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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, you can even include Funny Toilet Paper in this 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...

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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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DIY Tag Sale Tips

It’s spring and you are thinking of how to get rid of all your unwanted clutter. A tag sale might be the way to go, but the task often seems daunting. Here are a few tips to help you get the must out of your unwanted items. First, let me tell you what NOT to sell at a tag sale: JEWELRY! NEVER sell jewelry at a tag sale. You will always get more money by selling to an antique...

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DIY Derby Hats and Derby Fashion 2017

Derby hats are meant to make a statement! You can wear bold colors and coordinate your hat with your outfit. Florals are very in style for spring. Choose two colors and an accent color for shoes, jewelry and purses. Here are some great color combinations for the season: DRESS/HAT/SHOES/JEWELRY Your hat should be the boldest statement of all the pieces you wear. Let’s take the first color combination and work out an outfit. Your hat will be pink and...

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DIY St. Pats Hats

From the looks of things, I might not be doing our segment tomorrow on Mass Appeal due to the snow storm. Booo! So I thought I’d give you a brief summary of what I would have shown you just in case. THINK SPRING PEOPLE! Items Needed: Plastic “Tupperware” bowls Acrylic paint Clear acrylic varnish Ribbon or tulle Broken jewelry Foam paper Hot glue gun and glue sticks STEP ONE: Start by brushing green paint on to the plastic bowl....

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DIY Floating Tea Cups Flower Arrangements

I recently did a show on Mass Appeal about “What’s Hot and What’s Not in Antiques”. We decided we would focus on doing crafts this year from the “What’s Not” category to help you find a purpose for those antiques you don’t want to get rid of but don’t know what to do with. This week we are making dish gardens and cascading tea cups! This is all the rage on Pinterest. It will make your guests and your Mother say,...

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