The other day we had a family craft session with my mom and daughter. We just love this time to get together and let our creative juices flow. I have been dying to use my Sharpies to make some Sharpie Marker art for a project ever since I bought the assortment on sale a few weeks ago. I have to confess that I have a passion for colored markers… Continue Reading
Organizing Solution for Craft Supplies
This post is made possible in partnership with Snapware (#Snapware) All opinions expressed are my own. I have a little confession for you. After finishing another crafting session (of several this month) at my moms, I realized that I was lacking in my storage practices. I noticed that amidst all that is going on this month, have started to dump my craft supplies on an unused air hockey table in our home…. Continue Reading
Hello Spring Baskets
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #SienteGlade #CollectiveBias Do you get as excited about spring arriving as I do? I enjoy everything from the sunnier mornings to the flowers blooming and at the risk of sounding like a fairytale “princesa”, I love when the birds start chirping out my window. As fun as winter is, I am always so… Continue Reading
Bridal Shower Mason Jars
We held the wedding shower over a year ago, but with all of the weddings and bridal showers coming up, I wanted to share with you the cute mason jar craft idea that we made. Planning a wedding shower is so much fun, and it is one of those days that a bride will always remember. These adorable wedding shower painted mason jars were part of the decor from my daughter’s… Continue Reading
Decorating Bird Houses – Ideas For Decorating
This weekend we had another fun craft day that we spent decorating birdhouses. I found these cute houses for about a dollar each at my craft store. If you can’t get to the dollar store, you can get these items easily online – just check out my products list below. These also make nice gift ideas and certainly brighten up any space. These are fun to decorate and the ideas… Continue Reading
Spring Time Decor for Brunch
Spring is finally here! I do not know about you, but I am usually ready to say goodbye to winter when spring rolls around. It’s time to celebrate with some spring time decor! I just love when the flowers start blooming and the days get longer. As you know we really enjoy celebrating the moments at our home so the other day, my daughter and I thought a spring craft… Continue Reading
St Patricks Easy Craft Dollar Wreath
Now that Valentine’s Day is gone, it is time to get ready for St. Patrick’s Day! If you have been here a while you know that I love the challenge of crafting with dollar store items! Craft supplies can be so expensive, but with a little help from the dollar store, there is really a lot of inexpensive crafting options. I made this St. Patrick’s Day wreath last year: It… Continue Reading
Valentine Chalkboard Sign
If you have been around here a while you know I love crafting and decorating with items from the dollar store. I needed some more Valentine’s decorations to celebrate, so I made this Valentine Chalkboard sign the other day with a tray from the dollar store. First, I picked up a couple of round trays. They are silver and look nice on their own, but we are going to cover… Continue Reading
Award Party Invitation and Other Punch Art
These award party invitations are great for any celebration such as a birthday party, achievement or awards show viewing party. This post contains affiliate links, see my full disclosure policy here. I have been in a crafty mood lately. I went to the CHA show last weekend and was so inspired by all the new products that are available from craft companies! Recently, Fiskar’s sent me some new products… Continue Reading
Ugly Christmas Sweater Decor
Every year we go to an Ugly Christmas Sweater party hosted by our good friends. If you are looking for a fun holiday party idea, let me tell you that this is a fun way to get everyone involved and give some love to those gaudy Christmas sweaters. Half the fun is finding or making the perfect sweater! Today a group of blogger friends are sharing our Ugly Sweater Party… Continue Reading
Dollar Store Christmas Snowmen
These cute Dollar Store Christmas Snowmen are so easy. and make for a fun holiday activity for kids of any age! Made with just a few supplies from the dollar store, this make s for a fun winter acticity. I just love crafting this time of year. Well, I love it all year, but there is just something about crafting for the holidays that makes me so… Continue Reading
Dollar Store Christmas Crafts
So are you ready for the holidays? Because they are here! While I am busy this week preparing for Thanksgiving and enjoying all things Fall, I have also recently started to do some crafting for Christmas. I do not want to wait until after Thanksgiving to start, so I am sharing some of my crafts with you all a little early. As you know if you have been around here… Continue Reading
20 Minute Dollar Store Decor
Hello Friends! Even though the temperatures here have been in the mid-eighties, I am hereby declaring it fall in our home. It’s time to bring out the fall decorations and now that football is starting, it might as well be here already. I am watching some football and putting together a dollar store fall wreath. I am using a tv tray for my craft table. Not ideal, but sometimes I… Continue Reading
Surprise Craft Session with NESCAFÉ® Clásico ™
Life is about moments. And lately it feels like a lot of moments are being taken away by all of the things we feel need our attention. But it is nice when we realize that we can make special moments happen at any time. One of the pillars of this blog is to make the most of the time that we have. The other day, I decided to surprise my mom, my… Continue Reading
Host a Summer Bucket List Party
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions, photos and thoughts are my own and I am happy to share with you today. #ShareFunshine #CollectiveBias School is not out yet for us, but we are so ready for summer. Every year we make bucket lists of stuff we would like to do and see in the summer. To be honest, we first started doing these… Continue Reading
Flower Crafts for Mother’s Day ~ Craft Ideas
Most moms I know love flowers and while fresh flowers are great, there is nothing like something made to last a little longer. Some of my favorite gifts are those made by others, especially my kids when they were younger. I have a little round-up today of lovely flower craft ideas for Mother’s Day that you and your kids can make from some my crafty blogger friends. These also make great… Continue Reading
Celebrating National Craft Month
It is hard to believe March is almost over. It has been fun celebrating National Craft Month this month. I have to admit, I do crafts all year round, but springtime crafting is a special time. We have been making lots of crafts for the upcoming wedding (those are coming soon). I love crafting because it is so relaxing and fun. When the kids were little, we used to have a… Continue Reading
Celebrating the Magic of Spring
Spring is finally here! I honestly love each season, and for spring my favorite things are the longer days, the warmer afternoons and the flowers blooming. There are also so many holidays and special occasions to celebrate this time of year. If you have been here a while, you know how much I value time, and celebrating the magical things in life are so memorable and fun. What is The… Continue Reading
Dollar Store Valentine’s Wreath
A few weeks ago, my mom and I got together for our biweekly craft session and we made some Valentine’s wreaths. Mom and I have been crafting together as long as I can remember. Back when I was little, she would show me how to make resin grapes, tissue paper flower arrangements and macrame hanging pot holders. Then in the 90’s we went through a phase where we did a ton… Continue Reading
Gift Ideas for Crafters
I have a few gift ideas for crafters today. I know not everyone loves to craft, so I thought I would share a few of the craft items that I love to use. I don’t think there has ever been a better time to take up a craft activity! These items are all items I personally own and love. Perfect for any seasoned or aspiring crafter in your life! Gift… Continue Reading
