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Crafts And DIYs For The Kids
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A Simple Allowance System for Kids
A Simple Allowance System for Kids
July 20, 2016
Allowance System for Kids Teaching my daughter to give back to those in need is very important to me. I want to raise her to be kind and understand that sometimes people need help [...] Continue →
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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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Cat Face Elbow Patches (with free printables)
Cat Face Elbow Patches (with free printables)
August 28, 2014
Preschool is just about to start for my kiddo and that means we need a few new clothes. My girl has grown two shoe sizes since the summer began and she pretty much needs [...] Continue →
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Cat Shoe Decor DIY
Cat Shoe Decor DIY
August 20, 2014
Today on the HP Create blog, I shared my Cat Shoe Decor DIY! A perfect back to school creation for the kiddo, or you. I provided a free pattern for you to make your own! [...] 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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Food art: Fun Kid Snack Ideas!
Food art: Fun Kid Snack Ideas!
September 5, 2014
I know I keep talking about this, but my kiddo tends to be a picky eater (unless it’s something sweet… she’ll eat all the candy… but that’s not really food). This picky eating means [...] 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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Ice Melt Project
Ice Melt Project
August 26, 2013
Need a few minutes of free time? Need to distract your kiddo? WELL, here you go: Ice Melt Project. You do need to plan this out ahead of time, but it’s worth it. This [...] 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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Lunch Box Joke Jar
Lunch Box Joke Jar
January 3, 2017
Each day this school year I have taped a silly joke into my daughter’s lunch box. I originally meant to only do it once a week, but she loves it so much that I [...] 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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Play: Rock Dominoes DIY
Play: Rock Dominoes DIY
August 12, 2015
If you’ve never played dominoes, I suggest you give it a try. It’s so fun to play, and even my 5-year-old figured it out and enjoyed it! A little bit ago I decided to [...] 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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Reusable Fabric Snack Bags DIY
Reusable Fabric Snack Bags DIY
September 2, 2014
Every day my kiddo heads to school we need to pack her some snacks and a small lunch. I really try not to use plastic bags for packing up the food (since it just [...] 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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Picnic Style: DIY Bon Appétit Crown
Picnic Style: DIY Bon Appétit Crown
April 1, 2015
One of the sure signs of spring each year is the resurgence of the flower crown hair piece. While I love this all organic accessory, I’ve found myself yearning for more. I want to [...] Continue →
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DIY Floral Crown
DIY Floral Crown
August 19, 2014
Another DIY that was lost in the archives of my computer. I made this live DIY Floral Crown while I was at the Meet Make Do gathering in February. I’ve never really worked with live [...] Continue →
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DIY Jewelry Roll
DIY Jewelry Roll
June 18, 2014
I travel quite a but, so that’s why I really wanted to make this DIY Jewelry Roll. I typically put all my jewelry in a little pouch, then spend about 15 minutes detangling the [...] Continue →
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The Forgotten Files: Felt Flower Hair Garland DIY
The Forgotten Files: Felt Flower Hair Garland DIY
August 11, 2014
The Forgotten Files: I have to tell you… there are quite a few projects I’ve made and then forget to share. Whoops! This particular project is from February. Ha! I made this Felt Flower Hair [...] 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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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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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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Made it: Camera Straps DIY
Made it: Camera Straps DIY
July 5, 2012
AAaaaand, then there was that day I went crazy and made 2 camera straps for myself. Oh yes. One day I just decided that I could make my own camera strap! I’m slowly learning [...] Continue →
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Painted Sunglasses DIY
Painted Sunglasses DIY
March 15, 2012
These cute sunglasses were a little find from a thrift store… maybe a year ago. I enjoy them just the way they are…. but, I felt they needed a little something extra! That’s when I [...] 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 →
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Day 14: Shrinky Dink Scallop Necklace DIY
Day 14: Shrinky Dink Scallop Necklace DIY
October 23, 2014
Day 14: Shrinky Dink Scallop Necklace DIY Yes, you read that right: Shrinky Dinks. If your an 80’s child (like myself) you may have created MANY trinkets and whatnots with this magical craft item. [...] 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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Yoga Mat Strap DIY
Yoga Mat Strap DIY
August 3, 2015
Well, I’m currently 17 weeks pregnant. Yoga has been the perfect low impact workout for me while I grow this little baby girl. I love going to yoga, but I really don’t like carrying my [...] 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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Cake Pan Lamp Shade! Yeah.
Cake Pan Lamp Shade! Yeah.
September 19, 2013
This past year I fell in love with a pendant light online. I loved it, but I didn’t NEED it. So, I never bought it. I don’t even know if they make it anymore, [...] 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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DIY: Filing Cabinet Side Table
DIY: Filing Cabinet Side Table
August 8, 2013
New on Better Homes and Gardens: Filing Cabinet Side Table. Filing cabinets are “antiques” these days. I mean, most of my billing and paperwork is currently online. No need for all the stacks of paper, [...] 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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Front Entryway Makeover
Front Entryway Makeover
February 1, 2016
We have lived in our home for almost 9 years and we have finally focused some time and energy into sprucing up our front entry. With getting married and having two kids, a lot [...] Continue →
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Mini Home Tour – Gallery Art Wall DIY
Mini Home Tour – Gallery Art Wall DIY
March 2, 2017
I finally have a space to hang all of my favorite artwork! We just finished this art wall a couple of weeks ago and I’m very happy with how it turned out. Our eclectic [...] 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 Ikea Clock
Painted Ikea Clock
July 23, 2014
Last weekend we headed to the land of Ikea. We really try to avoid that place on the weekends, but we needed just a few storage items to finish our kitchen project. It was [...] 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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Gem Shaped Drink Markers
Gem Shaped Drink Markers
January 26, 2015
Long gone are the days of ugly drink markers and mixing up your drink with someone else’s. Say hello to my sweet gem shaped drink markers (made for the HP Create Blog)! They are [...] 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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Meal Plan Board DIY
Meal Plan Board DIY
January 13, 2015
Eating healthy all the time is just hard for me, especially when I want cheese and fried chicken and all the chocolate. I don’t eat like that all the time, but when the husband [...] Continue →
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Day 24: Striped Painted Glassware DIY
Day 24: Striped Painted Glassware DIY
November 6, 2014
Day 24: Striped Painted Glassware DIY Hello and happy Thursday! Last year I made these lovely glasses and shared them on the Better Homes and Gardens blog. These little glasses are perfect to decorate [...] 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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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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Revisiting a Favorite DIY: Concrete Honey Bear Vase DIY
Revisiting a Favorite DIY: Concrete Honey Bear Vase DIY
March 18, 2018
This was a vase I made back in 2013 when I went on a bit of a concrete DIY binge. Ha! Have you ever worked with concrete? It’s so much fun. Messy and fun. [...] 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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Fun Gardening Experiment: How To Propagate Succulents from Leaves
Fun Gardening Experiment: How To Propagate Succulents from Leaves
June 4, 2014
A couple of months ago I was working on this project for La Crema. It’s a very sweet mini succulent wreath. While I was putting this little guy together, quite a few succulent leaves [...] 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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Outdoor Drink Holder DIY
Outdoor Drink Holder DIY
September 10, 2015
I love sitting outside with a delicious drink out in the yard, but I don’t like holding any drinks in my hand (and they tip over if I set it in the grass). I [...] 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 →
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Weed Killer Recipe – Kill Weeds Without Pesticides
Weed Killer Recipe – Kill Weeds Without Pesticides
June 7, 2012
WEED KILLER RECIPE: The other weekend my husband mentioned something weird: he was going to spray our 1 million dandelions with vinegar. Umm. Ok. I thought he was insane (well, after almost 10 years [...] Continue →
Free Printables And Downloads
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Printable Butterfly Prints: A Trip to the Museum!
Printable Butterfly Prints: A Trip to the Museum!
June 28, 2012
Another new DIY to share with you guys! My most recent post on Better Homes and Gardens. It’s a trip to the museum! Butterflies for your wall. SO, I went ahead and photographed my [...] Continue →
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Day 33 Handmade Gift: Apple Butter Recipe (with no added sugars) and Printable Canning Labels
Day 33 Handmade Gift: Apple Butter Recipe (with no added sugars) and Printable Canning Labels
November 16, 2015
Day 33 of my 50 DIY Days: Apple Butter Recipe (with no added sugars) and Printable Canning Labels This is an older recipe of mine. I made it back in 2013 and we still love [...] Continue →
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The Baby Is Sleeping No Soliciting Sign – Free Printable to Download
The Baby Is Sleeping No Soliciting Sign – Free Printable to Download
May 16, 2016
Baby Is Sleeping No Soliciting Sign – Free Printable to Download I CANNOT get the solicitors to stop knocking on my door. We get a solicitor about 5 times a week. That’s 5 more [...] Continue →
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Daily Leaving The House Reminder Print: Purse, Keys, Phone, Shoes?
Daily Leaving The House Reminder Print: Purse, Keys, Phone, Shoes?
September 9, 2014
There’s something you should know about me (or maybe you’ve already caught on), I’m a space cadet. I’m super forgetful and I can’t ever seem to leave the house prepared. I’d say 90% of [...] Continue →
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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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First Day of School Signs – Free Printables for you to Use for 2016 – 2017!
First Day of School Signs – Free Printables for you to Use for 2016 – 2017!
August 19, 2016
Sorry, kids. It’s that time of year again! It’s time to head back to school. Yup! My daughter is actually EXTREMELY excited for school to start back up again. She really misses seeing her [...] Continue →
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Free ABC Print for the Kid
Free ABC Print for the Kid
August 6, 2014
Preschool is just around the corner and my kiddo is so excited. She loves learning. This crazy kid pretty much knows the alphabet, but still struggles with the lowercase letters. That’s what this print [...] 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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I Donut Share Free Desktop Wallpaper
I Donut Share Free Desktop Wallpaper
June 3, 2016
I Donut Share Free Desktop Wallpaper Did you guys know that the National Doughnut Day was actually started way back in 1938? Yes! The Chicago Salvation Army started this awesome day to raise money [...] Continue →
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I Love You More Than Bacon (and I really love bacon) Printable
I Love You More Than Bacon (and I really love bacon) Printable
August 18, 2014
The husband and I are headed toward our 6th wedding anniversary this weekend (and 12 years together), so what better way to celebrate than with bacon? Bacon is a favorite in this home. It’s [...] 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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Weekly Meal Planner Printable
Weekly Meal Planner Printable
May 19, 2016
We are still sorta fresh into the new year, but some people (ahem, me) are already starting to forget their New Year’s resolutions. Let’s not let that happen. One of the goals I made [...] Continue →
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Wifi Password Printables
Wifi Password Printables
June 24, 2014
Our friend came into town the other day, and I ALWAYS need to get our WIFI password out when we have a guest over. I love all the WIFI password printables out there that [...] 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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Mother’s Day Doughnut Photo Tower
Mother’s Day Doughnut Photo Tower
May 10, 2013
So, I’m pretty sure that I only have about 3 male readers on this her blog, BUT Mother’s day is coming up on Sunday and I’m pretty sure this would be the best thing [...] 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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Day 2: Gold Gift Box
Day 2: Gold Gift Box
October 25, 2012
Day 2 of my 50 DIY Days! I thought today’s post would be a perfect follow up to yesterday’s Unicorn/Narwhal horn gift DIY (if you’d like to see how I made the horn… click [...] 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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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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Printable Post-it Notes
Printable Post-it Notes
April 22, 2014
Printable Post-it Notes: I love little notes, so that’s probably why I got way too excited when I realized I could print ONTO post-it notes. Yeah. It’s fun. I made a few notes and [...] 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 →
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Surprise Ball: For Your Dude
Surprise Ball: For Your Dude
February 25, 2013
I have been struggling with what to name this thing… I mean. How do I even name this without it sounding dirty? It was hard, but I think I did it. Say hello to [...] Continue →
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Day 18: Swirl Gift Tag Printables (free to download)
Day 18: Swirl Gift Tag Printables (free to download)
October 29, 2014
Day 18: Swirl Gift Tag Printables I love gift tags, but I don’t like buying them. Why buy them when I can make them, or find them for free online? I make a ton [...] Continue →
Holiday - Christmas
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Day 35 Christmas Decor: Antler Pillowcase DIY (with printable)
Day 35 Christmas Decor: Antler Pillowcase DIY (with printable)
November 18, 2015
Day 35 of my 50 DIY Days: Antler Pillowcase DIY (with printable) This project has been sitting on my computer for about a year now. I forgot to post it before the holidays were [...] Continue →
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Day 41: 2014 Christmas Photo Time (come share your photo)
Day 41: 2014 Christmas Photo Time (come share your photo)
December 5, 2014
Day 41: 2014 Christmas Photo Time Another year, another crazy Christmas photo. The fam and I love going all out and making our Christmas photo a bit crazy. This year we went with a [...] 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 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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Hap-Hap Happiest Christmas Banner
Hap-Hap Happiest Christmas Banner
November 14, 2017
Yay! It’s my favorite time of year. We are headed toward Christmas and I usually have a hard time waiting to put up my decorations. I wandered to Michaels and they have quite a [...] 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 38: Holiday Mantel Makeover!
Day 38: Holiday Mantel Makeover!
December 1, 2014
Day 38: Holiday Shelfie Makeover! I LOVE decorating for Christmas and look forward to it each November (I start to get excited thee day after Halloween)! This year Wayfair gave me a challenge to [...] 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 39: Our Silly Christmas Photo + a $125 Minted Giveaway!
Day 39: Our Silly Christmas Photo + a $125 Minted Giveaway!
November 23, 2015
Day 39 of my 50 DIY Days: Our Silly Christmas Photo Well, it’s another year and time for another weird Christmas card. Each year we do something crazy with our holiday cards, because we [...] 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 40: Silhouette Wreath DIY and Printable
Day 40: Silhouette Wreath DIY and Printable
December 4, 2014
Day 40: Silhouette Wreath DIY and Printable I made this wreath for the HP Create blog last year, and I really wanted to share it again. It’s a favorite and is currently hanging on [...] 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 →
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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Peeps Easter Banner with Free Printable
Peeps Easter Banner with Free Printable
March 27, 2012
Today I want to share with you a little Peeps Easter Printout! I don’t really have much in the way of Easter decor… and, now that I have a kiddo… I have this need [...] 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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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 →
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Wordy Easter Eggs DIY
Wordy Easter Eggs DIY
March 29, 2013
Yesterday I shared some inspiration I found to make some unique Easter eggs, and now we have our eggs. We chose to go the letter stickers route. We wanted to make Word Easter Eggs. [...] 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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Free Halloween Prints: Beware of Vampire (he bites).
Free Halloween Prints: Beware of Vampire (he bites).
September 30, 2014
Dudes, Halloween is seriously right around the corner. I just bought the kiddo’s Halloween costume (not making one this year…. since she wants to be Elsa and I have exactly zero idea how to [...] 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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Day 5 Costume: Last Minute Pregnancy Ice Cream Cone Costume
Day 5 Costume: Last Minute Pregnancy Ice Cream Cone Costume
October 8, 2015
Day 5 of my 50 DIY Days: Last Minute Pregnancy Ice Cream Cone Costume Guys. I’m pregnant. There is this massive belly in my way (I’m running into everything) and it’s only going to [...] 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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4th of July Kid-Friendly Sparkler Wand
4th of July Kid-Friendly Sparkler Wand
July 2, 2013
The 4th means fireworks. Fireworks mean fire. Kid doesn’t like fire. Sorta a good thing for me, but makes it difficult during firework season. So, that’s what the Kid-Friendly Sparkler Wand is for. I [...] 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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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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Star and Banner Cake Topper (with free printables)
Star and Banner Cake Topper (with free printables)
May 5, 2014
Getting married soon? Well, I have a perfect little cake topper for you. It’s adorable and inexpensive (plus, super easy to make). This summer I’ll be celebrating my 6th wedding anniversary, but I can [...] 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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Two Happy Galentine’s Day Card Free Printables
Two Happy Galentine’s Day Card Free Printables
February 13, 2015
Valentine’s shouldn’t just about celebrating your significant other. What about all those beautiful friends in your life? They deserve a shout out and that’s just what these Happy Galentine’s Day cards are for (I [...] 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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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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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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“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 →
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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Bobby Pin Magnet
Bobby Pin Magnet
September 17, 2013
Tried it: another Pinterest goody. There many versions of the Bobby Pin Magnet wandering Pinterest and I’m addicted to bobby pins, so I decided to make one for myself. Just buy a roll of [...] 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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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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Homemade Laundry Detergent and Wash Jar
Homemade Laundry Detergent and Wash Jar
March 21, 2013
I finally tried it: Homemade Laundry Detergent! And it does work. I’m not great at math so I won’t do the calculations of my costs per load… but I do know the costs are [...] 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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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 →
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Tried it: Perfectly Painted Nails with glue.
Tried it: Perfectly Painted Nails with glue.
August 13, 2013
Tried it: Perfectly Painted Nails with Glue Another Pinterest goody. I originally found this idea here, but the blogger was doing this for the marbling nail effect. I just plain need help with the actual [...] Continue →
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Good Idea: Salt Dispenser Jar
Good Idea: Salt Dispenser Jar
May 13, 2014
The husband and I have a few kitchen organizing plans for the VERY near future and it’s going to make a few of our everyday cupboard items a little more visible, so I want [...] Continue →
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Washer Notes with a Dry Erase Pen
Washer Notes with a Dry Erase Pen
July 30, 2014
I found this really neat thing on the Mother’s Niche blog: Washer Notes with a Dry Erase Pen. Such a great idea. My husband is awesome and he’s good at so many things, but he is [...] Continue →
