Holidays

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Christmas, Holidays

Candy Ornament DIY

It’s the holiday season!  This year we’re going simple but unique and creative with a Candy Ornament DIY using peppermint candy.  We’ll also make Peppermint Holiday Plates that double as plates for Santa’s cookies or festive Christmas decor.  These ornaments take literally minutes to create and cost roughly $1.25 for eight!  They won’t break the bank….and let’s be honest, everyone…
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Christmas, Holidays

DIY Paper Bows

I love beautifully wrapped gifts.  I think beautiful wrapping is just as important as the gift inside.  However I don’t like to spend crazy pants amounts of money on wrapping paper and ribbon and bows.  Actually, the reality is that you don’t have to spend anything on wrapping remember this or this?   You can even craft bows DIY Paper…
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DIY Decor, Fall Season, Holidays

Caulk Pumpkin DIY

I’ve never really thought about decorating pumpkins with caulk. However, this Caulk Pumpkin DIY adds a bit of zhuzh to pumpkins you may already be using in your decor. You could make swirls, circles, or all sorts of shapes for the design using the caulk – and it’s quite simple to create these. I think they’re unique and beautiful and…
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DIY Decor, Halloween, Holidays

Halloween Candle DIY

Halloween is coming. I’m not a blood and guts person but I’ll go with spooky, not scary…so I give you this Halloween Candle DIY! These are made from old summer pool noodles that are probably collecting dust in your garage or basement. Dig them out and let’s do this Halloween Candle DIY! A video how-to is here. (Also please see…
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DIY Decor, Holidays, July 4th

DIY July 4th Mat

Celebrate the Fourth of July in patriotic style with this simple DIY July 4th Mat!  Show your stars and stripes with this super fun and on trend project for UNDER $10!  Start with a blank door mat and let your patriotism and creativity flow to create your own unique design.  It’s even a great project for kids!  Sponge paint whatever…
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DIY Decor, Holidays, July 4th

DIY Firework Napkin Rings

July 4th is coming!  Today we’re making DIY Firework Napkin Rings for 10 CENTS EACH! Repurpose kitchen trash for the most FIRE (and affordable) Fourth of July party decor!  Grab a paper towel insert (reuse, recycle) and a roll of aluminum foil.  Mix in some tinsel and you’re ready to get started. The July 4th holiday should be a celebration…
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DIY Decor, Holidays

DIY Mother’s Day Cards

This project happened by chance. I needed a greeting card and had no time to go shopping. I wanted a card that was a little different (plus I had to use what I had in my home) – so I tried the marbled paper idea. It turned out so much better than I thought and it is super easy. The…
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DIY Projects, Holidays

Growing Vegetables in Small Spaces

Today’s idea is great way to garden with little maintenance that is perfect for tight spaces.  We’re growing vegetables in small spaces! This is also a great project to do with children.  The size garden is totally manageable and kids can help with watering and picking the vegetables.  It’s good to encourage them to eat more veggies and help with…
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Halloween, Holidays

Halloween Spider DIY

This Halloween Spider DIY is not brain surgery. I’m not even going to write a long post. It’s just balloons and pipe cleaners taped together. It’s that easy. You can make them in a few minutes and use them on your door or wall or give them as party favors. The video How-To is here. I’m going to show you…
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Easter, Holidays

DIY Easter Basket

This project is so simple! We’re making a DIY Easter Basket using CANDY boxes as the basket itself! It’s so simple to put the pieces together and the result is creative and Sweet! The total cost for the basket can be under $5 (or more depending on your candy choices)….so let’s go! Materials: Candy Boxes or packages – at least…
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