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...]
A Quick And Easy Back To School Style Craft – Notebook Paper Tote Bags
Back to school time can be crazy. You're trying to buy a million school supplies, make sure all the kids have hole free socks and underwear and chances are that you're trying to figure out how to juggle new schedules. That's why I'm sharing these easy 5 minute tote bags with you. Make them for a teacher and gift them to them at the beginning of the year, packed full of school supplies. Or let your younger child help you make one as a fun library tote. 5 minutes. Super cute. Tons of fun. School spirit for the win. Here's what you'll need to make these 5 minutes tote bags. … [Read more...]
DIY Flag Shirt! Make Your Own Shirts for 4th of July!
4th of July is in a week! There's tons of 4th of July and other patriotic outfits that you can buy but why purchase something when you can have fun making it? These shirts are simple but fun. All you need is painter's tape and spray paint. Yes! Spray paint will work. If you spritz lightly it won't make the shirt stiff or gross. It dries very quicky and can be washed and dried normally. These shirts can really take a beating. This is actually an old tutorial that we made 5 and my youngest is still wearing her sister's old shirts like this! The good news is that if spray paint … [Read more...]
Fun Craft Idea For Kids! Pool Noodle Monsters
Summer is alllllmost here. It's so close that my kid's minds are already there. Anyone else having trouble getting their kids to focus? This is a craft from last summer BUT we've redone it several times since then and my 10 year old loves them! In fact, this craft idea is listed as one of the crafts in my 2019 VBS "In The Wild" Craft Ideas post. This craft is a guaranteed hit that is perfect for kids because it lets their imaginations soar. I love crafts and activities that let kids be 1000% creative, such as this one. If you are looking for a fun, inexpensive craft for kids to … [Read more...]
Summer Fun – DIY Watermelon Bag
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...]
Super Sweet Summer – Free Printable!
Summer is sweet. It's a time of year that we practically hold our breath waiting for and before you know it, it's over! Things are a little different this year after quarantine but that's why we have to cherish it even more. That's one of the reasons I made you this free summer printable. You have to cherish summer. Eat all the popsicles you want. Swim until your entire body is pruny. Stay up late watching movies. Eat more popsicles. It's a wonderful cycle. That's why I had to make you this free summer printable. Summer is super sweet. Enjoy it. … [Read more...]
Easy and Fun Whimsical Paintings – You Can Do This!
I like to paint. I always have. Yet the truth is that I have trouble painting because I get frustrated when it doesn't look realistic. Anyone else? That's why I've fallen in love with the whimsical style of painting. Not only is it pretty simple, I can let colors play while not worrying about how perfect it looks. The style of whimsical painting I do is basic and can be done in only a few steps. In fact, I stumbled on this years ago through someone a follow on Instagram, Jenni Horne. If you're creative, do yourself a favor and follow her. I watched some of her paintings evolve as she … [Read more...]
A Modern Take on a Traditional Wreath: The Macrame Wrapped Tulip Hoop Wreath
Tulips wreaths are beautiful traditional spring wreaths. But lately the wreath trend has been moving from grapevine wreath to a more modern style hoop wreath. So how do you combine a modern hoop wreath with a traditional style tulip wreath? That's easy. You add a little macrame around a metal hoop and then attach tulips and that leaves you with a gorgeous modern tulip hoop wreath. Ready to make your own spring tulip wreath? You'll a metal hoop wreath from the craft section of the Hobby Store, rough twine, fake tulips and some floral wire. I used a 14" hoop and rough twine. Michael's … [Read more...]
Easter Eggs Made By Melting Crayons! Yes! It Works!
It seems crazy that you can use crayons to dye Easter Eggs but it's true! Actually.. it's semi true. You're not using crayons to dye the eggs, you're using the heat of the egg to melt the wax in the crayon which leaves a really pretty decoration on the egg. No matter what, I still think this is a better option than dying eggs. Here's the truth - I hate dyeing easter eggs. It doesn't matter how many towels you put down someone's going to spill the color and it's going to go everywhere. Then the kids are going to fight over who gets the pink dye first. If you put down several cups … [Read more...]
Potato Print Easter Eggs – Easy Easter Craft!
People like their potatoes different ways. Some want them mashed, some fried, others baked... but me? I like potatoes sliced in half and covered in paint. Simply put, I love potato prints. Why? Because they're easy and oh-so-adorable. Plus a potato is kinda an egg shape so you should have known I'd make Easter Egg Potato Prints. Right? Awhile back I made heart shaped potato prints and made the cutest tea towel known to man. In March I made 3-leaf clover potato prints (I'm Polish, not Irish... just let that 4th leaf go.) Now? It's time to break out the Easter Eggs. These potato … [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...]
Free Printable Valentine – I Only Have Eyes For You
Valentine's Day is one of my favorite holidays. It's not because of what it stands for or because we get to show others our appreciation and love for them, believe it or not I just like hearts and happy colors. It's kinda sad, I know. But one thing that will not make you sad are these adorable FREE printable valentines that I created for you. I'm not sure if I love these for the nose pencil sharpener valentines I made last year more. These are pretty high up there. Here's one of the reasons I love these - The little eye rings come from the dollar store. Add in some rubber cement and … [Read more...]
