Are you ready for some football?! If that doesn’t bring images of Hank Williams, Jr. to your mind you are missing out. Before you go any further, you should totally watch it… You back? Now that you’re pumped, find out how to show your team spirit with a DIY football noisemaker.

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I love football! So much so that during the last Bengals game I was sick in bed and my husband was texting me game updates from the family room. (Yes, I was a little smug when my team beat his.)

I’ve even done a paint and sip where we made an awesome piece of Bengals artwork. It just gets me excited and pumped up. That’s why I want to find new ways to show my team spirit, like this DIY football noisemaker.

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I saw the water bottle in the store and a light bulb went off. Thank you Dollar Tree for the constant influx of inspiration. Now, you can support your team too with this super easy project.

Materials

Kids Football Shaped Water Bottle (I found mine at Dollar Tree)
Spray Paint in Team Color (This is the one I used)
Acrylic Paint in Secondary Team Color (Like this black)
Acrylic Spray Sealant
Small Metal Washers

Step 1

First, remove the tags and any stickers from your water bottle.

Tip:

If you water bottle has a sticker on it, make sure you wash the sticky residue off before moving on.

Step 2

Then, unclip the strap from the water bottle and set it to the side.

Step 3

Next, cover your water bottle in spray paint on all sides and let it dry.

Tip:

You may have to spray one side, let it dry, then turn over and spray the opposite side.

Step 4

After your spray paint has dried, check your water bottle for any gaps in paint. Fill in those gaps with more spray paint. Again, allow your paint to dry.

Step 5

Next, use your acrylic paint in the secondary team color to paint the team initial or design. For example, I’m a Bengals fan so I painted tiger stripes on my water bottle. If I were making this for my husband (who is a Colts fan), I would paint the horseshoe or a block letter “C” on it. Do what works for your team.

Step 6

Then allow your acrylic paint to dry completely before moving on.

Step 7

After you paint has dried, go back over your lines and darken them with a second coat of acrylic paint.

Step 8

After your acrylic paint has dried, take your lid off of the water bottle and add your washers to the bottle.

Step 9

Then put the lid back on and seal your washer-filled water bottle with acrylic sealant.

Tip:

Again, you may have to spray one side, let it dry, and then spray the other side.

Step 10

Lastly, reattach the strap to your water bottle. This makes it easy to carry at the game (or tailgating).

Now you have the perfect DIY football noisemaker to support your favorite team! It’s also so inexpensive to make that you can make one to support your kid’s school team, your favorite college team, and your NFL giant. Then you’ll be ready for every game!

Before you go, the football lover in me has to know who your favorite team is. Let me know in the comments (unless you’re a Steelers fan lol).

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Awesome Halloween decor doesn’t have to cost a fortune. Create your own amazing decor on a budget by using what you already have. That’s exactly what this easy upcycled tissue box spooky Halloween candy container delivers!

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I have been so excited to make this easy project that I’ve been holding onto this empty tissue box for weeks. I can’t count the number of times someone in my house asked me if it could be tossed out.

Of course, it was a little early at the time to start crafting for Halloween but September is the official green light in my mind. Now I can start pulling out the Halloween fun!

It’s time for you to start thinking about your own Halloween decorations, too. Start saving those tissue boxes so you can make your own spooky Halloween candy container.

Materials

Empty Tissue Box
Rescue Restore Paint in Southern Gentleman
1.5 inch Paint Brush
Halloween Stickers
E6000
Black Creepy Cloth
Scissors

Step 1

First, remove the plastic from around the inside of the tissue box opening.

Step 2

Next, paint your entire box with your rescue restore paint. Allow it to dry before moving on.

Note:

If you’re still on the fence about adding Rescue Restore paints to your crafting arsenal, check out the difference between one coat of black acrylic paint and one coat of Rescue Restore paint.
Not only does it take a ton more coats but you will have to seal it on projects like this one. The Rescue Restore paint takes less coats, is less work, and saves you tons of time! Seriously, grab some now and give it a try. It’s awesome!

Step 3

After you paint has dried, add your stickers to your box. Only work with one side at a time and focus on designing that one before moving to the next.

Tip:

Don’t be afraid to fold some of the stickers around the edges. It doesn’t detract from the design. Promise.

Step 4

Now, remove the packaging from your black creepy cloth and unfold it.

Step 5

Then add E6000 to the top corners of your tissue box and around the opening.

Step 6

Next, press a corner of your black creepy cloth into the glue. Don’t worry about covering your tissue box opening.

Step 7

Carefully cut around the edges of the box to remove the glued section of your black creepy cloth from the rest of it.

Step 8

Again working carefully, cut out the black creepy cloth covering the hole in the top of your tissue box.

Tip:

Some of the fabric strands fell into the tissue box while I cut around the box opening. If this happens to you, simply wrap some tape around your finger, sticky-side out, and press it around the inside of your tissue box.

Step 9

Next fix any areas of the black creepy cloth that pulled away from the glue.

Step 10

Lastly, allow your glue to dry 24 hours then fill with your favorite Halloween candy!

Would you ever guess that this gorgeous spooky Halloween candy container used to hold tissues?! It is seriously easy to make although you might want to have a backup stash of candy to refill it. I must deprive my family because they are already flying through it (minus a few Kit Kats I nabbed). Luckily, even empty it’s still an awesome piece of Halloween decor for the table!

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Life gets mundane. You fall into routines that out you on autopilot instead of enjoying the moment. Routines are great when they’re intentional but too often it’s an unconscious pattern of existence. Change it up and add some whimsy and magic back into your life with these adorable unicorn crafts!

Remember as a kid when an ordinary tree became a fairy village? What about when riding your bike was actually a warrior on horseback? That is the supreme magic of childhood.

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Somewhere along the way, we lose that. We stop seeing magic in the everyday and instead allow stress and chores dominate our minds. I’m guilty of this more often than I care to admit. That’s why I think it is so important to consciously choose to add some magic to your day.

What better way to do that than craft something truly whimsical like these adorable unicorn crafts?

How to Make a Quilled Unicorn (She Saved)

This is a great craft for scrapbookers and card makers. Find out how easy it is to start paper quilling with this adorable unicorn.

A Unicorn Cactus (Busy Being Jennifer)

How to do you make a cactus more magical? Turn it into an adorable unicorn of course! These little plants are a wonderful gift idea for friends and family!

Easy Unicorn Wreath DIY (Ann’s Entitled Life)

Let a magnificent unicorn guard your door (or add to unicorn party decor) with this easy DIY wreath idea. This would also make a fantastic decoration for your daughter’s door.

Magic Unicorn Popsicle Holder (Spaceships and Laser Beams)

This unicorn craft is fun to make and useful for mom too. Keep hands (and your floors) cleaner with this adorable popsicle holder.

No Sew Felt Project: Unicorn Pouch Craft (She Saved)

How freaking adorable is this felt pouch? Even better, it’s no sew so no worries if you aren’t a strong seamstress. Find out how easy it is to make now!

Crochet Unicorn Pillows (Mrs. Tschi-Tschi)

It’s beautiful creations like this that make me wish I were a stronger crocheter. If you are, you will definitely love this super cute unicorn pillow! (Also, feel free to make one for me too… my birthday’s in October. *hint hint*)

DIY Unicorn Ornament (C’mon Get Crafty)

You can even add whimsical magic to your Christmas decor with this easy and fun tutorial. How much does this make you want to create an entire unicorn themed tree? No, just me?

Glittery and Colorful Unicorn Birthday Card (DIY Adulation)

Know someone with a birthday coming up who absolutely loves unicorns? If so, surprise her with this adorable handmade stamped unicorn birthday card! It’s super easy to make and totally beautiful.

The next time your find yourself caught in the “rut-tine”, to quote Barney Stinson from How I Met Your Mother, pause. Change it up with these adorable unicorn crafts and remind yourself of that childhood magic. They are the perfect reminder to find magic and joy in the everyday.

Now, let’s get this week’s Merry Monday link party started! be sure to check out the other hosts’ roundups to see if you were featured this week. Then link up your awesome ideas below and check out what everyone else is sharing this week!