Everyone knows that Halloween is one of the most fun holidays of the year. It's a time to dress up and be spooky and it's also perfect for entertaining and hosting Halloween parties. I've always loved themed gatherings so I decided to create some Halloween chalkboard place markers to liven up our family dinner next weekend. As many of you know, I'm a pretty busy lady so I'm always on the lookout for activities and crafts that are fun but that also don't take a lot of time and effort to do. I am really excited about these place markers because they are a cinch to put together and you can get all of the supplies to make them at your local craft store. Halloween Chalkboard Place Markers Supplies needed: Wide wood craft sticks Chalkboard paint (spray paint is easiest) Chalk Felt stickers (Michael’s carries a Halloween themed bag that includes witch hats, candy corn, owls, and pumpkins) Craft glue Directions: 1. … [Read more...]
DIY Striped Picture Frame #DIY
If you are like me, you like to fill your home with photos of your friends and family. After all, home is where the heart is, they say. Unfortunately, I have been finding that picture frames have been getting ridiculously expensive and I wanted to come up with a more affordable option to display our photos and look great as part of our decor. The outcome was a beautiful striped picture frame that you can make right at home for a fraction of the cost of expensive store-bought frames. You can customize them and use colors that fit with your home's decorative scheme while saving a little money. Striped Picture Frame- Materials- 4x6 unfinished picture frame Cranberry Apple Barrel paint Tropic orange Apple Barrel Paint 3 foam brushes Clear modge podge Painter's tape Decorative flowers (hobby lobby) Hot glue/hot glue gun Directions- 1. Start taping stripes on the frame, starting at the … [Read more...]
DIY Flower Clip Hair Accessory
Even though I'm a mom of boys and an aunt of nephews, I've always been very much a girly girl. Thanks in part to the fact that I have adopted my Sister In Law's niece as my own niece, I am able to go shopping for dolls and girl's clothes in order to spoil her. Her birthday is coming up in October and I have been researching ways that I can fill a gift basket for her with all sorts of girly accessories. She loves getting her hair done so I found some tips online for making DIY Flower Clips for her hair. After experimenting with some of the ideas I found, this is what I came up with. I think she is really going to love these and I'm sure you will love making them for the special little girls in your life! DIY Flower Clip Hair Accessory: Materials- 1/8 yard of any type of fabric (I typically like cotton) 1 button Small circle of felt Lined alligator clip Hot glue gun Scissors Threaded needle Plastic cup for tracing Directions- 1. … [Read more...]
Memorial Day Patriotic Felt Craft
This weekend is Memorial Day and, while many are looking forward to having a long holiday weekend, the real purpose of this day is to remember all of the men and women who died serving our country in its armed forces. It is their sacrifices that allow us to enjoy the freedom that we have as citizens of this great country. What better way to spend some quality time with the family than by doing some arts and crafts together? The possibilities with these cute, no sew felt patriotic decorations are endless! Attach a magnet to adorn your refrigerator. Affix to a frame to add patriotism to your favorite photo. Wear as a pin. Attach to a gift box in place of a bow. Plant sticks, or even at your patriotic party table! Materials: Hot Glue Felt Buttons Skewer Sticks Scissors Directions: To make the blue (or red) circles: Cut four, 2" circles out of felt. Fold circle in half and half again and glue together at the seam. Hold for a minute to let the hot glue … [Read more...]
Make Your Own Lorax Drink Koozie!
I'm always looking for arts and crafts that I can do with my boys right here at home. It's a perfect way to inspire their creative sides as well as to spend some fun time together with them. They really enjoy activities that are connected to their favorite movies or their favorite songs. When I find projects to finish that revolve around their favorite characters, they are even more motivated to participate and to create their own! Do you want to keep your drinks cold in a way that is totally spectacular? Then give this easy Lorax drink koozie a try! It is just perfect for your Seuss themed parties and celebrations, this Lorax drink koozie is the perfect craft or party favor! You can craft one for just pennies, and as you can see they are so simple even kids can enjoy making their own. Here is how you can get started... Supplies needed: Foam drink koozie Crafting foam Scissors Craft glue or hot glue, glue gun Directions: 1. Begin by cutting a mustache … [Read more...]
