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Make a cake stand from a coffee can.

How to make a cake stand from a coffee can

My hubby and I drink a LOT of coffee. We buy in bulk and get the ginormous 2 pound cans. These containers are a great size. I was looking at one the other day and realized it would make a wide, sturdy, and inexpensive base for a cake stand… just set a plate on top of it! With summertime almost here, I decided to make a cake stand that was a Continue Reading

Neon DIY frame using office supplies.

DIY neon frame using office supplies

I love creating stuff from common household items and office supplies. And I’ve always loved the bright, neon colors of self-stick flags . . . you know, those little things you see attached to an important document you need to sign? (Do you read all that fine print? I confess . . . I don’t always!) Well, I thought it could be fun to decoupage Continue Reading

Mothers day craft: dry wall tape decoupaged pot.

Mother's Day craft - decoupage clay pot

Do you need a gift idea for a teacher or a mom this spring? A fresh, potted plant is a thoughtful gift . . . but sometimes the container they come in can be a little boring, don’t you think? I picked up this little calla lily plant for a gift recently. It was planted in a simple terra cotta pot. I liked the texture of the clay . . . but I felt Continue Reading

Painted plastic Easter eggs.

painted plastic eggs

We always love featuring our very own Shannon from Madigan Made - she's so awesome with the simple crafts, and this project is no exception. These painted plastic Easter eggs look so amazing in all their robin egg blue glory, right? I can hardly believe that they are just plain ol' plastic eggs. I pretty much just want to run out to the store right Continue Reading

Spring craft: DIY doily banner.

spring craft - diy doily garland

Spring is in the air! Have you started to decorate for Easter or springtime yet? I have an easy decoupage project for you to try, if you need ideas for a fun spring craft. I recently found these large chipboard journals in the discount bins at the craft store. I loved the floral shapes and I couldn’t resist picking up a couple of packs. I Continue Reading

St. Patrick’s Day craft: yarn decoupage vase.

Simple green Mod Podge yarn vase craft

Hi! It’s Shannon from Madigan Made! Are you growing tired of winter? Ready for spring? Me too. I have spring projects on the brain lately. More specifically I have green projects on the brain lately. Maybe it is because St. Patty's Day is approaching. Maybe it is because "emerald" is Pantone's Color of the Year . . . but something about the Continue Reading

Simple and easy valentines cards idea.

decoupage valentines cards with Mod Podge

Handmade cards are a sweet way to send a personal message on Valentine’s Day. I enjoy making valentines cards, and I’ve always wanted to create easy greeting cards with decoupage and layers of tissue paper . . . so why not make one for my Valentine. Amy’s My Aqua Valentine series last year inspired me to combine the blue and fuchsia colors Continue Reading