Category: kids

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

September 4, 2020

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

Costumes / kids / Milk Carton / milk jug

August 11, 2020

How to Create a Knight Helmet

Here is a knight helmet I created for a children’s birthday party, Halloween costume or just a fun medieval decoration. I have so much fun creating themed crafts and decorations using reused and inexpensive items. This Knight Helmet was made from all reused materials. It is actually pretty easy to… Read more

4th of July / Bubble Wrap / kids / Paper Towel Rolls

June 24, 2020

Bubble Wrap Firecrackers

Here is an easy way to make safe bubble wrap firecrackers party favors that are sure to make a bang at your Fourth of July celebration. They are made from paper towel rolls and filled with bubble wrap. I left the bottom of the tube open so you can pop… Read more

Father / Father's Day / gift box / Gift Wrapping / gifts / kids

June 12, 2020

Father’s Day Star Wars Themed Gift Wrap

I couldn’t create Father’s Day gift wrap designs without including Star Wars with Luke Skywalker battling Darth Vader from The Empire Strikes Back (I told you I was a geek). This is when Luke discovered that Darth Vader was his Father. I think this makes a great gift wrap idea… Read more

Cards / Crafts / Earth Day / kids / Reuse / summer

April 13, 2020

Handmade Seeded Paper

Spring is finally here! Everything is starting to grow and turn green. In the spirit of this glorious season, I created seeded paper made from junk mail, scraps of paper and natural elements. I embedded flower petals, leaves and flower seeds into each page. It is so versatile that it… Read more

Crafts / Father / Father's Day / gift box / Gift Wrapping / gifts / kids / Media / TV Segments

June 14, 2019

DIY Father’s Day Gift Ideas!

Here are some of my ideas from my WBAL TV segment showing my handmade Father’s Day gift Ideas. I hope you and your family have a great Father’s Day A fabric covered mouse pad is a great personalized gift. Pre-order the 25th Anniversary edition of Madden and give it in… Read more

Crafts / kids / Mother's Day / Yarn

May 10, 2019

Give your Mother the Gift of Breakfast in Bed

Pamper your mother this Mother’s Day with the ultimate relaxation gift of Breakfast in Bed. If she is like most moms, she is up at the crack of dawn, making sure everyone is fed and barely taking the time to sit and eat herself. This is a sweet and very… Read more

Crafts / Earth Day / Easter / kids / Plastic Eggs / Reuse

April 15, 2019

Decoupage Egg Shakers

Now that Easter is over, here is a fun thing to do with all of those leftover plastic eggs. One idea I had is to make decoupage egg shakers. This is a great project to make with kids and they are very easy to create. These are a lot of… Read more

Back to School / kids

August 15, 2018

Mini Chalkboards

There is something fun about using chalk and writing on chalkboards. Maybe it’s all the different colors of chalk or that you can easily erase and recreate pictures and words. I had so much fun making chalkboard garden markers, I thought it would be cute to create some mini chalkboards… Read more

baby / Cards / Crafts / Everything / gift bag / gift box / Gift Wrapping / gifts / kids

July 22, 2015

Gift Card Baby Gift Wrap Design

In honor of the newborn princess, I thought it would be fun to post some of my baby gift wrap designs. I have incorporated the gift wrapping and card all in one. The card creates a decorative centerpiece for the gift wrap and can easily be removed as a keepsake.… Read more