easy DIY Pet Art (Full tutorial, video, & PDF)
Create your own custom art featuring your favorite pooch! A great gift idea for your dog-loving friend. I have the full instructions for this DIY
homemade gifts
We WANT to have the time to make special, personalized gifts. But rarely do we manage anything other then a quick Target run for a gift card.
These gifts are quick and easy (most under an hour) little projects that anyone would be honored to get!
Homemade Soy Candles
You CAN make your own unique candles with little effort and time! Pinky promise that you should check this out!
easiest Air Dry Clay Recipe
Making your own air dry clay for Christmas ornaments and other crafts takes hardly any time and effort. Don't buy it in the the tub,
Fool-Proof No-Chill Sugar Cookies (great for a GF option!)
Easy, fool-proof sugar cookies that don't require any chilling time before you roll them out. Best part is that they are tasty tasty tasty! These
Homemade Powder Laundry Soap
An easy and effective homemade laundry soap that makes a GIANT batch for pennies a load!
DIY Personalized Mug Ideas
DIY personalized mugs are a great gift idea for Mother's Day, Father's Day, Teacher's Gift, and so many more! A great gift for kids to
easy Individual Cupcake Holder
It's true, you know. Bring someone a cupcake in easy cupcake holders and you'll gain a friend, or two. Everyone loves a cupcake. And everyone
Reindeer Rootbeer Gift
Reindeer Rootbeer is a great gift to give those people in your life that you just don't quite know what to get. You know what
How to Make Your Own Tea Bags (from coffee filters, muslin, or cheesecloth)
DIY tea bags are great to know how to make. Here, we have two versions of tea bags: You'll be surprised at how easily
easy T-shirt drink coasters
Simple. Easy. Recycled. Best three words you can hear about a project, wouldn’t you agree?? Yes, these t-shirt drink coasters deserve all 3 adjectives. Simple. Just
DIY Copper Handled Serving Tray
I am absolutely, positively certain that you can make this adorable tray. It is SO easy. And, do we even have to talk about taking
Cat in the Hat handprint craft
I have always had a love for March 2nd and Dr. Seuss' birthday. I am an advocate for reading and the importance it has on
How to make a ring dish at home.
This diy ring dish is so quick and easy to make, so adorable to have, and so incredible awesome to give!. All in all...you NEED
personalized family art-peg family
I am terribly excited about this little project. In truth, I created this as a personalized gift of family peg art for a Christmas gift
new dad gift idea w/free printable
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easy DIY cupcake stand
There are many wonderful tutorials for creating your own cake stands. But, this domed version is a special twist. Of course, the mini size of
DIY Paper Towel holder (industrial pipe)
I am forever looking for the paper towel roll and cleaner bottle around the kitchen. They both get set down after being used, wherever
"Extra" thank you gift (with free printable)
This shop has been compensated by #CollectiveBias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. Find our full disclosure here. We are thrilled to be
Picnic Blanket Game Board
This is an easy tutorial to turn an extra sheet or clearance tablecloth into a game board tablecloth that is great for picnics! Makes a
How to make puzzle magnets.
Maybe you are one of those super mom's that has all your kids' art projects and papers neatly organized. I've done 1 or 2 "art
How to make Mulling Spices bag (for cider, tea, rum)
These adorable little bags of spices will make your warm drinks taste like Christmas all year long!! Easy to make (no truly...easy!) and a great
A Simple Way to Make Yard Pick-Up Sticks
Do you remember this old-fashioned game? This giant pick-up sticks version is easy to make and so fun to play with a group! Just be
How to make an herb garden in a box.
Wouldn’t this be such a sweet little box to give to someone? Or just keep for yourself. A diy indoor herb garden in a box.
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