Rwwaaarrrr! A dinosaur at my table.

A DIY from Three Little Monkeys

T-Rex might want to eat some cookies, but he can't reach them with his tiny little arms.  If plain white isn't your style, try paint in a neon or metallic.  The paint may not be food-safe, so put some paper down first.  I haven't tried this tutorial myself, but I can imagine finding the balancing point would be the only tricky part. There are some really cute, crafty ideas of what to do with plastic dinosaurs and other animals.  Fridge magnets, pots for small plants, book ends, toothbrush holders....but first, here is one from a cute blog called Three Little Monkeys:

Materials:

• Hard plastic dinosaur toy (it needs to be sturdy and balanced).
• Small melamine plate
• Sand paper
• Adhesive 
• Spray paint 
• Hand held saw

Directions

1. Use the handsaw to cut off your dinosaur’s head just above the shoulders. Use firm but steady strokes to keep your cut level. Use the sandpaper to smooth the edges of your cut.
2. Use the sandpaper to lightly sand the surface on the bottom and top of the plate where you will be adhering the dinosaur. No need to sand the entire surface.
3. Apply your adhesive to the body and plate. My adhesive recommends applying to both items you want to glue together, and allow them to set for 5-10 minutes BEFORE adhering. When ready, attach the plate to the body. Touch ups can be done around the glue site with a damp paper towel. Allow to cure for 24 hours.
4. Once the body and plate have dried and cured, prep the dinosaur’s head and attach to the plate. You will need to eyeball it from the side and front before attaching to make sure it is in the right spot. Perform any touch ups and allow to cure for 24 hours.
5. Once completely dried, you can start painting. Spray paint from all angles and underneath. I like to spray one coat at a time every 20 minutes or so to avoid drips and get the best coverage.

I swallowed a bug.....

Insects glued onto a headband and sprayed gold.
I found this photo at www.trendhunter.com

Do you like this shiny planter?

A DIY planter from
www.thethrillzofhillz.blogspot.no