From Dream To Reality – Linky Party #40

Posted on Tuesday, October 30, 2012 by Christine @ theDIYdreamer.com 22 Comments |

{From Dream to Reality Top 5} from linky party #39 DIY Farmhouse Headbard By: The Turquoise Home DIY Jewelry Organizer By: Sarah SaturDIY Notebook Cross Stitch Message By: TessaCotton Cute Little Sewn Lip Gloss Key Rings By: Rilos & Mimi 2 Ways to DIY Bakers Twine By: A Geek In Glasses Make sure to Grab the Featured Button and wear it proudly…you deserve it :) <div align=”center”><a href=”http://thediydreamer.com” title=”The DIY Dreamer”><img src=”http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d189/lexieex/The%20DIY%20Dreamer/DIYFeaturedButton.png” alt=”The DIY Dreamer” style=”border:none;” /></a></div> From Dream To Reality is sponsored by: BRAG ABOUT IT The Infinity Necklace ”Hand Stamped and [...]

The Mummy Vase!!!

Posted on Monday, October 29, 2012 by Christine @ theDIYdreamer.com 4 Comments |

Last year I made the EASIEST Halloween Decoration… EVER!!! The only supplies needed to create it are: a vase, gauze bandage or cheese cloth and googly eyes. All of these supplies together create a Mummy! You can get the steps by steps on how to create this mummy right here. I know I promised to show you some pictures from our pumpkin craving day, however… we didn’t carve the pumpkins yesterday as planned. We were busy getting prepared for Frankenstorm aka Sandy. Hopefully if everything stays quiet, we will be carving the pumpkins tonight. Hope you have one FABULOUS day! P.S. [...]

Halloween Decor!!!

Posted on Saturday, October 27, 2012 by Christine @ theDIYdreamer.com 10 Comments |

Yesterday when I showed you my Spooky Ghost Family, I promised to show you my living room Halloween Decor. Here it is: The Bat Pillow that I created is resting happily on my couch. Obviously the Spooky Ghost Family can not stay outside or they will wither away… they actually live in my living room. What do you think of my bat wall? Pretty cool, right?! I’m quite proud of it. When I took the photos of the living room, I forgot to include a photo of the Mummy Vase I made last year. It’s really neat when you put [...]

Spooky Ghost Family!!!

Posted on Friday, October 26, 2012 by Christine @ theDIYdreamer.com 30 Comments |

I want to thank Shatzi from Love and Laundry for the Floating Cheesecloth Ghost Tutorial. I found it sooooo cool and it looked so easy to do, that I had to try it out with my family. Here’s our: Spooky Ghost Family We had sooooo much fun created them. We were going to just make two, but Sébastien thought it would be awesome if we created one to represent each of us. What do you think? Pretty cool right? Tomorrow I will share with you my living room Halloween decor. Have a GREAT one!! P.S. I’m linking at these Parties. post [...]

October Sponsors Group Giveaway

Posted on Wednesday, October 24, 2012 by Christine @ theDIYdreamer.com 64 Comments |

I hope you have had a FABULOUS October. I can’t believe how quickly it has gone by. Halloween is already next week! CRAZY!! Are you ready for Halloween? We are pretty much ready, we just need to carve the pumpkins :) My October Sponsors have come together to offer you one SWEET Giveaway!!! I also contributed.. YAY!! :) There’s a total of 7 prizes… and 1 LUCKY WINNER TAKES IT ALL!!!! Take a look at what you could win: Blog ~ Facebook ~ Pinterest ~ Twitter Website ~ Facebook ~ Shop ~ Pinterest Blog ~ Facebook ~ Pinterest ~ Twitter Blog ~ Shop ~ Pinterest ~ [...]

From Dream To Reality – Linky Party #39

Posted on Tuesday, October 23, 2012 by Christine @ theDIYdreamer.com 40 Comments |

{From Dream to Reality Top 5} from linky party #38 Benches for Birds By: Donna Down Home Arctic Ice Wreath By: Salt Tree How to Dye Coffee Filters By: What Meegan Makes Dolman Top From Thrifted Jersey Sheet By: Impatiently Crafty Ugly Mirror Makeover with Stripes By: Love Grows Wild {From Dream to Reality Top 5 HALLOWEEN} from linky party #38 All Doiled Up By: Ode to Inspiration Trash Bag Halloween Wreath By: The Purple Pumpkin The Best Ever Halloween Countdown By: Pink Polka Dot Waldo Crochet Hat Pattern and [...]

Halloween Coasters!!!

Posted on Monday, October 22, 2012 by Christine @ theDIYdreamer.com 20 Comments |

Last week I made Halloween Coasters with my Mom and my sister Emily. Step 1: We mixed a few drops of sealer into our base coat of paint and applied two coats unto our tiles. Step 2: With the help of carbon paper, we traced the design we wanted onto the tiles. Step 3: We painted the base color of our designs onto the tiles. Step 4: Time to do some shading and add some details. Once it was all dry we applied a top coat of sealer. Check out my previous Tile Coasters to see what how [...]

The big move!!!

Posted on Sunday, October 21, 2012 by Christine @ theDIYdreamer.com Leave a comment |

I did it, I switched to WordPress with the help of my hubby!! I shouldn’t really say with the help of my hubby… basically he did everything and I watched hehe If you are viewing the site with Internet Explorer… SORRY… you are not seeing the header. Sébastien is going to work on that tomorrow when he gets back to work. Well, after a long day of working on the site… I’m off to bed!! Catch you all tomorrow :)

Guest Post – twelveOeight

Posted on Friday, October 19, 2012 by Christine @ theDIYdreamer.com 2 Comments |

Tanya from twelveOeight is here today with a super CUTE tutorial for you!! Enjoy!! ***** Hello DIY Dreamers! I am so excited to share a fall wreath project with you today. I’m Tanya and I craft, create and decorate at twelveOeight. Our family loves decorating for fall every year, but after the pumpkins are on the porch, I like to make a few new things to usher in the falling leaves and chilly mornings. And, if the project includes easy to find supplies, even better. Enter, the Yarn Pom-Pom Wreath… I don’t really do any knitting or crocheting, but I cannot pass up [...]

Bat Pillow!!!

Posted on Thursday, October 18, 2012 by Christine @ theDIYdreamer.com 21 Comments |

My little family and I are having a ball decorating for Halloween this year. We always have fun, but this year we seem to be going a little nuts. hehe It’s so fun! On Sunday we made this Bat Pillow: As most of you know, I don’t really sew yet (I’m learning). I really wanted a Halloween Pillow but I couldn’t find one. Lucky for me, Walmart had a gorgeous black and oh so soft pillow on liquidation for $10. I figured it was cheaper to just buy that than to buy black fabric and some filling. I did however [...]

From Dream To Reality – Linky Party #38

Posted on Tuesday, October 16, 2012 by Christine @ theDIYdreamer.com 28 Comments |

{From Dream to Reality Top 5} from linky party #37 Halloween Decor By: Alderberry Hill Halloween Miniatures (From Headphones) By: Meeha Meeha ”Spooky Cuties” DIY Earrings By: I Love Doing All Things Crafty Floor Lamp Tutorial By: Design Stash Pumpkin Cheesecake Bread By: Busy Mom’s Helper Make sure to Grab the Featured Button and wear it proudly…you deserve it :) <div align=”center”><a href=”http://thediydreamer.com” title=”The DIY Dreamer”><img src=”http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d189/lexieex/The%20DIY%20Dreamer/DIYFeaturedButton.png” alt=”The DIY Dreamer” style=”border:none;” /></a></div> From Dream To Reality is sponsored by: BRAG ABOUT IT My Little Cupcake ”Hand Stamped and Custom Jewelry. Where ONE OF A KIND Jewelry is [...]

Giveaway – Mommy Made

Posted on Tuesday, October 16, 2012 by Christine @ theDIYdreamer.com 23 Comments |

My friend Maria-Isabel from Mommy Made is here today with a GIVEAWAY!!! YAY!!! Hello, I’m Maria-Isabel from Mommy Made. I am a wife to an amazing man, and momma to 3 beautiful children. I sometimes have a terrible memory… which is why I blog! SO I dont forget the things that are important to me! I dont want to forget all the little things, the cute facial expressions, the silly conversations, the unique personalities of each of my kids at different ages. Also because, I always loved looking back on pictures and things I did as a kid that my [...]

Cord and Button Bracelet!!!

Posted on Monday, October 15, 2012 by Christine @ theDIYdreamer.com 21 Comments |

Last week I shared a tutorial on how to make a Cord and Button Bracelet over at Craftionary. I LOVED that project so much that I thought I would share it here too. Step 1: Take out some braiding cord and some buttons. Step 2: Cut two pieces of cord. Both my pieces were 11”. It’s better to have long pieces, you can cut them down to the perfect size after. Step 3: Thread your button and make sure your loop is at the bottom of the button. Step 4: Pull out your loop a little to be able to insert [...]

Toddler Stool to Sophisticated Stool!!

Posted on Friday, October 12, 2012 by Christine @ theDIYdreamer.com 27 Comments |

Gabrielle received a Dora Stool when she was 2. Gosh did she ever LOVE that stool. However, she’s 7 now and Dora well… is just not cool anymore. She still loves the stool though and uses it every day. I was contacted by Cutting Edge Stencils to review their product. As soon as I received the stencils, I knew the Zamira Craft Stencil would be perfect to transform the stool. Along with the stencils came colored instruction sheets. One explained what to do with the stencil as soon as you receive it, what paint to use and a few photos [...]

Discoveries – October Sponsors Edition

Posted on Thursday, October 11, 2012 by Christine @ theDIYdreamer.com Leave a comment |

Whimsical Whimsies would like you to discover: Fall Leaf Napkin Ring ”Autumn is my favorite season and I just love adding to our fall decor! These napkin rings were made entirely out of things I had on hand from decorations from previous years. Check out this super easy tutorial and much more at my family and craft blog, Whimsical Whimsies!” ***** Mommy Madewould like you to discover: Zander’s Love Language”In this post I share about my youngest son’s love language. Dont know about love language? Well is the things you say or when you do just the right thing guaranteed [...]

From Dream To Reality – Linky Party #37

Posted on Tuesday, October 9, 2012 by Christine @ theDIYdreamer.com 30 Comments |

{From Dream to Reality Top 5}from linky party #36 Ikea Desk Makeover By: A Night Owl Please, Please Let Me Reply To Your Comments! By: Rae Gun Ramblings Rustic Wood Blocks Sign By: Chase The Star Shabbilicious Transformation By: Shabby Art Boutique Chai Loaf By: Silver Boxes Make sure to Grab the Featured Button and wear it proudly…you deserve it :) From Dream To Reality is sponsored by: BRAG ABOUT ITTeeny Tiny Cup with Love ”Hand Stamped and Custom Jewelry. Where ONE OF A KIND Jewelry is CREATED FOR YOU!” Let’s start this week’s From Dream To Reality! Rules: – [...]