Skip to my Lou

Skip to my Lou 
Thanks to Skip to my Lou for reminding me to get out my mint molds and make some yummy cream cheese mints.  Don't hesitate to try this, it's sooooo easy and a great little treat for any gathering or as a little gift.  Everyone loves them and they look like the took lots of time.

Sea-Glass-Tiled Tray or Tabletop - Introduction - MarthaStewart.com

Sea-Glass-Tiled Tray or Tabletop - Introduction - MarthaStewart.com
I have been so busy with summer activities I haven't had time to do a tutorial, but I am definitely going to have to try this one soon. Goodness knows, I LOVE Sea Glass!

My Computer is My Canvas: My name is Colette... and I'm addicted to fonts.

My Computer is My Canvas: My name is Colette... and I'm addicted to fonts.
This is a great tutorial on adding fonts.

Craft toolbox coastal makeover

I found the perfect box for my craft tools at a garage sale for $2.  The only problem was it looked really old and not so coastal.  Sooooo, out came my trusty spray paint and a little sand paper and now it looks much better.

Before:

I spray painted it with Krylon satin white paint (sorry I didn't get a picture of the process)
I glued seashells to pieces of raffia for the bow.  The box works great to hold my craft tools and supplies that I carry from place to place to work on projects.

Its So Very Creative and my favs list

It's So Very Cheri is featuring my sea glass and holding a giveaway!  I'm so excited!  I hope you'll check it out and sign up. 
Its So Very Creative and my favs list

Crock Pot Baked Potatoes | Skip To My Lou

This is a great idea for summer!  Put them in the crock pot and let them cook all day.  I'm going to put my crock pot on the back deck or in the garage to keep the house cool:)
Crock Pot Baked Potatoes | Skip To My Lou

Concrete wall makeover

A quick trick for making over plain concrete blocks or pavers is SPRAY PAINT!  Who knew!  I was going to get concrete stain, which is pretty expensive and takes quite a bit of time, but I needed to get it done in a hurry.  Sooooo, I tried using spray paint.  It worked GREAT and looks good even close up.
BEFORE: 

SPRAY PAINT WITH
A LIGHT COAT:

 AFTER:

 Be sure you use light coats.  It creates a "stained" look rather than a painted finish.

Sea Glass Candle Holder

After posting the seashell wreath, I got inspired to make a sea glass candle holder.

I purchsed a clear candle holder at the dollar store and a package of decorative sea glass from Michaels for about $2.50.

I tried to use E6000 glue to attach the glass pieces, but they kept sliding off so I opted for high heat hot glue for a glue gun and it worked great.  The glass pieces are holding great and the glue is totally clear. 

Just pick pieces of glass, apply glue and place them on the container as you go.  It's like doing an uncharted mosaic.  I loved it!

 It's OK to have some clear spaces between the pieces, looks good. I was afraid that one package of glass d wouldn't do it, but I had plenty with a few pieces left over. I added a jute bow  and a candle and ta da..... a candle holder!  So cute on a deck!  Enjoy!
This is inspired from my love of sea glass and the jewelry I make, check it out!

 

Coastal again??  Of Course. I just couldn't resist featuring this awesome shell wreath!  Just looking at this makes me feel the sand between my toes!  A Pretty Cool Life did a great job and put together an easy to follow tutorial.  I'm going to keep my eye out for shells.