Category Archives: Crafts

Mickey Mouse Collection Steampunk Figure Stamps

Posted on January 6, 2024 by Dis-LEE

I’m a sucker for a new piece of merchandise, and you’d almost think Disney knew that! I recently walked into an interesting store and saw these boxes prominently featured. I could feel my wallet getting lighter the closer I got … Continue reading →

Posted in Animation, Characters, Crafts, Figurines, Merchandise, Stamps | Tagged Animation, Characters, Crafts, EP Stamps, Figurines, Made in China, Merchandise, Mickey and Friends, Mickey Mouse, Miniso, Minnie Mouse, Stamps, Steampunk | Leave a comment

Book Review: Walt Disney Characters Needlepoint Book

Posted on March 31, 2023 by Dis-LEE

Publisher: Random House Year: 1976 Pages: 96 Type: Hardcover ISBN: 0-394-49910-7 “Embroidering your Disney friends on canvas.” And who hasn’t thought about doing that? Me. I never thought about doing that until I found this old book in a Charity Shop! Even though it is … Continue reading →

Posted in Artwork, Books, Characters, Clothing, Crafts, DIY, Fashion, Furniture, Reviews | Tagged Artwork, Book Reivews, Book Review, Books, Characters, Clothing, Crafts, DIY, Fashion, Furniture, Lisbeth Perrone, Needlepoint, Random House, Walt Disney Characters Needlepoint Book, Wool | Leave a comment

Disney’s Star Wars Fused Bead Kit by Perler

Posted on March 20, 2023 by Dis-LEE

Do you have a lot of time on your hands? Would you like to distract your children for hours on end? Are you a glutten for punishment? Than this craft toy is for you and your family! With only 4,500 … Continue reading →

Posted in Characters, Crafts, Merchandise, Movies, Princesses | Tagged Characters, Crafts, Disney, Fused Bead Kit, Lucasfilm Ltd., Made in China, Merchandise, Movies, Perler, Princesses, Star Wars, The Designer Group | Leave a comment

DIY Disney Pattern Decorative Cushion

Posted on February 23, 2023 by Dis-LEE

The gangs all here on this DIY Disney pattern decorative cushion! My sister-in-law just made this for my wife. The cushion is about 12″ square and has a slip cover that can be removed for cleaning: The back of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Characters, Crafts, Decor, DIY | Tagged Characters, Crafts, Cushions, DIY, Donald Duck, Goofy, Home Decor, Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Pillows, Pluto | Leave a comment

Karina’s Shining Stars Disney Cup Sleeve

Posted on January 14, 2023 by Dis-LEE

We recently celebrated our 33rd Wedding Anniversary and received some very nice gifts from friends and family. What do you get the Canadian who has everything? A Karina’s Shining Stars Disney cup sleeve to keep his Tim Hortons coffee warm, … Continue reading →

Posted in Characters, Crafts, DIY, Food | Tagged Characters, Crafts, Cup Sleeve, Disney, DIY, Drinks, Food, Karina's Shining Stars, Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Tim Hortons | Leave a comment

Book Review: Disney’s Family Fun Crafts

Posted on January 13, 2023 by Dis-LEE

Publisher: Hyperion Year: 1997 Pages: 256 Type: Hardcover ISBN: 0-7868-6304-8 “Don’t worry about getting a little paint on the pages.” Back in the 90s kids still liked to make things. Crafts were all the rage and Disney’s FamilyFun Magazine was happy to supply all kinds … Continue reading →

Posted in Artwork, Books, Crafts, Magazines | Tagged Artwork, Book Review, Book Reviews, Books, Crafts, Deanna F. Cook, Family Fun Crafts, FamilyFun Magazine, Hyperion, Magazines | Leave a comment

Ceramic Stork DIY Craft Inspired by Dumbo

Posted on September 29, 2022 by Dis-LEE

It is said that storks have been associated with delivering babies for centuries, starting with Greek mythology. According to myth, the goddess Hera turned her rival into a stork, after which the stork-woman attempted to steal her son in revenge. … Continue reading →

Posted in Animation, Ceramics, Characters, Crafts, DIY, Movies | Tagged Animation, Ceramics, Characters, Crafts, DIY, Dumbo, Fables, Movies, Myths, Sterling Holloway, Stork, Where do babies come from? | 2 Comments

Book Review: Charlie Brown’s Super Book

Posted on August 25, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Publisher: Random House Year: 1975 Pages: 80 Type: Softcover ISBN: 0-394-83165-9 “Even three red pencils make a collection.” This is a really fun book! Going all the way back to 1975 we are treated to old-timey arts and crafts from the days when children did … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Characters, Crafts, DIY, Humor, Reviews, Tips | Tagged Book Review, Book Reviews, Books, Characters, Charles M. Schulz, Charlie Brown, Charlie Brown's Super Book of Things to Do and Collect, Collecting, Crafts, DIY, Eleanor Ehrhardt, Humor, Random House, Tips, United Feature Syndicate | 2 Comments

Folk Art Wooden Mickey Mouse Server

Posted on August 4, 2022 by Dis-LEE

What do you call a one-eared mouse? Folk art, apparently! My father found this wooden DIY project at a yard sale and thought I’d like to have it. He was right. This is reminiscent of the butler statues that you … Continue reading →

Posted in Characters, Crafts, DIY, Garden | Tagged Characters, Crafts, DIY, Folk Art, Garden, Mickey Mouse | Leave a comment

Reviews: Gracey Manor Designs – Disney Replicas

Posted on July 24, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Facebook can be a very convenient way to find unique businesses. I have purchased many things from sellers in this way but have never had such a nice experience as I have with Gracey Manor Designs. I’ve been blogging on … Continue reading →

Posted in Advertising, Artwork, Crafts, Disneyland, Merchandise, Reviews, Theme Parks | Tagged Advertising, Artwork, Blogging, Branding, Crafts, Disleelandia, Disneyland, Disneyland Sign, Gracey Manor Designs, Merchandise, Reviews, Signage, T-shirts, Theme Parks, Vintage | Leave a comment