Holidays

DIY Decor, Fall Season, Holidays, Thanksgiving

Caulk Pumpkin DIY

October 31, 2021

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…

Halloween, Holidays

Halloween Spider DIY

October 15, 2021

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…

DIY Decor, Halloween, Holidays

Halloween Candle DIY

October 14, 2021

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…

Christmas, Holidays

Cinnamon Scented Pine Cones

July 30, 2021

It’s Christmas in July week and today I’m making a very easy (and short) project – Cinnamon Scented Pine Cones! These pine cones are incredibly easy to make and they smell so good – like all of the holidays in one bag. You can see video how to’s here and here and here. Materials: Pine Cones Cinnamon Oil Baking Sheet…

Christmas, Holidays

Christmas in July

July 24, 2021

I’m one of those…those women (or men) that get extremely excited about Christmas. I love the meaning of the day, the goodwill, the celebratory vibe, the food, and the decorations. It is so much easier to get a jump on the presents now, when things are quiet and you have a minute to think that’s why I think “Christmas in…

Holidays

Earth Day Baking DIY

April 22, 2021

To celebrate Earth Day, here is an easy cookie project that comes together quickly. Everyone can enjoy creating this Earth Day Baking DIY! Using one roll of store-bought cookie dough and a handful of ingredients, you can create a sweet eco-treat to celebrate our planet! Materials: For approximately 12 cookies: 1 roll refrigerated sugar cookie dough, approximately 16 oz. A…

DIY Decor, Holidays

DIY Spring Gardening

April 3, 2021

Spring is kind of here (fingers crossed) which means gardens are just around the corner. I love to grow things. Growing food to eat or flowers to admire takes real skill. I have what I’ll call a semi-green thumb – my skill level always has room for improvement. One thing I’ve learned is that “starting” seeds or allowing them to…

Holidays, Valentine's Day

Valentine’s Crayons

February 11, 2021

Happy Valentine’s Day (almost). Today we’re making a quick and easy project for kids to use for for Valentine’s day but really could be used for any holiday, or every day just for fun. We made these for Easter here. Valentine’s Crayons – they’re affordable and simple to make. Let’s get started. Materials: Crayons – 3 or 4 boxes (2/$1…

Holidays, Valentine's Day

Paper Heart Wreath

February 10, 2021

It’s Valentine’s Week! Valentine’s Day is so sappy sometimes – especially if you’re single and not feeling so celebratory. So today’s project is something that’s great for your house, and not so lovey dovey. It can be on display for the whole month as home decor or a super different I love you present for your sweetie. Let’s make a…

DIY Decor, Holidays

Easy Autumn Pumpkins

November 1, 2020

Let’s make Easy Autumn Pumpkins! These pumpkins are simple, like less than one minute, and very versatile. The colors are up to you and you can make it fancy pants or kid friendly – and get your kids involved! The investment for one pumpkin depends on what you have around the house. For me it was free, if you need…