Category: Crafts

July 19, 2021

How to Make a Beachy Sandcastle Centerpiece

Recreate the feeling of the beach with this beautiful sandcastle centerpiece to help welcome in the much awaited summer. After the long winter we had this year, it will be nice to have this beachy scene to help remind us that yes, in fact, winter is finally gone. Next time… Read more

Crafts / Everything / How To Videos / kids / Media / Reuse

July 9, 2021

Vacation Memory Jar

Cherished times can be saved in vacation memory jars created by your children. They will add an extra layer of excitement to their journey if they know they will be collected souvenirs from their trip or event to showcase in their miniature time capsules. Here is a fun version of… Read more

4th of July / Crafts / Reuse / summer

July 2, 2021

Fireworks at the Washington Monument

Growing up in the DC area, the Washington Monument being illuminated with fireworks in the night sky has become an iconic symbol for the 4th of July. As you may already know, I love creating theme platters for my events like I did here and here. I thought a miniature… Read more

4th of July / Crafts / DIY / terracotta pots

June 28, 2021

DIY 4th of July Decorations (Uncle Sam Hat Candle Holders)

I love creating DIY 4th of July Decorations! It is so much fun barbecuing with family. I thought it would be fun to use create some of my themed decorations to add a patriotic flair to our 4th of July celebration. I made these cute Uncle Sam hat candle holders… Read more

Crafts / Father / Father's Day / gift box / gifts

June 16, 2021

DIY Man Cave Gifts (How to Make a Man Cave Survival Kit)

DIY Man Cave Gifts are a great idea for Father’s Day! This Man Cave Survival Kit is an excellent way to personalize a gift that would be perfect for almost any dad. Whether Dad has a man cave, a man cave corner, or is aspiring to have a man cave,… Read more

Baseball / Crafts / DIY

June 10, 2021

Amazingly Easy DIY Baseball Flowers (From Reused Items)

What could be more fun for the Major League Baseball season than to make these DIY Baseball Flowers out of things you may already have around your house! This is a perfect gift or decoration for someone who loves baseball. This is an easy craft to make for any skill… Read more

Crafts / sci fi

June 3, 2021

DIY Alien Candy Container and Decoration (Easy to Make)

This DIY Alien Candy Container is amazingly cute and would make a great Father’s Day gift for a dad who loves Sci-Fi. This fun DIY Candy Dispenser is easy to make and would make a great alien spaceship decoration for a desk. This candy gift box gift can be… Read more

Back to School / Crafts / gifts

May 20, 2021

DIY Mini Scrapbook Tutorial (Step-by-Step Instructions)

I love the idea of this DIY Mini Scrapbook that is small enough to fit in a purse or pocket filled with your favorite photos. With our digital age, everyone views pictures with their phones and through the Internet but I guess I am just old school when it comes… Read more

Crafts / kids / Mother's Day / Yarn

May 8, 2021

DIY Breakfast in Bed Tray for Mother’s Day

It’s easy to make a pretty DIY Breakfast in Bed Tray to pamper your mother this Mother’s Day. The ultimate Mother’s Day relaxation gift is Breakfast in Bed with a beautiful, custom decorated Breakfast in Bed tray. If she is like most moms, she is up at the crack of… Read more

Crafts / gift bag / gift box / Gift Wrapping / Mother's Day

May 3, 2021

Muted Tones and Soft Colors Gift Wrap – Creative Gift Wrapping Ideas

I love working with muted tones and soft colors, they make such elegant designs and creative gift wrapping ideas. I found a double-sided scrapbooking paper in a cardstock weight with a beautiful pattern on one side and a coordinating solid on the other. It is so much easier to create… Read more