Part of me believes that watermelons were created to off-set the oppressive heat of summer. Do you agree? Watermelon is for summer. That's why today I'm sharing this super cute DIY Summer craft with you - Painted Watermelon bags or pouches. This is a great craft idea for the teens hanging out at your house occasionally moaning, "I'm sooooo bored" while simultaneously emptying your pantry of everything edible. This is also an easy craft to make while you hide away in the air conditioning. *This post contains affiliate links* Let's get started on these DIY Watermelon Bags You … [Read more...]
Easy DIY Mosaic Garden Pots
When you think of making a mosaic, sometimes you get stuck on the details. The process behind doing a true mosaic can swamp you. That's why today I'm going to show you how to do this super simple DIY Garden Pot makeover. It's a simply spring garden craft that will have a big impact. First, let me disclose that this project is 4 YEARS in the making. What? Yes. I originally did this project 4 years ago and then my computer crashed and I lost the original "how-to" photos. Last week I was digging around in our family cloud pictures and found them! But since I loved this project, I still … [Read more...]
Easy DIY Spring Wreath – 10 Minute Craft
I have something embarrassing to tell you, my friends. (Deep breaths)... I know this is a judgment free zone (because yall forgive me for having the world's worst looking hot glue gun).. so here it goes..... My front door is naked. Naked. It's bad enough that the previous owners painted it a very unfortunate shade of peach but now it's naked on top of it. That's why I had to take drastic measures. Introducing the 10 Minute, so easy your 10-year-old can do it, DIY Spring Wreath. This simple spring wreath really will take you only about ten minutes and here's the best part - this one cost me … [Read more...]
DIY Pineapple Painted Aloe Plant Pot
Summer has an anthem. Did you know that? It's not all the classic songs that you're thinking about... nope. It's the kids and teens of the world that sit there and in unison say, "I'm bored". Hopefully, this super simple summer craft idea will give them something to do and make your windowsills and shelves look cute all at the same time. Aloe is just a great plant to have around. My grandmother had pots of aloe spread throughout her house. If you burned your hand off she would tell you just to put some aloe on it. Luke Skywalker when his hand got burned off with the lightsaber? Probably … [Read more...]
DIY Marbled Easter Eggs – Grab the Shaving Cream and Let’s Marble!
Marbled Easter Eggs are beautiful to look at but honestly - they're even funner to make. This is a great craft that is a fantastic alternative to traditional egg dying. Not only are they faster to make but when the stores all sold out of egg dying kits, they'll still have the supplies for these DIY Marbled Easter Eggs. Last year I shared with you how to make marbled easter eggs using butter, which to me made prettier eggs that are safe to eat but you could never get the butter feel 100% off the egg. This is a great alternative if you care about how the outside of the egg … [Read more...]
Where’s My Peeps At? – Easter Fruit Skewers with Peeps
Peeps are one of those Easter symbols that no matter how you actually feel about them, you have to buy at least one package every year. But now you can pair them with fruit to make these cute Bunny Peep topped fruit skewers which are great for any Easter get together or breakfast on Easter morning. And if you really want to make them cute, you can cut the strawberries into heart shapes. Although if you are going to put these in the fridge and serve them later, I would recommend not putting the red strawberry next to a white peep because the red strawberry juice tends to soak … [Read more...]
Where Have I Been? Well, There’s a Story…
Hi. It’s been awhile. But I have a story to tell you, one that takes guts and bravery beyond today. In fact, it’s taken me a while to write this out. Today is my 42nd birthday, but in some ways, it almost feels like my first. I have spent the past 41 years trapped in fear, worthlessness, and self-hatred. A few years ago, I walked away from this site and told you I would go away for a while to deal with depression and anxiety. I knew then the truth. While I was dealing with depression and anxiety, they were just symptoms of a more significant issue. In truth, I knew then that I had … [Read more...]
Valentine’s Heart Shadow Box – With Free Valentine Cut File
Love is in the air. It's also on the shelves and hanging on the walls in Valentine's Day decorations. The good news is that this is a very fun and easy Valentine's Day decoration craft project that you can easily make at home. Plus at the bottom of this post, I'm going to give you the free cut file for this LOVE heart. One of the things that makes this project so simple is that once you have a few parts ready, you just put it together and it's done! Who doesn't love quick and easy Valentine's Day projects like this? Here's the awesome thing - this would also be a really … [Read more...]
Adorable Free Printable Nose Valentines – Which One Do You Want to Print for Valentines? You Blow Me Away or I Pick You Valentine?
I love fun Valentines but I hate to buy them because I am so cheap. There's nothing better than making your own Valentines or finding free printable valentines online. That's why I made these free printable nose valentines just for you. Everybody you "nose" will love them. These are just fun but there's a way to make them a little bit sillier and awesome. When you print them there will already be a nose on the valentine. Last minute printing? You're good to go, just sign them and give them away. But if you have time.... you can order nose pencil sharpeners from … [Read more...]
Rustic Love – A Cute Craft for Valentine’s Day or as a Lovey-Dovey Gift
Sometimes I make Valentine's Day crafts and think "oh that's cute," and then sometimes I make them and my jaw hits the floor and I want to marry them because I've fallen in love. The same is true for this Valentine's Day craft idea. It's simple, which you know I like simple and easy crafts, and it's one of those things that your friends are going to ask where you bought it. So...whether you want to make this to decorate your home or to give as a gift, this is a cute idea. Plus they don't only have to be for Valentine's day. Make them in all white to give to someone as a wedding gift or … [Read more...]
Free Christmas Cut File – Spoiler Alert: It’s Coal
It's always funny when you're packing everything up at the end of the Christmas season and somehow you need to figure out how to stuff 35 paper Christmas gift bags into one tiny wrapping paper storage box. There's also a little bit of sadness when a really cute gift bag that you found gets torn or tossed in the trash. That's why today I'm going to share with you this free Christmas cut file that you can put on reusable canvas bags and use over and over again. One thing that my family has really focused on this year is using less and buying less. That means that if we can go without a … [Read more...]
Pencil Mason Jar – Fun Teacher Gift Idea
If you know me, or have followed this blog long enough then chances are that you know one simple fact - I love pencils. I just do. I can't tell you why but I always have. That's one reason teacher gift ideas make me happy. They almost always involve a pencil like this cute DIY Pencil Mason Jar. Painted mason jars are easy gifts because they can be great cost savers. If you save your glass jars, you could have a huge stock of jars to pull from. I actually just pulled this old spaghetti sauce jar from the top shelf of the cabinet to use. You can also buy mason jars if that's more your … [Read more...]
