This post contains affiliate links. Should you purchase through the link (at no extra cost) I will receive a small commission. 'Tis the season for some fun ornament crafting. Once you finish the Santa Belly Ornament, you can start on this darling Glitter Blub Ornament. This one is very easy so perfect for kids to make their own. Just beware of glitter getting everywhere!To get started, here are the supplies you need.Supplies-Empty plastic light bulb ornaments Extra fine … [Read more...]
DIY Poke Ball Christmas Ornament
With the craze of the new Pokemon Go app still abounding, I thought it might be fun to make a Poke Ball ornament to decorate your tree or give as a gift to the Pokemon lover in your life. This project is really easy and can make a lot all at once.Supplies:White solid Christmas Ornaments Red paint Cardboard or newspaper for drying Black Vinyl (or paint if you have a steady hand) White sticker paper (or paint) ScissorsDirections:Remove top of ornament … [Read more...]
DIY Santa Belly Christmas Tree Ornament
As I previously shared, our Christmas ornaments come from our travels around the world. We don't have any ornaments on the tree that don't have any meaning. So what happens if I want to make ornaments? Or do an ornament craft with my kids? Well these things also hold special meaning, or they can become gifts. Also, maybe you are invited to an ornament exchange party, here is a fun and easy ornament to make to exchange. Materials- Clear glass or plastic round ornament Red glittery Pom-Pom … [Read more...]
DIY Travel Entertainment Pack for Kids
Summer is here and it might mean you have a vacation or two in the near future. We have several fun trips planned for this summer so I've been thinking of ways to entertain my kids while on airplanes and in cars. Having various forms of entertainment is key, which is why I have come up with this fun travel entertainment pack for kids. By gathering a few things around your house, take a quick trip to the store and printing these DIY lacing cards, you will be all set with some fun … [Read more...]
DIY Container Catch Game
I'm currently in the thick of planning a white elephant gift exchange party for some friends. While I'm planning food, activities, seating, the guest list and everything else that I need to think of for the adults, I'm also trying to think of activities for the kids. While the plan is for this to be an adult only party, I do realize some of my friends will be bringing their children (and hey, I have four kids that will be here too) so I'm making a list of activities for them to do as well (in … [Read more...]
DIY Pom Pom Garland
Time for another fun DIY project! Easy home decor is my favorite kind of craft. The thing I LOVE about this DIY Pom Pom Garland is that it works for every holiday. Switch up your colors depending on your theme and it works. It's such a happy, festive shape that I love! This is also a pretty quick craft and definitely easy enough for older kids! Supplies:Skein of yarn Scissors Needle (I used a doll needle since the opening to thread is large)Directions:1. Find the … [Read more...]
Review: Happy Crafters
Ever since I got my cutting machine I have wanted to venture out into the world of iron on vinyl. I started with the regular indoor/outdoor vinyl and was having so much fun I sort of forgot about it for a while. I recently became aware of Happycrafters.com and knew I had to have some of their adorable vinyl and products! I got a lovely package in the mail complete with iron on solids and patterns as well as some high quality indoor/outdoor vinyl. In addition I got a Weeder Tool. I had been … [Read more...]
DIY Roadway
I received a product for review purposes. All opinions are my own.My kids love tracks. Whether it's a train table, a carpet car track, a plastic race track or a homemade roadway, my kids love it! When they came home from school and I told them our activity was going to be making a homemade DIY roadway they got very excited!First, gather the supplies you need. We used a cardboard sheet, construction paper, Classic road series tape from Inroad Toys, and little town accessories like … [Read more...]
DIY Dress Up: Construction Worker
This is DIY Dress up #2 - the Construction Worker (Check out #1). In this set we have:Construction Worker vest Construction hard hat Tool beltConstruction Worker vest We picked up a Construction vest at our local JoAnn craft store and decided to accessorize the "Construction Worker" with some easy DIY crafts.A Construction Worker uses a lot of tools to get the job done, and where does he keep those tools? In a tool belt! Tool BeltI say this in every heat transfer … [Read more...]
DIY Dress Up: Mailman
At our house I have one daughter and two sons, yet we have a TON of girl dress up clothes and not so many boy dress up clothes! I decided to change that! Get ready for a 5 series post on simple DIY boy's dress up outfits.Here's a DIY Mailman Dress up outfit. In this set we have:Mailman vest Mail bag LettersMailman vest We picked up a Mailman vest at our local JoAnn craft store and decided to accessorize the "Mailman" with some easy DIY crafts.No Mailman is complete … [Read more...]
DIY Phone Covers with Silhouette Clear Sticker Paper
Part of the May Silhouette promotion includes clear sticker paper. Thinking of a cute craft to make with clear sticker paper, besides labels, is harder than you think. While my wife and I were brainstorming we came up with a cute idea to decorate our cell phone cases. My wife has a cheap case on hers that is a solid color so we thought it would be fun to add some design to it. We also decided to get a couple more cheap cases (seriously, they are like $1.87 on Amazon) and made several different … [Read more...]
How to Cover Your Light Switch Covers
This post contains affiliate links. These days whenever I need to do any cutting in a project I ask myself "how can I do this on the Silhouette." So when Stefanie came to me with the idea to cover light switch and outlet plates covers with scrapbook paper, I thought it would be a great job to do on the Silhouette. I thought that I would measure one of the plate covers then draw it out in Silhouette Studio, but it was not that simple. I used a little measuring tape to make the measurements and … [Read more...]
Some Great DIY Tips To Reinvigorate Your House This Summer
The summer is around the corner and people will be blessed with longer days and off course extra light. These long days and extra light will allow you to DIY to-do list that you have been preparing to craft some changes to your house. These simple and easy to complete projects will spruce up your home this summer whether they are about renovating the lawn or removing the patchy wallpapers.Easy Crafts to Revive Your Home:Following are some of the DIY projects that will totally transform … [Read more...]
DIY Candle Project
Wondering how to make a great-looking present for birthdays, holidays or housewarming parties? Making your own floating candles at home is an incredibly simple project that looks fantastic and can be done with ingredients you likely already have around your home!To get started, you'll need:Paraffin wax or old candles. Play dough. Cookie cutters. An old, clean tin can. A saucepan or pot. Candle wicks. A pencil, pen or Popsicle stick.1. Shape your can. Pinch the sides … [Read more...]
DIY Tutu Wreath
It's always fun to get together with friends and craft together, especially when it is so easy like this DIY Tutu Wreath. The perfect thing about this wreath is you can make it for any occasion. Simply choose the colors that are fitting and you're ready to go. Want a Halloween wreath? Buy orange and black tulle. Want it to be for Christmas? Use red and green tulle. Want it to be for celebrations in general? Use all the colors of the rainbow. You can easily find a decoration that corresponds to … [Read more...]
