay still! Once the entire foot (toes included!) are covered in paint, place it firmly onto the bag (the heel should be towards the opening of the bag).



Repeat for your desired number of luminaries. I did two for each of my kids. Let your paint dry. I trimmed the top of my bags with decorative craft scissors, just for looks! Next, glue on your googly eyes. 




I was able to pick up two-packs of flameless candles at the dollar store, $1 per pack. Add your flameless candles to your bags and volia, ghost luminaries!


How cute would these look lined up your driveway for trick-or-treat night?!  I added mine to our hallway in front of the kids’ rooms. They look so cute lit up and the kids love them!




Friday, October 19, 2012

Guest Post: T-Shirt Scarf Tutorial



I'm so happy to have met Jacqueline from Beauty and the Budget! Here is her awesome guest post...

T-Shirt Scarf Tutorial:

Hi I'm Jacqueline from Beauty and the Budget and I'm excited Michelle gave me the opportunity to post on her blog! A little about me.... I live in Colorado with my Hubbs and 2 lovely (and lively) daughters. I enjoy crafting, crocheting, planning and hosting get togethers and saving money while I'm at it! Over at Beauty and the Budget, you'll find money saving tips on things from crafting and beauty to fashion and groceries in addition to patterns and tutorials for DIY/Up-Cycle. Today's tutorial is on how to up-cycle those old t-shirts into new fashion accessories. Hope you enjoy!

Take an old t-shirt and cut across just underneath the sleeves


Take a paper plate (or another circular item of your choice) and start tracing
circles on your t-shirt.


Cut the circles out.



Cut each circle Into a spiral. If you hold a few circles together at a time, you can
ensure a little more uniformity in the scarf.


tip: if you cut a narrow spiral into your circle, the scarf will be longer. A thicker spiral will be a bit shorter

Gently pull on the spirals to stretch them a bit.



Tie small piece of t-shirt at the back to hold all pieces together.

You now have a fun frilly scarf that you can wear a couple different ways.



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