Need some cute Christmas gifts for teachers? Why not get her something she’ll actually use this year? Here’s a list of gift ideas for teachers…you’re sure to find the perfect thing on this list! With my oldest daughter a high school graduate (still tears!) and my youngest entering the 11th grade this fall, I don’t …
With Halloween quickly approaching I thought I would walk you through the DIY Floating Tree Ghosts that I make with my girls each year and also share some of my other favorite spooky crafts. Being a crafty family makes the Halloween and Christmas season that much more fun because we can make a lot of …
There’s only a couple of days until Christmas! Do you have all your gifts ready? No? Are all your gifts neatly wrapped and ready to go? Or are you a procrastinator like me, finding yourself wrapping and yes, still buying last minute gifts the week before Christmas? If you’re like me and you still need …
I had so much fun planning an enchanted forest child’s birthday party for my girls that both have September birthdays! They love all things whimsical and magical so this was the perfect party for them! Growing up I spent so much time collecting woodland objects and turning them into fairy houses all through my backyard …
Looking for a cute Fall craft to do with the kids? This Autumn leaves mason jar nightlight craft is easy and adorable! It is the perfect addition to the Fall decor or a new nightlight for the kids bedroom. This week has had all of the Autumn feels in the air. It has been a …
Looking for some ideas for creative homemade kids Halloween costumes? Look no further! This list is some of my all time favorites. They are fun, easy to make and one of a kind! Going out to buy costumes for the kids in a store can add up quickly. The costumes, accessories and makeup combined can …
Do you love to freak out your family and friends? Use these 5 Freaky Halloween Goody Bag Treats to gross out anyone… It’s so much fun to watch the reaction on their faces when they open something that looks disgusting. Because the “eww-factor” is already so high, Halloween is the perfect holiday for grossing out …
This 5 ingredient homemade play dough is really a game changer as a parent! We use to buy play dough often. It would dry up because lids weren’t put on all the way or the dreaded blend of colors had us constantly replacing containers. Truthfully even when sealed up well the containers wouldn’t last very …
Summer isn’t over yet but the households with school aged kids are starting to shift their thinking to the start of school. Am I right? What better way to tackle getting back into a routine and slowly start shaking off the carefree summer break feeling for the kids than start to learn responsibilities with age …
How many of those plastic ice packs do you buy in a school year? Only to have them crack, break or just drip all over your kids lunch? *UPDATED POST – While my kiddos are fully grown and making their own lunches these days, I thought many of you might enjoy learning how to make …
Dreaming of having your own English gardens around your home? Stop dreaming and start making your yard the whimsical place you want it to be with the tips and tricks in this post! Don’t you just love English gardens? I sure do. I’ve dreamed of having one since I was a little girl. Last year, …
Looking for more bunny cuteness than you can handle? Here’s over 795 Easter ideas to decorate, eat and play through the entire holiday weekend! 10 DIY Easter Decorations 10 Easter Decorations You Can Eat Free Printable Easter Wall Art Save Money On Easter Dinner With These Super Easy Recipes 5 Easter …
Is your local grocery store sold out of paper goods? Don’t worry – here’s 10 alternatives to paper products that you can make at home today! Happy Tuesday, you guys! I hope you are still feeling well and haven’t gone completely stir crazy with being stuck at home! Today, I’ve put together a little round …
Looking for clever ways to display your greeting cards at home? There are lots of really awesome ways to show off your cards from family and friends – check out these 5 creative ways to display greeting cards to get started! As a greeting card writer and designer, I hate the idea of people throwing …
3 DIY Personalized Notepads Using personalized notepads is a pretty and personal way to keep track of all the things you need to do. Plus, they make the perfect gift for anyone at any age, too! Moms and Dads love custom stationery because they can easily keep track of to-do lists, shopping lists and family …
Are you struggling to come up with things to draw on birthday cards for your friends and family? Or even your own greeting card business? Look no further! This post contains 10 ideas for birthday cards that will keep you busy for hours… Long before starting my design business, I loved creating homemade cards for …
Are you sick of wasting your money on expensive zipper bags only to have them thrown into the garbage in just a few short hours? *UPDATED POST – While my kiddos are fully grown and making their own lunches these days, I thought many of you might enjoy learning how to make your own reusable …
Everybody has them. No matter what your profession or hobby, you know you have design tools that you couldn’t live without…even if you had to sell your first born to buy more. And I am no exception! (Although, I think I’ll keep my first born…I’ve gotten kinda attached to her over the years.) But, …
DIY Wax Melts for just $0.13 Each! Yes…for real! I buy a lot of wax melts. I have 3 beautiful warmers and I love to keep them on throughout the day, while I’m working, to keep my house smelling yummy. Apple Cinnamon and/or any spicy smell is my favorite kind. It’s the perfect way to …
Fall is my absolute favorite time of year! I love the cool, crisp air and the brilliant shades of color throughout the trees. Plus, of course it’s the most fun time of year to decorate. But, holy cow are decorations expensive! Take these adorable lights for example…they look sort of like candy corn when they’re …
Do you love to make handmade cards for family and friends? Ever considered starting a greeting card business of your own? Check out this post – it’s full of tips and tricks to help you get started with your very own card business! Do you love to write and design? Have you ever considered starting …
Looking for some fun St. Patrick’s Day party ideas for kids? Look no further! This post contains some really awesome ideas to make your St. Patrick’s Day party the best on the block! For most kids, there is nothing more fun than the idea of playing with the Leprechauns and fairies. And for some of …
Need some homemade gift ideas for the girl in your life? Here’s 12 easy DIY gifts for girls that she will absolutely love! Having been blessed with 2 daughters of my own, I have searched high and low over the years for easy DIY gifts for girls. And I’ve come across quite a few that …
Hippity Hop – Easter is on it’s way! How many DIY Easter Decorations have you made this year? Is your house all decorated and ready for the Easter bunny? Mine’s not, but I’m working on it! I tend to forget about decorating for spring holidays and focus more on decorating in the fall. In the …
Make your own DIY Chalkboard Notebook so you can change your mind whenever you want to! How many times have you had an idea for something, so you write a title down on the cover of a brand new notebook…planning to use that notebook ONLY for your idea(s). You jot down a few ideas, then …
Encourage imagination, creation and exploration with this DIY nature journal for children. Not only will crafting it challenge them to get outside and get creative but the contents will be packed with an explosion of adventure and fun! Let them pour their personality into the construction of their nature journal and then load the inside …
Handmade and homemade make for the absolute best kind of gifts- especially when the children are involved. They are the best keepsakes to have over the years of their growth. I’ve compiled a list of 7 DIY Father’s Day cards to craft with kids so no matter dad’s interests we should have you covered for …
I took the time to try out a few science experiments for kids using food coloring and we had a blast!!! Not only were they all very hands on but we had almost all of the materials already sitting in our cabinets. I love when we can use items we have on hand. It keeps …
Save hundreds of dollars each year by making your own homemade dishwasher detergent! Did you know you could make your own homemade dishwasher detergent tablets? I was surprised to find out that you can and it only costs pennies per batch! In fact, if you buy dishwasher tablets just twice a month, that’s an annual …
Make a 6 month supply of homemade laundry detergent for only pennies per load…Just imagine the scent possibilities in making your own homemade laundry soap! I’ve noticed that a lot of people have been jumping on the homemade laundry detergent train lately. Personally, I’ve tried it a few times over the years and I really …