My oldest son had to tag along to work with me on Friday.

Poor guy...

I sent him out for a walk and he promptly returned carrying a four leaf clover that he found.

He was so excited! He spent the rest of the afternoon telling everyone about it and dreaming of the many things he might wish for.

Even though this clover has seen better days, my son still wanted to preserve it. We decided to create a charm for his backpack. A "lucky charm."

I pulled out a few trusty supplies... a 1.5" glass dome, cardstock, bails, lobster clasp, findings... We added a penny for a little extra "luck."

To seal the clover behind the glass, I  followed the same procedure outlined for my Happy Magnets. Check out that post for full instructions (and another fun project!).

After patiently waiting for it all to dry, we were anxious to put it all together and...

Ta-da!

Imagine how cute this would be with a GREEN four leaf clover!

As always, the best part about this project was collaborating with my son. I'm constantly challenging him to think creatively about materials.

I could be shaping a creative genius or manic hoarder.

He's actually been taking weekly art classes with a local arts alliance and he's been so inspired. He's learning to weave with plastic bags... printmaking with Styrofoam plates... the importance of daydreaming for the creative process...

Here's one of his printmaking projects. His house is the one in the immediate foreground, followed by his classmates' additions. I just love this!

What thrills my heart the most are the conversations we have after class. He is always so proud to learn new skills and discover new talent.

"Mommy, art class is awesome!"

I wholeheartedly agree.

Our fun with wine glass charms continues!

Here is another option that we crafted this weekend.

Kellie and I found some great chalkboard alphabet stickers during our shopping trip. A little scrap paper... a little Mod Podge Dimensional Magic... a few jewelry findings...

This project is so simple!

We added a layer of Mod Podge Dimensional Magic to give the charms a "domed" appearance.

Allow the Dimensional Magic to completely dry. It will feel like FOR...EV...ERRRRRR, but it's so important for a nice, finished project.

The addition of scrapbook paper to the back is a fun way to personalize these charms.

So cute and easy! I think these would make a great hostess gift.

I think the pictures tell the DIY story, but do let me know if you have any questions about how we made these.

Have a great week ahead!!

My friend, Kellie, has been smitten with these Pottery Barn wine glass charms. She loves to entertain and has been on the search for this particular set for quite some time.

She shared the photo with me this weekend and I immediately suggested that we try to create something similar, but more personal.

That's how this happened...

We loaded up on goodies at the craft store... dimensional alphabet stickers, glittery scrapbook paper, jump rings, and jewelry wire. I found a bag of florist marbles at the Dollar Tree.

After laying down our stickers on the scrapbook paper, we adhered a florist marble on top of each letter with Mod Podge Dimensional Magic and let it dry overnight.

We couldn't find the right hangers for our charms so I crafted them from heavier gauge jewelry wire. I cut 2" of wire, shaped it in a circle, and bent the ends with a set of jewelry pliers.

After cutting marbles from the paper, we glued a silver pendant bail to the back of each. 

Bonus!! If you're using these for a party, you can send your guests home with the charm they choose. The addition of the bail means these will make great pendants for a necklace.

We think the results are amazing! These are glamorous, personal, and a great addition to anyone's bar ware.

We were on a roll so we kept the theme by crafting another set of wine glass charms. That post is next. Stay tuned!!

I'll be honest.

I'm just not creative enough to be a scrap-booker. I humbly bow in the presence of those who are.

I gave it a good effort several years ago, but I just have no vision for how a page should be put together. I just sit there and stare at it.

I have a Silhouette that I've primarily used for fabric and vinyl cutting. But today, I used it to make creative birthday party invitations for my son.

And it was... So. Much. Fun!

I won't give you a play-by-play because the pics tell the story, but if you'd like some resources:

Fonts: Pinewood, Reprise Stamp
Art: Silhouette Online Store
Silhouette Print and Cut Tutorial

Dylan added the final touches by decorating the envelopes for his friends.

These didn't require the talent it takes to be a scrap-booker, but I'm proud of the way my paper crafting project came together.

Now, I'm off to plan the party!