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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...