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4th of July Kids Craft – Star Hat
I’ve got a new and exciting part of the blog – some call it vlogging (video blogging). Featuring my 2 cuties Samantha age 9 and Ella age 4. All my kids love to do crafts! You should see all the little scraps of paper laying around my house on a daily basis! I love it that my kids are so creative, it warms my heart. So I decided to get my kids involved with my blog! Thus ‘Sam and Ella’s Crafty Creations’ was born. These girls are so fun and Sam does such a great job describing how to make things and helping her little sister make crafts. So for…
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My ‘Must Have’ Sewing Supplies
I love to sew! I first learned how to sew at a very young age, I was about 12 years old. My Mom taught me a little, both my Grandmas are semstresses and I learned a little in Home Ec. Believe me when I say that learning to sew can be a challenge at first but the more you sew the better you get! If you are struggling with your sewing, don’t give up! It is so rewarding the more experience you get so just keep at it. Here is a list of all my favorite sewing gear. Things I use almost every time I sew. Enjoy! (This post contains affiliate…
- Crafts, Create, Enrichment Ideas, Gift Ideas, Refashioned Clothing, Tips and Tricks, Tutorials, Young Women Ideas
Simple and Cheap DIY Extender Slips
Ever have a skirt or dress that is just a tad too short? Or maybe your legs are just really long so skirts come up too high when you’re sitting down? I know you’ve seen them before… the cute extender slips you can wear under your short skirts and dresses. But I’m here to share a little secret that will help you save money and still have your very own adorable extender slip!! Are you ready to learn how to make your own extender slip for LESS THAN $10. That’s right, you can make your own extender slips for cheap and I’m gonna show you how… So pretty! Store bought…
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Teacher Appreciation Cupcakes
I can’t say enough about my kids teachers, they are the best! They are so kind and caring and great with my kids. I wanted to show my appreciation to them during Teacher Appreciation week a while ago so I made these fun and delicious cupcakes for them. This awesome idea came from my amazing friend Emily, she is an incredible baker and so creative. I even messaged her for some tips on making these! She is the best! Today I wanted to share with you a little ‘How to’ make these adorable Teacher Treats. (this post contains affiliate links) Here’s how to make them… Supplies: Chocolate Cupcakes/ White and Yellow Buttercream Frosting Large piping(pastry) bag and XL circle tip/…
- Baby gift ideas, Centerpieces, Christmas, Crafts, Create, Gift Ideas, Home Decor, Mother's Day, Teacher Gift, Tutorials, Wedding Ideas
DIY Home Décor – Wood Blocks
Here’s a fun and easy DIY Home Décor idea…Wood Block Letters! These would make the perfect home decoration, house warming gift, birthday gift, going away gift, or you could even make them for Holidays or a baby nursery with baby’s name on them! Tons of possibilities with these cute blocks. You could even put photos on the sides and rotate to change the picture. So fun! This is an updated post the original post can be found HERE. (This post contains affiliate links) Ready to make some fun DIY Home Décor wood blocks? Well let’s get started! Here’s what you’ll need… Supplies: 3 or 4 inch unfinished wood blocks from Michaels…
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Father’s Day Candy Letter – For Dad
Father’s Day is coming up fast. Here is a fun treat idea for Dad this year… a yummy Candy Letter! So fun and easy to make, the kids will love finding and attaching the candy. It’s a great way to make a personalized gift for Dad this Father’s Day or for his Birthday. This is the one we made for Dad for his Birthday… Here’s what you’ll need to make your own Father’s Day/Birthday Candy letter for Dad. Supplies: 2 pieces poster board or foam core board for stability (can be found at the $1 store) Marker Candy Tape/ Paper/ Scissors Here’s what ours said and the candies we used:…
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The Most Valuable Lesson I Learned From My Strong-Willed Child
*I just wanted to give a little prelude to this post. I wrote this post several weeks ago and I have read through it 100 times and I have just now mustered up the courage to share it with you all today. It is awfully hard to share a personal story, especially one that highlights my own weaknesses. If it helps even one mother of a strong-willed child it will have been worth it. I’ve got 5 kids! Yeah that’s a lot these days considering the average family has 2 kids. But I wouldn’t have it any other way. I have learned a lot from my little ones and I have quickly realized…
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DIY Wood Letters – DIY Wedding Series
As part of the DIY Wedding Series today I am showing you how to make these Sparkly DIY Wood Letters. These are the perfect decoration for a wedding or home decor. You can customize them to match your wedding colors or home. If you missed any of our other DIY Wedding Series Posts you can find them HERE. (this post contains affiliate links) Supplies: Wood Letters (buy them at your local craft store or check out Amazon – see below, I got mine at Hobby Lobby) Yes Glue Sparkly Glitter Scrapbooking Paper (got my single sheets at Hobby Lobby) Sandpaper, Pen, Scissors Embellishments (if desired) I love this sparkly…
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Wedding Favors – DIY Wedding Series
As part of our DIY Wedding Series, today I’m showing you how to make these adorable ‘Hugs and Kisses from the Mr. & Mrs.’ Wedding Favors. They are simple to make and I’ve even included a free printable. And in case you missed it, you can find all our DIY Wedding Ideas HERE. Check out how cute these Wedding Favors turned out! (this post contains affiliate links) Supplies: 2″ circle punch (or different size if you make your own) Tiny hole punch/paper cutter Hugs and kisses printable (or make your own by following the instructions below) Favor boxes of your choice and ribbon or twine to attach tags Hugs and…
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DIY Entryway Makeover
Today I wanted to show you all a fun and easy DIY Entryway Makeover! My entryway was looking a little blah… so I decided to give it a facelift. And yes a woman can do this all on her own! I accomplished this when my husband was out of town for work. Plus using power tools is kinda fun! Here is the before and after of my entryway… the first thing you see when you walk in our front door… Before all I had was a little shelf with my HOME letters (you can find the tutorial for those HERE) sitting on top. The main problem was my kids couldn’t all reach the hooks to hang their…
