I like the idea of having a signature cocktail at a holiday party. Beer and wine are great, but a signature drink makes the party feel a little bit more special. This cranberry amaretto cocktail is simple to make, and it has some of the … [Read more...]
THE EASIEST WAY TO KEEP GLITTER FROM SHEDDING
Christmas is the perfect time of year to create sparkly handmade gifts for your loved ones. To make sure your gifts don't make a glittery mess all over your giftee's home, you need to make sure to seal that glitter in TIGHT! Today I am sharing the … [Read more...]
BROWN SUGAR CINNAMON PUMPKIN SEEDS
One of my favorite things about carving pumpkins is that when you are done, you get to make roasted pumpkin seeds! I love pumpkin seeds, and making them is so easy. While I love roasting the seeds with just a bit of salt, this year I … [Read more...]
SIMPLE PUMPKIN SPICE CREAM PIE RECIPE
I recently came into a wealth of Pumpkin Spice Cheerios, so I have been thinking of new ways to use that tasty cereal. My first experiment was to create a graham cracker pie crust but to substitute the cereal for the graham crackers. The … [Read more...]
PAINTED SKULL MASON JAR FOR HALLOWEEN
I've shared a few tutorials for painting mason jar in the past, but I have mostly stuck to animals: narwhal, panda, sloth, penguin, etc. For Halloween, I thought I would share a spooky painted mason jar tutorial. Making a painted skull mason … [Read more...]
FALL AND HALLOWEEN FLAIR PINS WITH SHRINK PLASTIC
Have you noticed that mini pins are making a comeback? Pins were a big deal when I was growing up, so it is fun to see people hopping back on the bandwagon. I used a sheet of shrink plastic to make some pins of my favorite things about … [Read more...]
GLAM BAT HALLOWEEN COSTUME ACCESSORIES
Do you have your Halloween costume planned out already? There's no need to overthink it! A few DIY accessories may be all you need to create a great looking costume. I used a few supplies from my local dollar store to create these glam bat … [Read more...]
HALLOWEEN SKELETON JEWELRY MADE FROM HOT GLUE
Did you know you can make your own jewelry elements using hot glue? All you need is a silicone mold and some big glue sticks. I grabbed a Halloween mold from the dollar store to create several pieces of skeleton jewelry from hot … [Read more...]
EASY STRESS RELIEF CRAFTS
Although it has become a job that I love as well, crafting started as a hobby for me. It calms me down when I am stressed out, and it gives me a feeling of accomplishment when I am feeling overwhelmed. Even with all the crafting I do for work, I … [Read more...]
DIY METALLIC FALL LEAF WREATH
I am rounding out this week of Treasure Gold craft projects with this beautiful metallic fall leaf wreath. I kept the design of this wreath simple and low profile so that the sheen of the metallic leaves really stands out. Keep reading to find out … [Read more...]