For most adults, the end of the day is a moment of respite. A time when the kids are in bed, work is a distant thing to think of tomorrow, and our time is truly our own. For me, trying to juggle working from home and parenting full time due to COVID-19 Stay Home Orders,Read more
I’ve been a big fan of alcohol inks and the water color effects thereof for a long time. You can see it in my domino necklaces, In my Sharpie mugs, and now in this DIY Permanent Marker Painted Coaster that first appeared on Curbly.com in 2016. Since then, these bad boys have stood up to useRead more
It is finally Fall here. The beautiful sights of orange, red, and yellow Michigan leaves stir up visions of warm sweaters and hot coffee. It is time to break out the Pumpkin Skin Mask, and make some Chai Ice Cream and Acorn Squash. We bought our fall mums for the front porch, and a beautifulRead more
Are you looking for the cutest treat bags for your next kid-friendly event? These adorable unicorn treat bags are perfect for a birthday party, school event or even Easter Sunday. Today I am showing you how to make your own unicorn treat bags that will delight and surprise the kids during your next special event.Read more
Are there any better gifts to receive for Mother’s Day or Father’s Day than a handmade gift from your toddler? Seriously, some of them are just the cutest! The next time that your toddler wants to make some crafts, encourage it! Yeah, it might make you “one of those moms“, but gifts toddlers can makeRead more
From Cricut to Silhouette to Cut N Boss, cutting machines have become a staple in the paper crafter’s workshop. Why not? They do amazing things with paper and vinyl, like adorable Peep Birdhouses for Easter, or high-end looking foil artwork. I’ve even used mine to make tabbed dividers for organization. And you can add this amazing trick to theRead more
I admit it, I might be looking a little too forward to Mother’s Day. I mean, I’m already making cards for my mom, and now I’ve put together a list of 25 top rated Mother’s Day gifts as a selfless help to you. It isn’t like I’m hinting that I want these things. That would be tooRead more
These printable Easter cards first became a thing when I was writing about my Hubby and the healthy Easter Basket that I made him. After all, while these cards are sweet – they won’t go to your hips! Since then I’ve fallen in love with them each Easter, and used them where I can. ForRead more
I am so excited for Mother’s Day! Not because it’ll be my third year being a Mom on Mother’s Day, (although that is amazing on it’s own) but because I’ve got an adorable Mother’s Day card in the works for my mom. It seems obvious to use family photos for things like Graduation announcements and ChristmasRead more
Valentine’s Day is often shuffled into one of two piles. Either it is for lovers, with wine and chocolates – or for kids with 25 identical flimsy paper cards to share with the class. Today, I’m talking about moving Valentine’s Day into a wonderful new pile about working with hands and kids. These 25+ KidRead more
It is hard to believe that I’ve been blogging for almost 5 years. When I started on this adventure it was just an outlet for the crafts I was already doing. Eventually it became a hobby, and then a part-time job. Looking back through the hundreds of projects I’ve shared over the years still makesRead more
It is snowing! True to form, Michigan’s weather is out of control. Yesterday was 70° and today it is snowing. Like, stick to the ground snowing. Therefore, while I know it isn’t even Thanksgiving yet (need any last minute inspiration? How about some Elegant Thanksgiving Decor?) I’m in the mood for Christmas. Who wouldn’t be, browsingRead more