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DIY Fairy Lanterns

Spring DIY Fairy Garden Projects Greetings my fellow crafters! This season on Mass Appeal we are going to be making fairy gardens, garden art and all things fae. Winter is finally over! This wee table top garden was made with items from the dollar store and recycled trash. Total cost is $10. We will be making this at the end of May. Today on Mass Appeal we will be making DIY light up fairy lanterns. The total cost of...

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DIY Jewelry Holders

Mermaid Necklace Tree Hello crafters! Today on Mass Appeal we will be making jewelry organizers with things you already have and a few items from the Dollar Store! Here’s a list of things you will need: Mermaid Supplies (Total project cost as pictured $7) Mermaid Doll 11″ (Dollar Tree) Craft wire or metal hangers (DT) Craft wire will work for lightweight jewelry. Wire hangers are harder to bend but will hold up with heavier jewelry. Wire cutters Sea shells...

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DIY Cement Flower Pots

Greetings neighbors! On this segment of Mass Appeal, we will be making cement planters from doilies, old towels and blankets. The technique using doilies was made popular by artist, Helen Wyatt. Here’s a link to her videos. She’s amazing! The doilies are easy as pie. The flowers take a bit of practice. I ruined 3 before I got one I liked. This is a nice way to preserve your Grandma’s old linens that are too worn out to use....

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Gold & Silver Prices are GOING UP!

Gold and silver prices are going up. Many financial analysts say silver will continue to go up significantly in 2019. That is good and bad…good when you’re selling and bad when you are buying. Right now, we are offering an additional 10% on WEARABLE gold and silver. When you sell us wearable gold and/or silver jewelry, we will pay you 10% more! This promotion ends on January 31st so act now. From what I hear, we pay more than...

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DIY Christmas Trees on Mass Appeal

Greetings friends! Today on Mass Appeal we are going to show you how to make themed Christmas trees for under $10! As you know, I buy 90% of my supplies for the show at the Dollar Store to show it doesn’t cost a lot of money to make something fun. This is a quick, easy craft you can do with your kids in less than an hour. *Unless you choose the really artsy designs which will take longer. Here’s...

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DIY Halloween 2018 Trick or Treat Cups

Happy Halloween everyone! If you are lucky enough to have young children or trick or treaters, this is a cute last minute gift you can make today for less than $5! All the supplies were purchased from the dollar store. Here’s what you need to get started: Large paper or Styrofoam cups Construction paper or cardstock Scissors Glue Halloween eyes printout of googly eyes Scissors or Xacto knife Paper towels or gauge (for mummy) Candy Green hair band (for...

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2018 Derby Hat Style Guide

Derby season is coming! Fashionistas are beginning to search for hats to complete their look. There are two categories to choose from when looking to purchase or make a hat…CLASSIC or ASTOUNDING! 1. Do you want to blend in or would you rather stand out? It’s Princess Kate vs. Isabella Blow! If you like Princess Kate’s style, you might choose a more classic and tailored look. Neutral colors such as white, buff, pink and black would be suitable for...

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DIY Aging Wood

WATCH VIDEO HERE! Hello my fellow Mass Appeal crafters! Barn wood is all the rage right now in home decor but real barn wood can be expensive. On our Mass Appeal segment we are going to show you how to get that aged look without the price and the long wait. Here are a few quick and inexpensive methods for you to try! Ammonia Ammonia ages wood but takes about a week. Just pour some ammonia into a bag,...

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DIY Aging Metal Faux Patina

DIY METAL PATINA Brass and Copper Wednesday on mass appeal we are going to show you how to give your metal objects that cool aged look using common household chemicals. INGREDIENTS Salt Vinegar Ammonia Baking soda Hydrogen peroxide Cotton Q-Tips Spray bottle Plastic tub with lid tray to put inside the tub Stickers or masking tape for designs OPTIONAL ITEMS: Jacquard Metallic Pigment Powder Liquitex Matte Varnish Clear spray paint sealer Note: This technique works only on solid-brass or...

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DIY Halloween Decor 2017

It’s that time once again my friends! Time to make something old look new again. For today’s show, I have decided to focus on glass and crystal. We all have glass we don’t use. If not, you can always find great used items at the local second hand store. Halloween crafts and decor are usually categorized into three styles; glamorously kitschy, cute for kids and creepy. Obviously, I tend to go for the first one! My samples on the...

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