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MY CRAFTY SIDE

I love crafting! I enjoy working with my hands, and I especially enjoy giving new life
to things that people would normally throw away.

Hot Glue Geodes

Hot Glue Geodes

I created this geode project for AdTech. The geodes are made completely from hot glue and hot glue sticks.

Glue Stick Crystals

Glue Stick Crystals

I created this original idea for carving crystals out of hot glue sticks, and creating jewelry (and geodes).

Painted Rocks

Painted Rocks

I hand-painted these beach rocks to resemble my pets. (circa 2001)

Hand-sewn Masks

Hand-sewn Masks

I sewed over 300 masks during the Covid-19 pandemic and gave them away to nurses and first responders.

DIY Incense Burners

DIY Incense Burners

This is an original craft project I came up with for incense burners. It is posted on my blog.

Hand-painted Nail Art

Hand-painted Nail Art

I worked as a nail tech in the early 1990's, and competed in nail art.

Upcycled Bird Feeder

Upcycled Bird Feeder

Upcycled birdfeeder created from a vintage pie plate canning jar and chick feeder.

Upcycled Pet Bed

Upcycled Pet Bed

I created this dog bed out of a vintage suitcase, and attached old doorknobs for the feet.

Upcycled Bird Feeder

Upcycled Bird Feeder

This bird feeder was made out of old dishes, with a fork for a perch.

Hot Glue Stencils

Hot Glue Stencils

I created this stencil project using hot glue for AdTech.

Hot Glue Jewelery

Hot Glue Jewelery

I created a new way to make jewelry out of hot glue by using depression glass as a mold.

Hot Glue Gummy Bears

Hot Glue Gummy Bears

This is an original project I came up with to make gummy bears out of hot glue. They are colored with alcohol markers.

DIY Incense Burners

DIY Incense Burners

This is an original craft project I came up with for incense burners. It is posted on my blog.

Yarn Coasters

Yarn Coasters

I created this yard coaster project as a project for AdTech.

Upcycled Bird Feeder

Upcycled Bird Feeder

Upcycled birdfeeder created from a vintage pan cover, canning jar and chick feeder.

Hot Glue Rock Candy

Hot Glue Rock Candy

I created this rock candy necklace project using hot glue for AdTech.

Upcycled Pet Bed

Upcycled Pet Bed

I created this dog bed out of a vintage suitcase, and attached old doorknobs for the feet. The cushion is covered in a rescued shower curtain.

DIY Water Feature

DIY Water Feature

This fountain is in my yard. I have a video on my blog on how to create this fun water feature.

Hand-sewn Masks

Hand-sewn Masks

I sewed over 300 masks during the Covid-19 pandemic and gave them away to nurses and first responders.

Hand-painted Nail Art

Hand-painted Nail Art

I worked as a nail tech in the early 1990's, and competed in nail art.

DIY Incense Burners

DIY Incense Burners

This is an original craft project I came up with for incense burners. It is posted on my blog.

Upcycled Pet Bed

Upcycled Pet Bed

This pet bed was made out of a kitchen drawer. Door knobs from Restore were used as the legs.

Upcycled Bird Feeder

Upcycled Bird Feeder

Upcycled birdfeeder created from a vintage pan cover, canning jar and chick feeder.

DIY Incense Burners

DIY Incense Burners

This is an original craft project I came up with for incense burners. It is posted on my blog.

Hand-painted Nail Art

Hand-painted Nail Art

I worked as a nail tech in the early 1990's, and competed in nail art.

Hot Glue Sea Glass Earrings

Hot Glue Sea Glass Earrings

Another fun hot glue project I created.

File Cabinet Upgrade

File Cabinet Upgrade

Furniture makeover. It's amazing what spray paint can do!

Book of Love Chocolates

Book of Love Chocolates

I created this chocolate book project for AdTech.

Hot Glue Ghost Lights

Hot Glue Ghost Lights

I created this ghost light project using hot glue sticks for AdTech. I also made icicle lights for Christmas.

Hand-sewn Masks

Hand-sewn Masks

I sewed over 300 masks during the Covid-19 pandemic and gave them away to nurses and first responders.

© 2025 Chrissy Mack

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