Tag Archives: DIY

DIY Sitting Goofy Ceramic Figure

Posted on May 25, 2024 by Dis-LEE

Many years ago my parents owned a retail building. In the basement was a pottery studio ran by a very nice woman. I would talk with her at times about the process of pouring and firing the pieces she made. … Continue reading →

Posted in Animation, Ceramics, Characters, DIY, Figurines | Tagged Animation, Ceramics, Characters, DIY, Figurines, Goofy | 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

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

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

Loma Plastics ‘Everyday’ Pluto Cookie Cutter

Posted on March 28, 2022 by Dis-LEE

So who here doesn’t like cookies? Okay, look, if we’re not going to be honest, we just won’t be able to continue. Everyone loves cookies everyday! And that’s why the Loma Plastics company made this unique ‘Everyday’ Pluto cookie cutter… … Continue reading →

Posted in Characters, DIY, Food, Kitchen, Merchandise | Tagged Baking, Characters, Cookie Cutter, Cookies, DIY, Everyday, Food, Kitchen, Loma Plastics Inc., Merchandise, Pluto, Recipes | Leave a comment

DIY – Minnie Mouse Cup or Pencil Holder

Posted on October 24, 2021 by Dis-LEE

Into every life a little weirdness must come. Wow, what a life I must lead! Today’s post contains a very unique Do-It-Yourself project that made it’s way into a Yard Sale and then onto my office desk. At first I … Continue reading →

Posted in Artwork, Characters, Crafts, DIY, Office | Tagged Artwork, Characters, Crafts, Cup Holders, DIY, Minnie Mouse, Office, Pencil Holders | Leave a comment

Finding Nemo Fun Shapes Stamps

Posted on September 16, 2021 by Dis-LEE

By now, we’ve all found Nemo. But back in 2003 the whole world was still looking! Today Marlin and Nemo, Dory and the rest of the fishy school are all a part of the Disney/Pixar family, and near and dear … Continue reading →

Posted in Animation, Characters, Crafts, DIY, Merchandise, Movies, Pixar | Tagged Animation, Characters, Crafts, DIY, Finding Nemo, Imprinting, Merchandise, Movies, Pixar, Stamping | Leave a comment