Crafts

Get ready for summer with this seashell mirror how-to by HGTV.

Here’s a budget-friendly alternative to a purchasing a new ring. Consider creating your own gemstone cocktail ring by Little Luck Tree.

Creative Southern Home shows you how to make your own DIY glass apothecary with two pieces of glassware and E-6000.

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We love these 50 tricks for DIY savings from This Old House.

If you’re getting your house ready for summer, check out these 9 things you need to know about air-conditioning from This Old House.

Photo credit: Creative Southern Home

Crafts

Here’s a charming birthday party idea. This Princess and the Pea Birthday Party by Michelle of Maddycakes Muse was created with loads of pink, glitter and E-6000.

Consider trading your traditional table runner for this DIY Photo Table Runner by Ruffled for a creative and fun way to display photos.

Here’s another creative photo craft. Display your favorite memories in these mini shadow box fridge magnets by Crafts Unleashed.

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We love this DIY faux tile paint project from This Old House.

If you’re in need of a privacy fence, this decorative fabric fence from DIYNetwork is an aesthetic solution.

Expand your outdoor living space with this tutorial on how to build a simple deck from This Old House.

Photo credit: Crafts Unleashed

Crafts

Here’s an easy and creative spring craft. Salt Tree shows you how to turn a sturdy bowl into a planter for an umbrella patio table using E-6000.

Make a cuff bracelet to pair with your favorite spring outfits from Pinterest.

Need a few more accessories to adorn your spring wardrobe? Try making this turquoise and cameo bracelet from Expressive Style.

Spruce up a plain full-length mirror with mini mirrors from Crafts Unleashed.

Create this DIY cupcake holder from Pitter & Glink to display your spring treats.

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We love these 8 DIY projects to transform your bathroom from HGTV.

If you’re looking for ways to add character to your kitchen on a budget, DIY Network recommends remodeling your kitchen with salvaged items.

Photo credit: Ana White

You can use this simple tutorial to create multiple candy jars or decorative holders. After Easter, swap out your jars with other seasonal candy to use them year-round.

What you’ll need:

• Glass pickle jar with lid
• Grey primer
• White spray paint
• E-6000 glue
• Candlestick

Easy Instructions:

1. Clean pickle jar thoroughly and remove label with hot water.
2. Paint jar lid with grey primer to cover any colors and writing. Once dried, spray paint lid white.
3. Glue top of the candlestick to the bottom of the pickle jar with E-6000. Put a small bead of E-6000 and both the jar and candlestick. Wait a few seconds until glue is tacky and press the two objects together.
4. Allow to dry completely (up to 24 hours) and then fill with brightly colored candy.

Visit eighteen25 for more Easter decoration projects.

Photo credit: eighteen25

Crafts:

We love these DIY Prada-Inspired flower earrings made using E-6000. Check out the tutorial from Expressive Style.

Want to cheer up an old dresser? Paint polka dots with this clever stencil tutorial from 551 East.

Get ready for Easter by learning how to make leaf egg prints from Family Fun.

DIY Projects:

Get started on your spring home improvement with these six outdoor home repair projects from Danny Lipford.

Brighten up a drab exterior with these eight budget-friendly curb appeal makeovers from This Old House.

Get organized with a custom laundry basket dresser with step-by-step plans from Ana White.

Photo credit: 551 East

What you’ll need:

• Bottle Caps
• Decorative Paper
• Mod Podge
• JudiKins Diamond Glaze
• E-6000
• Magnets
• Paintbrush
• Scissors

Easy instructions:

For this project, Ben Frankin Crafts used Diamond Glaze or Inkssentials Glossy Accents. Both serve the same purpose, so it’s simply a matter of preference.

1. Trim the paper to fit inside the bottle cap.
2. Use the paintbrush to apply Mod Podge to the entire center of the bottle cap.
3. Place onto paper into the bottle cap, print side up.
4. Carefully go around the inside of bottle cap with Diamond Glaze. You want to completely cover the inside.
5. Set aside to dry.
6. Once dry, apply E-6000 onto a magnet and glue it to the back of the bottle cap.
7. Wait for the glue to completely dry before using.

For complete instructions, visit Ben Franklin Crafts.

What you’ll need:

• Paper plates
• Tempera paint and brush
• Scissors
• Chopsticks
• Embellishments (sequins, feathers, glitter)
• A pair of old sunglasses
• Amazing EcoGlue

For complete instructions, visit Parents Connect.

You may also like the following Mardi Gras-themed projects for kids and adults:

Create a Beaded Curtain

Clink-Clank Noisemakers

Make a Mardi Gras Wreath

Photo Credit: Parents Connect

Crafts:

Make a festive confetti tablecloth with this easy-to-make project from Oh Happy Day.

St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner. Get ready by making Leprechaun “elixir bottles” with this fun project from Design Sponge.

If you’re a wine aficionado, capture your memories with this wine cork wreath from The Ivy Cottage.

DIY Projects:

We love this DIY magnet project from Ben Franklin Crafts using bottle caps & E-6000.

Looking for a cool iPad cover? Glitter ‘N Glue has a DIY project to create a studded iPad cover that’s truly one-of-a-kind.

Before you buy outdoor lawn furniture, check out this collection of DIY outdoor wood furniture projects from Danny Lipford.

Photo credit: Oh Happy Day

What You’ll Need

• Thick cardboard
• Krylon red Dual Paint + Primer
• Pink/magenta felt circles
• Red felt circles
• Scissors
• E-6000 glue
• Valentine’s themed ribbon

Easy Instructions

1. Cut a heart out of thick cardboard. Then gently fold the heart in half and cut out the center.
2. To make sure the cardboard is completely covered, spray paint the heart with the red spray paint.
3. Next, take one of your felt circles and fold it in half, then fold it in half again. Take your scissors to cut the pointed tip off and then apply a big dot of E-6000.
4. Wait a few seconds to let the glue get tacky, and then apply to the spray-painted heart. Repeat steps 3 and 4, alternating the colors, until the heart is completely covered. You can alternate directions of the felt pieces as well to give the wreath a little more texture and variation.
5. Once your heart is completely covered and dried, take about an 8-inch piece of ribbon and glue it to the cardboard back of the wreath at the top of the heart.

Voila! You have an adorable Valentine’s Day wreath to perk up the winter grays!

For complete instructions and photos, visit Classy Clutter’s blog.

Photo Credit: Classy Clutter by Mallory & Savannah

Ciao! My name is Marcie Giovannoni, and I’m the “Crafty Intern” for the Eclectic blog. By day, I’m a senior at the University of Oregon, and by night, you can usually find me crafting my heart out with my hands covered in glue. I have a passion for trying new things and I enjoy seeing life through the viewfinder of my camera.

At the conference, Mark will be signing and giving away his latest book, “The Big-Ass Book of Crafts 2” at the Eclectic Products booth (#1227) from 10:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. on January 29 and 30.

A long-time fan of Eclectic products, Mark says, “About 90% of my projects use either E-6000 or Amazing GOOP.” We’re huge fans of Mark, too! We’ve featured several of his projects on the Eclectic blog over the years and we’re looking forward to sharing projects from “The Big-Ass Book of Crafts 2.”

If you’re planning to attend CHA, follow us on Twitter for updates, and don’t forget to stop by Eclectic booth #1227.

Can’t make it to the conference? You can still check out Mark’s new book here, and get started on a fun Mark Montano project by visiting his blog.