DIY and Crafts — 80s

You all know I love a good 80’s early 90’s inspired project, and my love for my Glowforge runs deep. It was only natural then that I would use my Glowforge to create another 80’s themed project (remember the first one I made?). This past weekend I hit the motherload of pretty indoor plants at a local nursery and purchased a few new indoor plants for my new studio. After bringing them home I realized I needed a few larger plants for them and then I had the idea to make a fun DIY 80’s inspired geometric plant stand for one...

It’s no shock that I love all things bright and colorful and 80’s inspired. Anyone who has been following me for a while knows I am a sucker for the bold patterns and colors in 80’s style. That’s why, as I searched for inspiration for new projects, I found myself going through past projects I made. All of these are giving me so much inspiration right now! I can’t wait to show you the fun 80’s Halloween designs I have been putting together. But in the meantime (and since it is still technically summer!), I am sharing my favorite 8...

The post, DIY Colorful Patterned Cauldron Candy Buckets, is sponsored by Consumer Crafts. Thanks for supporting the brands that keep us knee deep in craft supplies! What’s better at Halloween than a cauldron full of sweet treats? How about a colorful Halloween-patterned cauldron full of candy? These DIY Colorful patterend cauldron candy buckets are perfect for little witches or wizards to take trick-or-treating, but they’re also a fun way to dole out the sweets if you’re staying in on Halloween night. Some craft paint and adhesive vinyl are all you need to turn these plain, black cauldrons into magical, patterned candy...

There are so many ways to paint a planter, I have done everything from ombre to gradient to splatter painted. But these color blocked DIY 80s leotard inspired leopard print planters are quite possible my new favorites! I mean what is not to love about leopard print, neons, and gold? Hahaha! It’s an amalgam of 80’s fabulousness! Part Lisa Frank, part 80’s jazzercise leotard and 100% perfection! Materials to make your own DIY 80s Leotard Inspired Leopard Print Planters: -Planter -Acrylic Paint – Paint brushes –Black sharpie paint pen –Gold foil tattoo paper Begin by painting your planter with the...