To make my daughter’s first Christmas special, I decided to make a Christmas stocking for her. Making your own Christmas stocking is easy to do, fun and something that you can do with your children. What You Need: Felt in green, red and white Foam in white and green Small pompoms in green, red, white […]
Thanksgiving Thankful Place Settings
I’m a big proponent of keeping a gratitude list or journal, and Thanksgiving is a perfect opportunity to gather with friends and family to remember what you are thankful for this year. Remember those adorable little chalkboard-labeled mason jars […]
Keep Babies Interested with DIY Colorful Shakers
Baby toys are great, but they can be so much money for what they really are. After walking around a store, I realized that my daughter was intrigued by a toy that simply made lots of colors move around. To avoid paying the store prices, I knew that this was something I could easily make […]
What to Do With a Pumpkin: Desserts, Decorations, Gifts and More
It’s that time of the year again. The pumpkins are here and the harvest has begun! Everywhere we go, the kids are quick to spot the pumpkin patches. Several churches in the area host annual pumpkin patches as fund raisers. These patches are designed with families and kids in mind, offering pumpkins of all sizes, hay […]
Glass Jar Luminaries for Outdoor Lighting or Indoor Decor
Glass jar luminaries are beautiful and so simple to make. These mason jar lights won’t blow out in the wind the way traditional bag luminaries will. The ones I made use washi tape to create the designs simply and easily. Washi tape is non-permanent so you can change out the design in a new season. You […]
DIY Fall-Themed Chalkboard Placemats
I have been on a craft kick lately using chalkboard paint to, well, make surfaces I can use chalk on, obviously. And with Fall finally here (it’s still super hot and humid in Florida in case you were wondering) my mind is spinning with all the craft possibilities. This craft is beyond simple and would […]
DIY Chalkboard Mason Jar Labels
Crafting and decorating with chalkboard paint seems to be making a comeback, at least from what I can tell by my hours surfing, nay researching on Pinterest. Chalkboard paint is a great way to give a rustic elegance (I just coined that term FYI) to your decorating and couple that with the versatility of mason […]
DIY Nature-Themed Jewelry: Robin’s Nest Necklace
Do-it-yourself jewelry is a fun activity for adults and children alike that is perfect for releasing your inner creativity. Making a robin’s nest necklace at home requires supplies such as wire cutters, beading wire, beads, jewelry cord and pliers.
How to Create a Lifeline for your Knitting Project
Here’s the thing that you must know about me and knitting- I love to knit but I hate to count. I can’t count and talk and knit at the same time. (Click to Tweet) This means that, if my project is anything more than your basic seed, knit or purl stitch, expect some cursing and […]
Crafting Animals From Toilet Paper Rolls
We all probably know a crafty sort of person who can make something from nothing. Give them a piece of paper and half an hour, and they’ll build an authentic replica of a castle. Unfortunately, I am not one of those people. That’s why I look for simple crafts that use everyday objects. These toilet […]
Craft a Paper Plate Watermelon Purse for Kids!
With a few supplies you probably have around the house, your child can make a inexpensive (or free!) and easy summer purse (or tote, for a boy). Try this sweet summer watermelon craft with young children. Made from one regular paper plate, this craft is great for making any day. This is a cute […]
DIY Reward Chart
I am the first to agree when someone says my children are adorable and well-behaved… BUT… those sweet little children of mine can also wreak havoc like … well, like I am quite certain my sister nor I ever did. Enter the Reward Chart. I have learned enough in my nearly 8 years of being […]
