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...]
Cereal Milk Popsicles – The Perfect Treat for Your Family
Our family loves popsicles. The fact that we live in Houston, where it's hot 10 months out of the year helps out a lot but personally I think if we lived somewhere cold, we would just make hot chocolate flavored popsicles. Today though I'm going to share with you the recipe for cereal milk popsicles. Since it gets hot here at 7am during the summer, popsicles would be the perfect breakfast food or snack for our kids who have swim practice at the crack of dawn during the summer months. There's nothing like handing a sweating, hot and exhausted kid a popsicle as they walk back in the … [Read more...]
Summer is Here! Crafts, Snacks and Printables for that Summertime Fun!
Summer is here. After what seemed like 1900 months of winter, the sun has finally emerged and the temperatures are rising. My kids have a daily countdown to the moment that school ends and their summer break begins. Laying by the pool in the gorgeous sunlight doesn't give us an excuse to stop creating and making things. Here's just a few ideas to keep your hands busy this summer.... Dollar Store Summer Wreath $5 and hot glue was all we needed to make this fun summertime wreath. It's perfect and simple for summer. Find instructions to make your own here - DIY Summer Dollar … [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...]
Little Clay Hearts – Happy Valentine’s Day
Sometimes I get a crazy idea in my head at the last minute. OK so I always have crazy ideas in my head but sometimes I let them make an appearance. This idea to make little clay hearts from polymer clay to give to friends for Valentine's Day was just one of those ideas. Two years ago I made marbled polymer clay heart necklaces. My daughter still wears hers to this day. They're simple and fun. But there were a few hearts leftover from that craft that I never made necklaces with. In fact, I added a white area to write and used them for small encouragement trinkets. One of them I even glued a … [Read more...]
Mini Party Hats – DIY Dollar Store Crafts
Who doesn't love a great party? Whether it's for a holiday such as New Years or a DIY Birthday party, parties are fun. But, it's not really a party unless you have the correct headwear right? (I mean, it's not a wedding in England without a fascinator, so it's not a party here without a hat.) Of course we can't just leave you with the old style party hats with the tiny elastic band that snaps you in the face when you're not paying attention. That's why I came up with these mini party hats. The best part? It's all from the Dollar Store. So now you have the perfect Dollar Store Craft to get your … [Read more...]
Santa Bread Tutorial
Way back before being a crafter was cool I used to watch Martha Stewart. I'm not talking about her swanky talk show based in the beautiful cream and white color studio. I'm talking about the Martha Stewart where she wore overalls and talked in a simpler manner housed what looked like the mix of a chicken coop and log cabin. That is when I first saw her make santa bread. Then a few years ago an old rerun came on and I saw it again. That year I knew I had to make it for our neighbors at christmas and I've made it every year since then. It's so fun, festive and yummy, who can resist? … [Read more...]
The Perfect Gifts for 2020
Usually this time of year, all the bloggers come out with their gift guides and favorite products list. I could share my list of favorite craft supplies but I already have and honestly, it hasn't changed all that much. Plus after this year, I think it's best that we share a list that can help us cope with the pure joy and heart-wrenching terror that is 2020. So without further ado, I present to you the ultimate 2020 Gift Guide. This list does contain affiliate links 1 - The Roto Wipe So.. here's the deal. This is just a gift box. But what a PERFECT gift box for this year? It … [Read more...]
5 DIY Christmas Ornaments with Instructions on How to Make Them.
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas... OK So maybe not here in Houston. Right now it's just a sloppy mess of dark gray skies on 70 degree days. But Christmas will be here before we know it and DIY Christmas ornament swaps will pop up on your calendar any minute now. I know that everyone grumbles when Christmas appears at the craft stores months in advance but the truth is that it takes time to make Christmas crafts if you want them done for the holiday season. There's nothing worse than running out of time to finish a Christmas themed craft and having to pack it away, half done, … [Read more...]
Melted Crayon Christmas Ornaments – You Won’t Believe How Pretty They Are!
I am so in love with these easy melted crayon christmas ornaments. They are so easy you won't believe it, my kids had the best time helping me make them and they're just plain pretty. I'm one of those people that goes into the store and can't figure out what to make with clear glass ornaments. Every year I buy a package of clear glass ornaments and every year I just struggle trying to figure out how I can make them different than any ornaments I can buy already made. This year I have figured it out! I love melted crayon art. I've put crayons on a canvas and let the sun … [Read more...]
The Perfect Ornament for 2020 – DIY Polymer Clay Dumpster Fire
I wish this ornament was a joke. So much of me wishes that this would be the ultimate April Fool's Day where we didn't know the trouble and tribulation that 2020 brought to our homes. Sigh... but 2020 has been a dumpster fire. Right? That's why I'm going to show you how to make the perfect Christmas ornament for 2020 using polymer clay. So without further ado, I present to you the only ornament you will need this year to hang on a tree wrapped in toilet paper and dotted with hand sanitizer bottles.... The Dumpster Fire of 2020 Christmas Ornament. You can make this ornament. If you can … [Read more...]
Snowman Christmas Ornament – Easy Dollar Store Christmas Craft
I've always loved snowmen but in my life, I've only made 3-4 of them. Blame it on Texas, but if I want a snowman I have to find other ways to make them. That's one of the reasons that when I was browsing the aisles of the Dollar Store Christmas crafts section, I decided to make this cutie-patootie snowman Christmas ornament. Plus it can't melt in the Texas heat. You might remember my last snowman ornament, the Wood Slice Snowman Christmas Ornament. This ornament uses the same technique of painting dots. Painting dots is EASY. No matter what level you feel you are on as a painter, … [Read more...]
