My son's birthday is this month! He has requested a robot themed party and now that he is getting a bit older we went from playground birthday parties to the local pizza parlor. This means the games have changed a bit from the loud running around … [Read more...]
Linen & Silk Shabby Chic Wreath
I find the best stuff when I'm cleaning out and organizing my craft room. Little treasures and doodads that I had forgotten about long ago. What was I going to make from these broken vintage earrings? Oh-the … [Read more...]
Make It Pretty Wednesdays: 4th of July Flag Straws! Easy & Fun!
Printables are everywhere! And for everything too-party decor, scrapbooking and more! Wanna hear a secret? I have NEVER used a printable in all of my crafting time. Crazy right? But when I started brainstorming about a 4th of July craft, some sort of … [Read more...]
Party Lip Straws!
Just this last month, a really great friend of mine got married! Of course, this meant a fun little bachelorette party! We had the event in a private corner of a small restaurant. A fun cake, a few games, a tiara and a few decorations to … [Read more...]
Make It Pretty Wednesdays: Ways to Create a Memorable Father’s Day!
It's time to celebrate the Dads! And Grandpas, Papas, Grand Dads too! Within a few minutes of perusing Pinterest for creative, special ideas... I was almost overloaded with sentimental sweetness, cute ideas and the all around clever things crafty … [Read more...]
Make It Pretty Wednesdays: Father’s Day Frog Bookmark Kid Craft w/ Glue Dots®
I believe that the best gifts are handmade. I love surprising our relatives with the precious creations made by my kid's tiny hands. And I love receiving them too! But, whatever projects we do, they have to be fast … [Read more...]
“Love You to Pieces!” Father’s Day Craft with Glue Dots®
We have such a cute and crafty idea for you to show Dad or Grandpa just how much we love them! It's easy and inexpensive too! Here is what you will need: Picture frame Puzzle pieces-I used a puzzle from the Dollar Store that was … [Read more...]
Make It Pretty Wednesdays: Fun & Easy Kid Craft Ideas for Mother’s Day!
Only a few days left until we celebrate all moms! Do you need a few cute ideas for fun and sentimental gifts? I found some great ones for you! If you have construction paper, scissors and some sort of adhesive, you can make a little bouquet … [Read more...]
Make It Pretty Wednesdays: Coffee Filter Flowers!
I have been waiting for this for so long! Coffee filter flowers! The are so pretty and bright! There are a million different ways I could use them. Everything could use a lovely little flower: gifts, hair clip, centerpieces for tables! Pinterest … [Read more...]
Make It Pretty Wednesdays: Mother’s Day Kid’s Flower Art
This year we are putting together a little "work of art" for the special grandmas in our lives! The do love anything that the grandchildren make with their own little hands! We put together an easy to make kid craft 3d art piece with foam, a thin … [Read more...]
Make It Pretty Wednesdays: Dress Up a Flower Pot for Mother’s Day with Glue Dots®
Mother's Day is almost here! This year, we are looking for something thoughtful and yet practical. We have Moms in the family that love gardening only second to their grandkids! Combine the two and we have the perfect Mother's Day gift! What you … [Read more...]
Make It Pretty Wednesdays: Easy & Fun Kid Crafts for Easter Weekend!
Really? Easter is this weekend? I can hear many screams of surprise even from where I sit! Yes... it's coming, which means in just a few days the house will be filled with family of all ages. How great would it be to have a few easy and fun projects … [Read more...]
Make It Pretty Wednesdays: St. Patty’s Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies
Really? We only have three days until St. Patrick's Day?! How did that happen? Did this holiday sneak up on you like it did me? If you want to do something a bit fun and festive, using items you already have in your house... make GREEN Mint Chocolate … [Read more...]
Make It Pretty Wednesdays: Fun St. Patrick’s Day Projects!
Clovers and rainbows and pots of gold, oh my! We still have a week and a half left to go before St. Patty's Day and things have been so busy around here that I haven't had a chance to dive into my list of things I would love to do before the search … [Read more...]
Make It Pretty Wednesdays: “So Lucky” Rainbow Button Wall Art with Glue Dots®
Can you believe St. Patrick's Day is less than a month away? It's creeping up fast and it has me thinking about not only shamrocks and pots of gold... but just how lucky I am! Are you feeling lucky for the little ones in your life too? Remind them … [Read more...]
Valentine’s Day Easy Heart Fingernail Art
I don't know about you, but painting my nails is something that I never have time to do! But when I do, I love having pretty fingers! I am totally loving my Julep subscription... but more on that later. Here is what I did with this month's pretty … [Read more...]
Make It Pretty Wednesday: Crafty Valentines Ideas from Pinterest!
I could got lost in Pinterest! You can find amazing decorating and fashion ideas, scrumptious looking recipes and LOTS of crafty goodness that is so dear to my heart! In fact, I found so many cute Valentines for kids ideas, I actually had to narrow … [Read more...]
Special Edition Make it Pretty: DIY Place Cards and Table Decor for Your Wedding Day!
Wedding season is right around the corner! And isn't it so expensive to get married? Thank goodness you can do so many of the details yourself! Two that are really easy to do? Classic, stylish place cards and beautiful, easy to personalize candle … [Read more...]
Valentine’s Day Heart Wax Wrapping Paper & Baker’s Twine
Do you need a cute way to wrap up a gift or maybe even a brownie or some other treat for Valentine's Day? Check out this really fun packaging made with wax paper and twine! Here is what you will need for the Heart Wax … [Read more...]
Make It Pretty Wednesdays: Recycle Jeans Into a Flared Denim Bag!
You know what I love? Bags! Good, solid, sturdy bags for groceries, books... just about anything! We definitely don't have enough bags, but what I do have is a big pile of jeans with holes in them! Here is what you will need: An old pair of … [Read more...]
