Today, I'm super excited to share with you how we tackled costumes for Disney's The Little Mermaid. Working with limited resources and some short deadlines, I think we nailed all the outfits for this musical version of the classic tale. Links in this post may be affiliate links, which means I may earn a commission …
Carpenter Bee Traps have been a lifesaver around our house! Carpenter bees have wreaked havoc around here. These big, fuzzy bees look exactly like the insects you see depicted in stories and art. But while they're pleasant to watch fly around, they can cause a lot of damage. Recently we decided to construct some …
What matches Delta Champagne Bronze? That has been a prominent question in our house for the last year, as we embarked on a major remodel of our home. Finding lighting and fixtures to match this gorgeous metallic color has been the biggest challenge of the entire year long process. You can't just pair any old …
DIY Dawn Powerwash is easier to make than you'd think! Just a couple of simple ingredients you likely already have around your house, and you're ready to go! Ever since Dawn Powerwash came to the market, people have been raving about it. Video after video on TikTok and Instagram, showed amazing results, cleaning everything from …
Pool Noodle Lollipops are some of the cutest, most inexpensive decorations you can make. Whether for Christmas decorations, Halloween costumes, stage props or whatever, these easy to make oversized candies are always a big hit. The few, cheap supplies needed to make these fun faux candies are easy to locate at your local big box …
Flying Wish Paper is a fun way to add an exciting touch of whimsy to a holiday celebration like New Year's Eve, Christmas Eve, or even a birthday party. We experienced Flying Wish Paper this past New Year's Eve at a friend's house. I'd never heard of it before, and was really charmed by the …
Today I'm sharing my foolproof way to make a DIY gift box in just seconds. This method not only helps you make the right size box for those smaller gifts, it makes those expensive gift boxes go even further! I'm sure you've been here. You've purchased the perfect gift for someone you love. You go …
An origami star is a beautiful yet inexpensive decoration that you can make in a few minutes with just a simple piece of paper. Once you learn how to make them, you can create lots of them in all sorts of sizes and colors for to use any way you like. Today we have full …
Tie Dye Shoes are so fun and easy to make! If you're a long time reader of my blog, you'll know we LOVE making tie dye projects over here, and tie dye shoes are no exception! I found a fun and easy way to create tie dye shoes using common supplies you probably already have …
These washi tape ideas are all super fun ways to use this decorative tape to create some really cool projects. Washi tape is everywhere lately. I've spotted it in every craft store, and even in my local dollar store. I love making things with washi tape, and I'm super excited to share some of my …
I had so much fun making these bleach tie dye shoes. Bleach tie dye (aka reverse tie dye) is one of the coolest trends out there right now. It's super easy to accomplish and the results are always one of a kind and look really cool! I made some bleach tie dye shoes recently, and …
Tie dye socks are such a fun project to make. They come together quickly and easily, resulting in custom, colorful socks that are completely unique to you. There are so many ways to create epic looks with tie dye socks. Today I'm sharing a complete guide to tie dyeing socks, including all the tips and tricks …
Hosting a craft night is a great way to bring people together for a really fun evening! I love a good craft night! They always turn out to be so much fun. I've attended and helped facilitate several, and today I'm sharing my best tips to help you have the best craft night ever! What …
A hexaflexagon is one of the coolest things my kids have ever learned how to make! These amazing geometric origami shapes fold in the same direction infinitely to make a repeating pattern that can be used for all sorts of fun things! They're also a really great STEM activity, helping kids learn about geometry, …
Explosion cards are the most surprising way to celebrate with people you love, and today I'm showing you how to make your own! These fun pop-up boxes fit right inside an envelope and burst out when you pull on the tab for a fun and unexpected jolt of joy. You can cover them with pictures …
Whether you call it fairy hair or hair tinsel or glitter hair, putting in these sparkly strands is easier than you might think, once you get the hang of it. The fairy hair trend has been around for a while now. I've seen it in both kids and adults alike, and it's so much fun, …
In today's post, I'm going to share with you how to complete a doll makeover! A few years back, when my daughter was little, she was really into Barbies. She loved to dress them up and act out little scenarios with them. It was adorable. Back then Bratz dolls were SUPER popular. You know the …
Learning how to make doll clothes has been super fun! I love to sew, but making something small like doll clothes has never seemed worth the trouble of dragging out my sewing machine and all the other "things." So when we took on our Doll Makeover Project, we figured out several ways to make doll …
Should you use a DIY upholstery cleaner solution or a name brand cleaning solvent like Bissell? Will a homemade upholstery cleaning mix really work as well as a store bought one? Well, we have your answers! Links in this post may be affiliate links, which means I may earn a commission if you make a …
I love making state string art projects! I love them so much that I actually spent four years making custom state string art pieces for clients on Etsy. State string art was by far the most popular thing I sold in my shop and I loved making them. They were so fun to create and …
Ever wondered how to make bubble solution? What's the best way to do it? What ingredients do you need? There are a TON of recipes out there for homemade bubble solutions, and lots of them have different ingredients. Well, we tested a bunch of DIY bubble solution recipes, so you don't have to! I’m including …
Silhouette portraits are some of the most beautiful and surprisingly some of the easiest crafts I've ever made. I've always love silhouette portraits. I can still remember sitting for one on my very first trip to Disney World. 11 year old me was enchanted as I watched the artist skillfully cut out an amazing likeness …
I am so excited to teach you how to make a kite! The sheer joy of launching a kite into the air is something every kid should experience. And the whole thing can be even more special if the kite is homemade. It's really not too complicated to make your own kite. All you need is …
Today we're sharing how to make pom-poms! Pompoms are the perfect addition to so many crafts! They're super cute and can compliment any color scheme. Of course you could buy a pom-pom maker, but there are so many ways to make pom-poms without this equipment. The best part is it only takes a couple of …
Today I'm sharing all my favorite tie dye techniques in one place!! From the classic spiral tie dye to a more intricate bleach tie dye, I'm gathering up all my tie dyeing patterns and tutorials for you and putting them in one place! I've used these tie dye techniques to make tons of fun and …
Ever heard of using Kool Aid Hair Dye? Like seriously dye your hair using the drink mix Kool Aid? Sounds crazy, right? But it actually works, and works really well on dark hair to get amazing colors without bleaching it! We actually tried two different methods of using Kool Aid as hair dye, but one …
Spiral tie dye is iconic. The swirling mix of custom colors on a t-shirt or sweatshirt is the absolute classic look for any tie dye project. The spiral tie dye design seems like it would be very difficult to accomplish. But if you know the right steps to follow to put it all together, it …
Making your own Tie Dye Bullseye pattern is easier than you might think! Tie dye is everywhere right now. From high fashion to homemade, everyone is rocking this look, and doing it well! One of the most classic patterns you can create with dye is the tie dye bullseye, and in this post, I'll be …
In today's post, I'm going to teach you how to ice tie dye! Everyone is loving tie dye right now. Especially that patternless, monochrome look you see in stores like Abercrombie and Fitch for upwards of $60 or $70 each. I even spotted one in Neiman Marcus for $118! Guess what y'all! I figured out …
In today's post, I'm going to show you how to make your own leather earrings! I'm sure you've seen leather earrings everywhere lately. They're so cute and go with so many outfits! They light weight material of the leather makes them super comfortable to wear. Did you know that in addition to be an super …
In today's post, I'm going to teach your the right way to string popcorn for an old fashioned Christmas decoration. People have been stringing popcorn to use as a decoration for their Christmas trees for many, many years. It's an extremely traditional Christmas decoration. And as more and more people want a farmhouse aesthetic in …
Today, I'm going to teach y'all how to dry orange slices three ways: in an oven, a microwave, or an air fryer! And I'm going to let you know which one works best! Dried oranges have a lot of uses. You can eat them, use them to flavor drinks, and even use them as garnish! …
I've been wanting to complete a gnomes DIY project for quite a while now. Gnomes are everywhere lately and they are so cute! I just love the cute little beards and oversized hats. They make adorable decorations for just about any holiday, but Christmas gnomes are especially cute! I've seen them in lots of gift …
I'm seeing bleach flannel everywhere these days! From high end boutiques to instagram influencers, it seems everyone is wearing those cute ombre plaid shirts! My daughter and I just love them, but my budget does NOT love that price tag. Some of these stores were asking $45 to $55 per shirt! So I decided to …
DIY your decor this year with these 25 easy homemade Christmas decorations! We're all looking for ways to decorate our homes for Christmas on a budget, and these projects fit the bill perfectly. On your own or with your kids, these homemade Christmas decorations are lots of fun to create. Each tutorial includes full instructions …
In today's post, we're learning how to make rustic ornaments with these clothespin Christmas crafts! I absolutely LOVE these rustic Christmas ornaments! They have such a farmhouse feel to them! Whether you're looking for snowflake ornaments or star decorations, these easy to make clothespin Christmas crafts really are adorable! They don't take much to put …
In today's post, I'm going to teach you how to make huge 3D snowflakes! I love Christmas decorations, especially homemade ones! I especially love something that's easy to put together but looks super impressive. I think these 3d snowflakes accomplish that goal! They're ridiculously simple and cheap to make, but really pack a punch visually. …
Today's post is a throwback to one of my favorite childhood crafts: DIY Shrinky Dinks! Shrinky Dinks were one of my absolute favorite things to do as a kid. If you don't already know what Shrinky Dinks are, then your childhood wasn't complete. Shrinky Dinks were this fantastic craft that was hugely popular in the …
In today's post, we're learning how to make this super cute, super easy DIY snow ski ornaments! I just love handmade ornaments! They make the perfect Christmas gift for someone who already has everything! Plus this project is super easy to personalize with a date, a name, or whatever you'd like. This really is my …
In today's post, I'm going to teach you how to fix Christmas lights! Everyone has been there. You're all set to decorate for Christmas. You've gotten all your holiday stuff out and set it all up to decorate your home, only to find one (or twelve) strand of Christmas lights is no longer working. You …
This snowflake string art craft is super easy and super fun to create. I spent 4 years making and selling string art professionally, and this was ALWAYS one of my favorite designs to make. It comes together very quickly and just looks so cute! I'm super excited to share my free printable snowflake …
In today's post, I'm going to share with you how to make felt flowers. Felt flowers are a quick, easy and inexpensive craft that make adorable gifts. We've given these little cuties out in all sorts of situations, and they've always been a huge hit! I've even sold them at craft fairs! They look like …