Kinda Shiny

Self Discovery through crafting, up-cycling, cooking and living

Category: Make It

Crafting, up-cycling, trying new things

  • Upgrade: How to Use Different Pens in your Cricut

    Upgrade: How to Use Different Pens in your Cricut

    Angela

    I may have broken my Cricut pen holder that came with my machine. Oops! I was using adollar store pens to write on cards and I pushed a little too hard to insert the pen – snap! But, this is one of those things I like to call a happy accident. This is how I… Read more

  • Lovely, Inexpensive Hand-Made Gift Tags

    Lovely, Inexpensive Hand-Made Gift Tags

    Angela

    This is a new idea on how to address a gift. These lovely, inexpensive hand-made gift tags are quite easy to make. I shared some ideas for affordable gift tags in an earlier post. They are fun and easy to make, and so much cheaper than buying cards! I made some traditional (basic) gift tags… Read more

  • Fun and Affordable DIY Gift Tag Ideas

    Angela

    Addressing a gift can be super cute AND easy! And not crazy expensive (like greeting cards can be). I made some standard fun and affordable DIY gift tags that are useful for addressing a gift to anyone. Using different types of paper you can create a variety of gift tag looks. Yes, I made these… Read more

  • DIY Decorator – Easy Wall Update – Fun with Paint

    DIY Decorator – Easy Wall Update – Fun with Paint

    Angela

    My office wall was gray. It wasn’t bad, just very bland. Painting a new solid color, meh, I wasn’t feeling it. Wallpaper sounds like a lot of work. Plus I have nightmares. Ok, maybe that’s dramatic. I remember my parents removing wallpaper in the 80’s and it was a frustrating mess. I know things have… Read more

  • Office Wall Refresh – just a little paint

    Office Wall Refresh – just a little paint

    Angela

    Behind me is an expanse of plain gray wall. Very neutral. Flat. I can’t work like this. Ok, that’s dramatic, I admit it. As a creative person at heart, I need more than just a plain gray wall backdrop. Some readers are thinking: uh, didn’t you already write this post? And truthfully, I did…kinda. I… Read more

  • How to make custom shirts with Iron on Vinyl

    How to make custom shirts with Iron on Vinyl

    Angela

    Learn how to design and apply iron-on vinyl to shirts with this guide. Includes tips and tricks of common mistakes. ” Read more

  • How to make hand-cut earrings

    Angela

    how to make earrings by hand. Read more