Here’s an easy DIY geometric painted pots idea to get you in the mood for spring. This geometric painted planter is actually super easy to make yourself by hand. It may look complicated but it’s actually really simple for beginners. Keep reading to see how to make your own DIY painted pots in your favorite …
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So remember when I told you that I filmed a video at HGTV thanks to Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores? I’m excited to finally reveal the craft that Marianne and I made for Jo-Ann during National Craft Month. Drumroll please… Herringbone painted keepsake boxes and trays. Cute, yes?
I’m lucky that I get to preview craft books. And I tell you, I only share my very favorites with you. Today’s craft book giveaway is a beautifully photographed craft book with ideas galore! You’re going to love it. It’s called “Packaging Your Crafts: Creative Ideas for Crafters, Artists, Bakers, & More “ by Viola …
More free printable Toy Story photo booth props. Yee Haw! You’ve been so nice about pinning and commenting on my original free printable Toy Story photo booth props that I decided to make ya’ll a sequel. And Elise is liking it a lot.
These editable personalized sayings bubbles & birthday ages printable PDF will help personalize your Toy Story Birthday Party. Yee Haw! I’ve just added these to my etsy store. Use these personalized sayings bubbles as photo props or party decorations — just type to personalize, print and cut out.
Here’s a Valentine’s Day giveaway just because I love you. How does a $50 Gift Card to Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores sound? Yep, I thought so. It’s been a totally brutal January here in the city of Chicago. We’re talking -20 degree temperatures, closed stores and schools, winter hats on inside, dripping faucets so …
Make my super cute DIY Valentine’s Day cards from recycled magazines and catalogs. Just rip out red colors and glue them onto paper. It’s an easy recycled magazine craft that looks really unique and cool when it’s finished. And I’ll tell you: Ripping paper is really satisfying.
Recycle a security envelope into a heartfelt Valentine’s Day card with just a few punches and pastes. Years ago I saw a design*sponge post from derek & lauren that turned security envelopes inside out that got me seeing junk mail a little bit differently. The packrat in me started collecting some security envelopes and I got …
I’m terrible at drinking water. Really awful. And with the Chicago deep freeze winter I’m even more dehydrated than usual. Enter my new DIY water drinking tracking ‘system’ …refrigerator magnets! Simply place the long one marked 1 through 8 on your fridge above the water dispenser. Layer the square tally marker on top. Start each …
Yes, we individually glued Perler beads to clear glass ball ornaments to make these fabulously festive DIY Christmas ornaments. It takes way less time than you’d think. In fact, this handmade glass ball Christmas ornament DIY is so easy that I made it together with my four-year-old daughter, Elise. Kids love Perler Beads, and this …
Thanks to Tesco for sponsoring this post. This DIY project and all opinions are mine. Although many Christmas cards are produced from sustainable sources, nothing beats making your own! Handmade cards are highly personal – both in terms of the uniqueness of the card maker and because they can be tailored to the intended recipient. …
Recycling sweaters into winter hats is an oldie but a goodie because it’s cheap and useful and makes a great DIY gift. Check out this cute recycled sweater hat that Elise and I made from a recycled sweater! Making a hat out of a recycled wool sweater is such a quick project! I think this …
This post is sponsored by Minted but all opinions are my own. I love wrapping gifts. There’s something about cutting just the right amount of paper, creasing those crisp edges, playing with sticky tape, then all those lovely wrapped boxes under the tree. So when I found out that Minted now offers exclusive personalized wrapping …
Thanks to Uncommon Goods for sponsoring this post and giveaway! Every time I open an Uncommon Goods catalog I see something unique and fun and totally gift-able. Like these bottle openers made from recycled baseball bats: And this Italian cheese making kit. Here’s your chance to win a $50 gift certificate at Uncommon Goods for …
No more mixed up mugs! Here’s a quick and adorable way to personalize cocoa and coffee mugs for the holidays by hacking VELCRO® Brand fasteners. My DIY personalized holiday mugs craft uses VELCRO® Brand One-Wrap and a bit of paper to easily personalize your whole family’s coffee and cocoa mugs. And it’s totally removable! You …