DIY Gifts

  • Celery-Rose Print Shirts

    February 2, 2017 Celery-Rose Print Shirts

    If you’re a frequent reader of the blog, you know how much I love printing with the girls…citrus prints, finger prints, leaf prints, cardboard tube-heart prints, and now celery prints! They’re the perfect replica of a rose flower! Like most of our printing projects, the girls and I put these on shirts today so they ...

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  • Homemade Stovetop Potpourri

    December 9, 2016 Homemade Stovetop Potpourri

    As I’m writing this our house smells like….you guessed it…Christmas!!! Stovetop potpourris seem to be the “in” thing these days, replacing seasonal candles and old school potpourri, and I am totally on board! Basically you gather a handful of ingredients, put them in a saucepan with water to simmer, and enjoy the fresh, seasonal smells ...

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  • Fall Leaf Mason Jar Lanterns

    November 17, 2016 Fall Leaf Mason Jar Lanterns

    I don’t ever seem to get enough of mason jar crafts…whether it’s a fairy house, a pumpkin lantern, or this week’s project…these festive FALL MASON JAR LANTERNS! The great thing about this project is that it’s very hard to mess the jars up and there are a few variations to try. I made these this morning with ...

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  • Mini-Canvas Magnets

    October 3, 2016 Mini-Canvas Magnets

    MINI-CANVAS MAGNETS are not only a fun project for kids (and adults!) of all ages, but they also make sweet, little gifts for friends, grandparents, and teachers! I’ve founded mini-canvases at Michael’s on numerous occasions…usually on the ends of the acrylic paint aisle.     Materials needed: mini-canvases acrylic paints & brushes thin magnet strips First, paint your mini-canvases. The canvases are so small, ...

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  • DIY Bird Nesting Kit

    February 12, 2016 DIY Bird Nesting Kit

    The “DIY Bird Nesting Kit” is the perfect project for little hands and little helpers! L and I made three kits this week: two gifts and one to hang in our own backyard, next to our DIY Tin Can Bird Feeder. It took less than a day for our feathered-friends to find it and start ...

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  • Ice Cube Heart Garland

    January 26, 2016 Ice Cube Heart Garland

    I don’t know why I never thought of this project until now, but an Ice Cube Heart Garland is perfect for this time of year! It takes about 5 minutes to make and costs nearly nothing! If you live up north where temps are below freezing consistently in the winter months, Ice Cube Garlands would be beautiful ...

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  • Lace Snowflake Bowls & Decorations

    January 20, 2016 Lace Snowflake Bowls & Decorations

    Our LACE SNOWFLAKE BOWLS are one of those crafts that started as one thing, but inspiration hit and they morphed into something even cooler in the process! Originally, L and I were just making lacy snowflakes to hang in a window…which we did! But then it dawned on me that, much like our DIY String Bowls, ...

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  • Cardboard Heart Stamps

    January 12, 2016 Cardboard Heart Stamps

    How cute are these HEART STAMPS L and I made last week? Nobody would know by looking at the girls’ outfits that the hearts were made with a cardboard tube, but they were! This is such a simple craft, little hands can do the stamping all by themselves. Any imperfections make the final product even sweeter…that’s the sign ...

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  • Hidden Fairy Bath Bombs

    October 26, 2015 Hidden Fairy Bath Bombs

    Have you ever bought bath bombs for yourself or for your kids? Bath bombs were originally intended for adults to use in the bath…their scents make the water smell wonderful and many times the bath bombs contain epsom salts to soften and refresh your skin. The thing that many people don’t know is that kids LOVE ...

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  • Candy Corn Candles

    October 15, 2015 Candy Corn Candles

    I was so excited when I saw some “candy corn candles” online the other day, I couldn’t wait to make them! The candles were so cute, but when I read the tutorial, I discovered that they were just white candles painted to look like candy corn! What a disappointment! I figured, “How hard could it be ...

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