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Don’t throw out those old CDs and DVDs just yet! Instead, turn them into a fun game that keeps everyone entertained, even the grown ups! Make it a contest to see which spinner stays going the longest. Part of the fun is decorating them however you like. I have to admit, I was playing with these. Yes, I was. They Read More »
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Two seasons ago I planted tulip bulbs for the very first time. I was a little nervous that I wouldn’t bury them as the right depth, I’d plant them too close together, or worse, I would drown or starve them before they had a chance to grow. Much to my delight, I am now experiencing my second spring with a Read More »
While not always, most graduation gifts involve some sort of money, whether it be cash or a check. So quite often, parents and relatives are looking for fun ways to package that monetary gift, instead of putting it in a boring white envelope. This gift jar once held dried herbs, making it a nice compact size, perfect for a rolled Read More »
Do you remember those square glass canisters with the round wooden lid? They were pretty popular in the 80′s and 90′s, but pretty much died off after that. I came across a pair of those at the thrift store several months ago and tucked them away for a future makeover project. These beachy canisters with a textured surface were the Read More »
Today I have one of the easiest ladybug crafts ever to share with you! Make these adorable ladybug sun visors using foam visors from the craft store, paint and a round sponge applicator. A fun group craft, great for camp or a sleepover. These are so easy, they just require some drying time, and not even that much! Aren’t they Read More »
Butterflies are so beautiful, they are one of my favorite elements of spring! There are lots of butterfly crafts you can make with the kids. They are made from many different materials ranging from coffee filter butterflies to cardboard tube butterflies. Today we are going to make a butterfly craft from paper doilies and food coloring. I love crafts that Read More »
This post brought to you by dio. All opinions are 100% mine. Have you heard of dio yet? It’s this cool new creative and social platform that allows you to make and explore unique places based on, well… anything! I’ve created a Dio place to keep track of my dining room makeover. It’s not done yet, so saving my Read More »
Rainbow crafts are really fun for kids because they are so colorful and very easy to make. Sure, you usually see rainbow crafts during St. Patrick’s Day, but rainbows are most common in spring due to the high amount of rain and the parting of the clouds to make way for the sun. Have you ever explained the phenomenon of Read More »
Several months ago I decided not only to paint my dining room, but also to change things around a little. I had some old vertical blinds in that room that came with the house when we bought it, and we had originally painted the room a mocha color. I felt that a lighter color was in order and made a Read More »
When you think of spring what comes to mind? Butterfly crafts are right up there in the top ten aren’t they? I love watching butterflies as they flit around in my garden, checking out the fragrant herbs and landing on the butterfly bush. They are so beautiful, quiet and graceful. That’s why I always loved making butterfly crafts with the Read More »
April is Earth Month and the 22nd of April is Earth Day. Earth month is a great time to talk to children about taking care of our Earth and being mindful of what we do with everything we use. Make this adorable Earth Day craft out of construction paper, or use recycled magazines to really get the message across! Did Read More »
Earth Day is right around the corner, what better way to celebrate by creating some cardboard tube wall art. If you read this blog fairly regularly, you know that I do quite a bit of recycling in my projects. I love to turn cardboard tubes into crafts, but admittedly, they are usually crafts for kids. Surely, you’ve seem how you Read More »
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When I go to the flea market during the warm months, I’m always looking for old maps to use in craft projects and home decor projects. Last fall I picked up a few state road maps, but each time I tried to use them in a project they just weren’t the right fit. However, when I saw and saved Read More »
I really love the look of luminaries, especially in the garden. I have an herb garden that has plenty of green, but really no color to speak of. I’ve planted a few flowers in there each year to pretty it up, but it never seems to be quite enough. These soft colored luminaries add just the right amount of soft Read More »
This post brought to you by Cottonelle. All opinions are 100% mine. This is my teenage son T.J. He’s making that face because I just proceeded to “wash” that plate with a dry paper towel. It had ketchup and chicken nuggets on it, but I wanted to see his reaction when I told him to use the plate and that Read More »
Butterfly crafts are very popular with kids during springtime. They are beautiful, full of life, and fun to watch. This butterfly craft uses tissue paper or crepe paper and looks so pretty when it’s all done! It takes a little patience, but could even be done in stages if you are crafting with younger kids. Puffy tissue paper crafts have Read More »
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Are you one of those crafters that saves every empty jar from the kitchen? Jelly, pickles, capers, etc, they all get washed and turned into some sort of craft project, don’t they? What do you do with the lids if you don’t use them? That’s when you turn to the kids and make a fun recycled lid craft like this Read More »
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While sitting in my craft room one day, I realized that the jars holding my paintbrushes, pens and pencils were all quite plain. In fact, they were downright ugly! Often times I will practice a method of one sort or another on a jar, and that jar is then graduated to a useful item in my craft room. So I Read More »
Only a couple more days and spring will be officially here, according to the calendar anyway! The weather here in southeast Wisconsin still reflects the dead of winter, so I’m waiting patiently for spring’s arrival. The birds, however, are back. The last week or so I have heard them chirping in the backyard (probably the woman bird yelling at the Read More »
While I realize that a book cover craft would probably be more popular during the back to school season, decoupage, or Mod Podge, is always in style. This book cover feels like vinyl and I’m absolutely in love with it. I will definitely be making more, I only wish I had discovered how good these feel before all my kids Read More »
A fun way to decorate for the holiday is to create covers for your chairs. Pillow cases are perfect for this and are fun to decorate. For Easter, I’ve created a pattern of a bunny peeking out from behind some decorated Easter eggs. I used Ink Effects from DecoArt to create this look. Ink Effects is a paintable ink product Read More »
Are you planning an Easter egg hunt this year? If so, be sure to check out all of these great ideas for hosting a fun egg hunt that the kids will love. Plenty of ideas for keeping it fair, making it fun, and even keeping the candy count down. Also, a guide for finding an Easter egg hunt in your Read More »
Usually when you think of colored Easter eggs, it involves boiling them first and then dyeing the outer shells. Of course, once you peel the eggs, the fun is gone and you are left with a plain white boiled egg. This year, peel the eggs first and then dye them to create a rainbow of colored Easter eggs that kids Read More »
When we think about the cutesy crafts for Easter, bunnies and chicks spring to mind. This Easter chick craft is full of color and can and should be totally personalized. Easter is a holiday where people get together to celebrate family, religious beliefs, and togetherness. The holiday almost always is celebrated with a feast with many people around the table. Read More »
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