Category: Create

Crafting With Friends!

August 17
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Crafting with friends is one of my favorite things to do! Not only is it a chance to get creative but to catch up with my pals!  Late summer is such a great season to craft with natural items right from the backyard.  Pine cones, leaves, and acorns are plentiful this time of year making it easy to come up with endless supplies, making it an affordable activity too! I’m excited to share some easy ideas for hosting a tiny craft party for friends or for your kiddos too!  It’s really fun to see each person put their own creativity to work.  So gather together and make something pretty with the help of Mother Nature!

“bee” happy and craft with friends..

A Faux Living Wreath!

July 20
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A faux living wreath might sound strange…but  it’s a fun alternative that’s maintenance free!  Inspired by living succulent wreaths, this DIY can withstand sun, shade and zero watering.  You don’t need many supplies to make this cheerful decoration either.  And with the right faux materials it will withstand all the elements of the outdoors making it fun to hang on a garden gate, shed, or your door!  If you’re intending on giving it a garden flair…some mini yard ornaments will be a happy addition too!  Let’s get creative decorating our outdoor spaces!

faux fun with succulents!

Star Spangled Decor DIY!

June 1
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Star spangled decor is always festive for patriotic celebrations!  Starting with Memorial Day through the 4th of July, you’ll see lots of red, white & blue, stripes, AND stars! Today I want to focus on those five-pointed goodies with a few easy DIY ideas.  We just enjoyed the “unofficial start of summer” festivities and I made some simple table decorations that will be perfect for the 4th too!  You can make these DIY arrangements with faux or fresh flowers and simple supplies from your local craft store.  So let’s get ready for the next round of patriotic fun!

star spangled florals!

Easter Gift Ideas Made Easy!

March 23
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Easter gift ideas that will make your peeps smile is what I’m sharing today!  Not only are they cute but the easiest to make yourself…which is my favorite kind of gift to give!  They’re not elaborate but they sure are sweet and made with love!  You can keep them environmentally friendly too by recycling some garden goodies you might already have.  And if not, they’re cost effective so they won’t blow your budget!  We’ve all been waiting for spring to stay…now that it’s here, let’s be ready!  Get crafting to spread the springtime love!

diy some holiday fun!

Mini Pumpkin Topiary DIY

October 7
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A mini pumpkin topiary is such a fun and easy thing to create!  Not only is it a darling decoration, but it would make a fantastic gift for your Halloween-loving peeps!  I’m sure you’ve seen larger versions of stacked pumpkins & gourds in urns on front doorsteps.  Inspired by the big ones…this mini variety is easier to handle while crafting, inexpensive, and will be a unique addition to your holiday decor!  Let me share how simple it is…

 pretty little pumpkin topiaries!

Doughnut Celebration Board DIY!

August 10
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A doughnut celebration board sounds pretty good right? So how about making one for your next special occasion! I recently created a yummy platter for my son’s 18th birthday…and it was filled with one of his favorite treats…doughnuts!  Grazing or charcuterie boards are so fun and trendy right now and they’re really easy to make too!  They look pretty and allow you to serve a menagerie of treats so you can even please a crowd…when it’s safe to do so!  But today we’ll focus on this sweet breakfast idea and how I made it fun for our family birthday festivities.  This doughnut celebration board was a really fun surprise that started the birthday boy’s day off on a delicious note!  Let me show you how easy it is to create one…

doughnut celebration board for a tasty birthday breakfast!

DIY Art…Recycled Calendar!

April 23
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DIY art projects are very popular these days especially during stay-at-home orders.  If you’re like me, I’m searching for ways to keep home life as normal as possible and that includes decorating my spaces.  And while online shopping is available, crafting is a great way to save money AND fill the hours!  I’ve been inspired by some of my social media friends who have framed old calendars to create beautiful wall art.  Fortunately I happened to save a lovely 2019 calendar that I had received as a gift from a girlfriend!  So I decided to give it a second life!   Let me share with you how simple this craft can be, and if you don’t have a calendar on hand, try kid artwork, pages from a favorite book, or even scraps of fabric or pretty craft paper!  Let’s get crafting so we can keep busy and create!

DIY art…good for the soul!

Easter Dessert Grazing Board…an easy DIY!

April 8
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An Easter dessert grazing board is such a fun and yummy thing to create this holiday with your family!  Grazing or charcuterie boards have become extremely trendy and the possibilities of what you can use are practically endless! There’s really no right or wrong so don’t be afraid to try one!  You might think the quarantine will make it more difficult to style one…but I bet you have everything you need in your pantry already.  I took some time to check out what was in mine and came up with a whimsical dessert tray to serve my family.  Let me share with you how it turned out…and I hope it inspires you to get your thinking cap on and add some sweet fun to your at-home Easter celebrations!

DIY Easter dessert grazing board!

Cereal Rainbow Tutorial…A Lucky Holiday Breakfast!

March 12
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Cereal rainbow…that’s something that you might not hear everyday!  But creating this fun rainbow topper is not only easy but perfect for a St. Patrick’s Day celebration!  Since my boys have been little, I’ve always served up a St. Paddy’s Day breakfast.  Nothing crazy, just little holiday touches that make it feel special.  Now that they’re grown, and almost grown…I still do it.  I can’t help myself.  But it is a fun treat for anyone at any age!  So today, I’m sharing how to create delicious rainbow toppers that can top any sweet treat!  I served them on mini cinnamon buns but cupcakes or muffins will work and won’t disappoint any Leprechaun that comes calling. Share the easy end-of-the-rainbow surprise to your family this holiday!

good holiday mornings start with a cereal rainbow!

DIY Galentine Gifts!

January 30
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DIY Galentine gifts are a special way to tell your gal pals how much they mean to you! AND it doesn’t have to be difficult to handcraft a sweet, little treat to surprise your peeps on Valentine’s Day!  If you celebrate “Galentine’s Day” with your friends, I’m so excited to share this DIY idea with you!  Not only is it simple to craft but it’s useful, pretty and you can customize it to fit each recipient if you wish!  Valentine’s Day will be here before we know it…so let’s get crafting!

DIY galentine gifts to make hearts flutter!