Chalkboard Paint Mason Jars

Chalkboard Painted Mason Jars

I painted large sized mason jars with chalkboard paint.  My original plan was to draw a pumpkin on them.  It didn't turn out so well... so I went with BOO.  The great thing is, I can use them for any season, or pretty much anything!

Crazy Simple project, with a ton of uses.

Being a Simple Girl is nice.

Hair Accessory Ribbon Frame

Hair Accessory Frame

Buy an old frame, and take everything out of it.  Bend the hooks back if the frame has them.

Cut strips of felt to glue to the back of your ribbon.  This will prevent the clips from sliding down the ribbon.

Glue the strips of ribbon to the back of the frame.  I took my hair dryer and went over the front of the ribbon to melt any left over hot glue.

Then all you have to do is organize your hair accessories!  I decided to hang my favorite earrings on my bottom row. 

Simple, cute and decorative!!!!

Mason Jar Candle

Mason Jar Candle

Modge Podge, scrap paper and twine!  Put this together on a rainy night.  Great for around the house or a wedding!

Simple :)

Wrapped Wooden Letter

Simple and cheap! 

Enjoy!!

Step 1: Begin wrapping anything with ends that will show. (I love my how-to below!:/)

Step 2: Once ends are wrapped, continue to wrap continuously, keeping it as neat as possible.  Dab hot glue here and there on the back to secure.

Step 3: Make sure everything looks tidy (this is the best I could do) :)

Step 4: Collect supplies to decorate for the season.

Step 5: Decorate!

Step 6: Hang!  Someday I'll have a front door to hang this on, instead of an apartment door!

This Simple letter project was under 10 bucks if you already have the door hanger, glue and glue gun.  I love that I can use it for every season.  This is just the beginning of my Wooden Letter craft projects. 

Check in for more Simple Girl Crafts!!!!! - Maegan

SIMPLE GIRL HAIR ACCESSORIES

A quick collage of my Simple Girl Hair Accessories

My crafting spree began with describing myself to someone as a "simple girl".  I normally have my hair in a ponytail, or something simple.  I found I use a lot of bobby pins.  *Light bulb* Decorated bobby pins!!  Most of my bobby pins are vintage, some are made from beads from Michael's and what not. 

I have been on a pearl kick lately, so I started messing around with different looks on bobby pins as well...

Fabric Hair Accessories that are interchangeable!!

These are addictive to make!  So simple, and so much fun.  I designed them to be able to fit alligator clips, pins, and even small headbands. 

I LOVE BEING A SIMPLE GIRL

Chalkboard Serving Platter

I picked this platter up at a thrift store for a $1.50.  Other than that I already had all the supplies at home.  At first I wasn't sure what I'd end up doing with it, but I hung it above my sink.  You can also use it for a serving tray, with writing what items are on the tray in chalk.

Supplies

Wire and wire clippers are optional.  Make sure what ever primer you purchase that it will adhere to metal and glass surfaces.  I am a big fan of Valspar paint products, I have yet to have any issues with them.

First spray the surface that you want to paint with chalkboard paint.  If the surface you are spraying is smooth, one coat is fine.  My platter had detailed graved into it, so I had to do two coats.  It only took an hour to dry, then I applied my first coat of chalkboard paint.

I used a paint brush with soft bristles and applied one coat of chalkboard paint, keeping the paint strokes going to the same way.  After letting it dry for an hour or so, I applied another light coat of chalkboard paint making sure to apply the paint in opposite strokes as before.  It will first appear grainy, but after drying it will smooth out.

After applying your last coat of paint, allow to dry over night.  After drying, take the chalk and cover the entire chalkboard in chalk.  Wipe away chalk with a lightly damp paper towel, and you are ready!!

I chose to make a little whole in my chalk piece, and hang wire through it so I can hang it to the platter for easy use.

I could go nuts with chalkboard paint!!

Simple, cheap and fun!!

Poster Frame Dry Erase Calendar



I saw a calendar like this on Pinterest, and thought I'd put my own twist on it.  It took me less than an hour, and it was under 10 dollars!  You can change the scrap paper each season, with different paint sample colors for that season as well.  It is hanging in my kitchen and it looks great, and on top of that, it is useful.

This has been one of my favorite Simple Girl Crafts

Here are all of the supplies I used.  I had the scrap paper, glue, dry erase markers and Velcro.  All I had to do was pick out free paint samples at my local hardware store, and purchase a poster frame.  Simple, cheap and fun!

I glued the scrap paper onto the paper backing, then clued 31 paint samples for the days of the month and put it in the frame! All I had to do them was set up my month, and I chose to Velcro my dry erase marker onto the calendar so I wont loose it.

Hope you enjoy!!

A Fresh Start

From here on out, I will take before and after pictures of my crafts to show the difference.  Right now I only have the "after" photos and I will do my best to describe the steps in as much detail as possible.  To be honest, this is Simple Girl Crafts, so nothing is hard!

For the past 10 years I have been looking for a hobby to satisfy me in my spare time.  Finally, I believe I have found it, with Simple Girl Crafts;  Quick, cheap, fun, and stylish DIY crafts.