Category: Diy
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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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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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Pretty Silhouette Plates DIY
Pretty Silhouette Plates DIY
April 2, 2014
A lovely new DIY for you guys! I originally saw this idea on Pretty Prudent and I really wanted to try this out for myself. I used the silhouette from my kiddo, mom’s dog [...] Continue →
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Silly Face Easter Eggs DIY
Silly Face Easter Eggs DIY
March 27, 2014
Oh, the Silly Face Easter Eggs. I originally saw the idea to put a family photo on eggs here a couple years ago (and then again here last year) and I’m FINALLY getting to creating [...] 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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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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How to blow an egg.
How to blow an egg.
March 21, 2014
First, let’s all hope that this post title doesn’t put me in the dirty traffic in search engines. Ha! I thought about changing the title a bit, but this is what it is. You [...] Continue →
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Under Cabinet Jar Storage
Under Cabinet Jar Storage
March 20, 2014
I’ve seen jar storage ALL over the Pinterest, and I’m finally using the idea. My under cabinet jar storage is one step towards a more organized kitchen. Seriously, our kitchen is lacking in quite [...] 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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Paper Cosmo Flower Hair Clip or Gift Bow! Comes with a free printable!
Paper Cosmo Flower Hair Clip or Gift Bow! Comes with a free printable!
March 14, 2014
Way back when… before I was married and before the kid… I made a lot of paper goodies. I made paper crowns to sell to brides for their bridal showers, and I also made [...] Continue →
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Love Chef Apron DIY with Printable
Love Chef Apron DIY with Printable
March 13, 2014
Celebrate the person you love with my Love Chef Apron DIY (on the HP Create blog)! My hubby is the chef of the family (I make BLT’s and order take-out), so I made this [...] Continue →
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A good idea: Hot glue gun tip
A good idea: Hot glue gun tip
March 4, 2014
So, I have a thing for hot glue. I have to say the hot glue gun is my #1 favorite tool. I seem to use it for 75% of my projects and it can [...] 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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Wrapped Charm Bracelet Craft
Wrapped Charm Bracelet Craft
February 20, 2014
In January I finally gave in and made my own wrap bracelet for HP Create. I’ve been seeing these things all over the internets and I gotta say: This was a fun craft! It [...] Continue →
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You’re My Favorite Husband Print – Free Printable
You’re My Favorite Husband Print – Free Printable
February 19, 2014
You’re my favorite husband! Happy birthday to that guy I married! I made this print for him and you’re welcome to print a copy for your favorite husband! Click here and right click + [...] Continue →
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“Dislike” and “Meh” Valentine’s Day Prints for your Boring Valentine
“Dislike” and “Meh” Valentine’s Day Prints for your Boring Valentine
February 14, 2014
Happy Valentine’s Day to all of you! I know there are a TON of mixed feelings for this day, so I created some Valentine’s Day prints for all of you! Not into the holiday? [...] Continue →
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No Sew “I’m Home” Floor Mat DIY with pattern!
No Sew “I’m Home” Floor Mat DIY with pattern!
February 13, 2014
Today I want to share this canvas No Sew “I’m Home” Floor Mat with you (I made it for the HP Create site). I LOVE how it turned out. The best part: it’s a [...] 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 →
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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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Valentine Charm DIY
Valentine Charm DIY
February 4, 2014
The 80’s called and they want your craft back! My Valentine Charm DIY is made from the good ‘ol shrinky plastic material I used to make crafts with as a kid… in the 80’s. It’s [...] Continue →
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Olive Juice Tea Towel Gift Wrap
Olive Juice Tea Towel Gift Wrap
January 30, 2014
I love you, or “Olive Juice” (as my 9-year-old self used to say). Add a cute little touch to your Valentine’s gift this year with an Olive Juice tea towel. Just wrap it around [...] Continue →
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Silly Valentine Pillow DIY
Silly Valentine Pillow DIY
January 17, 2014
If you’re in my family… chances are you’ll eventually receive a weird gift from me. It just so happens that my brother’s girlfriend just celebrated a birthday, so I thought I’d make a little [...] Continue →
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Unicorn Cupcake Toppers
Unicorn Cupcake Toppers
January 6, 2014
My darling kiddo turned four in December. She’s CRAZY about unicorns (OBSESSED). We had a fun Unicorn Extravaganza party to celebrate her day with family and friends. We kept the decor pretty simple, but [...] Continue →
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Some time off.
Some time off.
December 30, 2013
I just enjoyed the most amazing time off. It was glorious. There’s only been one other time I’ve taken a full week off of blogging. It was much needed. I even kept my instagram/other [...] Continue →
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Day 42: Santa and Antler Bottle Hats (with free printables)!
Day 42: Santa and Antler Bottle Hats (with free printables)!
December 20, 2013
Day 42 of my 50 DIY Days of Christmas: Santa and Antler Bottle Hats! Do you have a beer or wine connoisseur to buy a gift for? Perfect! Use these Santa and Antler printable bottle [...] Continue →
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Day 40: Merry Christmas Ya Filthy Animal Gift Tags
Day 40: Merry Christmas Ya Filthy Animal Gift Tags
December 19, 2013
Day 40 of my 50 DIY Days of Christmas: Merry Christmas Ya Filthy Animal Gift Tags! Yesterday I gave you a printable, and today I give you some gift tags. If your gift recipient has [...] 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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Day 38: JOY Glitter Word!
Day 38: JOY Glitter Word!
December 17, 2013
Day 38 of my 50 DIY Days of Christmas: Joy Glitter Word! Add a little more glitter and sparkle to your home. My “JOY” Glitter Word is lovely and will look so cute in your [...] Continue →
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Day 36: Merry and Bright Garland
Day 36: Merry and Bright Garland
December 13, 2013
Day 36 of my 50 DIY Days of Christmas: The Merry and Bright Garland I made for the Minnetonka Holiday Lookbook! I love garlands. I REALLY love glittery/sparkly/shiny garlands! I pretty much have a new [...] 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 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 32: Quiz Advent Calendar
Day 32: Quiz Advent Calendar
December 9, 2013
Day 32 of my 50 DIY Days of Christmas: The Quiz Advent Calendar I made for HP Create. I know it’s a few days into December… but this Advent is so fun! I’ve gathered a [...] Continue →
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Day 31: Photo Magnet Gift Tags
Day 31: Photo Magnet Gift Tags
December 6, 2013
Day 31 of my 50 DIY Days of Christmas: Photo Magnet Gift Tags! Instead of the typical gift tag, add an extra goody to your gifts. These Photo Magnets are perfect for gifts from [...] Continue →
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Day 30: Joy Stenciled Pillow
Day 30: Joy Stenciled Pillow
December 5, 2013
Day 30 of my 50 DIY Days of Christmas: The Joy Stenciled Pillow I made for HP Create. Don’t let a sewing project scare you, you can do this! It’s pretty darn easy and then [...] 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 25: Modern Tree Advent Calendar (plus Silhouette sale)!
Day 25: Modern Tree Advent Calendar (plus Silhouette sale)!
November 28, 2013
Day 25 of my 50 DIY Days of Christmas: Modern Tree Advent Calendar! You know what time it is? It’s advent calendar time! This year I made a calendar that’s very easy to create. Well, maybe [...] Continue →
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Day 23: Santa Coloring Page
Day 23: Santa Coloring Page
November 26, 2013
Day 23 of my 50 DIY Days of Christmas: Santa Coloring Page! Sometimes it’s nice to just have some random coloring pages available to print for a quick needed distraction for my kiddo. I’ve been [...] Continue →
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Day 17: Christmas Card Photoshop Tutorial
Day 17: Christmas Card Photoshop Tutorial
November 19, 2013
Day 15 of my 50 DIY Days of Christmas: Christmas Card Photoshop Tutorial with Crystalyn of Flavor Pink! The Clone Stamp Tool in Photoshop is probably my FAVORITE out of ALL the tools. Did you take [...] Continue →
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Day 15: Photo Frame Place Markers!
Day 15: Photo Frame Place Markers!
November 15, 2013
Day 15 of my 50 DIY Days of Christmas: Photo Frame Place Markers I made for HP Create! Just in time for Thanksgiving, these little frames will complete your table setup. Add the some vintage [...] Continue →
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Day 14: Gem Gift Tag Printables
Day 14: Gem Gift Tag Printables
November 14, 2013
Day 14 of my 50 DIY Days of Christmas: Gem Gift Tag Printables! Freebies for you to enjoy. If you’re like me, you may have a few of your Christmas presents already and you’re ready [...] Continue →
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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 12: Painted Silhouette Kid Craft
Day 12: Painted Silhouette Kid Craft
November 12, 2013
Day 12 of my 50 DIY Days of Christmas: Painted Silhouette Kid Craft! It’s a fantastic present for the grandparents (or aunts/uncles/friends). I love my daughter’s artwork… so much, but I wanted to created something [...] Continue →
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Day 11: Homemade Air Freshener
Day 11: Homemade Air Freshener
November 11, 2013
Day 11 of my 50 DIY Days of Christmas: The Homemade Air Freshener DIY I created for Better Homes and Gardens. I’m sorta cheap. I can’t get myself to spend $5+ dollars on store bought air [...] 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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Day 9: Painted Feather Ornament
Day 9: Painted Feather Ornament
November 7, 2013
Day 9 of my 50 DIY Days of Christmas: Painted Feather Ornaments. I’ve got feathers everywhere. My chickens drop them like crazy. It’s slowed down a bit since the weather got colder, but from the [...] Continue →
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Homemade Bath Soak
Homemade Bath Soak
November 4, 2013
This post is sponsored by HP. I never realized how simple it is to make a homemade bath soak until recently. With Mother’s Day coming up I thought this would be a wonderful gift [...] Continue →
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Day 5: Painted Party Tights DIY!
Day 5: Painted Party Tights DIY!
November 1, 2013
Day 5 of the 50 DIY Days of Christmas: It’s party season! Time to wear all those fancy things you hide away during the Summer. Sparkle jacket? yes. Painted Party Tights DIY? Ummm, yeah! Beautiful [...] Continue →
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Day 4: Harvest Garland
Day 4: Harvest Garland
October 31, 2013
Day 4 of 50 DIY Days of Christmas: The lovely Harvest Garland (my most recent DIY for Better Homes and Gardens). This sweet thing was inspired by the beautiful pops of flowers I still seeing [...] Continue →
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Day 3: You Plus Me Pillow DIY
Day 3: You Plus Me Pillow DIY
October 30, 2013
Day 3 of my 50 DIY Days of Christmas: This lovely You Plus Me Pillow DIY I made for HP Create! Are you in love? Instead of carving your initials into the nearest tree or [...] Continue →
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Day 2: Glitter Wire Name
Day 2: Glitter Wire Name
October 29, 2013
Day 2 of 50 DIY Days of Christmas: Glitter Wire Name! My kiddo has been showing an interest in how the mail system works, so I thought I’d set up some pen pals with her! [...] Continue →
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Day 1: Pacific Northwest Photo Booth Props
Day 1: Pacific Northwest Photo Booth Props
October 28, 2013
Day 1 of 50 DIY Days of Christmas: Pacific Northwest Photo Booth Props! I’m prepping the final details for my PNW Blogger Holiday Party and I needed some perfect props for our photo booth. [...] 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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50 DIY Days of Christmas 2013!
50 DIY Days of Christmas 2013!
Every year I do this, I wonder if I’m nuts. Ha, but I really enjoy this series. I look forward to it each year and plan out what I’m up to starting in about [...] Continue →
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Jack ‘O Lantern Coloring Page for the Kiddos
Jack ‘O Lantern Coloring Page for the Kiddos
October 24, 2013
I created these little pumpkin faces for a Better Homes and Gardens post a couple of weeks ago… turns out it’s also an awesome coloring page for the childrens. My kiddo has loved these [...] Continue →
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The Two Minute Bun: Hair Tutorial
The Two Minute Bun: Hair Tutorial
October 21, 2013
A couple weeks ago Vidal Sassoon Pro Series asked me to throw a hair party with a few of my friends, so I did. We had bloody marys, bacon, cinnamon rolls and prizes! It [...] Continue →
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Painted Star Pumpkin for the Kid
Painted Star Pumpkin for the Kid
October 15, 2013
We love carving pumpkins, I swear, but it’s much more fun to paint a pumpkin when your kiddo is 3-years-old. I don’t quite trust her with a knife just yet. Ha! I know she [...] Continue →
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Painted Keys DIY
Painted Keys DIY
October 9, 2013
The other day I mentioned my move to a little studio for my craftiness. This also means I have 2 new keys… in addition to my home/car/mom’s keys, that adds up to 1 bazillion [...] 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 →