Create With Vicki

Creators! Halloween is coming! Today I have simple DIY Halloween Headbands inspired by Pinterest for all of you. No need to buy an expensive $50+ Halloween costume this year which you’d probably only wear once. Here are four easy headband ideas for Halloween. The first headband is Bejeweled Cat Ears ( from mesewcrazy.com) You will need black felt, pink fur, gems, hot glue gun, needle & thread, scissors, and a headband . Instructions: Step 1 : Cut out two pieces of black felt and two pieces of pink fur in the shape of cat ears. You can save the templates here: Step 2: Take the felt and wrap it around the headband. Make sure to position the felt slightly to the side to make them look like ears. Match up the tips of the piece of felt and hot glue it in place. Step 3: While holding the felt in place sew the felt to the headband following the curve of the headband. Trim off the excess thread and hot glue the rest of felt ear together. Step 4: Ti...

Welcome back Creators! Are you l ooking for an easy way to glam up a floral arrangement you’re giving as a gift?! Here’s five simple steps to wrapping a flower bouquet for a special occasion! The things you will need are.. a flower bouquet , I arranged my bouquet with the flowers from my mother's garden but you can purchase prearrange bouquets from your local grocery store, flower shop, or farmers market flower vendors. paper or newspaper, scrap paper. plastic bag , medium size. water , 1 cup. gift wrap tissue paper , any color of your choice, I chose gold. scissors ribbon, any color of your choice, I chose gold. gift wrap paper , any color of your choice, I chose black. STEP 1 : Wrap the paper or newspaper around the stems of the bouquet. I prefer using newspaper but didn't have any at the moment. You want to do this so the stems will not poke a hole in the plastic bag with water.  STEP 2: Pour 1 cup of water into a medium...

Hey Creators! L ooking for an affordable and elegant floral centerpiece idea for a wedding or special occasion? Here's an easy solution! The things you'll need for this project are.. a wine glass, I purchased mine from Daiso Japan for $1.50. You can probably find cheaper ones at the Dollar Tree or at your local thrift shops. small glass bowl , I also purchases this from Daiso Japan for $1.50. floral foam , make sure its floral foam for fresh flowers that absorbs water. I bought this at Daiso Japan as well for $1.50. water , in a small bowl or bucket. flowers , fresh flowers from your local farmers market will save you tons of money. scissors tape , clear tape. Step 1 . Cut out a block of floral foam and trim the corners to fit in the small glass bowl. The foam can stick out a half inch from the top of the glass bowl. Step 2. Take the foam and set in the bowl of water. Let it absorb the water and place it back in the small glass bo...

Hi Creators! Are you looking for quick and easy Mother's day gifts? Gifts you can personalize and do yourself? Well, you've come to the right place. Here are two simple heart felt gifts for that special person in your life.   Mother's Day is always special, moms around the world being celebrated for their love, hard work, and strength. Although, we all know our mom's should be celebrated everyday, we solely devote this one day in May to remind ourselves that we are here because of her. So, here are some quick and easy DIY gifts for your mom on Mother's Day and/or for any other occasion or celebration!  The first gift idea is a beautiful floral box . Instead of getting her a bouquet of flowers like you would usually do, how about vamping it up by making her a personalized flower box.  Here are the things you will need to create these gifts.   A tin box , I bought mine from The Container Store for $7.99 size 8"x 6.75"x 3.24" h. flor...