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DIY Pineapple Centerpieces

Posted on August 13, 2022August 13, 2022 by yudicarpenter

In keeping with the Luau theme this week, I wanted to share these super simple centerpieces. They are made with real pineapples!

What you need:

Pineapples
Gold Spray Paint
Acrylic Paint
Glue
Glitter
Flat Back Gemstones (Optional)
Silk Flowers

Directions:

Step 1: Spray Paint the bottom part of the pineapples using the gold spray paint.

Step 2: Paint the Tops of the pineapples with the acrylic paint that matches whatever glitter you will be using. If you don’t have much time, you can skip this step. PROTIP: Using a base paint where you will be glittering hides any glitter imperfections.

Step 3: Using the glue add your glitter to each leaf top.

DIY Glittered Pineapple Centerpieces — All lined up and ready for embellishing

Step 4: Embellish with Flat Back Rhinestones using Hot Glue and add Silk flowers to the tops.

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Cardboard Box Tiki Totems

Posted on August 11, 2022 by yudicarpenter

I’m a firm believer that you can make anything out of a cardboard box! These will go great with our pool noodle tiki totems and a great addition to any Luau! So simple and cheap….

Depending on how tall you want them will determine how many and what size boxes you need.

If you google Tiki Totem Faces you will find many examples and templates to use to create your own faces.

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Simple Pool Noodle Tiki Totems

Posted on August 10, 2022 by yudicarpenter

These are perfect for a budget Luau themed event! Made these with pool noodles that you can get from the dollar store. Each pool noodle made about 6-8 depending on what size you want.

What you need:

Pool Noodle(s)
Acrylic Paint
Tissue Paper

Directions:

Step 1: Cut your Pool Noodle into 4″ – 6″ Segments

Step 2: Paint each totem with the base color brown.

Step 3: Paint faces on each totem. Does not have to be complicated. Below are some templates, if needed.

Link to Tiki Face Template

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Chia Chicks

Posted on July 14, 2022July 14, 2022 by yudicarpenter

This was such a fun summertime boredom buster I did with my kiddos, way back in the day.

I don’t know about you, but I use the summer to clean out my kid’s closets/drawers… I was so annoyed at all the single socks without a matching pair I decided to use them for a craft.

It was really neat to see the plants grow throughout the summer and gave my girls something to look forward to everyday.

I just wish I had taken photos of the full head of hair…oh well, I must have gotten distracted Ha!

Directions

Take about 1/4-1/2 Cup Chia seeds and mix with equal parts dirt. (The amount you use will be determined by the size of the sock

Place this mixture into the sock first. This will ensure a relatively even distribution of the chia seeds on the “sock head”. Fill remaining sock with dirt, leaving abound 3 inches to tie off using a rubber band.

Decorate the pots anyway you want. You can use any crafting scraps, get creative on their bodies. Glue eyes and any headpieces you want onto the sock.

After your glue has dried, soak the socks with the dirt and seeds. Place them onto the pots and place in a well lite window or outside. Water as needed and in about 1-2 weeks you should see some significant sprouting.