I love wrapping presents with beautiful paper and bows. Sometimes I buy special wrapping paper for specific gifts (like the matching pajamas we all open up on Christmas Eve) or wrap everything in paper that matches the theme of our tree. But when the presents have all been unwrapped, the paper just goes into the…
DIY Craft Corner
DIY Faux German Smear
I love this project! My husband thought I was a tad crazy when I told him I wanted to do this, but he caved and made a trip to Home Depot to get the supplies I needed to create a DIY faux German smear. He actually said, well if it doesn’t turn out, at least…
DIY Tea Cart
Check out how I turned this worn out and ugly tea cart into a stinkin’ cute little number for my kitchen! This little tea cart was only $35, so I snagged it up and knew exactly where I needed it. I had some left over general finishes antique white paint leftover from my kitchen cabinet…
DIY Halloween Fun
This is my FAVORITE time of year! The cooler weather, spooky fun, and not to mention, dress up. What actor doesn’t love Halloween? Not only do I get to indulge in the season, but now I have a little dude to ghoul up as well! If you hadn’t guessed, I’m all about sporting Halloween digs…
But First…..Coffee
Another one of my fairly quick go-to DIY gifts are personalized mugs! And since we all know how essential caffeine can be in motherhood, why not give the gift of housing that sweet nectar!! Like your penmanship, find a fun quote! Want to use a stencil and monogram your mug, go for it! Feeling artsy…
Fancy Hearts Made Simple
One of my go to tools with Royal Icing is so simple…a toothpick! With just a toothpick and a couple of colors of icing, you can make a fun Valentine’s Day cookie! Your friends will think you’re the next best baker with your fancy icing! Mix yourself some royal icing and make sure it’s a…
DIY Paper Tube Ornaments | Kid Friendly Ornaments
A simple and affordable DIY kids craft is paper tube ornaments! This kid friendly ornaments project does need parent supervision as scissors and glue are needed. DIY Kid Friendly Ornaments What you’ll need to make kid friendly ornaments: Paper tubes Acrylic Paint and brushes Glue (you can use a hot glue gun or tacky glue) Scissors…
Wood Photo Transfers
Wood photo transfers have become one of my go-to craft gifts as they are simple and have that personalized touch! It’s a fun way for friends and family to display their favorite photos in their home! You can use any smooth wood surface whether it be a bark edged piece or a wooden box canvas….
Personalized DIY Baby Gift
I’ve always enjoyed showers that had onesie making stations, because I know in the early months you are constantly changing baby. But after some close friends had their first baby, I started making the personalized onesie my go-to DIY baby gift. Personalized DIY Baby Gift Usually at the showers, there are just plain white onesies…