Colorful 1st Birthday Party
This party was so much fun to plan and execute. I’m not gonna lie, I love how it turned out! I wanted a fun and bright theme and the result was colorful. My goal was to spend as little as possible on...
View ArticleInstagram Magnets DIY
I love taking photos with Instagram because even blurry ones can be salvaged with a filter applied. Check out my blurry pics: My mom loves photos of the kids, but normal 4×6 prints weren’t going to cut...
View Article“My first Christmas” ornament
Last year when I saw this hand-print ornament on Pinterest I knew I had to try it for the little one. Since I didn’t have any embossing tools I went with paint. [These were actually made last year… I...
View ArticleCelebrating National Craft Month!
Hello March! Not only am I looking forward to seeing the snow melt from my lawn, I am excited about about trying out three projects (for the third month of the year) that I found on Pinterest in honor...
View ArticleLeather “Believe” Bracelet
This winter has felt exceptionally long and I’ve been in a funk lately (missing the warm breeze and SUN!). Whenever I feel this way I always turn to words. Writing, reading, quotes, poetry… you name...
View ArticleLEGO Birthday Party…Fit for a Five Year Old!
The moment my son took interest in LEGOs, I knew it was just a matter of time before I incorporated it as a theme for an upcoming birthday. So for his big 0-5 birthday at the end of May, I took all...
View ArticleDIY: Cardboard Playouse 2
Awhile back Mary shared her DIY: Cardboard Playhouse and whenever we get together at her house my kids just love playing in it. Since I’m kind of a cardboard box hoarder and hubby suggested maybe...
View ArticleDollar Store Spring Wreath
It’s been pretty quite around here but spring has arrived and so has the crafting bug! This weekend I finally put away the winter decor from our front door. With no flowers blooming in the front garden...
View ArticleTeacher Appreciation Printable
Preschool just came to a close for my daughter and I’m so grateful to her teachers. As a crafter I really wanted to make something to say thank you for their hard work but in the end we went practical...
View ArticleFinger Knitting Fun
“Mommy can you show me how to do that thing with the string and sticks?” She had seen me knitting earlier in the week and wanted to make a scarf for her brother. Yay! I was so excited she wanted to...
View ArticleDaily Learning Board
Anticipating a daily barrage of “What are we doing today mommy?” over the summer months I created this daily board for the kids. It started out as a board to show them what activities they would be...
View ArticleCaramel Apple Kit With Toppings!
Apple picking is one of those must do fall activities! Last year our families went picking together and I created these caramel apple toppings kits for the kids to enjoy. The kits include caramel apple...
View ArticleCraft Project: Fun AND practical bookmark for young readers
My kids have become avid readers and it’s been pretty fun seeing them get excited about books and reading. They’ve each picked up a book series that they really like. They’re reading chapter books now...
View ArticleLast minute gift ideas: Personalized gift card/money holder
With the holidays just around the corner, I bet many of you (including myself!) are trying to look for last-minute gift giving ideas. And if you’re like me and hate the idea of actually shopping, gift...
View ArticleIndoor Fairy Garden
One Mother’s Day my husband gave me a gorgeous azalea potted plant. It had the most pretty tiny pink flowers on it. Unfortunately I have a bit of a black thumb and the plant did not survive. But I held...
View ArticleFelt Playland For Hours of Imaginary Play!
Winter break arrived and I was scrambling to find activities to keep the kids from going stir crazy! One thing I was able to depend on though is this felt playland I made for them a few summers ago...
View ArticleBookmark Valentines Class Gifts
Last week my kids home brought home two things – their reading sheet for this month’s school reading program and their class list for Valentine’s Day festivities. I decided to combine the two for the...
View ArticleMemory Jars – an Easy DIY Vacation Keepsake
Whenever we travel I love collecting mementos of the places we visited. Information flyers, maps, wristbands, and coasters. Sea shells and rocks from the beach are always a must. Anything that could go...
View ArticleDIY Easter Photo-Booth Props
A few years back we had family visiting over Easter. I thought, why not go all out for a fun Easter Brunch? We had a buffet lunch with lots of sweets for desert, an egg hunt with baskets for the kids...
View ArticleFabric tape crafts: Bracelet and cake bunting
Okay, I am going to admit that I am a craft hoarder – if I see a deal on craft items, I am going to stock up on it, baby! Even for new craft items that I think I will use one day but don’t actually...
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