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DIY Miniature Fairy Garden

Lolli — Mon, 25 Jul 2016 19:08:54 +0000

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of The Gorilla Glue Company for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine.

This summer has been hot, hot, hot! So when we’re not at the pool, we’re looking for projects that we can work on inside, where we can stay out of the sun and the heat. This week, a few of my kids and I worked on our very first fairy garden. We’ve seen fairy gardens all over Pinterest, but we’ve never made one ourselves. We are hooked!

We gathered lots of supplies and set up our little fairy workshop on the kitchen table, where we created our own fairy garden over a couple of days. Our best tools for making our fairy garden? A pair of scissors and a bottle of Gorilla Super Glue with TWO ways to dispense. I’ve used Gorilla Glue before, but the Gorilla Super Glue Brush & Nozzle was so easy to use and left virtually no mess. I can’t say the same for the rest of the table!

About Gorilla Super Glue Brush & Nozzle: this new package features a fine bristle brush that offers controlled coverage and the precision tip nozzle for quick, easy dispensing. The brush tip was perfect for gluing sticks together to make the fairy house, and the precision tip nozzle was ideal for larger areas, like attaching pebbles to the mason jar lid pond (so that I could act quickly!).

I love that both methods of applying the Gorilla Glue dried fast and held tight. Gorilla glue is perfect for wood, metal, ceramic (but not anything that would go in a dish washer), rubber, leather, paper and some plastics. The brush is ideal for edge to edge coverage and the nozzle is ideal for precision application. I used both applicators for our fairy garden.

The best thing about making your own fairy garden is that the only limitation is your imagination. You can get supplies and at the store or in your own backyard (we did a little of both). Note: Gorilla glue can be purchased at hardware and home center stores nationwide.

How to make a fairy garden picnic table and chairs:

Supplies Needed:

3-4 flat wood disks (found at craft stores or cut from backyard branches)
2 popsicle sticks, trimmed
1 cocktail umbrella
Gorilla Super Glue Brush & Nozzle

Directions:

Trim popsicle sticks for chair backs. Use the brush applicator to apply glue to a wood disk. Hold two trimmed popsicle sticks for a few seconds, until they hold. Repeat for a second chair.
To make the picnic table, make a small hole in the center of the 3rd wood disk with the tip of a knife or scissors. Trim the sharp end off of a cocktail umbrella so that the end is blunt. Using the precision tip applicator, apply a drop of Gorilla glue in the center of the wood disk and hold the blunt end of the umbrella in place for a few seconds until it holds. You can glue a second disk to the bottom of the table to make it taller, if desired.

How to make fairy garden mushrooms:

Use Gorilla glue brush applicator to apply glue to the tip of a wood bead. Attach a large button on top and hold in place until secure. Draw dots on the top of your button to make mushroom spotted.

How to make a fairy house:

Supplies needed:

Straight sticks, trimmed to the same length
Gorilla glue brush applicator
Large silk leaf for roof

Directions:

Tip: make sure that your sticks are fairly straight – they will be much easier to attach together that way. You can also fit them together (like a puzzle) before you get started and lay them out to make your work easier. Sticks can be various widths.
Brush Gorilla glue onto one side of a stick and press & hold another stick next to it until you have created a wall that is your desired size. Each of my walls was about 5 sticks wide.
When you have your 3 walls set, attach the walls together (to make a 3-sided wall) using the brush applicator.
Attach the leaf on top of the house to make a cute, natural roof using the precision tip applicator.

How to make a fairy garden pond:

Supplies needed:

Mason jar lid
Blue acrylic paint
Small stones
Gorilla glue precision tip applicator

Directions:

Paint the top of a mason jar lid blue. Let dry.
Using the precision tip of your Gorilla glue, apply a thin line of glue around the edge of the lid and attach pebbles. Do half of the lid at a time so that the glue doesn’t dry before you make it around.

Decorate the rest of your fairy garden with accessories like butterflies or a fairy clothesline with little fairy skirts hanging to dry. Have fun with it!

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DIY Finding Dory Fizzing Bath Bombs

Jody — Wed, 08 Jun 2016 10:00:08 +0000

I know I am not the only one who has kids that are about to lose their mind waiting for Finding Dory to come out (okay okay, I am just as excited as they are). As a fun pre-treat while waiting for the movie we made up these adorable Finding Dory Fizzing bath bombs.

These Finding Dory bath bombs make a great moisturizing and detoxifying soak for littles ones and would be a fantastic homemade gift or to give out at a Finding Dory themed party!

(Psst…They’re great for mom and dad, too!)

How to Make Finding Dory Bath Fizzies

5.0 from 2 reviews

DIY Finding Dory Fizzing Bath Bombs

Prep time

3 hours

Total time

3 hours

Author: Jody

Ingredients

1 cup citric acid - Get it HERE
2 cups baking soda
¼ cup epsom salts
1 tablespoon coconut or almond oil
15-20 drops essential oil (see below for suggestions or as me for some additional ideas)
Food coloring- orange, blue, and yellow
Water in a small spray bottle
Fish mold (silicone works best) - Get it HERE
Spoon
Whisk

Instructions

With a wire whisk combine citric acid, baking soda, epsom salts, essential oil, and almond or coconut oil until well combined.
Divide in half, and then take a small portion out of each to make 2 smaller portions (ie, two big bowls and two small bowls).
Add a of couple drops of orange food coloring to one of the larger bowls and a couple drops of blue to the other large portion and stir, adding until desired color is reached.
Leave one of the smaller portions white and color the other yellow- you will use the least of these.
Spray each mixture with a bit of water from the spray bottle, spritzing and stirring constantly until mixture is just barely damp and holds together but not wet- if it begins to fizz you are adding too much.
For Dory- Use a small spoon to add yellow to the tail and a bit in the middle for her fin, press down hard. Fill in the rest with blue, press firmly.
For Nemo/Marlin- Alternate white and orange in your fish mold until full, press firmly into mold.
Allow your bath fizzies to harden overnight or at least 2 to 3 hours until set.
Remove carefully from mold and store in a cool, dry space until ready to use- a mason jar with a lid is perfect to hold them.

To use: add 3-4 bath bombs to warm bath water and watch them fizz away, leaving behind a yummy scent, a light color, and softened skin.

You can use any essential oil you like to scent these with – lavender for bedtime, orange to wake them up, or peppermint/eucalyptus when they have a cold. If you don’t have essential oils at home, ask me about them. I’m a huge advocate and love to suggest great oils!

PS – be sure to print out my Finding Dory coloring pages and activity sheets and stay tuned for my movie review coming up soon! – Laura

DIY Star Wars Terrarium Succulent Garden

Jody — Sat, 02 Apr 2016 16:33:37 +0000

I’m sure you’ve heard the buzz….Star Wars: The Force Awakens is available to own (digital download now and Blu-ray/DVD this week). If you loved it as much as we did, I’m sure you’ve already made plans to buy it. If you are still waiting, grab your copy today (Amazon affiliate link).

With the recent resurgence of Star Wars mania, my house has not been immune to the force. We ran out to see the newest movie when it came to theaters, we bought the Star Wars shaped food, merchandise, etc… Yet we still can’t get enough, we love them all – Luke, Leia, Chewie… We also love coming up with our own crafts and fun little vignettes.

Succulents are a great plant for terrariums because they require very little care, making them great for children’s rooms.

I took a trip to the Dollar Store-spent $4, plucked succulent cuttings right out of my own yard (or you can pick up some brand new ones at Walmart for a few bucks), and raided my sons Lego collection to create this fun living play space. Frugal, easy, and adorable… terrariums are a great activity to create with your child. We made this one together and he loves having it sit on his dresser among all his other beloved Star Wars items.

How to Make a DIY Star Wars Terrarium Succulent Garden

Note: I’ve included affiliate links to the supplies on Amazon so they’re super easy for you to find. If you make a purchase from my links, I get a small (and I mean small!) commission, but you pay the same as you normally would. If you don’t already have an Amazon Prime account (which gives you free shipping!) you should totally give it a try!

Supplies Needed:

wide mouthed vase
decorative white rocks or pebbles
white decorative sand
blue decorative sand
succulents
small Star Wars figures (LEGO minifigures are great)

Directions:

Begin by placing a half inch of pebbles or rocks in bottom of vase for drainage if needed, succulents hate to be over watered.
Alternate layering blue and white sand to fill the bottom third of your vase. You can use any color of decorative sand you prefer- Dollar Tree usually has several options on hand.
Press the roots of 2-3 small succulents into the sand, add more sand as needed to cover.
Mist lightly with water.
Slip in a couple small Star Wars figurines to complete your scene.
Scatter a couple rocks on top to add texture.
Change out your scene occasionally to mix it up!

Enjoy your new Star Wars succulent garden!

DIY Star Wars Sensory Bin for Kids

Jody — Mon, 18 Jan 2016 12:00:38 +0000

A Star Wars Sensory Bin? Yes! Note: we will not blame you if you end up enjoying this as much as the kids!

Sensory bins are a great way to supplement any themed unit study or simply just for fun. They open up imaginations, extend play, and build up fine motor skills. With a new Star Wars release fresh on the kids minds, I knew that a Star Wars Themed Sensory Bin would be a huge hit! I used mostly items I had on hand already. If you already have Star Wars fans in the house, you will likely need to only pick up one or two items to create a magical box from a galaxy far, far away. Your kids will be busy for hours!

Note: Amazon affiliate links are used to link to some of the items we used!

How To Make Your Own Star Wars-Inspired Sensory Bin

Supplies:

Assorted Star Wars Figurines and small vehicles
Glow bracelets
Glow-in-the-dark stars
2-3 bags dry black beans
Spoon
Smaller containers
Small tub with 3”-4” sides and lid

Directions:

You can use any plastic tub with a lid you have on hand.
Start by adding black beans to the tub; this acts as great filler and gives the impression of space.
Sprinkle with glow-in-the-dark stars – charge them first by placing them under a light source, a lamp or window.
Glow bracelets make perfect light sabers and add a bit of fun to your sensory bin.
Then add in your child’s favorite characters and vehicles.
I always provide the kids with spoons, and small containers – these are useful for scooping, dumping, pouring, filling, hiding, and more!

How to Use Your Star Wars Sensory Bin

Let their imaginations take over they will know what to do. But in case you want a few specific ideas here are activities to supplement your Star Wars inspired Sensory Bin.

Play “I Spy” with the contents
Use items as counters for impromptu math practice
Provide measuring cups and introduce measurements
Add books to the bin (like these Star Wars Little Golden Books) and let your child read during play
Encourage your child to make up a story about the characters
Remove one item and have your child guess what is missing; great for building memory
Sensory bins are really fun for kids, building skills during a particular unit study or just plain entertainment for a rainy afternoon

Love Everything Star Wars?

Be sure to check out these fun Star Wars activities, printables, and crafts:

Star Wars: The Force Awakens Movie Review & Activity Sheets (with Coloring Pages!)
DIY Jedi Canvas Art
Phineas and Ferb Star Wars Printables (Coloring Pages and MORE)
You’ll also love these DIY Star Wars pillowcases from This Mama Loves
And I love these free Star Wars Valentine’s Day card printables from This Mama Loves!

DIY Star Wars Canvas Art

Jody — Sat, 05 Dec 2015 12:00:13 +0000

Do you have a little Jedi on your hands? I have one, and he is caught up in the craze of all the movies and eagerly anticipating the newest release. We are in the process of converting his “baby room” into a Star Wars haven and while I bought some store-bought items, I also wanted to add my own personal touches. So I created some art using just a few craft supplies already had on hand. Note: affiliate links used in post.

You can use the force to whip up these two cute canvasses and add a little Star Wars flair to your child’s room. Using glow in the dark paint gives your art a little glow at night that makes it really special.

Now, I consider myself crafty but I am not at all an artist, so I always try to find the simplest way to create what I have in mind. This is no exception. Anyone can do this – even the kids, with a little help. The hardest part is waiting for the paint to dry between steps.

Supplies Needed:

Two 8×10 canvases
black acrylic paint
silver acrylic paint
glow in the dark paint
letter stickers
1 inch painter’s tape
brushes

How to Make Your Own Star Wars Canvas Art:

Cut 2 10-inch long pieces of painter’s tape.
Cross them over each other in an asymmetrical X, pressing firmly onto canvass from one end to the other.

Paint black over entire canvas, included the sides. Allow to dry for at least 1 hour, then add a second coat of paint.

Dry canvas for 2 to 3 hours or overnight.
Peel off tape carefully; you should have pretty sharp lines.
Use the lines as a guide and paint the top two-thirds – one red light saber and one blue light saber. Paint the bottom third (the handle) silver.

Dry for 1 hour or until completely dry.
Paint over red and blue with a thick coat of glow-in-the-dark-paint.
Use the end of a small paintbrush to draw details on the handle of your light saber.
Allow to dry; your canvas is ready to hang.

If you would like to make the second canvas with a quote or your little Jedi’s name:

Paint just the surface of the canvas with a thick coat of glow in the dark paint, dry completely.
Use a good quality letter sticker to spell out whatever you like, pressing letter stickers down along all edges. If your stickers are not very tacky on the back you will not get a clean edge on the words.
I also added some dot stickers to give the appearance of stars.
Paint over entire canvas, including edges, in black.
Dry; add a second coat.
Once completely dry, remove letter stickers carefully. The easiest way to do this is to use the edge of a razor blade to lift the corner and peel back.
That’s it, your second Star Wars canvas is done. The glow in the dark paint will “charge” during the day, and at night your exposed areas will glow. Cool!

Winter Wonderland Peppermint Playdough

Jody — Fri, 20 Nov 2015 06:00:25 +0000

Nothing keeps little ones busy and works on fine motor development like playdough. Make your own, add some delicious holiday scent and a little sparkle to really put it over the top with your kids! Peppermint adds a fresh new aspect to homemade playdough and involves yet another of your child’s senses in on the fun. Set out playdough with rollers, cookie cutters, craft sticks, stamps, etc. to make the fun last even longer and open up their creativity. This would be perfect for winter themed parties, Frozen play time, or anytime for scented play. Note: affiliate links used within this post.

Winter Wonderland Peppermint Playdough

Author: Jody

Ingredients

1 cup all purpose flour
½ cup salt
1 cup water
1 teaspoon vegetable oil or coconut oil
2 teaspoon cream of tartar
5-8 drops peppermint essential oil (or 1 teaspoon peppermint extract)
glitter

Instructions

Heat water in microwave for 2 minutes.
Combine flour, salt, hot water, vegetable oil, and cream of tartar in a large bowl until well combined and mixture begins to cool.
Add peppermint and glitter to the amounts you prefer, remove from bowl and knead on counter for 2 to 3 minutes.
Store in an airtight container, mine usually lasts several months.
If it begins to dry out just add a bit of oil.

This play dough also makes a great homemade gift idea for any little ones in your life. Put it in a pretty jar and tie on a cookie cutter for a sweet handmade gift they will love.

Homemade playdough is so easy to make, and so fun to play with. Make a few batches and add a few drops of food coloring so you’ve got several different colors for some hands-on indoor winter fun!

Here are some visual instructions:

Heat, mix and knead…

Add some sparkles…

Squish, roll, shape, and have FUN!

For more Christmas and winter ideas, visit a few of my favorite bloggers:

Cranberry Stove Top Potpourri Recipe by Confessions of an Overworked Mom
Christmas Practice Writing Sheets by A Mom’s Take
Red Velvet Cookies with Cream Cheese Drizzle by Mom Does It All
Christmas in a Jar by 2Boys+1Girl=OneCrazyMom
Ornament Christmas Tree Picture by Simply Southern Mom
Easy Challah Bread Rolls from Your Bread Machine by Day By Dy In Our World
DIY Christmas Mouse Ornaments by Blessed Elements
Homemade Cinnamon Snowflake Ornament by MommaDJane
Graham Cracker Reindeer by This Mama Loves
DIY Glittered Christmas Ornaments by How Was Your Day?
Peppermint Bath Salts by Style on Main
DIY Advent Calendar by Upstate Ramblings
Cream Cheese Biscuit Puffs by Jennifer Sikora

Easy Valentine’s Day Craft: “I Love You Because…” Dry Erase Frame

Lolli — Mon, 12 Jan 2015 16:24:05 +0000

About a week ago, before my oldest daughter left to go back to college after the winter break, she and I broke out all of our crafting supplies, turned on a movie in the kitchen, and crafted together. What a fun way to end our vacation! Since Kim tends to have better ideas than I do, I happily took a few of her ideas and made them my own. This “I love you because…” dry erase frame was the easiest craft of the 3 that I did that night. It takes just a handful of simple supplies and hardly requires any artistic ability (something I often appreciate!). And best of all – it took less than 10 minutes to make!

Supplies needed:

Frame (any style or size)
Patterned or colored paper (if you use a patterned paper, make sure it’s not too “busy” and distracts from the words)
Letter stickers
Permanent marker
Dry erase pen
Buttons (optional)
Hot Glue (optional)

Instructions:

1- Cut your paper to fit in your frame (you can trace around the backing of the frame or simply measure the opening and use a paper cutter).

2- Place your letter stickers on the paper to spell out “I love you because,” making sure to leave space on either side to accommodate for natural cropping from the frame.

3- Using a permanent marker or other pen, add the dots after because… and a “fill in the blank” line below your message.

4- Place your decorated paper in your frame and replace the backing.

5- Add embellishments to your frame, if desired. I added 4 buttons with a dot of hot glue.

6- Display your Valentine’s Day craft with a dry erase pen (don’t get it mixed up with the permanent marker you used earlier!) to fill in your “I love you because…” message. The message wipes away easily from the glass with a dry napkin. If you have trouble wiping it off, simply add a tiny squirt of window cleaner or water to a paper towel to wipe clean.

What message would you leave for someone special in your life?

New Year’s Stained Glass Memory Jars #Craft

Lolli — Wed, 31 Dec 2014 15:29:10 +0000

My 15-year-old daughter inspired me to make this craft after making her own Memory Jar for 2014, and I am so excited to start Memory Jars for the whole family for this coming year. It’s a perfect (and perfectly easy) craft for kids and adults alike. Each person, regardless of age, can decorate their own jar and fill it up according to their ability level.

The idea is simple: in January, the jar is filled with blank strips of paper, but through the year, whenever anything “memorable” happens, you take out a strip of paper, write down the memory, fold the paper up, and stick it back in the jar. Those memories sit, folded up, til the next New Year’s Eve, when you take the folded papers out and read them one by one, reliving the best memories of the past year.

I’ll wager to say that most of those memories would have been forgotten and might have been lost had they not been written down. I love that there is no “right or wrong” way to keep Memory Jars. You can write a memory down daily, weekly, or whenever something truly memorable happens. I’d recommend keeping your Memory Jar on a nightstand or somewhere that will be noticed frequently so that it stays fresh in the mind.

A Memory Jar can be made of anything, really, and memories can be structured however works best for each person. I made my jar a faux stained glass with 2 simple supplies – leftover holiday tissue paper and Mod Podge (which I always have on hand in case of a crafting emergency, of course). Kids will love getting their hands messy and painting with “glue”!

How to make a simple faux stained glass Memory Jar:

Supplies Needed:

Mason Jar
Colored tissue paper (I used 3 “coordinating” colors for a fun effect)
Small strips of regular paper (ie, 2in x 3in)
Mod Podge
Letter stickers, optional
Large paint brush
Scissors or paper cutter

Steps:

1 – Cut your paper strips (these are the strips of paper for writing down your memories, so you want them to be big enough to hold a sentence or two. I’d recommend something around 2×3 inches).

2 – Cut your tissue paper into small squares (there’s no right or wrong way to do this! I’ve seen really cute jars made with circles of tissue paper, which would be so much fun…but harder to cut).

3 – Paint a thin layer of Mod Podge onto your jar.

4 – Carefully place the tissue squares onto the Mod Podge (alternate colors so there’s a nice variety. It’s fine to overlap tissue paper).

5 – Add stickers if desired, then generously paint a layer of Mod Podge over everything. Let Mod Podge dry completely.

After the jar is dry, it’s time to start filling up the jar with memories!

What are some of your best memories of 2014…and what kinds of memories do you hope to fill your jar up with this coming year?

Easy Christmas Countdown Frame Craft

Lolli — Tue, 18 Nov 2014 15:16:16 +0000

The other night, my daughter and I got together with a group of “crafty ladies” (how Reese described us) to make a few Christmas crafts. Crafting with friends has got to be one of the best ways to spend an evening (especially when that evening also includes home baked goodies). I love making crafts, but I’m not very creative when it comes to figuring out what to do. But give me an idea and some supplies and I’ll go to town.

The first craft that I made during our Christmas craft night was just about as easy as a craft can get. What’s better…it can be customized for any time of year by simply swapping out the scrapbook paper behind the glass.

Here’s what you need to make this Christmas Countdown Frame:

A frame (any size, any color. Dollar store frames work great!)
One 8×10 piece of scrapbook paper (choose color and design to go with your decor)
One piece of ribbon (4-6 inches long)
Flowers (I used spiraled twine “flowers”)
Buttons
Dry erase marker
One pair of self-sticking velcro dots
Hot glue

How to make an Easy Christmas Countdown Frame:

Using a hot glue gun, attach your flowers and buttons to the front of the frame.
Remove the back of the frame and attach the ribbon to the inside-top of the back with a small amount of hot glue. Press and let set. Secure the ribbon with criss-crossed staples.

Place the scrapbook paper in the frame and replace the backing.
Place one velcro dot in the middle of the top of the frame and place the matching half on the dry erase marker.

Use the marker to write your Christmas Countdown (or any fun message you choose) on the glass. Wipe clean with a dry napkin, paper towel, or cloth and start over as often as you like!

That’s it! Easy peasy!

Now…can you believe we’re a little over a month away from Christmas? I need much more time than that to get ready!

Summer Memory Picture Frame Craft for Kids

Lolli — Tue, 08 Jul 2014 15:31:01 +0000

I’m not the craftiest person out there, but I do love to get creative, especially during the summer when I need to find more ways to keep the kids occupied out of the heat of the summer sun.

This summer, I participated in Skip to My Lou’s Summer Craft Camp for Kids for the 5th year in a row. It’s a challenge for me to come up with something kid-friendly and fun each year, but it’s a challenge I look forward to as we enter summer.

Since my family will be leaving on a very long cross-country road trip in a matter of days, I thought that now would be the perfect time to share this summer’s craft camp project. And since I’m all about the pictures, what better craft than a personalized picture frame?

Summer Memory Picture Frame Craft for Kids

This easy frame craft is appropriate for multiple ages – just gather a bunch of supplies and let everyone decorate as they desire. Kids may need some help applying Mod Podge evenly.

Supplies needed for summer memory picture frames:

Wooden frames ($1 at Michaels)
Stickers
Patterned paper
Buttons, ribbons, etc
Mod Podge
Paint brushes (or sponge brush – recommended)
Scissors

How to make a summer memory picture frame:

Step 1: Gather supplies (make sure to cover your work surface when using Mod Podge)

Step 2: If decorating your frame with patterned paper, trace the frame on the back side of the paper you want to use. Carefully cut it out.

Step 3: Apply a thin layer of Mod Podge onto the frame and lay paper down. Press firmly but gently so that paper is flat and no air bubbles appear.

Step 4: Decorate frame with stickers, buttons, ribbons, etc. Buttons can be applied using Mod Podge. Apply an even layer of Mod Podge over the entire frame (front and sides) and let dry for 30 minutes.

Step 5: Apply an additional layer of Mod Podge over the entire frame and let dry.

That’s it! For just a couple of dollars, you can have a fun, homemade memory of all the fun you have this summer. After the summer is over, these frames would be perfect for personalized gifts for parents, teachers, grandparents, and friends. Just match the stickers and decorations to the occasion!

The second frame that I made ended up being my favorite – I found state license plate stickers and placed them all the way around the frame…and then all of the kids begged me to let them have it!

This craft was originally published at Skip to my Lou in June. Check out my previous craft camp projects: How to make a no-sew t-shirt bag, easy crochet headband, picture-to-puzzle craft, and easy paper kites.

5.0 from 3 reviews

Summer Memory Picture Frames Craft for Kids

Author: Lolli

Ingredients

Wooden frames ($1 at Michaels)
Stickers
Patterned paper
Buttons, ribbons, etc
Mod Podge
Paint brushes (or sponge brush – recommended)
Scissors

Instructions

Gather supplies (make sure to cover your work surface when using Mod Podge)
If decorating your frame with patterned paper, trace the frame on the back side of the paper you want to use. Carefully cut it out.
Apply a thin layer of Mod Podge onto the frame and lay paper down. Press firmly but gently so that paper is flat and no air bubbles appear.
Decorate frame with stickers, buttons, ribbons, etc. Buttons can be applied using Mod Podge. Apply an even layer of Mod Podge over the entire frame (front and sides) and let dry for 30 minutes.
Apply an additional layer of Mod Podge over the entire frame and let dry.