Category: Crafts

50th Birthday Gifts by Decade

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, …

Quick Foaming Soap Recipe

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 …

Graduation Party Hat

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 …

Wood Bead Garland DIY

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. …

Soccer Field Decoration

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 …

Graduation Money Cake

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. …