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Are you looking for an easy and budget-friendly piece of coastal decor? This DIY sea glass picture frame is a gorgeous craft that comes together quickly and easily. Give it as a gift or use it to display (and protect) precious photos on your fridge!

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I love the calmness and tranquility of coastal decor even though I tend to gravitate towards bright and colorful style. Luckily, I still get to enjoy the style because my mom loves it. (Also I still hold out hope that one day I’ll have a vacation home on the beach I can go nuts with.)

Whether you love the coastal style for your own home or simply want a pretty way to display the photos on your fridge, this DIY sea glass picture frame is the perfect easy craft for you. As I said above, it also makes a fantastic gift for parents and grandparents. Mother’s Day is coming up soon (hint hint). Head to your local Dollar Tree and you’re all set to get crafting.

DIY Sea Glass Picture Frame Materials

Plastic Magnetic Picture Frame
E6000 Adhesive (I used the white kind to clearly see where I placed it)
Sea Glass

Step 1

First, remove your magnetic picture frame from the packaging.

Tip:

Leave the paper picture inside of your frame while working. It provides a reference for where photos will be and where to place your sea glass.

Step 2

Start attaching your sea glass by adding larger pieces of sea glass to the corners of your frame and gluing them into place.

Tip:

Make sure the pieces aren’t too big. If you make the frame too heavy the magnet will not hold it to the fridge.

Step 3

Next, start to fill in the area between the corners with smaller pieces of sea glass. Use various sizes to create as even an edge around the frame as possible.

Step 4

Continue gluing small pieces of sea glass onto the frame. Mix and match the colors as you want.

Step 5

After you have the main frame outlined, fill in any desired areas with additional small pieces of sea glass.

Step 6

Then check all of the edges to ensure that no glue has seeped down them.

Tip:

Pull apart your frame to do this so that you can wipe all of the excess glue without pressing it between the frame.

Step 7

Lastly, set aside your frame to dry for at least 24 hours before using.

Once your DIY sea glass picture frame has dried simply add your photo and hang it on your refrigerator. This is so easy to make and totally budget-friendly. It also makes a wonderful gift for friends and family. Add it to your own coastal decor or surprise someone with it for a beautiful beachy display.

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Getting lost in a book is one of the greatest joys of all time. That’s why there are so many bibliophiles out there. If you’re looking for an easy gift for a book loving mom or simply want a pretty way to keep your place, this pressed flower DIY bookmark is perfect!

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Even though I love books, I’ve never made acquiring bookmarks a priority. Like any busy mom reader, I simply stuck whatever was handy and close by in the pages to save my spot. I think the most recent was a Wonder Woman trading card one of the kids gave me.

This month’s Bring on the Crafts Blog Hop is the perfect opportunity to finally change that up. This month the challenge is flowers and this beautiful bookmark definitely fits the bill. The bright and pretty flowers are so cheerful to look at. It is also a lot less likely to fall out of the book (which the card totally did more than once).

You can totally press your own flowers for this craft. I chose to buy mine because I was having trouble getting the vibrant colors to stay. That will be next month’s test project, figuring out how to do that. Speaking of, if you have any tips, I’d love to hear them!

Pressed Flower DIY Bookmark Materials

2 Part Epoxy Resin Mix
Small Plastic Cup
Popsicle Stick for Stirring
Protective Gloves
Pressed Flowers (I bought this set)
Bookmark Mold (Use the large version in this pair)
Dremel with Sanding Attachments (I have this kit and LOVE it)
Ribbon
Scissors

Step 1

First, put on your protective gloves. Handling epoxy resin without having them on is dangerous.

Step 2

Add 2 tbsp of each element of your epoxy resin to your small plastic cup.

Step 3

Use your popsicle stick to stir the mixture together.

Step 4

Next, pour a small amount of the resin into your mold and spread it around to cover the bottom of the mold.

Step 5

Once there is a small layer of resin in the bottom of your mold, arrange your flowers in it as you want them designed.

Note:

I cut some of my flowers in half to place them flush with the edges of the mold. This is entirely optional.

Step 6

After all of your flowers are arranged, cover them with the remaining epoxy resin. Do this slowly so that you don’t overfill your mold. Also take care to make sure every crevice is filled. You can carefully use your popsicle stick to spread it if necessary, especially around the hole at the top of the mold.

Step 7

Allow your bookmark to cure for at least 24 hours before moving on. Try not to move it if at all possible because this can shift your flowers and ruin your arrangement.

Step 8

After the resin is cured, remove your bookmark from the mold.

Step 9

Next sand any rough edges on your bookmark.

Step 10

Then sand the hole in the top of the bookmark so that it doesn’t cut your ribbon with use.

Step 11

Wipe down any areas you sanded with a damp cloth.

Step 12

Now, cut a piece of ribbon and attach it to your bookmark with a slipknot.

This pressed flower DIY bookmark is seriously beautiful and easy to make. The set of flowers that I bought is enough to make multiple bookmarks so you can make one for all of the book loving moms in your life (and one for you too). If you really want to take your gift to the next level, add one of your favorite books along with the bookmark. That’s the ultimate awesome Mother’s Day gift!

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Bring on the Crafts — A Craft & DIY Blog Hop

On the first Friday of each month, a group of DIY and crafty bloggers join forces. Together with hosts Marie from The Inspiration Vault and Habiba from Craftify My Love, they bring you the #BringontheCrafts blog hop. Each blogger creates a fun craft or DIY project to share that follows a monthly materials theme. April’s theme is Flowers! Each blogger chooses their own craft to make as long as they love it and it uses Flowers in the project.

Our April Co-hosts

Jenny at Cookies, Coffee and Crafts • Heather at Glitter on a Dime • Marie at DIY Adulation

Michele at Coastal BohemianCoastal Bohemian • Terri at Our Good LifeOur Good Life • Gail at Purple Hues & Me

Join in on the fun! If you’d like to participate next month, you can request to join our Bring on the Crafts Facebook Group. Next month’s theme is Stamps!

Not a blogger, but a creative mind none the less!? Don’t worry, Share your awesome creations in our Craft Cult Facebook Group. This is also a great place to ask craft & DIY related questions and find inspiration for your next project.

Now let’s see all of those amazing Craft and DIY Projects!

Spring seems to finally have sprung. Yay! That means it’s time to get your home ready for Easter before the bunny comes hopping by. These awesome bunny crafts for Spring and Easter with perk up your home and drive away those last dredges of winter.

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I am so ready for warmer weather. It feels like winter has dragged on and sort of pulled me along with it. We still have a few more days left when it’s supposed to get into the 20’s. Bleck!

On the plus side, this makes it easy to get excited for Easter. Bright colors, fresh flowers, and spring outfits? Sounds pretty awesome! If you’re still waiting out those last lingering tendrils of cold bundled up inside, why not have some fun with it and make these awesome bunny crafts.

Sweet Easter Bunny Wreath (Made in a Day)

This bunny wreath is so cute and totally easy to make. Even better, you can grab the materials to make it at the dollar store!

No-Sew Sock Bunny Easter Craft (Salvage Sister and Mister)

Have a ton of mismatched socks chilling in your laundry room? Give them a purpose again with this easy no-sew project.

Burlap Rabbit Door Hanger for Spring (Sweet Pea)

This burlap little guy is the perfect addition to your spring decor and he’ll match any color scheme you’re rocking this year.

Adorable DIY Moss Bunny Wreath (Debbee’s Buzz)

Get inspired by the greenery of nature and create this beautiful moss bunny wreath. Any door will look absolutely stunning this spring, graced with this beauty.

Giant Sleepy Easter Egg Bunny (My Pinterventures)

I am seriously in love with this super cute sleepy bunny giant Easter egg. This could be adorable decor on its own or make a fantastic Easter basket!

Whimsical Easter Bunny Flower Pail (Intelligent Domestications)

This awesome dollar store creation is perfect for your Easter mantle. Yet another project that proves you don’t have to break the bank for seasonal decor.

DIY Bunny Grapevine Wreath (Cookies, Coffee, and Crafts)

This show-stopping bunny wreath is embodies Spring and definitely brightens up your front door this season.

Pompom Bunny Decor (DIY Adulation)

Of course, when you really want to punch up the colorful aspect of the season you need super fun decor like this pompom bunny.

Framed Paper Bunny (The Scrap Shoppe Blog)

Another great project for your mantle is this framed paper bunny. Bright, colorful, and cheery, it definitely says, “Hello Spring!”

Easter Egg Wood Sign (Adventures of a DIY Mom)

This beautiful wood sign can easily fit in with any decor because of the natural wood. You could even add a small pop of color to the bunny to pull in any tones in your existing Easter decor.

You’ll definitely be ready for Easter with these awesome bunny crafts. So many of them are totally budget-friendly too, making them the perfect crafty way to decorate your home. Now the only question is which one will you make first? Let me know in the comments!