In our neighborhood we have neighbors really getting into the Halloween spirit. There are several houses that I don't even want to walk up to! With this in mind I decided that I wanted to decorate my house but have it cute and kid friendly instead of scary. I saw a picture of some window monsters on ... some social media network, and I decided to give it a try. I just did this yesterday and as … [Read more...]
Last Minute 4th Of July Craft
If you're anything like me, time has gotten away from you and the fourth is upon us. I like to dress my kids up in cute outfits to coincide with the holidays and so as I am finishing unpacking my house this week I had to take a break to make this adorable craft with my Princess and Pixie to celebrate the 4th of July. Materials: White T-shirt or Tanktop Red Paint Blue Paint A cute little … [Read more...]
DIY- Heart Dice
Four simple steps and you can have a romantic night in with your favorite sweetheart and lady luck. Wood cubes, Mod Podge, spray paint and some glitter paper and you can put together these cute little heart dice in minutes. Full Article P.S. Only one week before Valentines Day! … [Read more...]
DIY- Hanging Buoy Lights
If you live close to the water or just come across a few of these puppies in your thrift store adventures, here is a great DIY craft for those buoys that you may find. With some simple electrical work and a crafty eye you can easily make this hanging lamp for your outdoor space or your beach themed room. Details and Instructions … [Read more...]
Video- Origami Heart Box
Video- Origami Heart Box A crafty little DIY Valentines Day package that is sure to give your sweet heart an extra surge of joy, knowing that you spent so much time and effort hand making them the packaging for their gift. There are quite a few steps, but all are fairly simple so you can complete this project in about 5-10 minutes. I can't wait to try this one on my own! … [Read more...]
DIY- Milk Art: A Science Experiement
Milk Art - Video If you're looking for a rainy day activity to do with your kids or with your friends take a look at this milk art experiment. Grab a few ingredients and get started: A plate Milk (2% or higher) Food Coloring Dish Soap (Tried this first with eco-friendly dish soap and it didn’t really work, so stick to the hard stuff for this!) It's educational, it's hands on and it's … [Read more...]
DIY- Dip Dye Bamboo Placemats
Martha Stewart is just the cats meow! She and her team are just so creative and come up with the funnest projects. I love that her projects are also getting easier and more cost efficient. Bamboo place mats can be purchased online for about $2 a piece and can look lavish and upscale when dip dyed int Rite Dye. It's simple to do and the longest part of the process is when your project has to … [Read more...]
DIY Tin can magnets
Food tins not only look interesting and hold your spices, candies or teas, but after you’ve emptied them it almost seems like a shame to throw them away. By adding a powerful magnet to the inside and maybe removing the lid, you can make a useful storage box for your kitchen, workshop or office. Non-metallic containers will work as well though you will have to add the magnet to the outside of the … [Read more...]
DIY Re purpose Old Toys
Do you have old toys laying around that your kids have grown out of or are they your own that you want to keep around for sentimental value, but have no idea what to do with them? Re-purpose them into things you can use around the house everyday. All you’ll need is a bit of spray paint, glue, a cutting tool and something to attach the toy to. A slinky bird feeder, a zoo animal key holder, a … [Read more...]