It is officially May, and that means Mother’s Day is right around the corner! Because moms enjoy handmade gifts from the heart, I’m sharing an idea that I’m sure any mom would love to receive. And there’s a bonus…I’ve teamed up with my friend, Katie, from It’s in the Details once again. You may remember […]
baker’s twine eggs
Easter is just a little more than a week away, and it’s time to start decorating those eggs! Of course, my girls love to dye and paint them…but I’m not crazy about the mess those supplies can sometimes make. This idea for decorating eggs is mess-free, except for maybe some sticky fingers from the glue. […]
washi wednesday–envelope bookmarks
Happy Wednesday, everyone! And welcome to March…we’ve almost made it through another winter (can you tell that I don’t especially enjoy the cold weather)! Today I’m sharing another idea to create something using washi tape…a bookmark! Obviously, you will need washi tape for this project. It might be the time of year, with rainbows and […]
turkey place cards
Hi, everyone! I’m Claire, and I’m taking over my mom’s blog today. Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays…probably because my birthday is around it. I was even born on Thanksgiving!! This year, it’s the day before. I’ll be 10 years old. One of my favorite crafts is these turkey place cards for Thanksgiving, so […]
flower crowns
Grace turned 16 this week…sweet sixteen! Such a fun milestone birthday, so of course we have a special celebration planned this weekend. I’ll be sharing a blog post about the actual party soon, so check back for ALL the details. Without revealing too much about the theme of the party (we want some surprises for […]
decoupage french eggs
Here’s a fun DIY project for Easter and spring! Try decoupaging wooden eggs with a French poem, which can be used to create a beautiful display for your Easter table or mantel. You will need… wooden eggs mod podge scissors a French poem printed on copy paper paintbrush waxed paper You can choose any […]
washi wednesday–easter eggs
Happy Wednesday! You know how much I love washi tape…well, I couldn’t let Easter pass us by without giving you a few ideas on egg decorating using washi tape. The really great thing about using washi tape to decorate eggs is that it comes off easily if you want to change it, whereas paints and […]
washi wednesday – clipboards
This is a fun way to take a plain clipboard and personalize it using washi tape! First, I painted the clipboard white…however you don’t necessarily need to paint it. Then, choose some coordinating colors and patterns of washi tape. Begin making your design with the washi tape. Be creative! If you don’t like it, the […]
diy serving tray
It is the second week of January, and all (well, most) of the holiday decorations are packed away…except for all those beautiful Christmas cards. I struggle with this every year…what to do with all those cards come January. You see, I’m a lover of all things paper…cards, wrapping paper, invitations, calendars, stationery, napkins, gift tags, […]
mason jar lanterns
After being an elementary teacher for seven years and a mother for eighteen, I’ve seen quite a few Halloween crafts. It seems harder and harder to come up with something new and creative every year, especially as the kids get older. Last year, I was asked to plan a craft for G’s middle school (grades […]