We had two pumpkins sitting on our porch that were just calling out to be cleaned up and drilled with hundreds of tiny holes, so last weekend we did our pumpkin drilling experiment. And I’m so happy that we did, because it turns out that drilled pumpkins are gorgeous! This has to be the easiest way I’ve seen to create a fabulous pumpkin for Halloween. To start off with, it’s the usual routine of cutting open the pumpkin....
Now, admittedly, this pillow is a little on the small side for the size of the doll’s bed. I was running out of fabric so I made it as big as I could with what I had. Maybe we should just call it a doll’s throw pillow instead? Or it could be considered a very luxurious Barbie pillow? I’m pretty sure Leah is going to love it regardless of its size!...
Use real or artificial flowers and make a bohemian headpiece to match your special event colours. These flower crowns are inexpensive, super easy to make, and they’re the perfect accessory for weddings and festivals! This post contains affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something we may earn a small commission which helps us run this website. Helpful Tips: What type of flowers did you use? We used faux flowers from the dollar store for our flower crowns....
Since I loved the idea of taking smash cake photos, I decided to figure out how to bake a smash cake, and then to figure out how to have a smash cake photo session at home without it turning into a disaster! The cake and the photo session were inspired by photos from Mrs. In Training. I was really hoping to get a similar look and I’ve gotta say I am SO HAPPY with how the smash cake photos turned out!...
Every year we go to a cabin in the mountains as a family for vacation. It is a time filled with hiking, playing board games and enjoying a slower pace of life. Although we love the beautiful mountains and cherish our tradition of heading to the cabin each year, I do wish I could sneak away to the beach every now and then. We don’t live anywhere near a beach, so it is a rare treat to see the ocean!...
So here is my Easter gift to you – set these out at Easter and it should keep your kids busy long enough for you to get that ham (or turkey, or roast beef) on the table without the house being destroyed. Maybe. Kids can turn the house upside down pretty quickly, so I can’t really make any guarantees about that, but at least you know they’ll be busy for a little while!...
Decorate a mason jar by adding fabric leaves with Mod Podge. They’re perfect for the fall mantle or a Thanksgiving table. Such a great grown up craft and a fun little decoupage craft for fall! This post contains affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something we may earn a small commission which helps us run this website. What type of leaves are used to make these mason jar leaf lanterns?...
Now, don’t get me wrong, they’re really easy to make, and they look super cute, but I had a few moments where I was cursing Pinterest for leading me astray. It looked sooooo easy! But after a couple failed batches my husband tried to convince me to give up. But I’m waaaaaaaaaay too stubborn for that! So I kept trying, and they eventually worked – and I’m going to tell you exactly what to do, and what NOT to do....
With its floppy ears, googly eyes, and sweet little nose, this bunny bag adds a handmade touch to your Easter baskets, classroom gifts, or party favors. Tie it up with twine or ribbon, and it’s ready to hop into someone’s day! Keep reading to see how easy it is to make your own! Helpful Tips: What fun treats and surprises can I put inside my paper bag bunny? Easter gift bags are even more exciting when filled with fun surprises!...
One of my favorite parts of the holiday season is all of the baking that I get to do! I have to confess, though, I haven’t been much of a baker lately. My family moved to a new house over the summer, and between the stressful home-buying process and renovating our new house, I have totally fallen out of the habit of baking. I used to bake cookies at least once a week (and often twice or more), but I have only made them a handful of times since we moved....
This sweet treat won’t melt in the summer heat, and it’s such a fun project for both kids and adults. Celebrate National Ice Cream Day (the 3rd Sunday in July!), summer, or even a birthday by making this fun and easy ice cream craft! This post contains affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something we may earn a small commission which helps us run this website....
It’s 25 years later, and just this last weekend, my mom was trying to convince me that we need to split up all of our childhood ornaments between my sister, brother and myself. All I wanted to say was, “You can’t split up all those old, tattered memory filled ornaments! They belong on your tree forever!” haha… I guess that sentimental attachment hasn’t gone away, even though I have my own kids, my own Christmas tree and my mom hasn’t put up those handmade ornaments in years!...
Use your heart coasters to brighten up your coffee table, gift them to a friend as a handmade token of appreciation, or add them to your Valentine’s Day decor. However you use them, these coasters are sure to needle their way into your heart! This post contains affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something we may earn a small commission which helps us run this website....
Babybel’s still seem fancy to me, so I never would have thought of using them to make a spooky Halloween snack. But I saw a tutorial for making Babybel eyeballs over at Cute Food for Kids and I thought it looked like fun! So this was more of a fun experiment than anything else. My Babybel eyes didn’t turn out nearly as well as the ones in the their tutorial, but they were still lots of fun!...
Do you have any picky eaters at your house? My normally sweet and easygoing six year old is going through an extremely picky phase right now, and keeps turning her little nose up at foods that used to be her favorite. I’ve tried to entice her with pretty much all of the foods she likes, from macaroni and cheese, to chicken nuggets, to pizza, and all to no avail. She will eat just a few bites of her lunch or dinner, and tell me that she’s finished....
Poke holes in a blank card and use embroidery floss to create colourful designs across the front. It’s such a pretty way to send a personalized holiday greeting! This post contains affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something we may earn a small commission which helps us run this website. Helpful Tips: Free printable templates for string art Christmas cards: Click the links below to find the shapes we used to make our string art cards!...
Unicorn Pumpkin I love how this unicorn pumpkin turned out! It’s just so sweet, the perfect contrast to darker coloured Halloween crafts. Best of all, a no-carve pumpkin is longer lasting than a jack-o-lantern, and it’s mess free (no pumpkin guts to deal with!). To make this unicorn pumpkin we painted a real pumpkin white, but you could also start with a white pumpkin! Or try using a styrofoam pumpkin for a decoration that will last for years....
When I was growing up, one of my favourite things about summer was those rocket popsicles. You know. The ones with the red, white and blue sections? I LOVED them. My mom didn’t buy them very often, but when she did, she would give my brother, sister and I one, and we’d go out into the backyard and play on the swingset. I always loved the flavour of those things!...
There is nothing more delicious than a plump, sweet, field fresh strawberry, fresh from a local farm. Did you know that strawberry season is April, May and June? I had to look it up because where I live it’s only in June. But that means that those sweet and juicy strawberries will be coming to stores any time now! Mmmmm… strawberries… Mmmm… whipped cream… Mmmm… cake… Which one would you choose to make?...
These alphabet coloring sheets are perfect for preschoolers, kindergarteners, and early learners who are just starting to recognize letters and connect them with sounds. Whether you’re a teacher, homeschooler, or parent, these printables make it easy to combine learning and play. All you need are crayons and a little imagination! RELATED: Felt Alphabet Letters Instructions how to use these alphabet coloring sheets: Free Alphabet Coloring Pages We have coloring pages for every letter of the alphabet, from “A is for Apple” to “Z is for Zipper”!...
