Looking for easy, non-candy DIY valentines? This post is for you! Y’all. It’s barely February, and I have my five-year-old’s class valentines DONE. Be impressed, me being this on-top-of-things doesn’t happen very often. And the best part is that I can now share my how-to (and printable) with you all! Materials: bubble sticks printable sheet …
My decor and design tastes tend to err on the side of simplicity; I don’t always like a lot of bright color, flash or gloss. But sometimes, y’all, a bit of playfulness and fun feels just right, and these confetti gift wrap ideas definitely fall into that category. I took plain jane gift wrap items-kraft-wrapped …
A couple of months ago, I shared how I created my easy and oh-so-cute confetti soap. I had so much fun making them, I wanted to try a couple other, more grown-up versions, specifically lavender soap and wild orange soap. These were both so easy and make such great gifts! Ingredients:Melt and Pour Goat’s Milk Soap fragrance …
A big thank you to Hefty for sponsoring today’s post and providing a fun way for my kids and I to create treats for their friends! It’s the last weekend before Christmas, which means the malls are full, the wrapping supplies are out, and the menu planning has begun. Most of the gifts have been bought, …
In the midst of the busy holidays, it’s always nice to take a crafty time-out . . . and if your craft time produces cute ornaments that can be used as gifts or even gift toppers, all the better! These glitter handmade ornaments also do really well at craft fairs and there are so many …
This fall, Rachel of Lines Across launched Let’s Wrap Stuff, a website devoted to all things gift wrap related. To celebrate its launch, Rachel challenged me and a select group of talented bloggers to come up with a creative gift wrap idea using plain kraft paper. Who doesn’t love brown paper packages tied up with string? Check out …
For this year’s advent calendar, I wanted it to be simple (not unusual for me), but also something that used supplies I already had on hand… Some glassine bags, washi tape, and stamps was all it took! I’ll fill the bags with small candies for each day (because no matter what I fill them with, …
It’s hard to believe that Christmas is just around the corner, but don’t worry, these glittery and fun initial ornaments come together quickly and easily. They would make great gifts for all the little people in your life and would also be adorable as gift toppers! Materials: Mod Podge scrapbook paper wooden or paper mache initials glitter …
An easy tutorial for making confetti soap! Confetti soap makes a fun favor or gift idea and is super simple to make! Some days, I really love being a blogger. DIY projects go smoothly, blog posts come together, and I get to spend a full 30 minutes choosing cute papers and washi and twine combinations. …
Happy Monday! I have the sweetest tutorial for you all today; these felt ball ponytail holders are simple and so, so adorable (as is my little model, obviously). I created them with three different felt balls, but you could easily do this with single balls for something a bit simpler and easier. Materials: felt balls (you …
Y’all know me-I love a good garland. And this watercolor garland-combining gold glitter cardstock and Autumn-hued watercolors-is a new favorite of mine. Better still, it’s so simple to make and technique is so versatile. Make one for Fall, make one for Winter, and you’ll be good to go (until Valentine’s Day, that is)! Materials: gold glitter cardstock watercolored …
A few years ago, we decided to put up a long picture rail on our large family room wall. Just last weekend, I decided to update it! I switched out all of the burlap ribbon with black grosgrain ribbon, switched out some photos/art, and added a couple small accents. I think the contrast from the black …