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"Creativity is inventing, experimenting, growing, taking risks, breaking rules, making mistakes, and having fun."  ~ Mary Lou Coo

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Floating candles for Halloween made from toilet paper tubes and LED candles.

DIY Floating Candles for Halloween

October 5, 2022 by Leslie Leave a Comment

paper bag luminary decorated with the American flag.

Paper Bag Luminaries with Crayons

July 1, 2022 by Leslie

finished train party backdrop with a paper train, and happy birthday banner

How to Make a Train Party Backdrop for Less than $30

June 21, 2022 by Leslie Leave a Comment

A collage of tea party decor and a tea party setup in the center.

23 Creative Tea Party Decorations on a Budget

June 9, 2022 by Leslie Leave a Comment

Close up of 2 dimensional paper train on a blue backdrop that looks like it's rolling down a hill.

How to Make a Paper Train (Video + Template)

May 17, 2022 by Leslie Leave a Comment

party backdrop made with a gold plastic tablecloth, a pink plastic tablecloth, and a patterned gold and aqua plastic tablecloth

DIY Braided Plastic Tablecloth Party Backdrop

April 19, 2022 by Leslie Leave a Comment

A completed turkey pudding cup in front of a white brick wall.

How to Make Easy Thanksgiving Turkey Pudding Cups (free printable)

November 10, 2021 by Leslie 2 Comments

Close up of finished Thanksgiving favors for kids displayed in a clear pitcher.

Popcorn Corn on the Cob Favor Bags

October 22, 2021 by Leslie 3 Comments

Front view of a UFO party platter with cute aliens waving hello.

Cute Alien UFO Party Platter (made with household items!)

September 16, 2021 by Leslie 4 Comments

Ferrero Rocher golden snitch's scattered on a blue table with printed wings attached.

Ferrero Rocher Golden Snitch Wings (Tutorial + Printable)

September 1, 2021 by Leslie Leave a Comment

Mock up of a printable sign that says First Day of Kindergarten, surrounded by school supplies on a blue table.

First Day of School Printables: 11 Ways to Start The School Year Off Right

August 4, 2021 by Leslie 7 Comments

close up of sponge bombs in water

How to Make Sponge Water Bombs

July 28, 2021 by Leslie 1 Comment

side view of fruit cups with labels that look like tropical drink umbrellas in a variety of luau colors

Tropical Umbrella Fruit Cup Snack Labels

July 7, 2021 by Leslie Leave a Comment

Four patriotic paper lanterns - three with stars designs, and one with fireworks - all glowing in a dark room

Patriotic Paper Lanterns: 4 All American Designs (Video Tutorial)

June 16, 2021 by Leslie Leave a Comment

DIY flower favor boxes on a purple surface with flowers in pink, purple, and blue

Flower Favor Box (DIY Cricut + Printable)

May 12, 2021 by Leslie Leave a Comment

Free Summer Printables for a Bright + Happy Summer (over 75 pages)

April 21, 2021 by Leslie 15 Comments

image of four black and white art prints of happiness quotes

100+ Best Happiness Quotes to Inspire Joy in Your Life

April 15, 2021 by Leslie 19 Comments

Art print on a table that has a picture of a wedge of watermelon with the words sweet juicy watermelon

Watermelon Art Print Set (+ 5 Reasons to Love this Fantastic Fruit)

April 12, 2021 by Leslie 17 Comments

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