Spring Cone Craft Challenge

We wrapped up cone week last week on Crafty Hangouts.  I wanted to gather our spring cone craft challenge crafts here in case you missed any of the great craft video tutorials.  Click on each link below to be taken to the craft and video tutorial.  A huge thank you to Floracraft for supplying all of the cones to our bloggers this month as well. 

• Burlap Lace Topiary Trees
• DIY Styrofoam Corks
• Flower Spring Topiary
• Carrot Bunting
• Lace Topiary Tree
• Bunny Family
• Anthropologie Wall Cone
• Foam Cone Vase
• Spring Cone Wreath
• Carrot Spring Wreath
• Cone Easter Tree Ornament
• DIY Hydrangea Topiary
• Modern Cone Topiary
• Cupcake Liner Spring Trees

A huge thank you to all of our bloggers for the crafts and videos.  Y'all stay tuned as we do Crafty Hangouts every month and we have a rocking month planned for April as well!

Spring Crafts with Styrofoam Cones

A giant thank you to FloraCraft for providing the Styrofoam Cones used in this week's Crafty Hangouts.

+Carolina Moore and +Angie Holden are at it again!  Watch below as they make a modern tree topiary and a carrot spring wreath.  Get two projects in just a short 13 minute video.  Plus you can see two varieties of things to make with cones.  All this week our bloggers have been sharing crafts as part of our cone challenge and you can see all of the videos by clicking here.  Who knew there could be such a variety of crafts from a simple Styrofoam cone?  Thanks for following along this week and we hope to see you next month as well!


Thanks again to FloraCraft for providing the Styrofoam cones! If you want to follow along this week, check out the #springHOA hashtag on Google+.

Cupcake Liner Spring Trees

A giant thank you to FloraCraft for providing the Styrofoam Cones used in this week's Crafty Hangouts.

We have the fabulous +Mandy Beyeler today with some cupcake liner trees that are perfect for spring.  Cupcake liners come in some many fabulous colors and designs that you can make these in any colors or patterns your choose.  Grab your liners and make these trees in just minutes.  Have an hour?  Make a forest!  Get the full instructions for making your own in the hangout below.


Thanks again to FloraCraft for providing the Styrofoam cones! If you want to follow along this week, check out the #springHOA hashtag on Google+.

Styrofoam Decorative Corks

A giant thank you to FloraCraft for providing the Styrofoam Cones used in this week's Crafty Hangouts.

Did you ever dream of being like "I Dream of Geni"? +Niki Knows did, and we're so glad she did! She created some fun DIY decorative bottle stoppers with Styrofoam cones! She'll show you how to carve the right shape, and how to decorate your new cork! Watch the video for all her tips and tricks on turning Styrofoam into faux cork!


Thanks again to FloraCraft for providing the Styrofoam cones! If you want to follow along this week, check out the #springHOA hashtag on Google+.

Fast and Easy Rosette Topiary

A giant thank you to FloraCraft for providing the Styrofoam Cones used in this week's Crafty Hangouts.

This rosette-covered tree looks like it might take a lot of time to make... but it doesn't! +Ashley Phipps from Simply Designing is sharing her DIY shortcuts to making this romantic spring topiary in just a few minutes! Once you see how it is made, you'll want to whip up several of your own topiary for your spring mantel or tablescape.


Thanks again to FloraCraft for providing the Styrofoam cones! If you want to follow along this week, check out the #springHOA hashtag on Google+.

Faux Ceramic Floral Wall Cone

A giant thank you to FloraCraft for providing the Styrofoam Cones used in this week's Crafty Hangouts.

Love Designer looks but not designer prices? +Morena Hockley is sharing how to knock off an Anthropologie floral wall sconce using a Styrofoam cone as the base! She has some great tips for getting a ceramic look from inexpensive Styrofoam, so check out her technique in this video tutorial!


Thanks again to FloraCraft for providing the Styrofoam cones! If you want to follow along this week, check out the #springHOA hashtag on Google+.

Shabby Chic Spring Topiaries

 A giant thank you to FloraCraft for providing the Styrofoam Cones used in this week's Crafty Hangouts.

Do you love all things shabby chic and burlap?  This spring topiaries by +Rhonda Greene are the perfect craft for you.  Grab a few supplies and make these from Styrofoam cones from FloraCraft.  Watch the video below for the full craft tutorial on creating your own.  I don't know about you but Rhonda had me at the word burlap.  Add on those buttons and I am SOLD!  Off to make some of these for myself.

Thanks again to FloraCraft for providing the Styrofoam cones! If you want to follow along this week, check out the #springHOA hashtag on Google+.

Spring Floral "Vase" from Styrofoam

 A giant thank you to FloraCraft for providing the Styrofoam Cones used in this week's Crafty Hangouts.

Love the look of flowers in vases but can't stand seeing them die and fade away?  Get the instructions for fun faux spring floral vases from +Denise Murtha in this Hangout on Air.  This craft tutorial is quick and easy so it is perfect for those that have little time to craft.  Use Styrofoam cones from FloraCraft in various sizes for a vignette with a layered look.  Patterned papers and decoupage medium are all that is needed to create your own unique designs.  Watch the video below for the full instructions.



Thanks again to FloraCraft for providing the Styrofoam cones! If you want to follow along this week, check out the #springHOA hashtag on Google+.

Spring Floral Cone Trees

 A giant thank you to FloraCraft for providing the Styrofoam Cones used in this week's Crafty Hangouts.

Make some floral trees with Styrofoam cones from FloraCraft.  The video below from +Michele McDonald shares just how to make your own spring trees quickly and easily.  Change up the colors easily to fit your home decor and make a whole forest of these trees in just minutes.  I think I will stick with the monochromatic scheme that Michele has chosen for my own trees.

Thanks again to FloraCraft for providing the Styrofoam cones! If you want to follow along this week, check out the #springHOA hashtag on Google+.

Easter Bunny Cone Family

A giant thank you to FloraCraft for providing the Styrofoam Cones used in this week's Crafty Hangouts.

Easter crafting usually includes bunnies, and +malia karlinsky is sharing with us a fun bunny craft to make out of cones. Painting her cones, and using felt, pipe cleaners, googly eyes, and pom poms, she makes an adorable Easter Bunny family! She'll share with you her steps and tips for making this fun Styrofoam bunny.


Thanks again to FloraCraft for providing the Styrofoam cones! If you want to follow along this week, check out the #springHOA hashtag on Google+.

Easter Carrot Bunting

 A giant thank you to FloraCraft for providing the Styrofoam Cones used in this week's Crafty Hangouts.

Learn how +Cyn Gagen made her adorable Easter Carrot Bunting in this video. She has lots of great tips for crafting with Styrofoam, including painting and cutting, and will give you the details on how to make your own carrot bunting. Great for hanging in a doorway or on a mantel, this fun carrot decor will add some whimsy to your Easter Bunny decor this year!


Thanks again to FloraCraft for providing the Styrofoam cones! If you want to follow along this week, check out the #springHOA hashtag on Google+.

Lace Topiary Tree Tutorial

 A giant thank you to FloraCraft for providing the Styrofoam Cones used in this week's Crafty Hangouts.

Perfect for Spring, weddings (or a spring wedding!) +Laura Kuhlmann shares how to make a fun and simple lace topiary tree with this great tutorial. Find out how she transforms a plain Styrofoam cone into decor you'll love to put on your Spring mantel or include in your Easter Table Centerpiece this year!


Thanks again to FloraCraft for providing the Styrofoam cones! If you want to follow along this week, check out the #springHOA hashtag on Google+.

Spring Decorations with Styrofoam Cones

 A giant thank you to FloraCraft for providing the Styrofoam Cones used in this week's Crafty Hangouts.

Kicking off our Spring Hangouts series are +Angie Holden and +Carolina Moore , who are sharing some fun spring crafts! Angie and Carolina like to make their crafts during the video, so in less than 10 minutes you'll see Angie make a fun spring floral cone, which is a great alternative to a wreath in your spring decor, and Carolina is making an ornament for her Easter Tree.

Learn about what adhesives stick to Styrofoam, how to make sure it sticks, and what paint you shouldn't use when crafting with Styrofoam... while seeing how to whip up these fun projects!


Thanks again to FloraCraft for providing the Styrofoam cones! If you want to follow along this week, check out the #springHOA hashtag on Google+.