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Crafts And DIYs For The Kids
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Bicycle Basket Makeover
Bicycle Basket Makeover
August 6, 2015
My daughter has a little scooter that she loves to ride. Every time we head out to the park the kiddo has to bring a stuffed animal, a water bottle, and maybe a snack [...] Continue →
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Day 10: Wolf Mittens
Day 10: Wolf Mittens
November 8, 2013
Day 10 of my 50 DIY Days of Christmas: Wolf Mittens. Woof! I made these for my kiddo. It’s getting colder and we gotta keep those little hands warm. Instead of boring little grey gloves, [...] Continue →
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DIY Felt Plantable Flower Garden – For Kids
DIY Felt Plantable Flower Garden – For Kids
April 2, 2018
Disclosure: This DIY Felt Plantable Flower Garden post is sponsored by, Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom. My DIY Felt Plantable Flower Garden was inspired by the beautiful imagery in the series, Ben and Holly’s [...] Continue →
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DIY Flower Pom Pom – Using a Pom Pom Maker + a GIVEAWAY!
DIY Flower Pom Pom – Using a Pom Pom Maker + a GIVEAWAY!
May 23, 2018
The other week I saw someone using a pom pom maker and my mind was blown. I’ve heard of these gadgets, but I’ve never taken the time to really research them. In the past [...] Continue →
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DIY Food Erasers Kid Craft!
DIY Food Erasers Kid Craft!
September 15, 2016
I may craft and make things for a living, but that doesn’t stop me from also crafting with my daughter. To be honest: crafting with my daughter is much more enjoyable than a lot [...] Continue →
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DIY LEGO Planter Project – fun to make with kids!
DIY LEGO Planter Project – fun to make with kids!
July 19, 2016
I really love watching my oldest daughter grow up and turn into a human. She has her own opinions (that she shares with us A LOT) and her creativity grows everyday! Sometimes I just [...] Continue →
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DIY Sea Monkey Kit
DIY Sea Monkey Kit
May 7, 2012
DIY Sea Monkey Kit: I was always fascinated with these little creatures when I was little. I loved them. But, I didn’t like the little plastic containers they came in. For some reason I [...] Continue →
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Free Printable Lunch Notes for the Kids
Free Printable Lunch Notes for the Kids
November 29, 2018
Disclosure: This post was made in partnership with Foster Farms Bold Bites. All opinions are my own. We are about 3 months into the new school year and I’m already tired of making lunches. Okay. [...] Continue →
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My Little Kitty Backpack DIY
My Little Kitty Backpack DIY
September 13, 2013
I don’t usually know what I’m doing when I sew, but I do like to experiment. That’s how I came up with this My Little Kitty Backpack DIY (yeah… My Little Pony was on [...] Continue →
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Perler Bead Bracelets Kid Craft!
Perler Bead Bracelets Kid Craft!
May 5, 2017
As my daughter gets older our crafting days get more fun! She’s able to do so much more and I love how creative she is. Most recently we decided to get crafty with some [...] Continue →
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Day 18 Stocking Stuffer: Photo Bookmark DIY
Day 18 Stocking Stuffer: Photo Bookmark DIY
October 27, 2015
Day 18 of my 50 DIY Days: Photo Bookmark DIY As my daughter gets older, the books we read get longer and longer. We read to her each night, but sometimes I can’t read [...] Continue →
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Rainbow Heart Headband DIY For the Kids
Rainbow Heart Headband DIY For the Kids
March 15, 2013
I’m sort of on a rainbow kick (if you haven’t already noticed) and I felt like there was something missing in my life, I couldn’t quite place it. Then, it came to me: my [...] Continue →
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SMART BEAUTIFUL AMAZING Inspirational Mirror for the Kids DIY
SMART BEAUTIFUL AMAZING Inspirational Mirror for the Kids DIY
June 13, 2018
SMART BEAUTIFUL AMAZING Inspirational Mirror My oldest daughter will be headed off to 3rd grade in the Fall. How did this happen? Wow. Time flies. Anywho. She’s an amazing kid, she’s smart, and she’s [...] Continue →
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Summer Fun Storage Bucket
Summer Fun Storage Bucket
June 30, 2016
Summer Fun Storage Bucket In our back room you’ll find a cardboard box full of little summer toys. We have open storage in our back room, so I would prefer to store stuff in [...] Continue →
DIY Accessories And Clothing
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“Not A Plastic Bag” Cloth Bag DIY and Free Printable
“Not A Plastic Bag” Cloth Bag DIY and Free Printable
August 5, 2014
No plastic bags here in this home. Just kidding, it’s hard to avoid plastic bags when you shop. We do try our best to remember to bring cloth bags when we go to stores, [...] Continue →
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Felted Wool Acorn Necklace – Perfect For Valentine’s Day!
Felted Wool Acorn Necklace – Perfect For Valentine’s Day!
February 14, 2013
Felted Wool Acorn Necklace: Well, I know today is ACTUALLY Valentine’s Day… but I really wanted to share these little necklaces that my kiddo and I made (well, mostly me). It all started on [...] Continue →
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Personalized Photo Pendants or Keychain DIY
Personalized Photo Pendants or Keychain DIY
March 17, 2014
Handmade gifts are the best. Easy to make handmade gifts are EVEN better. These pendants (or keychains) are about as easy as it gets. Just a bit of clay, a photo, mini cookie cutter, [...] Continue →
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Plastic Travel Envelope Purse DIY
Plastic Travel Envelope Purse DIY
July 3, 2014
I travel quite a bit and I feel like every time I go to the airport… I suddenly can’t find ANYthing I need. Where’s my ID? Where did I put my phone? I even [...] Continue →
For The Home
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Be You Fern Banner DIY (with printable)
Be You Fern Banner DIY (with printable)
March 1, 2016
I’ve had plans to create this Be You banner for the baby’s room for a while, but I haven’t had time to do it until now. With all of the pretty faux florals showing [...] Continue →
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Calendar Work Station – Made from Recycled Wood
Calendar Work Station – Made from Recycled Wood
September 5, 2013
Well folks, it’s just about Fall. That means we all need to get ourselves organized… or at least pretend we’re organized. I’ve created a Calendar Work Station just for this. A new DIY for [...] Continue →
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Coat Rack Makeover for $15!
Coat Rack Makeover for $15!
July 12, 2016
Coat Rack Makeover for $15! As I’ve mentioned before, I’m on a mission to makeover our front entry. I’ve already added some artwork and a cupboard shoe rack, but I still have more work [...] Continue →
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Colorfully Painted Wood Block Photo Transfer DIY
Colorfully Painted Wood Block Photo Transfer DIY
April 9, 2019
If you follow me on social media you’ll notice that my friend, Lindsay of Shrimp Salad Circus, and I were in Ventura, CA to teach a couple of art classes for the Craftcation conference. [...] Continue →
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Faux Mercury Glass Vases DIY
Faux Mercury Glass Vases DIY
November 27, 2012
My Faux Mercury Glass Vases are the perfect DIY for gifts, or for your home. The leaves have fallen, and it’s chilly outside! Time to get cozy inside with some more DIY projects. Today [...] Continue →
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DIY Cat Food Table
DIY Cat Food Table
May 26, 2016
We have this little dog, Mr. Angus. His number 1 goal in his little Chihuahua life is to find food. Whenever he’s not sleeping, already eating, or asking us for food… He’s searching for [...] Continue →
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DIY Colorblocked Cork Boards with Blender Pen Image Transfer
DIY Colorblocked Cork Boards with Blender Pen Image Transfer
April 11, 2019
This is day 3 of my image transfer DIYs! I started with a wood block photo transfer, then yesterday was my packing tape image transfer. Today you’ll see how I made my DIY Colorblocked [...] Continue →
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DIY Faux Floating Bathroom Shelves + Potty Training Round two
DIY Faux Floating Bathroom Shelves + Potty Training Round two
July 23, 2019
Thank you Angel Soft® for sponsoring this post. Ditch the spray and switch to Angel Soft® with Fresh Lavender-Scented Tube. Potty training is generally a dreaded experience for most parents. Attempting to potty train [...] Continue →
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Easy Woven Rope Basket DIY
Easy Woven Rope Basket DIY
August 24, 2015
Baskets can help turn a messy storage spot into well organized space. If you head to most stores to buy one, a little basket can easily cost $20 plus dollars. When I do buy a basket, I [...] Continue →
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Floral Drawer Pull DIY’s (with free printable)
Floral Drawer Pull DIY’s (with free printable)
February 25, 2015
Recently I created some really sweet floral drawer pulls to put in my daughter’s room for the HP Create blog. These are flowers from my garden that I photographed and made printables from. You’ll [...] Continue →
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Pretty Gemstone Soap DIY!
Pretty Gemstone Soap DIY!
July 1, 2016
DIY Gemstone Soap! One of my favorite trends right now: gemstone everything! People are crafting anything they can find into these sparkly creations. So, a couple weeks ago I picked up a gem soap [...] Continue →
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Day 15: Grapefruit Mouse Pad DIY
Day 15: Grapefruit Mouse Pad DIY
October 21, 2015
Day 15 of my 50 DIY Days: Grapefruit Mouse Pad DIY Your mouse pad doesn’t have to be boring, it can be fun! This DIY gift idea is perfect for the techie person in your [...] Continue →
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Day 10 Gift Idea: Jewelry Hanger DIY
Day 10 Gift Idea: Jewelry Hanger DIY
October 15, 2015
Day 10 of my 50 DIY Days: Jewelry Hanger DIY With the holidays coming up you may find you need somewhere to put all that jewelry you might be receiving. Right? Or, maybe you [...] Continue →
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Mailbox Makeover DIY for Under $15!
Mailbox Makeover DIY for Under $15!
February 25, 2014
I know it’s winter and all my plants are dead right now, but my front yard is REALLY bumming me out. A lot. I’m typically a fall and winter sorta girl, but for whatever [...] Continue →
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Mossy Home Wall Decor DIY
Mossy Home Wall Decor DIY
March 2, 2015
Guys, Spring is just around the corner and I’m ready to see all those pretty flowers bloom and the leaves back on all of the trees. To get myself ready for the new blooming [...] Continue →
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Painted Word Canvas DIY (with free printables to makes your own)
Painted Word Canvas DIY (with free printables to makes your own)
June 27, 2014
So yesterday I created a Photo Canvas DIY (2 ways) for the BHG blog, but my original plan had been to make a third canvas. I ended up having a little painting accident with [...] Continue →
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Painting With Bleach DIY
Painting With Bleach DIY
August 7, 2014
Today on the Better Homes and Gardens blog I experimented and tried Painting With Bleach. It was fun! Seriously. I painted a lampshade and some napkins, but you can really paint anything that’s mostly cotton. [...] Continue →
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Over the Rainbow Paper Terrarium
Over the Rainbow Paper Terrarium
March 5, 2013
Do you remember my deer paper terrarium from last year? No? Well, here’s a link to my original post (plus check out the photo below). I had that cute little set up for a year. [...] Continue →
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Personalized Photo Candle DIY – Packing Tape Photo Transfer Technique
Personalized Photo Candle DIY – Packing Tape Photo Transfer Technique
April 10, 2019
Yesterday I shared my Colorfully Painted Wood Block Photo Transfer DIY with you, so today I’m sharing a Packing Tape Photo Transfer Technique. This process is VERY simple and the perfect way to make [...] Continue →
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Pretty Labels to Organize Power Cords!
Pretty Labels to Organize Power Cords!
September 6, 2016
Pretty Labels to Organize Power Cords! Let me show you what’s going on in my home. I have a pile of unorganized cords that always get mixed up. It’s frustrating to figure out which [...] Continue →
For The Kitchen
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Cloth Leaf Napkin DIY
Cloth Leaf Napkin DIY
August 13, 2014
I know this is WAY early, but Fall will be here before you know it. I made these very cute Cloth Leaf Napkins for the HP Create blog. Iron on these colorful leaves onto [...] Continue →
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Color Block Serving Tray DIY
Color Block Serving Tray DIY
July 13, 2015
Hosting a party can be crazy, but it’s also fun. Especially if you have pretty plates and trays to serve your food on. Seriously, a pretty party set up can really make all the [...] Continue →
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Day 42: Stenciled Kitchen Towels DIY
Day 42: Stenciled Kitchen Towels DIY
December 9, 2014
Day 42: Stenciled Kitchen Towels I love the holiday season for lots of reasons. One of them is that it gives me the chance to make all kinds of things: decorations, treats, and, of course, [...] Continue →
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Day 7: DIY Numbered Party Glassware!
Day 7: DIY Numbered Party Glassware!
November 18, 2016
Okay. You’re at a holiday party and you go to grab your glass and you forgot which drink is yours! This happens at almost EVERY family gathering I go to. Well, not anymore! Today, [...] Continue →
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DIY Splatter Painted Glassware!
DIY Splatter Painted Glassware!
June 30, 2014
The 80’s called and they want their DIY splatter painted glassware back! Ha! Do you remember spatter painting all the things? I do. I decided to flashback to my childhood and make some splatter [...] Continue →
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Day 1: Etched Mustache Glassware DIY
Day 1: Etched Mustache Glassware DIY
October 6, 2014
Day 1: Etched Glassware Mustache DIY (using a Dremel) It’s Day 1 of my 50 DIY Days of Holiday Crafts for 2014. Wow. My 4th year doing this, and yeah… I’m crazy. Anywho, let’s [...] Continue →
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Day 3 Gift Idea: Floral Coffee Mug DIY
Day 3 Gift Idea: Floral Coffee Mug DIY
October 2, 2015
Day 3 of my 50 DIY Days: Floral Coffee Mug DIY It’s really no secret that I love coffee mugs and I *might* have too many… might. I mean, the thing is that I [...] Continue →
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Hand Stamped Citrus Wall DIY
Hand Stamped Citrus Wall DIY
January 15, 2015
Over the summer my husband and I gave one wall in our kitchen a makeover. Our home is lacking in the storage department, so we created a mini pantry in the tiniest nook in [...] Continue →
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Happy Tea Towel DIY (with free printables)
Happy Tea Towel DIY (with free printables)
May 6, 2014
This month on the HP Create blog we were challenged to create 3 DIY’s that made us happy! I immediately thought of Pharrel’s Happy song. I know. It’s all over the place and REALLY [...] Continue →
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Day 7: Vinyl Leaf Placemat DIY and Pattern
Day 7: Vinyl Leaf Placemat DIY and Pattern
October 14, 2014
Day 7: Vinyl Leaf Placemat DIY and Pattern The blog has been a bit Halloween-crazy this last week, so I thought I’d take a break and share a Fall themed creation: The Vinyl Leaf [...] Continue →
For The Outdoors
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Bucket Hose Holder DIY
Bucket Hose Holder DIY
July 15, 2015
For years we’ve had an plastic hose holder attached to the side of our home and I’ve wanted to replace it forever. It was ugly and it’s not so great to have holes drilled [...] Continue →
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Chandelier Candle Holder Makeover
Chandelier Candle Holder Makeover
March 5, 2015
So, I’ve had this old chandelier for a couple of years now. My plan has always been to give it a makeover and turn it into an outdoor candle chandelier. I FINALLY finished this [...] Continue →
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Our Colorful Small Space Patio Makeover: with Before and After photos!
Our Colorful Small Space Patio Makeover: with Before and After photos!
March 21, 2019
Disclosure: Lowe’s Home Improvement provided me with free products in exchange for this post of Our Colorful Small Space Patio Makeover. All opinions are my own. It’s the first day of Spring, so to celebrate [...] Continue →
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Concrete Honey Bear
Concrete Honey Bear
June 13, 2013
Uh oh. I got my hands on some concrete and sorta maybe went crazy and am making ALL the things concrete. CAN. NOT. STOP. Not all of my projects have been successful, but I’m [...] Continue →
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How to Build a 3-in-1 Glow-in-the-Dark Cornhole Game Set
How to Build a 3-in-1 Glow-in-the-Dark Cornhole Game Set
July 10, 2019
Disclosure: This 3-in-1 Glow-in-the-Dark Cornhole Game Set project is sponsored by Beacon Adhesives. All opinions are my own. Have you noticed the change in the weather? Yup, it’s Summertime! With the arrival of sunny [...] Continue →
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Neon Hanging Coconut Planter DIY
Neon Hanging Coconut Planter DIY
April 16, 2015
Have you ever crafted with coconuts? Well, I gave it a try a few weeks ago and it was a bit of challenge. The first thing you need to figure out when it comes [...] Continue →
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$5 Macrame Plant Hanger!
$5 Macrame Plant Hanger!
May 15, 2014
Hellloooo! Today on the Better Homes and Gardens blog I’m sharing how to make your own Macrame Plant Holder. This little thing will cost less than $5 to make. Cute for your home or [...] Continue →
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Ombre Air Plant Frame
Ombre Air Plant Frame
July 31, 2014
Wednesday on the HP Create blog I shared my Ombre Air Plant Frame DIY! I love air plants. They’re hard to kill, not that I’m TRYing to kill them. I just forget to water [...] Continue →
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Outdoor Concrete Side Table for Under $15!
Outdoor Concrete Side Table for Under $15!
June 17, 2013
Last week I shared my Outdoor Concrete Side Table on the Better Homes and Gardens blog! I’m so happy with how it turned out. I actually created 2 of these little stool/side tables. Love them. [...] Continue →
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Pineapple Picnic Cooler Makeover
Pineapple Picnic Cooler Makeover
July 20, 2015
For me the beginning of this summer was mostly spent indoors, due to some crazy pregnancy morning sickness (it’s so nice to be alive again). Anywho, now that I’m finally feeling better we are [...] Continue →
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Rainbow Vertical Garden DIY
Rainbow Vertical Garden DIY
July 4, 2017
What do you do when you have a small yard and chickens that eat all the plants they can find? You build yourself a vertical rainbow garden! I’m sure a couple of our more [...] Continue →
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Roasting Stick DIY
Roasting Stick DIY
September 8, 2015
Summer is not over yet! There’s still some nice weather hanging around to give you a chance to enjoy a lovely evening by the fire. And, you know what goes perfect with a lovely [...] Continue →
Free Printables And Downloads
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Decluttering and Organizing Your Home with Free Printable Sorting Signs
Decluttering and Organizing Your Home with Free Printable Sorting Signs
June 1, 2016
Trend: Decluttering and Organizing Your Home with Free Printable Sorting Signs Have you done any Spring cleaning? Will you be having any garage sales this Summer? I know just the thought of organizing the [...] Continue →
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Pregnancy Update + Free Printable Countdown to Baby (or birthday)
Pregnancy Update + Free Printable Countdown to Baby (or birthday)
November 25, 2015
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Nutrimom. All opinions are 100% mine. (Photo above was taken by the lovely Fiona Margo Photography) Well, we are just about there. Apparently [...] Continue →
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Free Printable Funny Mother’s Day Card!
Free Printable Funny Mother’s Day Card!
May 10, 2018
This week I’m sharing a Free Printable Funny Mother’s Day Card! Are you ready for Mother’s Day? No? Don’t worry. I have a free printable card for you. You guys can download the yellow [...] Continue →
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Free Printable Piñata Cards and Invitations – Perfect For Your Summer Parties!
Free Printable Piñata Cards and Invitations – Perfect For Your Summer Parties!
May 16, 2016
Hello friends! I got together with Rachel, from The Crafted Life, to create this cute little piñata friend for her DIY Piñata Coloring Book Tote project (check out the project in the photo below). [...] Continue →
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Free Printable: Frozen Treat Drip Catcher
Free Printable: Frozen Treat Drip Catcher
May 21, 2014
It’s that time of year. It’s time for my kiddo to ask me for some sort of frozen treat over and over and over and…. yeah. The whole treat thing would be fine, but [...] Continue →
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How to Make Latte Art with Free Downloadable Stencils + Two Frothing Milk Methods
How to Make Latte Art with Free Downloadable Stencils + Two Frothing Milk Methods
November 1, 2018
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of OXO Brew. All opinions are my own. Thank you for supporting the sponsors that make The Paper Mama site possible. My husband and [...] Continue →
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Paper Berry Pie Decorations (with free printables)
Paper Berry Pie Decorations (with free printables)
July 9, 2014
It’s summertime, a.k.a. fruit pie time! I love pie. I love the slightly salty crust with the sweet and tart fruit. Mmmmm, seriously so good. The thing with pies, it’s hard to tell what [...] Continue →
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Paper Insect Collection tutorial
Paper Insect Collection tutorial
April 23, 2012
WARNING… don’t scroll down if you don’t like bugs. Hee! Say hello to my bug collection! My Paper Insect Collection! I love this thing… when I first described this idea to my mom… she [...] Continue →
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Seed Packet Party Favor DIY
Seed Packet Party Favor DIY
April 22, 2015
Do you have a baby/wedding shower, or any other celebration, coming up soon? This Seed Packet Party Favor DIY will be the perfect gift to hand out to your guests. I created two different [...] Continue →
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Tiny Umbrella Drink Stirrers with Free Printable!
Tiny Umbrella Drink Stirrers with Free Printable!
May 16, 2014
I love a cute drink stirrer and that’s why I made these Tiny Umbrella Drink Stirrers! They are perfect for your upcoming summer barbecues, or for any celebration. They could also be lovely for [...] Continue →
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You’re a gem printables and gift tags!
You’re a gem printables and gift tags!
May 2, 2013
I love the gem trend happening around the interwebs. SOOOOO, I made some printouts to share with you. Some tags and some art prints. You’re a gem printables. Mother’s day is coming up in [...] Continue →
Gifts
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Day 41 Gift Wrapping: 3 Ways to Wrap Difficult Objects
Day 41 Gift Wrapping: 3 Ways to Wrap Difficult Objects
December 1, 2015
Day 41 of my 50 DIY Days: 3 Ways to Wrap Difficult Objects It’s time to get wrapping all those gifts you found for your loved ones for the holiday! Wrapping gifts in a [...] Continue →
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Back To School Teacher Gift DIY
Back To School Teacher Gift DIY
August 28, 2015
Okay. My daughter is just days away from starting school (insert excited and sad mom tears here). I’m having a little trouble accepting the fact that I will now have a kid in elementary [...] Continue →
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Bow name tags + gift tag
Bow name tags + gift tag
June 18, 2012
A little free goodie for you lovely people! I needed some name badges for the PNW Blogger Meet Up, so I whipped up these sweet bow name tags. I really loved how they turned [...] Continue →
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Fortune Cookie Cash Jar
Fortune Cookie Cash Jar
April 8, 2014
Have you been wracking your brain to come up with the best graduation gift, instead of your typical card with money? Well, I have an idea for you: The Fortune Cookie Cash Jar. Make [...] Continue →
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Day 27: Fruit and Berry Gift Tags (free printable)
Day 27: Fruit and Berry Gift Tags (free printable)
November 11, 2014
Day 27: Fruit and Berry Gift Tags (free printable) I think we’ve already established that I love paper and making printables, but I just need to say it again: I love paper and making [...] Continue →
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Day 31: Polymer Clay Gift Tags (with printable patterns)
Day 31: Polymer Clay Gift Tags (with printable patterns)
November 17, 2014
Day 31: Polymer Clay Gift Tags (with printable patterns) Today I wanted to share some lovely polymer clay gift tags with you! This little cuties double as gift tags and ornaments. Attach this fun [...] Continue →
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Day 8: Printable Paper Sack Gift Bags
Day 8: Printable Paper Sack Gift Bags
October 15, 2014
Day 8: Printable Paper Sack Gift Bags I really love this creation. Printing on things that aren’t normally a printable item: awesome. I love it. These bags are the perfect lazy-person gift wrap. I [...] Continue →
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Sea Glass Candy Recipe and Gift (with free printable gift tags)
Sea Glass Candy Recipe and Gift (with free printable gift tags)
July 30, 2015
See all that glass in the photo above? Yeah, it’s not glass… it’s candy! You can hold and eat it and it will not cut you. One of the coolest things to do at [...] Continue →
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Free Printable: Succulent Gift Tags!
Free Printable: Succulent Gift Tags!
May 28, 2014
Recently I made a really neat Mini Succulent Wreath for La Crema (full DIY here). It works perfectly as a little wine bottle decoration. It’s like a 2-in-1 gift: a bottle of tasty wine [...] Continue →
Holiday - Christmas
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Day 13: Tree Plus Heart Garland
Day 13: Tree Plus Heart Garland
November 13, 2013
Day 13 of my 50 DIY Days of Christmas: Tree Plus Heart Garland. I know we still have a bit of time before Thanksgiving, but I’m ready for Christmas decorations! This last weekend I made [...] Continue →
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Day 28: Mod Wood DIY Advent Calendar!
Day 28: Mod Wood DIY Advent Calendar!
December 3, 2013
Day 7 of my 50 DIY Days of Christmas: Mod Wood DIY Advent Calendar, from the super lovely Regina of Acute Designs! Today’s guest DIY-er brought you this fantastic Modern Advent Calendar. I LOVE it. It’s only December [...] Continue →
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Day 33: Reindeer Food Jar Labels!
Day 33: Reindeer Food Jar Labels!
December 10, 2013
Day 33 of my 50 DIY Days of Christmas: Reindeer Food Jar Labels! Supplies: – Free Printable Reindeer Food Jar Labels: Large Reindeer Lid, Large Reindeer Lid w/Nose, Small Reindeer Lid, and Small Reindeer Lid w/Nose. [...] Continue →
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Day 35: Christmas Vacation Snow Globe
Day 35: Christmas Vacation Snow Globe
December 12, 2013
Day 35 of my 50 DIY Days of Christmas: Christmas Vacation Snow Globe! One of my all time fave Christmas movies (right next to Elf). This little globe is a dry snow globe, MUCH easier [...] Continue →
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Day 39: Merry Christmas Ya Filthy Animal Printable!
Day 39: Merry Christmas Ya Filthy Animal Printable!
December 18, 2013
Day 39 of my 50 DIY Days of Christmas: Merry Christmas Ya Filthy Animal Printable! Merry Christmas Ya filthy animal! Yeah. I was obsessed with Home Alone as a kiddo. I quoted it often and [...] Continue →
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Kid’s Gift Idea: DIY Hand-painted Galaxy Ornaments
Kid’s Gift Idea: DIY Hand-painted Galaxy Ornaments
November 8, 2018
Disclosure: This post was made in partnership with Kleenex® Wet Wipes. All opinions my own. It’s fun to craft with kids, but it can also be messy! I swear there’s always some splash of paint [...] Continue →
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Day 19 Christmas Decoration: Doughnut Tree Skirt DIY
Day 19 Christmas Decoration: Doughnut Tree Skirt DIY
October 28, 2015
Day 19 of my 50 DIY Days: Doughnut Tree Skirt DIY The other day, on Instagram, I mentioned that I am really CRAVING sweets (and other random foods, like grapefruit) and it is affecting [...] Continue →
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Day 32: Cute Free Printable Christmas Gift Tags!
Day 32: Cute Free Printable Christmas Gift Tags!
November 18, 2014
Day 32: Cute Free Printable Christmas Gift Tags! Way back when I started this ‘ol 50 DIY Days of Crafts, my friend Jess, from IROCKSOWHAT, made these super cute gift tags for you to [...] Continue →
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Day 36 Christmas Decor: Golden Tree Advent Calendar DIY (with printables)
Day 36 Christmas Decor: Golden Tree Advent Calendar DIY (with printables)
November 19, 2015
Day 36 of my 50 DIY Days: Golden Tree Advent Calendar DIY (with printables) It’s just about time to start your Christmas countdowns! Yay! I’m so excited for Christmas time (Christmas is my favorite [...] Continue →
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Day 23 Christmas Decor: Happiest Christmas Poster Printable (from Christmas Vacation)
Day 23 Christmas Decor: Happiest Christmas Poster Printable (from Christmas Vacation)
November 2, 2015
Day 23 of my 50 DIY Days: Happiest Christmas Poster Printable (from Christmas Vacation) Last night I shared my Sweet Cravings Christmas Tree and you may have noticed my fun Happiest Christmas Poster sitting [...] Continue →
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Day 32 Holiday Decor: Honeycomb Berry Wreath DIY
Day 32 Holiday Decor: Honeycomb Berry Wreath DIY
November 13, 2015
Day 32 of my 50 DIY Days: Honeycomb Berry Wreath DIY I have made a bunch of wreaths in the past (I’ve shared a few on the blog), but this wreath I made for [...] Continue →
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Day 42 Holiday Decor: Kids Holiday Tablescape Idea
Day 42 Holiday Decor: Kids Holiday Tablescape Idea
December 9, 2015
Day 42 of my 50 DIY Days: Kids Holiday Tablescape Idea It’s officially entertaining season. Friends and family will be gathering together to celebrate the season and each other. Since it’s time to entertain, [...] Continue →
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Day 33: Pom Pom Wreath Tutorial
Day 33: Pom Pom Wreath Tutorial
November 19, 2014
Day 33: Pom Pom Wreath Tutorial For the first year of this lovely 50 DIY of crafts my blogging friend, from the Crosbie Crew, made this cute Pom Pom Wreath DIY for my blog! It’s [...] Continue →
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Day 22 Christmas Decor: Sweet Cravings Christmas Tree (with free printables)
Day 22 Christmas Decor: Sweet Cravings Christmas Tree (with free printables)
November 1, 2015
Day 22 of my 50 DIY Days: Sweet Cravings Christmas Tree (with free printables) Merry Christmas, everyone! Just kidding. I know we’re only one day past Halloween (and still weeks away from Christmas), but [...] Continue →
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Tutorial: Gumdrop wreath!
Tutorial: Gumdrop wreath!
November 15, 2010
Remember when I Ruari and I went shopping for a massive amount of gumdrops? Well, here’s what we I did with them! I made a Gumdrop Wreath!!! I plan to put it up on my [...] Continue →
Holiday - Easter
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Cute Chick Boiled Egg Snack for the Kids
Cute Chick Boiled Egg Snack for the Kids
March 26, 2015
I’m always thinking of new ways to make snack or meal time fun for the kid (you can check out some past ideas here). So this snack idea was inspired by Easter. These little [...] Continue →
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Decoupage Easter Eggs with Free Pressed Flower Printable
Decoupage Easter Eggs with Free Pressed Flower Printable
March 24, 2014
I know. Easter isn’t until April 20th, but I like making things and I like decorating eggs… So that’s what’s up. Hee! We decorated eggs all weekend at my home. First up, a pressed [...] Continue →
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Cascarones Easter Egg Surprise Countdown
Cascarones Easter Egg Surprise Countdown
March 26, 2014
Cascarones, or “shell hits”, are said to bring luck and fortune to the person whose head you break the egg over. Typically Cascarones are filled with confetti, but I decided to add a couple [...] Continue →
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Little Egg Succulent Planter
Little Egg Succulent Planter
March 25, 2014
Well. These are adorable. I was trying to find something fun and different to do with my Easter eggs. The Little Egg Succulent Planter turned out pretty cute. Make one and keep it for [...] Continue →
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Strawberry Easter Egg DIY
Strawberry Easter Egg DIY
March 30, 2015
When I was a kid Easter was one of my favorite holidays. I LOVED coloring the eggs and searching for them the next day with family. I especially loved it when the Easter Bunny [...] Continue →
Holiday - Halloween
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Day 12: Boo Ghost Candle Silhouettes (with free printable)
Day 12: Boo Ghost Candle Silhouettes (with free printable)
October 21, 2014
Day 12: Boo Ghost Candle Silhouettes (with free printable) The day of Halloween is almost here, and these little spooky candle silhouettes will be perfect for the Halloween season! Just make them and hang [...] Continue →
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Day 10: Boo Ghost Candy Wrapper DIY (with free printable)
Day 10: Boo Ghost Candy Wrapper DIY (with free printable)
October 17, 2014
Day 10: Boo Ghost Candy Wrapper DIY (with free printable) After yesterday’s candy wrapper post, I really wanted to make a new candy wrapper for this year! I made these Ghost spoon toppers for [...] Continue →
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Halloween Candy Corn Jello with Spooky Spoon Toppers!
Halloween Candy Corn Jello with Spooky Spoon Toppers!
October 1, 2014
Here’s the thing, I don’t like the taste of candy corn. Then why did I make candy corn jello? Well, it doesn’t actually taste like candy corn (yay) because it’s made with lemon and [...] Continue →
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Day 3: Colorful No Carve Mini Pumpkins
Day 3: Colorful No Carve Mini Pumpkins
October 8, 2014
Day 3: Colorful No Carve Mini Pumpkins I love to use spray paint in craft projects, so I tend to have a LOT of it leftover (I have a ton from past projects). So the other [...] Continue →
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Last Minute Halloween Window Decor Idea!
Last Minute Halloween Window Decor Idea!
October 25, 2013
Halloween is next week! OMG. So, if you feel like you need to step up your Halloween decoration game a bit, but don’t have much time to prep, look no further! Check out my [...] Continue →
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Maple Tree Seed Fall Wreath DIY
Maple Tree Seed Fall Wreath DIY
October 2, 2014
It’s a new season, so that means it’s time for a new wreath (I love wreaths… and Fall). I’d like to introduce all of you to the newest member of our wreath family: the [...] Continue →
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Day 5: Monster Doughnut!
Day 5: Monster Doughnut!
October 10, 2014
Day 5: Monster Doughnut! Another lovely Pinterest idea that I had pinned FORever ago. I’m not sure of the original idea source, but I have always loved it. The monster doughnut! These goodies are so funny [...] Continue →
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Monster Eye Wreath DIY
Monster Eye Wreath DIY
October 4, 2013
Boo! Scare the bajeebies outta your trick or treaters with my Monster Eye Wreath DIY! Actually, it’s kinda cute and I’m happy to have it on my door! It’s a cheap and easy craft, check [...] Continue →
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Mummy Candy for your trick or treaters!
Mummy Candy for your trick or treaters!
October 14, 2013
“This post is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group®, PEOPLE Magazine & Hershey’s, but all my opinions are my own. #HersheysPeople #pmedia http://cmp.ly/3/8vNxcO ………………………… Halloween is just a couple [...] Continue →
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Day 4 Halloween Decoration: Mustache and Googly Eyes Door Decor
Day 4 Halloween Decoration: Mustache and Googly Eyes Door Decor
October 7, 2015
Day 4 of my 50 DIY Days: Mustache and Googly Eyes Door Decor We love Halloween in our home, but I feel like I never have enough time to truly decorate for Halloween. We [...] Continue →
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Day 9 Halloween Decoration: No Carve Cheeseburger Pumpkin (with free printables)
Day 9 Halloween Decoration: No Carve Cheeseburger Pumpkin (with free printables)
October 14, 2015
Day 9 of my 50 DIY Days: No Carve Cheeseburger Pumpkin The cheeseburger pumpkin. This has been on my Halloween to-do list FOREVER. I’ve had this awesome cheeseburger pumpkin link saved for about 3 [...] Continue →
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Pretty Painted Pumpkin Planters DIY
Pretty Painted Pumpkin Planters DIY
September 1, 2016
It might not seem like it’s time for Halloween, but it is. Ha! It will be here before you know it and you might as well get crafting now. Right? If it feels like [...] Continue →
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Day 26: Treat Yourself Sewn Paper Treat Bags
Day 26: Treat Yourself Sewn Paper Treat Bags
November 10, 2014
Day 26: Treat Yourself Sewn Paper Treat Bags You guys. Thanksgiving is less than 20 days away. I love this holiday because you get a four-day vacation with the family and ALL of the [...] Continue →
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Day 17 Halloween Costume Idea: She-ra Kids Costume DIY (with free pattern printable)
Day 17 Halloween Costume Idea: She-ra Kids Costume DIY (with free pattern printable)
October 26, 2015
Day 17 of my 50 DIY Days: She-ra Kids Costume DIY (with free pattern printable) Where are my 80’s kids at? The 80’s had the most amazing cartoons and She-ra was definitely at the top [...] Continue →
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Spooky Halloween Terrarium
Spooky Halloween Terrarium
August 27, 2013
Ok. I know. It’s not even September and I’m sharing a Halloween DIY. I swear: there will not be any other mention of Halloween until the end of September (promise). Buuut, Michaels sent me [...] Continue →
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Day 16 Halloween Decoration: Spooky Spiders Wall Decor (with free printable)
Day 16 Halloween Decoration: Spooky Spiders Wall Decor (with free printable)
October 23, 2015
Day 16 of my 50 DIY Days: Spooky Spiders Wall Decor This DIY is so creepy gross, but I made it and I accept it’s creepiness. The hardest part of this HP Create project was [...] Continue →
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Day 6: Spooky Tin Can Lantern DIY
Day 6: Spooky Tin Can Lantern DIY
October 13, 2014
Spooky Tin Can Lantern DIY It’s Halloween time and we are getting pretty excited over here at The Paper Mama home. We have pumpkins EVERYwhere, and we plan on making a yarn spiderweb tomorrow. [...] Continue →
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Venus Fly Trap Pumpkin Candy Holder DIY
Venus Fly Trap Pumpkin Candy Holder DIY
October 10, 2017
It’s just about Halloween, and I needed a new candy holder to set outside. That’s why I created this Venus Fly Trap Pumpkin Candy Holder. Because I have two young children to take trick-or-treating, [...] Continue →
Holiday - St. Patricks Day, 4th Of July, And Other Parties!
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DIY Meme Cakes – With Free Printables!
DIY Meme Cakes – With Free Printables!
June 2, 2016
I love a good meme. They are just so funny and a great way to brighten up someone’s day with a good laugh. I don’t know when meme’s really started to appear on the [...] Continue →
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Day 20 Party Decoration: Sprinkles Paper Strip Garland and Backdrop
Day 20 Party Decoration: Sprinkles Paper Strip Garland and Backdrop
October 29, 2015
Day 20 of my 50 DIY Days: Sprinkles Paper Strip Garland and Backdrop Hey, it’s party season. What do you need for a party? Decorations. Garlands. Probably a photo backdrop. This paper creation is the [...] Continue →
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Magical Rainbow Wreath DIY
Magical Rainbow Wreath DIY
March 13, 2013
Hello Rainbow Wreath. You are quite lovely. This is one of my favorite wreaths to date. It’s fun and really reminds me of Rainbow Brite’s boots. Hee. This wreath is PERFECT for the upcoming [...] Continue →
Holiday - Valentine's Day
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Chocolate Kisses Valentine’s Rings (and a free printable)!
Chocolate Kisses Valentine’s Rings (and a free printable)!
February 11, 2015
It’s another year, and another Valentine’s Day for the kiddo. She gets to bring treats to school to share with her friends (super exciting for a 5-year-old). She loves dress up jewelry (and chocolate), [...] Continue →
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Heart-Shaped Planter DIY!
Heart-Shaped Planter DIY!
February 5, 2014
Hey friends! I am so in love with this Heart-Shaped Planter DIY I made for the Minnetonka blog. It’s such an easy DIY and I KNOW you can create one for yourself (or make [...] Continue →
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Mini Wreath Gift Decoration DIY
Mini Wreath Gift Decoration DIY
February 9, 2016
I know it’s still Winter, but I thought some of us could use a bit of Spring color in our lives. I have some flowers that I photographed during warmer weather and I used [...] Continue →
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Paper Doughnut Valentine’s (with free printables)
Paper Doughnut Valentine’s (with free printables)
February 12, 2015
Yesterday I shared my Chocolate Kisses rings, for Valentines, and today I have some Paper Doughnut Valentine’s! Since the kiddo is in preschool, there are lots of kids that come throughout the week, so [...] Continue →
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Strawberry Valentine // DIY with free printables!
Strawberry Valentine // DIY with free printables!
February 10, 2014
Valentine’s Day is this Friday! You know what’s super exciting? My kiddo is in preschool and get’s to share Valentines with her classmates. This is so fun for both of us. She helped me [...] Continue →
Tips And Tricks
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3 Non-toxic Ways to Remove Stubborn Mold and Mildew
3 Non-toxic Ways to Remove Stubborn Mold and Mildew
March 5, 2019
Cleaning mold and mildew may not seem like an exciting topic for most, but if you’ve spent way too much time cleaning mildew in your shower this post is for you. For the most [...] Continue →
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DIY Flavored Sea Salts
DIY Flavored Sea Salts
April 7, 2014
It’s always fun to give homemade gifts, especially when they’re food related, even more especially when they’re very fancy and very gourmet. Flavored sea salts are one of those great little gifts that don’t [...] Continue →
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How to Make a Simple Eye Pin Loop for Jewelry
How to Make a Simple Eye Pin Loop for Jewelry
May 2, 2016
I should start this post off with a quick note: I’m no where near a pro when it comes to jewelry making. I’ve just taught myself a bunch of random things throughout the years. [...] Continue →
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How To Make Mini Pom-Poms
How To Make Mini Pom-Poms
August 5, 2015
I don’t know why it took me so long to actually make a pom-pom, but now I’m a pom-pom pro. It turns out it’s pretty easy to do and requires very little supplies. I [...] Continue →
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How To Tie a Bowline Knot
How To Tie a Bowline Knot
March 9, 2018
Learning How To Tie a Bowline Knot is one of the most handy tricks I’ve picked up along this DIY journey. I craft a lot of everything (that’s pretty obvious) and I’m often tying [...] Continue →
