How to make a DIY Felt Leaf and Acorn Garland for the Fall is a craft that’s relatively inexpensive and easy, but looks amazing. There’s just something about how the colors and elements of Fall that go together that is so lovely and pleasing to the eye. You’ll only need a few items, too! So, go gather some […]
Thanksgiving Teepees {copy cat} #LifeIsASpecialOccasion
October 28, 2013 by
One of the things I love about Fall is that it’s FULL of traditions. Our family has lots of traditions centered around the holidays and if there’s one thing I can count on, it’s that my kids won’t forget them. There isn’t a chance in the world that we {my husband and I} can get […]
Scrap Fabric Bracelets {how to}
October 4, 2013 by
How to make Scrap Fabric Bracelets is not only a fun craft, it’s inexpensive and easy. It’s a great boredom buster, a perfect party craft, and a fabulous craft to make for gift giving. My daughter and I recently made scrap fabric bracelets while we had some down time, and I’m hooked. I can’t think of […]
DIY Glitter Shoes {Wizard of Oz}
September 27, 2013 by
How to make DIY Glitter Shoes is a fun craft, perfect for dress up and Halloween costumes! Of course, glitterizing Ruby slippers is a must for every Dorothy costume, but you can use any color of glitter to bling up shoes for hours of fun for dress up for your little one year round. All you […]
DIY Paracord Bracelets {how to}
August 29, 2013 by
How to make Paracord Bracelets is a fun craft, and a great boredom buster! We recently made paracord survival bracelets at a family reunion WHILE camping, and they were a HUGE hit. Youngish kids (my 7 year old weaved his own) can learn how to weave the bracelets and they can be done quickly during down […]
FREE Printables for Back to School
August 24, 2013 by
The first week of school is one of the best times to say THANK YOU to your kids teachers for all that they are about to do for your kids! I always love to give my kids teachers a little something to let them know that I am thinking of them and that their efforts are not […]
Tie Dye How-To {boredom buster}
August 22, 2013 by
How to Tie Dye can be a fun craft, and a great boredom buster! We recently tie dyed T-shirts at a family reunion WHILE camping. It totally CAN be done, but you do need access to a washing machine about 24 hours after you’ve dyed the shirts. Luckily, we weren’t too far from a town […]
Star Athlete Poster {how to}
July 25, 2013 by
If you have a child in individual sports like ice skating, karate or gymnastics, then you’ve probably been responsible for making a “Star” athlete poster. Most schools also have “Star” student posters, so if you are like me, you dread the week your child comes home with the assignment for making their “star” poster, […]
Duct Tape Wallet {tutorial}
June 29, 2013 by
Duct Tape Crafts are so popular these days, and this summer is the perfect time to get Duct Tape Crafting! {{smiling}} I was honored enough to be invited back to Skip to My Lou for the second year in a row to participate in her annual Summer Craft Camp. For our craft this year, Emma […]
Duct Tape Flower Pen – {DIY craft}
June 7, 2013 by
Making a Duct Tape Flower Pen is a DIY craft that is super easy, fun, and a favorite of tweens. I love that they look fabulous being used by anyone of any age. Plus, it’s a great gift idea for just about any holiday! Just customize the colors. All you need is duct tape, scissors and a pen! […]
DIY Clothes Hanger Belt Organization {gift idea}
May 20, 2013 by
How to organize belts using clothes hangers is super simple with a little DIY work. All you need to do is drill a few holes into the bottom of a wooden coat hanger, screw in some hooks and you have the perfect DIY belt hanger organization that is sturdy, functional and best of all, space […]
FREE Teacher Appreciation Printable {SODA-lighted}
April 18, 2013 by
Can you believe Teacher Appreciation week is coming up? I ADORE trying to come up with clever, fun and inexpensive ways to tell my kids teachers that they are appreciated, valued and not taken for granted. This year I’ve taken to drinking far too much SODA so it’s no surprise that the first thing that came […]
How to Make Tissue Paper Flowers {ombre}
April 1, 2013 by
Making Ombre Tissue Paper Flowers as a Craft are easy as 1-2-3 with this DIY tutorial! They are even easier to make than tissue paper balls, and making them in ombre colors is SO in right now! All you need is tissue paper, scissors, pencil, plain sheet of paper and a stapler. Materials Needed 4-6 packages of tissue […]
DIY Shamrock Banner {St Patricks Day Crafts}
February 26, 2013 by
Making a St Patricks Day Craft that is useful, pretty and decorative is easy as 1-2-3 with this DIY Shamrock Banner! Most people have all of the materials on-hand, it’s super inexpensive, and I guarantee it’ll bring a smile to your face. The best part is that it doesn’t take long to make and it’s absolutely kid friendly. […]
Printable Valentine {free printable}
February 5, 2013 by
How to give a cute Valentine just got easier with these free printable Valentines. These free printable Valentine cards are perfect for the classroom, a friend, neighbor, family member or party. You can attach them to candy or a gift or just give them alone. There are six adorable printable Valentine cards to choose from so you are not […]
10 Valentine’s Day Crafts for Children {guest post}
February 4, 2013 by
When it comes to the holidays my kids are always looking for fun themed crafts to do. It might be Christmas or New Year’s or even the Fourth of July, but they will insist we do something fun to celebrate it together. Valentine’s Day is no different. Though it started out as a day for […]
Fabric Scrap Heart Wreath {DIY}
January 25, 2013 by
Making a Fabric Scrap Heart Wreath is a DIY craft that is super easy, cheap {or free} if you have fabric laying around and perfect for jazzing up your holiday decorating or parties! It’s a fabulous way to recycle wire hangers instead of just throwing them out, too. All it takes is a few snips of the scissors, some […]
Peppermint Sugar Scrub {homemade gift idea}
December 14, 2012 by
Peppermint Sugar Scrubs are easy to make, package adorably and are good for your skin! Plus, they are the perfect holiday homemade gift! Sugar Scrubs are one of the best gifts ever! They are my new latest craze {as you know} and after the recent success of my Lemon Sugar Scrub for Mother’s Day gifts, my Coffee Sugar […]
How to Make a Magazine Christmas Tree
December 6, 2012 by
Making a Magazine Christmas Tree is a DIY craft that is super easy, cheap {or free} and perfect for the holidays! It’s a fabulous way to recycle magazines, especially all the holiday catalogs that start stacking up this time of year. All it takes is a few folds of the magazine pages and eventually you have a perfectly […]
Bake Craft Sew – 2012
November 18, 2012 by
I am over at According to Kelly guest posting today for the Holiday-Inspired Bake Craft Sew Along. But, I get to help start the holiday season off with a bang, & treat you to an absolutely amazing giveaway as part of our crafty series. We are giving away a fabulous Prize Package worth more than […]
Wall Hanger from AYSO Team Banner {tutorial}
November 12, 2012 by
If you are wondering what do make for your team with Your AYSO Team Banner at the End of the Season, then this tutorial might be right up your alley. It’s super simple to make a wall or door hanger for each team member with the Team Banner! AYSO banners can’t be re-used and it’s traditional […]
Twine Pears {DIY Craft}
October 11, 2012 by
Making Twine Pears is a DIY craft made from light bulbs that is easy, cheap and perfect for Fall. It’s the perfect way to upcycle burnt out old light bulbs, but you can always go out and buy bulbs, too. I bought a pack of 4 bulbs for $1 and used about $2.00 worth of twine, […]
Halloween Candy Bouquet {free printable}
October 6, 2012 by
Halloween Candy Bouquets are not only fun to look at, they are fun to eat, too. Halloween Candy Bouquets are the perfect Halloween Decoration and gift idea, so they do double duty! They aren’t super inexpensive to make since you do have to buy all the candy plus a few extra supplies, but I think […]
Branch Chandelier Photo Collage {DIY Decor}
September 27, 2012 by
Branch Chandelier Photo Collages are a lot easier to make than you’d imagine, and quicker too. The most important items you’ll need are the photos, fishing line and the branch! Once you’ve secured those items, it’s all about slapping on some mod podge and assembling your chandelier. I have mine hanging above my desk and […]
Mason Jar Lid Pumpkin {DIY craft}
September 20, 2012 by
Mason Jar Lid Pumpkin’s might possibly be the cutest Fall decor ever. If you have some Mason Jar lids lying around the house and a little burlap it’s something you can make for absolutely free, too. If you don’t, well, it’s going to cost you a few dollars (24 lids will cost you about $9), […]
Step-by-Step Feather Nails {how to}
September 13, 2012 by
Ever wondered what feather nails look like? Here’s a step-by-step tutorial on how to do them. Feather nails are super easy, although a bit time consuming {give yourself an hour to do your nails}. Unfortunately, they don’t last long (unlike gel nails), but, they are perfect for for a fun day or night out […]
DIY Clothes Hanger Jewelry Organization
September 6, 2012 by
How to organize jewelry using clothes hangers is super simple with a little DIY work. All you need to do is drill a few holes into the bottom of a wooden coat hanger, screw in some hooks and you have the perfect DIY clothes hanger jewelry organization that is sturdy, functional and best of all, […]
Back-to-School Teacher Gift – {homemade air freshener}
August 30, 2012 by
Making a Back-to-School Teacher Gift that is useful, pretty and smells good is easy as 1-2-3 with this homemade air freshener tutorial! Most people have all of the ingredients on-hand {or can use easy substitutions for the packaging}, it’s super inexpensive, and I guarantee the teacher will love a pretty air freshener to keep stale smells […]
Strawberry Sugar Scrub Recipe {homemade gift idea}
August 17, 2012 by
Strawberry sugar scrubs are easy to make, package adorably and are good for your skin! Homemade scrubs are one of the best gifts ever! They are my new latest craze {as you know} and after the recent success of my Lemon Sugar Scrub for Mother’s Day gifts, my Coffee Sugar Scrub for Teacher Appreciation, and […]
Paint Chip Teacher Gift – {Back to School}
August 13, 2012 by
Paint chip crafts are my newest craze (next to sugar scrubs) and I’m not alone. Using paint chip samples in crafty ways instead of just throwing them away or recycling them are a great way to make use of the beautiful array of colors that paint companies put together on swatches of paper to help us choose […]
Paint Chip Gift Wrap – {embellishment}
August 13, 2012 by
Paint chip crafts are my latest greatest craze (next to sugar scrubs) and I’m not alone. Using paint chip samples in crafty and unique ways instead of just throwing them away are a great way to make use of the gorgeous array of colors that paint companies put together on swatches of paper to help us choose just […]
Oranges & Apple Sugar Scrub Recipe {homemade gift idea}
August 9, 2012 by
Oranges and Apple sugar scrubs are easy to make, package adorably and are good for your skin! Homemade scrubs are one of the best gifts ever! They are my new latest craze {as you know} and after the recent success of my Lemon Sugar Scrub for Mother’s Day gifts, my Coffee Sugar Scrub for Teacher […]
