DIY Recycled Plastic Crescent Statement Necklace

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Hi, I’m Fran. I write a blog called Teahab all about making jewellery and run a modern DIY jewellery business called Checkmybox with my best friend Hannah. As you can imagine most of our time is spent researching/dreaming up/making jewellery so when Cocktails with Mom asked me to write a DIY guest post using something around the [...]

Do It Yourself Mini Replica Keychain

replica keychain

    If you’re planning a party or upcoming event you’ll want to send your guests home with party favors that will remind them of how enjoyable the party was.  Of course there are plenty of things you can buy and give but favors are more than simply a token of a wonderful party or event [...]

Craft Spotlight: Cozy Sweater Vase

diy sweater vase craft

Hi Cocktails With Mom readers. My name is Shannon and I blog over at Sewing Barefoot. I’m so glad Dee invited me to be here today to share one of my projects with you. I’m an interior designer by day and a crazy crafter (addicted to my glue gun) at night. My latest creation is [...]

9 awesome things to do with chalkboard paint

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    There’s something about chalkboard paint that I just love. It reminds me of my childhood and days spent at school, all happy memories. Nowadays it would be difficult to find a classroom that still relied on it’s chalkboard but that doesn’t mean they don’t have a place at home. In fact I was [...]

How to Make Your Own American Flag Denim Shorts

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Expressive shorts lately are like the new fashion fever not only in the United States.  Famous celebrities like Rihanna, Ke$ha, Solange Knowles and Kylie Jenner has been spotted on different occasions and places wearing the very stylish and patriotic American Flag Shorts. I am sure you would be excited to get yourself a pair, but [...]

9 awesome things to make from a pallet

Pallet bed head

    Today’s post is from our newest contributor Vicki from A Life of Geekery.  Vicki is a self professed Earl Grey drinker, lover of all things foody, relishes a bargain, and complete geek.  Please help me in welcoming her and be on the lookout for more great posts. There’s nothing I love more than [...]

{Fabulous Finds} A Penny For Your Thoughts

Lucky Us Copper Keychain with two lucky pennies

  What do you do with your pocket change?  Personally, I save all of my loose coins and never thought about using them for any purpose other than spending.    The other night, I stumbled upon this penny ring and thought – oh how creative!   Who knew a penny could be so cute!  I figured [...]

Kid Friendly Holiday Crafts

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    At Christmas time, the kids are home from school and you need to help entertain them. Here are some simple, kid friendly crafts that you can do with your kids without a lot of time or money invested. Cardboard Candle Sticks   A great idea for a Christmas craft is one that you [...]

{Words That Inspire} DIY Canvas Quotes

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