Autumn Tin

I just wanted to let everyone know that I am still here! It has been a very hectic couple of weeks around here and I promise I have been crafting but it's mostly been for So You Think You're Crafty, so I can't really show you anything! Can I just say this competition is tough!

But, I did just make this autumn tin out of a really ugly Christmas tin I found at the dollar store! I really liked how it turned out and I can't wait to buy more tins and re-do them!

I love crafting, but I don't like to spend a ton of money so I try and keep the projects I make as simple and affordable as possible. I have found if you have these few crafting essentials then you can make just about anything!

*Scrapbooking paper.

I probably have thousands of sheets of different scrapbooking paper. I try to only buy it when it's on sale so I don't end up spending a fortune!

*Ribbon

I LOVE ribbon. It's a great embellishment for any project and I also only buy ribbon when it's on sale. The type of ribbon I use the most is grosgrain.

*Buttons

I don't think it's any secret that I love using buttons! I LOVE buttons! I can't buy enough of them! They really make any project I am doing better and more finished looking.

*Mod Podge

I love using Mod Podge. It is so easy to work with and makes glueing paper on surfaces sooo much easier! The type I use the most is the matte finish.

*Distressing Ink

I am a big fan of making things looked distressed and used. I love using distressing ink, and when I don't have distressing ink I just use some paint and a dry brush to get the same effect.

*Hot Glue

Okay, I have a love hate relationship with hot glue but it makes glueing buttons, ribbons, and other embellishments soo much easier.

I know I have been a total slacker lately, but I am going to try to post more often! I don't know how people update their blogs once a day! I am so jealous of them!

Anyways, I hope everyone has a great weekend!