Lazy Porch Antiques: CRAFT TIPS

CRAFT TIPS

I add craft tip segments to this post every week so follow along.

Craft Tip #1

How to prep a canning jar for painting.

I clean my jars with a paper towel and rubbing alcohol before painting them with acrylic paint. This cleans and preps them for the paint.

Craft Tip #2

HOW TO DRY PAINTED CANNING JARS FAST

I paint my jars and dry them in the sunshine. They dry fast this way and it allows me to achieve several layers in large batches.

CRAFT TIP #3

Click below to see how to paint this chicken!

CRAFT TIP #3 painting with stencils

I always use frog tape to secure my stencils.

CRAFT TIP #4

Potpourri with organic cinnamon!

I love organic cinnamon for my potpourri.

CRAFT TIP #5

4x4 pumpkin post!

4x4 post make cute pumpkins.

CRAFT TIP #6

Glue gun, canning jars and jute twine!

I buy my jute twine at Dollar General, bottom shelf hardware second. 1.00 a roll!

TIP #7

Keep your leftover fabric to create fabric rag balls to coordinate with your decor!

TIP #8

Cut fabric strips 8 x 3 1/4 inches and loop over a metal wreath frame and pull ends through the loop and pull to tighten. Work from the back row to the front alternating patterns as you go, I also use ribbon and jute twine too. Three strands of jute twine tied into a knot will create a mini spray. The photo below shows the finished crafted rag wreath.

CRAFT TIP #9

I love to recycle vintage sweaters into new craft projects. This sweater was covered in bright colored cotton pom poms. So why not save them!

CRAFT TIP # 10

For these mini pumpkins I used rolled fabric swatches and doubled over felt to create stems.

CRAFT TIP # 11

Sanding around the edges of painted wood will create a more rustic edging.

I use 220 grit sanding block.

CRAFT TIP #12

Give your home decor more depth and texture by adding Spanish Moss.

Craft Tip #13

How to create those candy canes we all love!

Wrap the end of the candy cane with a strip of fabric or ribbon and then wrap ribbon from end to end securing with glue as you go.