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, …
Anyone else’s Christmas shopping decidedly NOT done? Have no fear, today, I’m sharing some easy gifts to MAKE! Perfect for those hard-to-shop-for folks on your list–there’s something here for everybody! doily canvas bags from under the sycamore hoop ornament tutorial from burlap+blue diy bath fizzies from martha stewart mason jar pincushions from stolen moments labeled …
Looking for a creative, they’re-bound-to-love-it gift for the little loves in your life? Etsy, as usual, doesn’t disappoint, and I’m sharing some of my favorite finds here today! clockwise from top: source | source | source | source | source | source | source | source
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 …
Hello, All! Today, I have a fun free printable to share with you all that is perfect as a holiday gift or to keep for yourself! It’s a printable 2015 calendar with a space to add a photo of your choosing! Just print out, add a photo and either frame or hang with washi tape! …
Sharing easy ways to encourage healthy eating in kids. It’s so important to instill healthy eating habits from an early age; here’s what I do to encourage good food choices in my children! I don’t know about you, but as a mom, it is so important to me that my kids (and my husband and …
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 …
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Tinkerlabk-A Hands On Guide for Little Inventors The Artful Parent Paper to Petal Chalkboard Tape (I posted about this over the weekend, but wanted to repost! A couple people have asked what to use this for, and I directed them to my duct tape wreath-wouldn’t it be spectacular with chalkboard leaves!?) Dry Erase Tape–NEW item and …
Happy Tuesday, Friends! These polka dot glasses check all the boxes as far as what I look for in a great craft-it’s easy, inexpensive, and so very versatile! These are great for holiday and hostess gifts this time of year, but the technique is also perfect year-round for wedding and housewarming gifts. I chose red, green …
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, …
Hope everyone is having a great Thanksgiving filled with food, family and lots to be thankful for! To show my gratitude for all of my sweet customers and readers, I’m offering free shipping in both shops through tomorrow! Use code “FREESHIPPING”. Enjoy!