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July 1, 2022

Glitter Ornament DIY

Post By Rhonda Christmas In July, DIY Christmas, craft, Diy, dollar tree, gift, Ornament 2 Comments

Who loves unique ornaments? Here is a way to create your own. These Litter ornaments are Super easy to create and gorgeous when finished.

Whether you have a cutting machine or not you can still make these ornaments stunning! You could even personalize with a permanent marker! I know that they carry plastic ornaments at the Dollar Tree but I really like the glass ornaments. I grab a ton of these glass ornaments when they are on sale or clearance from Hobby Lobby.

Let’s talk glitter for a minute. I absolutely love the StarCraft glitter that I purchase from 143Vinyl . It’s like dust glitter, not chunky at all and it coats the ornaments very well!

Glitter ornament DIY supply list

clear ornament
glitter
polycrylic
medicine syringe
paper cups
plastic cups
ribbon for bow
vinyl if you want to add a design
magic marker if you want to add personalization without vinyl

Are you ready to begin? Shake or stir your polycrylic. Take a dropper full and add it to the inside of the ornament. Swirl it around so the entire inside is coated, don’t worry that it won’t stay. As long as you coated it good with the polycrylic you will be fine.

Flip it over and let the access drain out into the plastic cup. While that is draining, take your startcarft glitter and pour it into the paper cup. I use these little bathroom cups because they are the right size and you can fold the sides in together to pour into the ornament easily.

Now take you paper cup, push the sides together and pour into the ornament. Next swirl the glitter all the way around the inside of the ornament so that it is coating the entire ornament. Flip up side down, opening over the paper cup. Tap the sides to get out all the excess glitter.

Place the cap back on the top. now is the time to add a bow, personalize with a magic marker or add your vinyl. You now have a finished ornament! Super cute right? That wasn’t so hard was it?

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July 1, 2022

Personalized Stocking DIY

Post By Rhonda Christmas In July, DIY Christmas, craft, Diy, dollar tree, gift, Personalized Stocking 2 Comments

You can find all the items need to create a Personalized Stocking DIY at the Dollar Tree! You will not find the stockings right now due it technically not being that time of year.

When they do finally hit the shelves I order a case of them from the Dollar Tree website. I purchase by the case for convenience. There are some items, I just do not want to hunt for and know that they will be showing up eventually on their site. I stalk their website all the time looking for something that I can create.

Please note that I have a silhouette and normally cut everything out on that. You do not need a cutting machine to do this project.

Everyone loves something with their name on it!

Personalized stocking DIY product list can all be found at the Dollar Tree

Permanent vinyl

Craft knife set

Stocking

Pen/marker

Stencil

Let’s get started now that you have all your items ready. First you will cut a small piece of the roll of vinyl. Then you are going to lay it flat, place the stencil on top and trace your name out.

Once you have it traced, carefully cut it out. Now, I am not going to say that this vinyl is going to last forever, but it will at least last until your child or fur baby rips into it!

Now take the backing off the vinyl and place it on the stocking. My letters stuck fairly well. If you would like it to last another day or two, add some crafting glue to the back of the vinyl before placing it on the stocking.

What do you think of your creation? I hope you have enjoyed this post!

Now put your finished product in the closet and check out some giveaways and other DIY Christmas in July posts HERE!

Disclosure: Chics With Crews may have received the product mentioned

above or was monetarily compensated for this post. All opinions are those of

our own and were not influenced in any way. Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest,

Google, and any other social media are not affiliated with this posting or giveaway. Chics With Crews and any participating bloggers are not

responsible for prize fufilment or shipment. This disclosure is done in

accordance with the Federal Trade Commission 10 CER. Part 255 Guides

concerning the use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising. If you have any questions about this event or would like to see your event hosted by Chics With Crews, please email Rhonda at chicswithcrews@gmail.com

June 27, 2022

Sublimated Makeup Bag

Post By Rhonda DIY Diy, dollar tree, makeup bag, sublimation No Comments

Sublimated makeup bag was found at my amazing Dollar tree! Anyone else love finding $1.25 items to sublimate? Whether you are gifting or selling its always a great fine!

Sublimated makeup bag was very easy to do. One thing to keep in mins is the insert will heat together. To keep this from happening, I folded a piece of butcher paper a few times to put on the inside while pressing,

I created my own design. I have the business edition of Silhouette studio so I do get some freebies and really cheap clip arts! these makeup bags were in the cosmetic sections at one of my Dollar Trees. The other Dollar Tree had them right at the check out.

Items needed to create the Sublimated makeup bag:

Silhouette studio or paint program

Copy paper

Butcher paper

Epson Eco tank printer

Heat press or mini press

Makeup bag

I created the design and printed, While that was printing I folded my butcher paper for the inside. carefully add your butcher paper to the inside of the bag. Make sure that it is covering the entire inside. Now grab your design and cut off the excess paper. Place the bag on the heat press, spray with bonding spray and place the design evenly.

I keep my press at 385 degrees and press for 45 seconds. Take your design off the now Sublimated makeup bag. This step is very important an its going to be hot! Once your timer goes off, you are going to have to get the butcher paper out of the center of the bag or it will stay closed and you will ruin the bag. Your bag is going to wrinkle a bit after taking the butcher paper out. I have not tried it yet, but I am sure you can run an iron over it to remove wrinkles.

June 26, 2022

Baby Wash Cloth Sublimated

Post By Rhonda DIY Diy, dollar tree, sublimation No Comments

Baby Wash cloth sublimated is another one of my Dollar Tree finds!

I absolutely love finding those good good $1,25 finds for sublimation. So who else loves the Dollar Tree? I love it the most when I can find items to sublimate one.

Who would want 5 items compared to only 1? When strolling through the Dollar Tree be sure to look out for polyester and suede items! These are both items that you can sublimate on!

Baby wash cloths sublimated are super easy to create. Do you have all the correct products?

Items you will need to be able to create a baby wash cloth:

4 pack of microfiber wash cloths. I found these in the kitchen section with the pot holders.

epson eco tank printer

sublimation ink

heat press or mini press

copy paper

Elmer’s bond spray

laptop for a design

Choose a design for that baby wash cloth sublimated style! I bought a few clip arts and created my own designs for these cuties.

Print the design, put your wash cloth on the heat press and spray with the bond spray. Set your press to 380 degrees and press for 45 seconds. These are in the thinner side you so don’t want to press too long.

Now that you have another baby shower, birthday, or even a Christmas gift, please keep watching for more DIY posts and Dollar Tree finds!

Please be sure to check out the baby blanket that was created from a Dollar tree find!

I want to thank each and every one of you for stopping by to check out my new posts and finds. I love creating and will be back very soon to give you more!

Google, and any other social media are not affiliated with this posting or giveaway. Chics With Crews is responsible for prize fulfillment. Any participating bloggers are not responsible for prize fufilment or shipment. This disclosure is done in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission 10 CER. Part 255 Guides concerning the use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising. If you have any questions about this event or would like to see your event hosted

by Chics With Crews, please email Rhonda at chicswithcrews@gmail.com

June 26, 2022

Amazing Dollar Tree Sublimation Finds

Post By Rhonda DIY baby blanket, Diy, dollar tree, sublimation No Comments

Amazing Dollar Tree Sublimation Finds. First up is my Baby Blanket finds! Say what? Omgodness! I stroll around our Dollar Tree on the hunt for items that I can sublimate on! It’s amazing that you can find those Dollar Tree finds to make affordable gifts that my customers will love!

Did you think that you could take a baby blanket from the Dollar tree and craft it into something beautiful. People love affordable items that don’t break the bank. I sell a lot more items due to my dollar Tree Finds. Instead of only being able to afford one item, people are able to buy a few.

The Baby blanket find was in the baby section and it is 100% polyester (fleece)! I found a great design to print out with my sublimation eco tank Epson Printer. Placed the blanket on my heat press, sprayed Elmer’s Craft bond Spray on the blanket corner . Using the bonding spray is a game changer. It not only holds your print in place it also assures there are no tape marks. I took my design print and placed it where I sprayed the bond.

Set your press at 385 degrees and press with medium pressure for 60 seconds! I probably needed a little less pressure so they wouldn’t have the marks.

This my friends was an example of my Amazing Dollar Tree Sublimation Finds!

Keep watching for more to come! I love finding treasures at my local Dollar Tree. Some people can’t afford the high prices at the store for gifts that they know their receivers will love. I am here to offer affordable gifts at lower costs to my amazing customers. I will e adding more posts! My Dollar tree finds always excite me. I hope that you all come back soon to keep up to date on items that are found at the Dollar Tree

I also sell Sublimation Blanks and you can shop here at Rhonda’s Designs!

April 2, 2022

Name tile for Mother’s Day

Post By Rhonda DIY -“affordable, Diy, gift, hime decor, Mother’s Day No Comments

Name tile for Mother’s Day gift is super easy and very inexpensive!

I love making gifts for family, friends and of course customers!!

There is something about receiving a handmade item for a gift. For some reason I appreciate it so much more!

Would you love to learn how to make a Name Tile for Mother’s Day gift? Keep reading!

Name tile for Mothers’s Day supplies needed:

1 ceramic tile from Lowes

2 different colors of permanent vinyl from 143 Vinyl

Cutting machine (silhouette) or stencils!
Transfer tape from 143 Vinyl

Rubbing alcohol

Cotton Ball

Pin Pen (use to weed vinyl) from 143 Vinyl

hair dryer if you get air bubbles

Lets get creating!! Open Design Space and on the left hand side, you will see the shapes option. Grab the square and make a rectangle the size of your tile. mine was 12”x4”. change the color of your box so you can see your petters. this box will he deleted or moved aside when cutting your wording. Now that you have your rectangle sized to fit tour tile, type Mom. Move it onto your rectangle and size it to fit right over it. I didn’t leave a sliver, which I should have.

Next add the children and dogs names😆 My dogs are my kids too! i used the I love glitter font from DaFont. It was Free! i love free 🤷🏼‍♀️.

Size your names to fit on your rectangle. If everything looks good to you its now time to cut! Move your names off the cut grid, leave the mom, and delete the rectangle.

Send the mom through with color vinyl of your choice. Be sure before taking your mat out of the cutter that your vinyl cut all the way through. If your words cut perfect and you can lift a piece of one of the letters you are ready to remove the cutting mat.

Lets get ready to cut your names out. Move MOM off of the cutting area and place your names in that area. Grab your second colored vinyl and repeat the process.
While your names are cutting, grab your cotton ball and rubbing alcohol. Rub the surface thoroughly and let dry.

Grab your cut vinyl and weed your words out. Place your transfer tape on the mom. Rub it on good so you know your letters stuck to the transfer tape. slowly remove the backing of your vinyl, mom should be adhered to the transfer tape.
Line your letters up with the top and side of the tile. Rub from one side to another to try to eliminate air bubbles. This is the hard part! After rubbing, slowly peel the transfer tape off the letters. Be sure to do this slow because you can easily rip your vinyl.

Grab your names and repeat the process. Carefully place your names right on top of MOM, rub really well and very slowly peel the transfer tape off.

If by chance you have bubbles, grab a pin, poke a little hole in it, smooth it with your finger. Grab your hair dryer and go over it. Don’t do it in the same spot for too long, you will melt your vinyl.

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Disclosure: Chics With Crews may have received the product mentioned above or was monetarily compensated for this post. All opinions are those of our own and were not influenced in any way. Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Google, and any other social media are not affiliated with this posting or giveaway. Chics With Crews and any participating bloggers are not responsible for prize fufilment or shipment. This disclosure is done in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission 10 CER. Part 255 Guides concerning the use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising. If you have any questions about this event or would like to see your event hosted by Chics With Crews, please email Rhonda at chicswithcrews@gmail.com

March 28, 2022

How to decorate a watering can

Post By Rhonda DIY craft, Diy, dollar tree, Easter, gift, Mother’s Day 6 Comments

How to decorate a watering can and give it as a gift?

Decorating a watering can and making it into a flower pot is a fun cheap project! Remember, Mother’s day is coming!

Want to learn how to decorate a watering can to make a flower pot?

I love an at home crafty projects that can be used as gifts. I will show a list of what is needed, so you can look around the house or run to the store to grab what you need. So, who is ready to make this super cuter watering can plant holder?

Items needed to decorate a watering can:

• Watering can (Dollar Tree)

•Permanent Vinyl (Dollar Tree) I purchase mine from 143 Vinyl

•Silhouette, Cricut or stencils

•transfer tape (I get the clear shelf liner from Dollar Tree)

•rubbing alcohol
• Cotton ball

Now that you have all the physical items needed, you can either create your own design, or head over to Etsy and purchase the design you would like. I purchased this digital file from The Black Cats Prints on Etsy. HTTPS://Etsy.me/2skb66o

Now that you have your wording/design all cut out, dab your cotton ball with rubbing alcohol. Find where you want to add your vinyl, wipe it down with your cotton ball, let dry and adhere your design.

Now that you have a completed decorating you Watering can, add some potting soil and a plant! Are you going to keep your watering can flower pot or gift it? Let me know in the comments below!

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March 8, 2022

DIY Easter Egg Wreath

Post By Rhonda DIY Affordable, Diy, Easter Wreath 13 Comments

Who doesn’t love adorable and cheap? Well the DIY Easter Egg wreath on a budget is going to give you great results for your door or window. This wreath is adorable and very cheap to create!

Supplies needed for your DIY Easter Egg Wreath:

2~ 14” wire wreath frames from Dollar tree
Basket grass from the Dollar Tree
Plastic Easter Eggs from the Dollar Tree
Glue gun, super glue or E6000
Floral wire or ribbon This is to secure the frames together
Bow if you can make it have one on hand.
Cord for a hanger

Lay your first wreath frame flat.

Glue grass to the frame.

Next glue eggs to the grass.

Add glue to the top of your eggs if they are able to touch the top frame.

Add the top frame. Secure the top and bottom frame with floral wire. You could also use fake moss, real looking grass.

Add the cord on the back so you can hang on the door.

Glue your bow to the top, bottom or one of the sides, which ever you prefer.

You have an adorable DIY Easter Egg wreath on a budget!
Do you like the farmhouse look? You could also use your imagination and use different variations. Try fake moss instead of the purple Easter basket grass, maybe paint the eggs to give them a rustic look and add chicken wire to secure your wreath frames. Using chicken wire is a little more difficult, I would recommend using gloves, so you do not cut yourself. Be sure to grab wore cutters. When using wire, also be mindful of hiding the ends if the wire so you don’t prick your fingers when hanging, nor scratching your door or glass.

Thank you for stopping by! i will be adding more DIY posts in the near future. Don’t be shy… if you have any questions or comments, please leave them below and I will respond in a timely fashion.

November 20, 2021

DIY Door Swag Gift On a Budget.

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Supplies you will need:

2~ Mini Christmas Trees

zip ties

scissors

hot glue gun

3~4 rolls of assorted ribbons

floral picks

One pipe cleaner if you are creating your own bow.

Take the trees out of the box, remove the plastic bottom and discard.

Put the two bottoms together side by side and zip tie. Be sure to leave space to add the bow. Cut the ends of the Christmas trees off.

Fluff out the branches and start your bow! You can create your own bow, or purchase one of those from the Dollar Tree as well.

Add your bow with your pipe cleaner to the center of your Swag. Be sure to twist it on very tight. Fluff your bow out..

Now you are going to start adding ribbon from the top of your Swag with the branches from your tree. I added ribbon about every four inches. Keep going all the way down one side and then continuing up the other side to the top. Your diy door Swag gift is taking shape! Are you excited yet?

Now you are going to cut pieces of ribbon at about six inches, place two separate designs together, fold the ends and cut to create duck tails at the ends. Find the center of the ribbons and add them on the door Swag gift where you want to fill in some blank spots on the sides.

Now add your floral picks or any decorations that you would like to add to the top and bottom of your diy door Swag gift.

Diy Door Swag Gift on a budget can be the talk of the town when your family member or friend hangs it on their door.