DIY Projects and Tips
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DIY Shabby Chic Holiday Gift Tags (printable)
I hate buying Christmas tags every year. They can be so expensive and really they hardly ever match the “motif” of our wrapping paper and home decor. Check out these fabulous Shabby Chic Holiday Gift Tags that you can print yourself! Print them on pretty gold paper, burlap paper or brown recycled paper or really whatever works with your decor. Print Christmas Tags HERE Printable Christmas Tags HERE
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DIY Ornament Wreath
I love creating my own decor for my home for the holidays! Not only is it more affordable but it is unique to my home and I can change it every year if I want! I found that making this DIY Ornament Wreath was not only way cheaper than buying a pre-made wreath, but it was a lot of fun to make and super easy! With some diligent shopping around for supplies I was able to pick up nearly everything I needed for my wreath at Oriental Trading Company! I ordered my supplies and got them just a few days later (I have always loved how fast and efficient Oriental…
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Fall Vintage Jar Luminary
I love Mason Jars! Ok love might be an under statement. I use them for EVERYTHING! Crafts, DIY’s, food storage, decor, organization, flower vases, lanterns and so much more! I am absolutely in love with these new Purple Heritage Vintage jars – they are so beautiful. Check out my newest Fall Halloween project – using a few of my favorite crafting tools, my new Purple Vintage Heritage Jars, Silhouette Vinyl and Burlap! Supplies Ball Purple Heritage Collection Pint Jars Silhouette Portrait Expressions Vinyl in Black Chevron Burlap (Oriental Trading Company) Flameless Tea Lights (Oriental Trading Company) Decorative Flower (optional) This beautiful purple luminary took only about 5 minutes start to finish…
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DIY Washi Tape Clothes Pin Magnets
Looking for a fun way to decorate that locker, refrigerator or even just make pretty clothes pins for hanging your clothes outside?!?! My oldest daughter started middle school this year, which meant locker decorating! I refused to spend money on pointless items she would put in her locker and later lose or decide she doesn’t like anymore. So we decided to take on some fun DIY’s for her locker. These easy to make Clothes Pin Locker Magnets, take just seconds to make and honestly they made her day! Now her locker is decorated just like she wanted, all chic and stylish! Supplies Clothes pins Washi Tape Magnet Tape Directions Measure…
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DIY Cupcake Paper Flower Pencils
I have to say this is one of my favorite paper flower projects to do with the kids! It is really so easy to do. The kids absolutely love doing it and they always turn out absolutely beautiful! This is really the perfect project for kids of ages 3+ to do for a Sunday School craft, summer craft activity or to make just for fun! Each flower only takes about 5 minutes to make and it only has a 4 item supply list! Supplies Needed: Cupcake Paper Cups Cupcake Paper Cups Scissors Glue Green Washi Tape Push pin or straight pin Directions: First separate 5 cupcake paper wrappers and set…
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DIY – Jurassic World Garden Markers
These simple little garden markers will add an extra burst of fun to your garden. If you have little boys (or girls) who like to help you garden, these Jurassic World Dinosaur Markers will definitely be a hit! Simply follow the instructions below with your little garden helper and watch as your garden grows into a Jurassic World forest of delicious greens, herbs, veggies and more! Supplies: • Dinosaurs Toys (found at Dollar Tree) • Permanent Adhesive Vinyl • Clear Transfer Tape • Silhouette Cutting Machine • Rubbing Alcohol Directions: Clean dinosaurs with rubbing alcohol. Allow to dry. This will help the vinyl adhere better. Design your text and size…
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DIY Shabby Chic Hanging Mason Jar Lanterns
I love these fabulous shabby chic Hanging Mason Jar Lanterns! I saw them in a magazine and just knew I wanted to make some for my Fall home decor! I love DIY’s and this one was so much fun! At first sight this project was a little intimidating. I was wasn’t sure I would be able to pull it off. However, I was hugely surprised by how easy it was! Once I got going I had to force myself to stop making these awesome little lanterns. Use these mason jar hanging lanterns as centerpieces in your home, hang them outdoors to freshen up a party, create a shabby chic look…
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Lavender Sleepy Time Bath Salts
Mother’s Day is just around the corner and these refreshing Sleepy Time Lavender Bath Salts would make the perfect gift! Simply put this relaxing colorful mixture together, put it in a cute container and label it for mom! How awesome is that! As a mom, I can tell you I would be stoked for this homemade gift. Ingredients 2 cups Epson Salts Lavender essential oils Purple Food Coloring Jar or Container Directions This project is super easy, and perfect for the kids to do themselves for mom, grandma, their teachers or other family members. Simply mix Epson salt, 10-15 drops of lavender essential oil and 3 drops of purple food coloring…
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Homemade Bug Spray Repellent – 100% Natural
Living in Kansas we have major bug problems! Seriously, I have never been anywhere else that requires you to apply bug spray EVERY TIME you go outside in the summer and spring. We are a very active family and really enjoy spending out time outside as a family, playing basketball, riding bikes, swimming and just enjoying the outdoors. As a mom I am always thinking about whats best for my family and honestly I just can’t stand the idea of putting harmful chemicals all over my kids bodies. So I was really excited to try out this all natural homemade DIY Bug Spray and Repellent. Let me tell you –…
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St Patrick’s Day Owl Stickers (cake toppers) Printables
I love these super cute quirky St Patrick’s Day stickers. You can use these stickers for your kids to take to school, to give to friends, put on the kiddos lunch bags or turn them into cupcake toppers. There are so many options for these super cute stickers! Make sure to go HERE to print them for your use. Come back and share how you used your St Patrick’s Day Owls stickers!
