Barbie Love: A DIY Tutorial
When life gets too dismal, as it often does, I sometimes escape to "Life in the Dreamhouse" by combining my love for pink stuff, Barbie, crafts, and jewelry. Not only do I have a Barbie Shoe Fetish, I...
View ArticleToddler Crafts In Under 10 Minutes!
Toddlers are my favorite people in the whole world.I am stepmom to preteen and 9 year old girl, and I love them so much. They are amazingly behaved and we have the best time together, but it’s...
View ArticleDIY Crayon lipstick
Hey guys!Ok, I know what you're thinking... Did she really say Crayon lipstick? Seriously? Those were my exact thoughts when I heard of this DIY. I promise you, it's really cool. So cool you will be...
View ArticleCreativity Overload - tips for staying focused
It seems like these days everyone you know is a creative master. With the help of Pinterest, YouTube, and Craftsy, everyone has these expert skills that they can now whip out a gourmet dinner set out...
View ArticleHoliday-themed Crochet projects
Having lived in a 1-bedroom condo for 7 years, I haven't really had any room for a Christmas tree or proper Christmas decorations. Now that my husband and I just moved to a house that has 2 extra...
View ArticleWelcome Back and Shop Announcement!
Hi and welcome back to my (most-neglected!) blog! It's been a while since I came here and shared some photo and scrapbooking goodness, so thanks for stopping back in and checking things out. I have...
View ArticleEasy Breezy Art Project for the Un-Crafty
Before I became a parent, I imagined myself being the ultimate collector of every single art supply item known to man.I would dream about being the privileged owner of an impressively large, immaculate...
View ArticleScribbles=Art
Looking for something crafty to do with your toddlers favorite scribbles? There are a lot of ideas floating around out there for upcycling, here is something a little different for you to ponder :)...
View ArticleDIY Cookie Jar Gifts
While wandering through an antique store, I stumbled upon a book for making cookie jars. It was priced at $1.50, and it had many recipes and decorating ideas that intrigued me. I bought the book and...
View ArticleVintage/Modern Nursery on a Budget
We set out to create a gender neutral nursery when we found out the news that we were expecting a baby. We started by painting the walls a neutral color, Benjamin Moore's Moonshine (color-matched at...
View ArticleSummer Patriotic Pinwheels
To make some summer decor I decided to make some pinwheels in patriotic colors for our end table. They're fun and give off a whimsy vibe that reminds me of looking forward in earnest for summer...
View ArticleBaby’s first art: edible paint
Did you know that if you mix flour, water and a little food colouring you get baby-safe paint? Add a baby and toddler and you also get fun… Emily (age 3) made the paint: she mixed the flour and water...
View ArticleHarvest Time!
Goodness! I am soooo ready for Fall! I have been looking for festivals around here and in the surrounding area so I can make up a calendar of things to do this fall. I have some making up to do too! I...
View ArticleKnitting Winter Lace
It's been a long, hot summer here in suburban New Jersey, and my ancient house isn't air-conditioned. So I spend a lot of time on my back porch, with a cold drink and a buzzing fan. What else would I...
View ArticleHeather's Homemade Chairs
A close friend of mine has been creating these fabulous children's chairs that have been selling like hotcakes. I have had the occasion to be able to join her in the fun so I thought I would share some...
View ArticleDIY Locker Decorations: Cool Ways to Decorate Your Locker
Next to your clothes, hair and bookbag, your locker speaks volumes about you, your personality, and most importantly your style (or lack thereof). Is your locker plain, boring, blah? What do you...
View ArticleNew Video on Working With Scrapbooking Kits!
Hello and welcome back!So I've been working on some Project Life spreads lately and decided to video my process and talk to you about that today.Project Life is a scrapbooking concept created by Becky...
View ArticleHair Accessory Organizer
There are so many cute ideas out there for making your own hair accessory organizers it can be a little overwhelming. I myself have always been a little leery of attempting one but it’s really not as...
View ArticleMake Your Walls Pop With Colorful DIY Birch Tree Art
I was challenged to recreate one of my blog friend's DIY wall art. So, I took inspiration from her birch-tree-painted wall and created colorful, dimensional birch tree canvas art. This was probably...
View ArticleDIY Sea Glass Dolphin
I love dolphins. We see them a lot here in Southwest Florida. We see them when we are at the beach and when we are boating. Packs of them (or 'pods' if you want to get technical). They are very...
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