Sly like a fox, crafty like a...

Crafty like a person.  Specifically this person writing this blog post.  I spent most of the day yesterday doing various crafts to brighten up the apartment and just for fun.  I spent a long time looking at Pinterest, Buzzfeed DIY, Martha Stewart, and other crafts blogs, and decided on a few projects.
Have fun, and don't run with scissors :)!

Dry-erase menu board/organizer:
I have no idea why people don't do this more often.  It's an awesome project and super cheap (you can do it for $5 dollars or you can spend more if you want).  Planning meals, while it may seem a bit crazy, is a great idea.  It really helps in terms of only having to make one or two trips to the grocery store in a week, not to mention, if your roommate/significant other orders lunch at work it helps them know what not to order so they don't spoil their dinner.

What you will need:
A picture frame (should be relatively large, but as long as you can fit/see your writing on it it doesn't matter)
Colorful paper (I used scrap book paper)
Tape
Dry erase marker
Command hook (optional...you can also lean it up against something)

What you do:
Take off the back of the photo frame.
Use the paper or cardboard inside the frame as a reference to how much paper you need.
Cut out different sized rectangles of paper and tape them down so they make a patchwork pattern on the cardboard or paper.
Put back inside the frame.
Use the dry erase marker, and you can wipe it off with a towel whenever.
Hang it using a command hook on your fridge or your kitchen wall or whatever.

 Painted keys:
So I wouldn't really call this a craft, however, I've always seen this and wondered if it works.  It does. All you need is nail polish (the color and the top coat) make sure its a different color for each key or else it defeats the purpose.  Paint the top of the key, on one side, let dry, paint another layer, let dry, repeat on the other side.  When you have done the color on both sides, use the clear top coat on both sides and let dry. It will peel a little bit when you put it back on, but you can touch it up.


Fun candy box:
I made this for Chris to take into work.  It's fun and cute, and who doesn't appreciate a bright box full of candy in an office?

What you will need:
Cereal box
Paint
Paintbrush
Lollipops
Construction paper
Sharpie
Ruler
Pencil
Tape and glue

What you do:
Open cereal box and lay it flat.
Depending on the size (mine was a medium sized box, and my squares were 4x4) of the box, make four equally sized boxes next to each other with an inch flap on the end of the last one.  Off of the second square make another equal sized square with 3 one inch flaps (If you need clarity look at the picture to the right).
Paint the squares (I did different colors, but you can also do them the same).
While they are drying make your lips and mustaches out of construction paper and slide them onto the lollipops.
When the paint is dry, write whatever you want on the sides, something cute, something funny, just that they are lollipops, I dunno.  I picked lolli-lips cause I thought it was cute. 
Use tape and glue to secure the box closed and put the lollipops inside.