Faux Marble Pendant Lamp DIY

When I go to a hardware or dollar store I get a fluttery feeling in my stomach thinking of all the possibilities.  Gorgeous frames, funky glassware, weird hardware bits and pieces in plastic boxes all lined up on the display.  It makes me happy.  When I pick something up I never think about what it's for, but what it could be...A headboard, a side table, a diorama or in this case, a pendant lamp.   Frames, "L" brackets and spray paint made these gorgeous lamps and they look fabulous on my patio!  Consider the possibilities, sweet friends, and always Make Your Mark!

The perfect glow!

Faux marbling with spray paint on water...Watch the video to see how!

I used Grafix Craft Plastic to make my beautiful marble tiles!  

Here's a list of what I used for this project:

Grafix Craft Plastic: https://amzn.to/3bnG3Ol Grafix Artist-Tac: https://amzn.to/3s8u2mH E6000 Glue: https://amzn.to/2VfF248 Metallic Gold Spray Paint: https://amzn.to/2KBnkWm Light socket: https://amzn.to/3cjjY5w 2" Flat "L" brackets: https://amzn.to/3t3rO9n

Watch the video here or catch it on my Youtube channel here: https://youtu.be/LKD8nRFgvIg

Just hangin' around

Light up your life!

Petri Dish Resin Hearts

This is the easiest project for someone who is just starting to dabble in resin.  The results are beautiful and you can use them for everything from paperweights to suncatchers.  I have a bunch hanging in my kitchen window and a few strewn across my coffee table.  The fun part of this project is that you won't know what they'll look like until you take them out of the molds.  Go bold with color and experiment with different glitters for some terrific results.  I promise you'll be pleasantly surprised!  Try something new, my sweet friends, and always Make Your Mark!

Catching the sun...

Pools of color

Just keep dripping the Marabu inks until you're satisfied

Everything I used for this project:

Famowood Glaze Coat Resin: https://amzn.to/30GJc4P Marabu Alcohol Inks: https://bit.ly/3dcKlrR Silicone Molds: https://amzn.to/2Au94tt & https://amzn.to/2YDN4nH MY AMAZON STORE: https://www.amazon.com/shop/markmontano

Watch how to make these Petri Dish Hearts here OR watch the video on my 

                                     YouTube channel here:  https://youtu.be/SoIfrRvWO38 

                                                                I HEART YOU!

Rolled Paper Valentines DIY

It's a little late, but I had to post these pretty rolled paper Valentines.  Maybe they'll spark something for your next Easter or St. Patrick's Day craft project?  Rolling pages of magazines is super therapeutic and can be done while you're binge watching old episodes of Dawson's Creek or Ugly Betty.  I used the paper rolls for these whimsical hearts, but they also make beautiful beads and can be glued into any shape.  Upcycle all those gossip magazines you keep buying and don't forget to Make Your Mark!

Ready for love?

Painted with Unicorn SPiT!

A layer of chunky glitter glue is always required!

Watch how to make them here!

A ribbon bow is the perfect embellishment!

Happy belated Valentine's Day!

Mermaid Seashell Ornaments

My mom loves seashells.  Seashells are quite exotic to us folks who grew up on the plains in southern Colorado!  On my first trip to the coast I bought her a seashell windchime and countless years later, it still hangs in her bathroom with her collection of other seashell stuff.  While I made these ornaments I thought alot about my mom.  Crafting often gives us the chance to calm our minds and think about the people who mean the most to us.  It's a bit like church, but much more fun (for me)!  Enjoy your creative time, my friends, and don't forget to Make Your Mark!

My mermaid Christmas tree!

You could add even more rhinestones!

Watch how to make them here!

I love the shimmer of Unicorn SPiT Sparkling!

Merry Christmas Ariel!

Pressed Flower Boxes DIY

Did you know that you can use a microwave to press flowers more quickly?  Well, you can and it's amazing!  Check out my video below to see just how it's done.  I used dollar store frames to create these floating pressed flower boxes and they worked perfectly. You'll need 2 square-ish type frames per project and you'll be trapping the flowers between both panes of glass.  It's so easy you'll be making these by the dozen!  It's always nice to have a little spring in the house to remind you that the gray and gloom will eventually be gone.  Sending you all much love!  Now get out there and 

Make Your Mark!

 With the right boxy frame they're free standing!

 If you're worried about the color fading, try adding a little bit of bright food coloring to the petals and let it dry before framing

Watch how to make them here!

To remember warmer days!

Frosted Mermaid Bottles

I can't help myself...I save EVERYTHING!  Bottles, jars and vases are just some of my weaknesses.  Fortunately I make 8 DIY videos every month so I have plenty of uses for my stash or crap.  For this project I mixed a little bit of Unicorn SPiT and glue to create a lovely faux, frosted glass look in different beachy colors.  The toppers are made from driftwood, seashells and sea glass (from my rock tumbler). Lined up on my outdoor plant table, they look just lovely.  Turn your trash to treasure, my sweet friends, and always MAKE YOUR MARK!

 My new Mermaid Bottle display

 Each topper is a little work of art

Unicorn SPiT mixed with school glue is how I got this frosted effect!

Watch how to make them here!

 Seal everything with a coating of spray matte lacquer

Just beachy!

Summery No-Sew Pillows

Need some pillows to liven up your space but don't know how to sew and have no interest in paying through the nose for them?  These no-sew gems are just the ticket and because of the mixed prints, they really pack a punch!  Find a large floral print as bright as the sun and a then look for bold graphics for the base.  Gingham and harlequin patterns work well and don't be afraid to mix colors! Once your pile is done, you'll love how they work together!  Be bold, my crafty friends, and don't forget to MAKE YOUR MARK!

 I put these together with E6000 Fabri-Fuse which is washable and dry cleanable!

Don't be afraid to mix patterns and colors.  Floral patterns look great over graphics!

Watch how I made them here!

Care to join me under the trees?

Resin Filled Spoon Jewelry

A few weeks ago I made spoon jewelry by gluing beads and jewelry pieces in the bowl and it looked great!  This time I thought I'd kick it up a notch by adding some Glaze Coat resin to the pieces.  After the resin cured, it looked kind of like the pieces were floating in a spoonful of water.  I used stainless steel spoons from the 99c store, but I'm sure you could find some amazing vintage spoons at a flea market or yard sale.  Grab that box of broken jewelry pieces, mismatched beads and keys and you'll have almost everything you need to make these awesome pieces!  Use what you have, my sweet crafty friends, and don't forget to Make Your Mark!

 My latest collection of spoonery!

Beads, broken jewelry pieces and tiny keys

Watch how to make them here!

Famowood Glaze Coat is perfect for this project!

Fun to wear!