In this tutorial, learn how to make tissue paper pom poms (also known as tissue paper flowers) and how they stack up against store-bought versions too! Whether you DIY or buy them, tissue paper pom poms are a great way to add big impact to your party decor for very little money. I’m going to […]
The Best Choice for Making Waterproof Water Bottle Labels
Want the best way to make waterproof water bottle labels? We tested all the papers and DIY techniques to find the right choice for your budget and schedule. I love it when readers ask questions. I especially love it when readers ask questions that need a little bit of digging and experimenting. Why? Because […]
Easy DIY Pot of Gold Rainbow Centerpiece
This pot of gold rainbow centerpiece is the perfect addition to your St. Patrick’s Day decorations. Grab your free download and make yours today! “Well, at least I have the leftovers for another party” I can’t tell you how many times I fell into the trap of thinking that was okay. And every time I […]
Christmas Door Hanger Coloring Page (Free Printable)
Make going to bed fun for your kids with a free Christmas door hanger. With two designs on the coloring page, your kids can each create their own unique style. As we placed the Christmas gifts under the tree, the husband and I exchange knowing glances and soft whispers. We don’t dare make […]
The Cutest Reindeer Food Printable with Poem
Follow this basic recipe for reindeer food and top it off with an adorable reindeer food printable and poem. It makes great party favors or preschool gifts! Sometimes it seems like Santa gets all the love. But around here, we love to take care of his reindeer as well. I mean, they work […]
DIY Hanukkah Garland | Star of David Crochet
Give your decorations some warmth and learn how to make a simple DIY Hanukkah garland with crochet, glue, and a little bit of creativity! Hello Friends! Today I’m sharing with you a very special post that is a little different from what we normally have going on. My friend Lisa from Stitch in Progress […]
Reindeer Candy Cane Craft for Kids | Easy Preschool Gifts
This is the easiest (and cutest) reindeer candy cane craft for Christmas. Make a bunch with your kids to give out to classmates as gifts everyone will love. Oh, the things you do for your first children! When my oldest was just a toddler, she went to a fantastic daycare. We knew all […]
DIY Canvas Drop Cloth Wreath (I Can’t Wait to Update this for Each Season!)
Learn how to make an easy canvas drop cloth wreath for your front door. It’s the perfect easy DIY project to update for all seasons. The first time I saw our house, I told my husband I wouldn’t buy it. There wasn’t anything horribly wrong with it. It’s just that the house was […]
9 Fantastic First Day of School Printables
These 9 first day of school printables are the perfect way to capture the excitement of the new school year. Don’t forget to watch the tips at the end for updating printables year after year! You’ve made sure that the backpacks are still in good condition, the school supply list is checked off. Lunches […]
How to Make the Most Adorable Kids Chef Hat | Easy Crafts
Find out how to make a personalized kids chef hat with a store-bought hat and fabric scraps. It’s super easy and only takes a few minutes! You want your party to be unique and coordinated, but you don’t feel like spending hours upon hours creating custom items from scratch. Same here. One of […]
7 Adorable Ways to Make Fabric Flowers for Clips
Learn how to make fabric flowers clips that can be used for anything from party decorating activities to hair clips and more! You’re standing at the front door greeting a guest for your child’s birthday party. The main activity hasn’t started yet, so what do you do with the kids in the meantime? […]
5-Minute DIY Interchangeable Serving Tray Decoration
Forget finding new platters for every party and holiday celebration. Find out how to make a cute interchangeable serving tray decoration in just five minutes! Not long after realizing we were going to be going through a kitchen renovation last fall I also realized that I had to start getting rid of all my […]
13 Adorable Easter Crafts to Make with Your Kids
Spend some quality time together, get your house decorated and have fun at the same time with these cute and easy Easter crafts for kids. “Mommy, what can I do?” My daughter is asking me this for the fourth time in the last 30 minutes, and it’s getting old. Honestly, my first instinct […]
How to Make Adorable Easter Egg Mason Jars (Fun for Kids too!)
These Easter egg mason jars are super cute…and a fun craft to make with your kids. Find out how to make them, and all the different ways they can be used! Aren’t these Easter Egg Mason Jars adorable?! Originally posted by Mason Jar Crafts Love, it’s no wonder that they’re one of the […]
How to Make a Colorful Easter Grass Garland
Easter garland doesn’t have to be limited to Easter eggs. Add color and texture to your Easter decorations with this wild and crazy crafty Easter grass garland. When I was a kid it was always unnaturally green, semi-transparent plastic, and stuck to everything. Easter grass has come a long way since then. These […]
Our Small White Kitchen | Clean and Classic
You have to see the details of this small white kitchen renovation, including faux marble and grey quartz countertops, DIY shelves, & light wood floors. It just goes to show that big style can fit into small spaces! “Don’t trust your contractor’s timeline” “Yeah, my contractor said 4 to 6 weeks, too. It […]
How to Make Custom Live Edge Wood Shelves
From finding the wood, to preparing it and even mounting it on your wall, here’s everything you need to know to make your own live edge wood shelves. If you’re at all familiar with the modern farmhouse trend for home decor, you’ve probably seen more than one version of reclaimed and/or live […]
7 Ways to Create a Kitchen Perfect for Entertaining
If you love to host parties, then you will want a kitchen perfect for entertaining. Here are 7 common recommendations with budget and small-space options. Between parents, siblings, and extended family members, I’ve had an up-close view of how at least 9 different kitchens worked for a variety of parties. And that doesn’t include […]
The Pros and Cons of Open Shelving in Kitchens
Revealing the pros & cons of open shelving in kitchens, 5 options to recreate the look yourself & updating four weeks of kitchen renovation progress. Open shelving in kitchens. It’s a huge trend right now, and I get the appeal. There is a certain airiness to them that just cannot be achieved with […]
How to Pick Gray Paint that Works for Your Home
Struggling to find the right shade of gray for your walls? These 4 tips will show you how to pick gray paint that works for your home every time! “It’s purple.” “It’s supposed to be gray.” “Well, it’s purple” When first decorating our home back in 2007 and 2008 the gray trend was just starting […]
When Your Kitchen Renovation Design Changes
Kitchen renovation design changes can be scary, especially if you’re not prepared Find out how to use your design plan to stay on track and love the result. This post may contain affiliate links for your convenience. I am a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide […]
Creating a Last-Minute Kitchen Design Plan | Our 6-week Renovation
Creating a kitchen design plan is stressful anytime. Find out how to make last-minute decisions and catch the first week of kitchen renovation progress! This post may contain affiliate links for your convenience. I am a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for this […]
Why on earth are we taking on a 6-week kitchen renovation?
We never planned to take on a 6-week kitchen renovation, but it’s happening. Follow the ups and downs of gutting and replacing a kitchen in only 42 days! This post may contain affiliate links for your convenience. I am a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide […]
How to Build the Most Versatile DIY Backdrop Frame
The right backdrop frame is an essential part of a well-designed party. This DIY backdrop frame is so easy to build and store, why would you make any other? From across the room, I see the other moms pawing at it. They inspect the layers of tape, ribbon, and/or twine. They peel the […]
This Hydrangea Beauty is the Perfect Basket Wreath for all Seasons
Tired of the same old wreath shape on your front door? Try a basket wreath instead! It only takes a few minutes to switch them up from season to season! It’s no secret that versatile crafts and projects are my favorite. I don’t like spending significant sums of money on anything that can’t be used […]
5 Life Lessons Learned from Flying a Kite
Kids love to fly kites during the summer. But little do they know, they’re not just having fun, they’re learning plenty of life lessons flying a kite, too! As she ran down the street for the third time, it finally took flight, soaring high above her little body. The four-year-old turned around and squealed with […]
9 Creative First Day of School Sign Ideas for Busy Moms
Capture the magic of your childs’ first day of school and make one of these 9 DIY first day of school sign ideas for busy moms. Are you one of those mothers that cries every time the school year starts? It’s okay if you do. I totally get it. The kids are another […]
How to Fake Beautiful Chalkboard Lettering on Any Sign
You don’t need gorgeous handwriting to make pretty chalkboard lettering. With this easy DIY, learn how to create pretty chalkboard signs for any reason. Do you love chalkboard lettering, with it’s gorgeous mix of swirly script and block fonts? It’s all over the place right now, and that’s no surprise. Signs with chalkboard […]
How to Make Custom Party Printables with Free Art Prints
Gorgeous art prints are available for free all over the internet. But did you know you can quickly and easily turn them into custom party printables? “I could never stay long enough on the shore; the tang of the untainted, fresh, and free sea air was like a cool, quieting thought.” – Hellen Keller Summer […]
Create the Organized Craft Corner of Your Dreams
Are your craft supplies spilling out everywhere and impossible to search? Find out how to organize a craft corner that keeps everything in its place! In our storage room, we have two large cabinets, a custom-built storage table, and two large storage bins almost entirely dedicated to storing and organizing craft and party supplies. […]
Easy Maple Leaf String Art Takes You from Summer to Fall
Sarah from Flourish and Knot shares how to make maple leaf string art. Put it up for Canada Day in July and then bring it back out as a fun decoration perfect for a fall mantel display! I know it’s all Independence Day all the time in the U.S right now, but did you know […]
15-Minute Easy Patriotic Wreath
Don’t waste time with complicated July 4th decorations. This ridiculously easy patriotic wreath is ready in 15 minutes with only a few supplies! A few years ago, we took the plunge and painted our front door bright red. It was one of the best things we ever did for the exterior of our home. And […]
How to Make an Awesome Hidden Jewelry Organizer
Ditch the picture frame version & make this awesome hidden jewelry organizer that lets you see all your jewelry without cluttering your walls. I fell for it, just like 15.7 thousand other pinners before me, I fell for that adorable DIY jewelry organizer made with a picture frame and a radiator cover. Seriously, what’s not […]