Category: Crafts
Anyone you know born in the 70’s turning the big 5-0? This is one of those big birthdays. 50th birthday gifts seem like big pressure. Thought I’d share what I did for my husband because it did indeed take some effort, maybe save someone some time. I started with a big decoration, balloon numbers. Wow, big, …
Looking for a big statement decoration? Try these large balloon numbers! What I love most is you can make them in advance, always a good thing. The worst part was trying to keep them a surprise. Balloon Numbers Supplies Balloons, multiple sizes (I used 5 in, 9 in, 12 in) Number template (multiple sold on Etsy) …
Throw together a couple of ingredients and you have your own foaming soap. Quick, easy and you control the scents! Foaming Soap Supplies 1/4 cup Castile Soap 2 cups Distilled Water 1/4 teaspoon Coconut or jojoba oil (optional) Essential Oil (optional) 2 Soap dispensers This recipe makes enough for 2 dispensers which works out great as …
Every big party needs a hat or photo prop, right? Graduation party hats can quickly be made from a New Year’s hat. That’s right, start in January by buying a pre-made party hat on clearance. But don’t stop there. Buy anything with the year on it (napkins, cups, etc.). I promise it will make life easier …
Have you noticed all the wood bead garlands on social media lately? Just me? Seems like they are the new standard home accessory. After a quick search, looks like you can spend lots of money depending on the size of the wood beads and length of garland. I decided to try to make myself. Easy enough. …
Oh the clever doormats out there! Love them all but I was sure I could make one vs. buy. Just paint and a stencil, right? A stenciled doormat was indeed not a complicated craft. But I do have a good trick. The best tip: Use push pins to hold then entire stencil in place so it …
A mini mileage sign was a fun craft to show just how far (or near) you are to your favorite places. For us, this meant where we went or are going to go (Class of 2020 in the house!) to college. Cute decoration for the yard as well. Mileage Sign Supplies Premade yard sign (I got …
Looking for a cute way to incorporate soccer season into your home decor? Make a soccer painted jar! Glass jar + paint + a little time = a decorative vase to use for years. Painted Jar Supplies Glass jar (try to use a wide mouth opening if you can) Acrylic Black and White Paint Hexagon shape …
Here we go, another soccer season, another decorated locker, mini turf soccer field decoration for the win this year. Tried to do something different, as I’m usually a more of a paper crafter. Thankfully I had some leftover turf from from a Super Bowl party we threw, so off I went to find the remenants. Soccer Field …
I love a good crafty way to give money. Last year I made a Money Topiary but this year I took on a Money Cake. Similar to the Money Topiary, you can start early and just add the $ as you have it available. It was a little easier to count the bills needed this time. …
