I like big art and I cannot lie. Unfortunately, large, unique art is often rather expensive. When we moved into our home, we had several large walls that needed large art to match our decor. As I designed our master bedroom, I fell in love with this 6 piece map collage. Since we purchased everything else new in the room, I didn’t have that much left in our budget “just for art”. So I went to work researching how I […]
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When you find purpose for a fun but random activity… you stand up, do a happy dance and make a dozen more! Our simple afternoon painting craft turned into handmade wrapping paper this weekend. It is toddler made and toddler approved! Toddler at Play shared a heart-shaped toilet paper tube stamping activity that I KNEW we had to try. So after nap one day I gathered the supplies for a little crafternoon delight. This post may contain affiliate links. Read […]
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A handprint keepsake craft always piques my attention. We’ve done our fair share of painted handprint and footprint crafts, but not too may clay imprints. My two and a half year old’s little hands are growing much too fast, so opportunities for small projects are quickly fleeting! So when I never got around to making Christmas ornaments with the air-dry clay I bought back in November, I started thinking up Valentine’s gifts for the grandmas. The only idea that stuck […]
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I’m always on the lookout for fun, easy and effective crafts to do with my toddler. So when we did our fall watercolor pumpkin stamping and it WORKED, I knew we’d be repeating the process many times over! This painting method is incredibly easy, versatile and relatively mess free. If you have a child with sensory aversions, then it’s a winner too – it’s just colored water! Supplies Cardstock, Scissors, Craft Paint, Small Cups, Straws, Paper Plate, Water Safety scissors […]
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Like most, we kick off the year with healthy eating every January. It all started the year we got married when we gave Whole30 a try for the first time. Who knew it would turn into a good premarital lesson of balancing how to encourage each other without scolding?!? Each round brought new favorite recipes that have become staples throughout the year. A house favorite has lovingly been dubbed “Love Rub Chicken” – the secret weapon being “Mama’s Love Rub.” […]
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No sew, no cut, no tie – no buy! No Christmas tree is complete without a proper tree skirt. But sometimes the cost can be extravagent or you find yourself with a finished tree when you remember you forgot to buy a skirt! Don’t worry about traipsing around town or the internet to find the perfect tree skirt. Just head to your closet! What???? Yes! A beautiful tree skirt is just 3 button down shirts away. You can choose three […]
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We’re celebrating a Warm + Cozy Christmas this year. Cotton and twine, moss and vine… It’s natural, simple and full of space for creating our own family memories as we celebrate the reason for the season. I made these Pinecone Christmas Trees for a wood element on our mantle using only Dollar Tree supplies. My two year old is too young to use the hot glue gun (or be within range because… toddlers) but he loved helping sort the pinecones […]
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These fluffy cotton Christmas trees add a soft touch to our mantle decor. My favorite kind of DIY is the kind you stumble upon accidentally and this one absolutely fits that bill! As I explain in the Warm + Cozy Christmas post, I found cotton piping by accident in the aisle of Hobby Lobby. I later discovered by accident that if you remove the thread casing, it becomes a soft and fluffy fiber to work with! Using Dollar Tree foam […]
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For our Warm + Cozy Christmas, my heart was set on a linen fabric garland for the mantle. I saw a felt version for $25 at the store and knew I could recreate it for pennies. With just a half yard of linen cotton fabric, a few beads I had on hand and a couple tv shows, I have a linen poinsettia garland I love more than the one in the store! This project is incredibly simple – the most […]
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It’s no doubt that tassels have made a comeback. But isn’t that the way with pretty much everything? The concept remains the same but the finish, color, pattern, size or material changes with the trends. The tassels of today are no match for our mommas’ giant satin curtain tiebacks! Praise the Lord! I purchased one skein of cotton chenille yarn and made 10 tassels. I could have made a couple more, but had couple flops as I figured out the […]
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