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Giveaway: 6 Tubes of DecoDen Bling Paste, Giftwrapped book and more goodies!

December 8, 2014 by Stefanie Girard

Decoden giftwrapped patterns giveaway

I have put together a fun collection of Craft goodies that includes 6 tubes of DecoDen Bling paste and tips, a copy of the book Giftwrapped a box of bling and a Pocket Patterns on the go coloring book. Leave your answer to the question, “What was the last thing you blinged or plan to bling?” in the comments in today’s post by Wednesday December 17, 2014 and you will be in the running. Open to U. S. Residents only.

For a second chance to win some Decoden, books, and goodies pop on over to Craftside.

Decoden button giftwrap ribbon

I was flipping through the book and spotted this page that features buttons as a suggestion for embellishments for gift wrap.

use buttons as embellishments gift wrap

I happen to have a giant bag of these pin back promo buttons and I thought they would make a great recycled surface toDecoDen bling up.

how to make decoden buttons

Using theDecoDen Bling to cover the buttons and then place the objects in starting with the largest and working  my way down to the tiny beads to fill in the spaces worked like a charm! After they were dry I slipped a ribbon under the pin back and wrapped the gift boxes.

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Comments

  1. Robin Goering says

    December 8, 2014 at 12:29 pm

    The last thing I blinged was a hair accessory.

  2. Tabitha Klucking says

    December 8, 2014 at 12:31 pm

    Just got through blinging a yearly organizer. That bling past is cool!!!!

  3. Liana Brown says

    December 8, 2014 at 1:36 pm

    I do bottle art and I just bLinged a bottle. I used ribbon and sequins!

  4. Alla Slutsky says

    December 8, 2014 at 2:07 pm

    I haven’t really done any blinging since my daughter was born. On the 27th of this month she will be turning 4 and I would love to have her and a couple of her close friends do some blinging projects. They love the bling lol.

  5. Kate B. says

    December 8, 2014 at 2:23 pm

    I plan to bling some package attachments for Christmas presents.

  6. Nicole Maki says

    December 8, 2014 at 2:50 pm

    I blinged a pendant/large bezel to attach to the center of a bow.

    Love your ribbon slides. Very clever.

    Thanks for the chance to win.

  7. Kathy says

    December 8, 2014 at 9:14 pm

    Going to bling a pair of the little “Barefoot” sandals that I am going to make for my new great granddaughter expected in late Mar. Can’t wait to see them on those lil feet!

  8. MelodyJ says

    December 9, 2014 at 4:46 am

    I would like to add beads to a knit hat.

  9. shari harniss says

    December 9, 2014 at 7:35 am

    I’m going to decorate a cardboard Christmas tree!

  10. kim says

    December 9, 2014 at 9:25 am

    My daughter blinged some garland for the mantle, would love to win this for her

  11. bettinagroh says

    December 9, 2014 at 11:32 am

    My granddaughter is a beginning crafter and I would love to win for her… then we’d bling all sorts of things for her Christmas gifts. Not sure her 8 year old brother would appreciate a bling-ed gift but what the heck! LOL

  12. Karey says

    December 9, 2014 at 11:46 am

    The last thing I bling-ed was store bought ornament that I bought for a gift. It was kind of plain so I dressed it up a bit.

  13. Paula Collins says

    December 9, 2014 at 11:48 am

    I use to decorate cakes. I would love to bling putz house or faux gingerbread house.

  14. Melody says

    December 9, 2014 at 12:05 pm

    Last thing I blinged was some Christmas ornaments!

  15. Michele A-Z says

    December 9, 2014 at 12:05 pm

    I am blinging 75 Christmas ornaments. It’s all about the bling! 🙂

  16. Karen Norris says

    December 9, 2014 at 12:15 pm

    i bling everything in site mostly for my grandaughter

  17. Gina Staggs says

    December 9, 2014 at 12:20 pm

    The last thing I blinged was Christmas stockings for our tree.

  18. Liz Lumsden says

    December 9, 2014 at 1:05 pm

    A pumpkin for Halloween. I used Rhinestones, pearls and Distress glitter and it turned out wonderfully!

  19. Dollie says

    December 9, 2014 at 1:32 pm

    The last thing I blinged was a picture frame for a Christmas gift 🙂

  20. Mary Mac says

    December 9, 2014 at 2:14 pm

    I blinged snowflakes for the tree.

  21. iamvics says

    December 9, 2014 at 2:35 pm

    I just blinged up a Christmas stocking – 3 more to go!

  22. Desirae_Nicole says

    December 9, 2014 at 2:44 pm

    I blinged out my daughters bed frame.

  23. Minta Fung says

    December 9, 2014 at 4:44 pm

    The last thing I blinged was a bracelet I made for sisters.

  24. dana12559 says

    December 9, 2014 at 7:42 pm

    At Christmas I bling everything. You can never overdo it at Christmas. I’m in the process of blinging a large papier-mâché snowflake. It not only will have glitter on it I’m planning to add glass bead glitter gel and crystals to it.

  25. Julie Henderson says

    December 9, 2014 at 8:42 pm

    The last things I blinged were: a personalized bookmark, and a batch of personalized pens, w/ the flower attached at the end. Merry Christmas & many thanks for the giveaway! 🙂

  26. Traci says

    December 10, 2014 at 12:26 am

    The last thing I blinged was a witch hat for my halloween costume

  27. Elaine Williams says

    December 10, 2014 at 1:13 am

    I knit a lot and then make recycled felted wool flowers to go on the hats or in you hair, as a pin or as a bow for a special gift. Because they are small I can go alittle crazy with the bling bling…it really brings a smile to my face when someone u would never guess would pick out a real dazzler does and just loves it..
    Enjoy each day.. Elaine

  28. Shelley S. says

    December 10, 2014 at 7:58 am

    Last thing I blinged was an acrylic painting on canvas of a mermaid. I bling greeting cards, paintings and household objects. Love to add a little bling!

  29. rbarkeravellino1117 says

    December 10, 2014 at 9:15 am

    Refillable lighters.

  30. Rose Scott says

    December 11, 2014 at 12:46 pm

    My homemade Christmas ornaments using recyclables was the last thing I blinged.

  31. patricia defrees says

    December 11, 2014 at 8:26 pm

    My most memorable bling was Christmas ornaments I made with my daughter about 20 years ago! After the holidays I’m blinging a lampshade for my friends kids bedroom. The give away would be very helpful!!!

  32. Christine B. says

    December 12, 2014 at 2:05 pm

    I totally blinged out a Gingerbread House last night with real working lights along with all the trims and goodies!

  33. Dennis Mullins Sr says

    December 12, 2014 at 5:01 pm

    The last thing I blinged was a beautiful Christmas card and a Christmas ornament.

  34. Jennifer says

    December 14, 2014 at 11:16 pm

    Just discovered you this evening and I am loving it!!! I recently finished a sweet little box, decoupaged with lots of BLING! Thank you for your wonderful site and Happy Holidays to all!

  35. Carmen N says

    December 16, 2014 at 4:29 pm

    Does it count if my daughter was the last to bling (she’s 4)? I gave her a plain box and she painted it and then glued (with a little assistance) all sorts of buttons and blings to make her treasure box.

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You know that one drawer? The one stuffed with old magazines you swore you’d read again someday? Yeah, I had one too. Mine was a jumbled pile of home décor issues, a few random cooking magazines, and—don’t judge—some celebrity gossip ones from 2011 (I was emotionally invested, okay?). But here’s the thing… instead of tossing them all into the recycling bin, I discovered a whole new world of DIY that completely changed the way I looked at those glossy pages.

Rolled magazine crafts are the ultimate combo of relaxing, colorful, and oh-so-satisfying. It’s the kind of project that starts with “I’ll just roll a few pages” and ends with you surrounded by a vase, a bowl, three coasters, and plans to make a full-blown wall installation. There’s something magical about taking something destined for the trash and turning it into something genuinely beautiful. It’s like giving your old mags a second life—and honestly, they deserve it.

The best part? These projects are super versatile. You can go small with beads or bobby pins, or go big with wall art, wreaths, or even furniture pieces. (Yes, furniture! There’s a magazine stool in this roundup that blew my mind.) And don’t even get me started on the gift potential—handmade goodies like these make thoughtful, one-of-a-kind presents without breaking the bank.

Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or just looking for a mindful weekend project, there’s something incredibly rewarding about rolling paper into art. You’ll be amazed at how meditative the process is, and how quickly you’ll start eyeing every glossy page as potential craft material.

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So if you’ve been looking for an excuse to clean out that drawer, this is it. Not only are you decluttering, but you’re also creating stunning pieces that spark conversation and bring a pop of personality to any room. It’s a total win-win.

Personally, I’ve turned some of my oldest, most faded magazine pages into colorful bowls and ornaments—and every time I walk past them, I smile knowing they were rescued from the recycling bin. Crafting with rolled magazines isn’t just fun; it’s a little reminder that beauty can be found in the most unexpected places (even between old perfume ads and articles on how to organize your pantry).

So go ahead—grab those scissors, pour a cup of tea (or a cheeky glass of wine), and start rolling. And hey, if you make something amazing, I’d love to see it! Tag me on social or drop a comment below so we can all ooh and ahh together. Happy crafting, and remember: no magazine left behind.

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