15 Last-Minute Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

May 11, 2013 by 1 Comment
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Though it's too late to pick out a Mother's Day card (trust me; by now the selection is mediocre at best), you still have time to put together a fabulous Mother's Day gift. Here are a few gift ideas we know Mom will love...which means you'll be her favorite. ... ... 15 Mother's Day Gift Ideas ... Lime + Mint Foot Soak via Tidy Mom ... DIY Cake Stand via Sarah Ortega ... Tiny Polaroid Magnets via Ambrosia Creative ... DIY Silhouette Pendant Necklace via The Crafted Sparrow ... Brown Sugar Scrub via The Idea Room ... DIY Scrabble Picture via … [Read more...]

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Handmade Valentine’s Day Gift Boxes

January 29, 2013 by 9 Comments
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Hi friends.  Today I'm sharing a quick, inexpensive and fun idea for a Valentine's Day gift.  I'm showing you how to make these upcycled Valentine's Day gift boxes using Washi Tape!  It's super easy. Supplies: -  Washi Tape - Crystal Light Plastic Containers - Scissors You can make these Treat Boxes to hold anything...candy, love notes, money, cookies, etc.  I chose to make some super cute cookies to fill my Treat Boxes with.  I found an adorable set of mini Valentine's Day cookie cutters at Ross for like $2 (couldn't pass those up) they were perfect for these … [Read more...]

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How to Make Foam Stamps {Chevron & Stripes}

January 2, 2013 by 9 Comments
How to make foam stamps

Hi Friends!  Today I'm sharing a really fun way to personalize packaging.  I'm showing you how to make your own Foam Stamps in Chevron & Stripes.   These stamps are really easy to make and you probably already have enough supplies at home to make them. Supplies: - Craft Foam Sheets (the kind kids make fun crafts out of, you can typically find it by the felt at Michaels) - Scissors - Ruler - Marker or Pen - Paint or Stamp Pads - Foam Craft Paint Brush or Foam Craft Paint Dobber - Something pretty to stamp it on - Glue Gun - Foam Core or A Small Piece of … [Read more...]

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Yarn Halloween Bat Wreath

October 4, 2012 by 4 Comments
Yarn Halloween Wreath

I have a habit of ignoring many trends. The fact that everyone is doing something can be a big turn off for me, so by the time I act on a trend it's often no longer a trend. Do you ever feel like that? Enter the yarn wreath. I've seen so many cute ones...I've even pinned a few to my wreath Pinterest board, but I just never felt the urge to make one. Then last week while wandering around Michael's, I found this amazingly fun sparkly eyelash yarn. I wanted to use it for a wreath, but it would have taken a million skeins and cost a fortune to use on its own so I picked up some super-soft, … [Read more...]

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Salt Dough Olympic Medals

July 19, 2012 by 1 Comment

We're all a little jealous of some friends who won the McDonald's Happy Meal Chefs contest and are headed over to London to watch the Olympics in person, so we've been trying out all sorts of fun related activities we can do at home... One activity I remember repeating throughout my childhood were mini-Olympics. It's only natural that I would keep the tradition alive, so this year we'll not only be watching the London Olympics, but we'll be holding a friendly little competition of our own complete with medals ceremonies. Do any of you do this? Today I am sharing a quick tutorial on how to … [Read more...]

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Mother’s Day #SNAPit

May 8, 2012 by 1 Comment

With Mother's Day just a few short days away it seems fitting that we discuss Mother's Day craft and DIY projects and last minute Mother's Day gift ideas this week's  for #SNAPit Twitter chat.  I should be ashamed to admit I still haven't even thought about what to get for my mom.  But, I did get my husband's mother's gift in the mail today.  I get bonus points for that, right?  It will be so much fun to discuss projects and gifts with the best of the best... YOU! The Details Thursday, May 10th, 2012 10:30 am MT (9:30 PT, 11:30 CT, and 12:30 ET) This week we are chatting life, … [Read more...]

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Create the Perfect Thanksgiving Flower Arrangement

November 21, 2011 by 13 Comments

Hi, everyone! Kendra here from My Insanity, sharing a little Thanksgiving insanity with you today. Have you planned your table decor for Thanksgiving yet? Today, I am sharing a simple Thanksgiving flower arrangement that could be used as an individual place setting or recreated as a larger centerpiece. I'm really in love with this Thanksgiving tablescape I found on Pinterest. (I couldn't trace it back to the original source. If you know it, let us know so we can give proper credit.) I couldn't wait to put my own spin on it. I'm going to show you how quick and easy it is to create a … [Read more...]

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DIY Thanksgiving Soap Dispenser

November 14, 2011 by 22 Comments

Hey guys! I am excited to be sharing one of my favorite gifts to give for the Holidays. These DIY Thanksgiving Soap Dispenser Bottles make a perfect gift for friends, family, and teachers…and are the perfect Thanksgiving Craft! I have made a couple of other versions with the Monogrammed Hand Sanitizer and the Happy Hands version. These are so simple and inexpensive to make…who doesn’t love a that combination? You will need the following supplies: A Bottle of Hand Soap or Hand Sanitizer (I buy mine from the Dollar Store) A sheet of Transparency Film Goo Gone (to remove sticky … [Read more...]

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Fall Mantels Featuring Pumpkins

October 14, 2011 by 3 Comments

  With Steph's post on Haunted Castles and my blogging/house analogy earlier this week, we're on a bit of a home talk roll...Why stop now? There are so many variables that work together to make a house a home, don't you think? One of my favorite features is the hearth. When topped off with the right mantel, it serves as a source of warmth, a strong focal point and brings in an element of style. I decorate the my mantel for the season. Every October I face such a dilemma. Do I decorate for fall or for Halloween?Halloween or fall? Pumpkins provide the perfect middle ground. With that in … [Read more...]

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Haunted Halloween Castles

October 10, 2011 by 6 Comments

It's official. I have roped Stephanie from The Daily Blarg into sharing her Halloween gingerbread (graham cracker) house tutorial with us. Steph claims not to be "creative," but I don't believe it for a second. She's always whipping up something fun for her family and her stories make me laugh 'til I cry. She is an incredible social media specialist and a great friend. I am excited to have her posting today. I am the first to admit that I have less creativity in my entire body than most of you have in your right pinkie toe... It's true. But, I do adore Halloween.  And even more than … [Read more...]

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