Easy DIY Decorated Hand Towels
A frequent saying of mine is, "nothing plain is safe," and this is a perfect example. Everyone loves fluffy, new towels. If you say you don't, you're lying. One of my best friends recently had her...
View ArticleCreate an Art Gallery for Your Mini Artist
There's a saying (and this is not a direct quote - I wish I could remember it word for word...) but if a child gives you a gift, even if it's a rock, you should show appreciation and how grateful you...
View ArticleHairbow holder
My twin girls have a variety of hairbows. We needed a way to keep them organized and from not getting squished or lost. We came up with this easy holder a couple of years ago and it been great!What you...
View ArticleSimple Scrap Paper & Ribbon Notepad
Around here, we're always making notes and doodling. I'm a big fan of putting everything to good use, so I tend to collect bits of things. This little notepad was once paper headed for the recycling —...
View ArticleNothing To See Here
I'm checking in with a somewhat progress-free update. I thought I would have my rainbow blankie done this week, but I forgot that I was going out of town for work. Unfortunately, I lost that night...
View ArticleI Finished!
So I know I've been talking about it forever, but I finished my rainbow blankie this weekend!I'm so happy to be done with it and happy about how it turned out!As I've explained, I knit this in 11...
View ArticlePersonalized Matching Game with Family Pictures
My granddaughter, CiCi (3) loves to play matching games. She is getting better and better at it each time. When she was 1-1/2 , I would keep them right side up and she would just pick the ones that...
View ArticleThe Puppet Theater Cabinet: DIY
Hey guys! My name is Hayley and I blog over at Welcome to the Mouse House. Today, I am sharing my new Puppet Theater Cabinet. I was given the challenge of sifting through all the awesome tutorials...
View ArticleDIY Abstract Art
Break out your paint brushes and palate knives, it is time for an art attack! To help add some colour to the ignored upstairs hallway I made this colour-field inspired abstract painting using reds,...
View ArticleRecycled Toilet Paper Rolls into 3D Wall Paper
I finally finished up one of my projects that I had in the works. I truthfully had no idea it was going to take as long as it did. I thought it would be a quick hour or so....nope. It took about 30...
View ArticleDIY Stylish and Sophisticated Toy Storage
What does a girl have to do to find a cute storage bin? I want one to corral the kids’ toys in the living room, but I don’t want the bins to look like a toy box. I have been searching high and low to...
View ArticleMake an Art Gallery
Here’s an easy way to display your children’s artwork and turn an empty hallway or wall into a gallery.What you need:Nails or pushpinsString(cotton, yarn, or twine)Clothepins (wooden or colorul...
View ArticleOur Week With The Letter A
I posted earlier this week that Xander and I are starting what I’m calling “Mommy School” since we aren’t sending him to Preschool anytime soon. This week we focused on the letter A and all the things...
View ArticleA New Pledge
After running around like a crazy person yesterday, I've come up with a new pledge.Starting today, I will take at least thirty minutes three times a week to work on a craft project.I have determined...
View ArticleDIY Chalk Board!
[Please check out my full blog: http://endlesslybeloved.blogspot.com] and share!Okay so I've been on a crafting rampage these past couple weeks! I think I've been to Michaels at least ten times in the...
View ArticleWon’t You Come Cosplay with Me at GenCon?
An article in the New York Post that was recently written by Linda Stasi has the cosplay community in an uproar. (Cosplay, if you’re not familiar, is a portmanteau of “costume” and “play.”) Linda’s...
View ArticleSomething Blogged: DIY Bridesmaid Boxes
Once I had my bridesmaids in mind, I wanted to ask them in a special and memorable way. So where do I go when I want to be inspired? Pinterest, of course. There are no shortage of ideas of ways to ask...
View ArticleWhy BlogHer is Important for DIY Bloggers
Last year at BlogHer'12, I found myself overwhelmed by the coupon, mommy, brand ambasador, style, and fitness bloggers. What in the world was I, a home decor and trend blogger, doing at this...
View ArticleHow to Create a Fabulous Door Wreath: Spring-Summer Edition
Nothing makes me happier than creating a new wreath for my front door. It’s such an easy and inexpensive way to refresh your home and boost your curb appeal. Having previously shared with you my...
View ArticleFamily Fun Night: Drive-In Movie Theater
Why, it’s GREASE lightning! One of my favorite movies of all time is GREASE!I remember when I first saw it. How, right before my cousin let me watch it, she had asked me if I had ever seen it. I...
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