Primitive Mountain Quilts and Crafts

A crafters journey through retirement in her own personal paradise.

Archives for November 2019

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DIY Dollar Tree Candlestick Lantern

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DIY Dollar Tree Candlestick Lantern

My craft stash is overflowing with so many glass pieces that I’ve accumulated from thrift and dollar stores. I can’t help myself! When I see something that can be transformed I get it and squirrel it away for that elusive someday I’m gonna…
Well for a few of those pieces that someday is today! Let me show you how I made my DIY Dollar Tree  Candlestick Lantern.

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Cutting and Engraving Acrylic with Cricut

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Cutting and Engraving Acrylic with Cricut

The engraving tool for Cricut is wonderful! It can work on many different materials such as Acetate, Aluminum Sheets (0.5 mm), Faux Leather (Paper Thin) , Foil Poster Board,  Genuine Leather, Glitter Cardstock and more. It also works well on 1/16” acrylic and I found these awesome night lights that will display the piece perfectly. Gifts for the grand kids! Let me show you how easy it is Cutting and Engraving Acrylic with Cricut.

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Another Diy Dollar Tree Shadow Box with Cricut

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Another Diy Dollar Tree Shadow Box with Cricut

I love shadow boxes and I’ve come up with a great way to make them cheap! This idea borders on genius if you want to make your own shadow box. So simple! So cheap! Let me show you how I did another diy dollar tree shadow box.

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DIY Glitter Ornaments Which is Better? Floor Wax or Polycrylic

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DIY Glitter Ornaments Which is Better? Floor Wax or Polycrylic

After reading up on all the how to’s for glitter ornies, I have come to the conclusion there are two mainly recommended methods of glittering the inside. One is to use floor wax and the other is use polycrylic. Not knowing which was better, I decided to do a comparison DIY glitter ornament challenge to see which is better floor wax or polycrylic? Let find out!

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DIY Snowman Wind Chime

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DIY Snowman Wind Chime

With all the sun catchers and wind chimes I have and have made, a snowman sun catcher for winter just seemed inevitable for me to make! I had a small terra cotta pot for his head so I combed the dollar stores in search of snow looking, shiny things. I assembled all my goodies. Let me show you how I made my DIY snowman wind chime.

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DIY Dollar Tree Shadow Box

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DIY Dollar Tree Shadow Box

So I love all the shadow boxes I see my fellow crafters make. I have yet to seriously look for one in Micheals, but I’m guessing they might be pricey. While at the dollar tree, I saw these box type frames and wondered if I could do a DIY shadow box with them.  So this is what I came up with and I think it’s adorable!

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Dollar Tree 2 Tier Stand with Cricut

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Dollar Tree 2 Tier Stand with Cricut

Fall is in the air and all the glorious colors are in full display. Fall decoration are every where. Don’t you just love the pumpkins and gourds! I have been admiring all the two tiered fall displays, but didn’t have the stand. After thinking about it, I figured I could make my own stand.  Well off to the Dollar Tree I went to get supplies to make it! Let me show you how I did this sweet DIY Dollar Tree 2 Tier stand.

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Fall Decorating with Cricut

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Fall Decorating with Cricut

Oh how I love my Cricut Maker! It has been buzzing this autumn with all kinds of crafty projects. I love pumpkins and all the fall colors!  Let me take you on a tour of the house and I’ll show you all my autumn decorations with Cricut.

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