DIY Kate Spade Inspired Storage Boxes

I recently bought the Kallax shelf from IKEA but I forgot to pickup some Drona storage bins while I was there. Since I won’t be making a trip back to IKEA anytime soon I had to come up with a substitute.

I’m a big fan of cardboard and slightly obsess with gift wrap. (I mean who isn’t, am I right?!) So I decided why not combine them together and make some gift wrapped cardboard storage boxes! I’m currently in love with all things Kate Spade so when I stumbled upon a gold polka dot and black and white striped gift wrap I knew they would be perfect for this project.

This project is super simple. Cut the top four flaps off so you’re left with an open top box. Next wrap the boxes with the gift wrap!

It came out a lot cuter than I had expected! I hope y'all enjoyed this! Always, Thavy.

DIY Harry Potter Monopoly

 To say I love Harry Potter is an understatement. I am literally OBSESSED with Harry Potter. On a scale from 1 – 10 on how obsessed I am, I would have to say 9 ¾! So when I stumbled upon this DIY “Harry Potter” Monopoly board game I literally could not believe my eyes. I had to make/have it.

However, I can’t take any of the credit for this magical project. I want to thank Robbie from CollettCreative for his amazing illustrations and sharing his work with the world. Everything is so perfectly done. From the locations, to the spell cards (“Community Chest”), potion cards (“Chance”), to the “aged” texture paper that resembles parchment paper.

For those of you who wish to make your own, the printable files can be downloaded here. Robbie’s only request is that these are for personal use only and may not be redistributed or sold.

Materials:

-Printed PDF files.

-Monopoly

-Mod Podge

-Foam Brush

-Scissor

I was able to score the 80^th anniversary Monopoly for only $5 at Target! The thing I love about this version is that the tokens are rather Harry Potter-esque including a cat, train, and a lantern. The pot of gold kind of resembles the potion symbol as well! I printed all of the PDF files at my local Fedex Kinko’s store because I don’t have access to an oversize printer. If you do, I would take full advantage of it because it is quite costly having them printed at Kinko’s. I also went ahead and had them print the mortgage card, potion and spell cards there as well. To save money and time, I asked them to print the cards on cardstock front and back.

I accidentally dropped my Mod Podge and it cracked and spilled all over my kitchen floor. So be careful, it's sticky!

Halfway there!

The most difficult part was cutting the two board pieces to the correct size. Getting them to match perfectly was the trickiest part. It takes a lot of time and patience but so worth it in the end! I used the large paper cutter at Kinko’s and it took me about 1 ½ - 2 hours cutting all of the pieces.

Once you have everything cut down to the correct size, glue it to the old Monopoly with the Mod Podge. You can coat the board with a top layer of Mod Podge to make it more durable and protect it from life.

Now, round up your friends and family for a game with your new Harry Potter Monopoly! 

I also wanted to add that recently, the Harry Potter world lost a tremendous human being, Alan Rickman. You made Professor Severus Snape larger than life. You are exactly how I pictured him when I was reading the books and you will truly be missed. I raise my wand to you.

RIP Alan Rickman. 

After all this time? Always.

DIY Gold Spray Painted Mug

I have been wanting to do this project for a while. I love how versatile it is: you can give it as a gift, use it for decoration, and of course as a mug to hold your drinks in.

I bought the mug from the dollar store and the can of spray paint from a nearby hardware store for just a few bucks.

What you'll need:

• mug
• masking tape or painters tape
• matte-finish gold spray paint
• clear sealer for ceramic

The project took me no more than 10 minutes only because I was struggling putting the masking tape on, but once you get past that part it's smooth sailing from there. Now all you have to do is spray paint it, wait about 5 minutes to spray the clear sealer, and give it about 3 minutes before peeling off the masking tape. Ta-dah! Now enjoy your new mug!

**TIPS:

-When putting the masking tape on try NOT to get any ripples because the paint will creep underneath.

-If that does happen, use rubbing alcohol to help clean up the lines.

-Don't let the tape sit for too long because the paint can peel up with the tape.

-If you don't have a clear sealer you can also bake the mug. Bake the mug in the oven for 30 minutes at 350°F. Remember to place the mug in the oven before it heats up and leave it in until the oven cools completely so there won't be any cracks.

I hope you enjoyed this! Always, Thavy.

DIY Hangover Kit

Hi Lovelies! I’ve been meaning to post this for a while now but better late than never, right?! My friend, Courtney, turned 21 this year and for her 21^st birthday she went to Vegas so I wanted to give her a present that she could use while she was there. After browsing Pinterest for ideas, I kept seeing these hangover kits floating around and I thought that it would be totally perfect for her. The great thing about them is that they can be used for other events such as weddings or bachelorette parties and not just for 21^st birthdays.

For her hangover kit I included:

Advil

Band Aide

Concealer

Chapstick

Emergen-C

Frank Scrub

Hair Ties

Liquor Bottles *** I turned them into mini "wine" bottles. You can find out how I did that here.

Makeup Remover

Scope Mouthwash

Sunglasses

I made custom gift tags that had funny little sayings to go with some of the items. 

Lastly, just put all of the items in the box and ta-dah you have a hangover kit! Hope you enjoyed this DIY! If you've made your own I would love to hear about some of the things you put in it! Always, Thavy.

DIY Glitter Bottle

Hi, friends! Today I wanted to share with you a DIY tutorial on how to make these super cute mini liquor bottles into glitter “champagne” bottles! I actually made these for my friend’s 21^st birthday hangover kit! I love how cute they turned out and it was super easy to make.

Materials Needed:

Mini Liquor Bottles

Aluminum Foil cut into little squares

Foam Brush

Mod Podge

Glitter

Ribbon (optional)

1. Wrap the cap of the bottle with the aluminum foil. Cut off any excess foil.

2. Put a layer of Mod Podge on the liquor bottles.

3. Sprinkle the glitter onto the bottle. I found it easier to just pour the glitter on a sheet of plain paper and roll the bottle on top of the glitter. Add, as many coats as you feel are necessary. I did two coats.

I love how cute they came out! Add a ribbon to bring it all together. I hope you enjoyed this tutorial! Always, Thavy.