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DIY Anthropologie-Inspired Scarf Hair Tie

August 27, 2019 By: CyndiJcomment

 

These Anthropologie DIY Hair Ties are a super easy and fun DIY project for tweens, teens, and adults! A quick, trendy hair accessory hack for easy hairdos! #anthroDIY #Anthrohack #easyDIY #adultcraft #aninspiredmess #inspiredmess

These Anthropologie-Inspired easy DIY hair tie is so ridiculously simple – it really doesn’t even warrant a formal post with “how-to” instructions!  However, I have found that a few things are oh-so-obvious, yet I completely miss the simplicity of making it myself.  I’m too busy over thinking and over complicating projects, ideas, and life in general.   But when I saw these adorable hair ties in my favorite boho store, I couldn’t help but run home and dig out my vintage scarf stash! [Read more…]

DIY Shrinky Dink Bobby Pins

March 16, 2019 By: CyndiJcomment

Super easy and fun shrinky dink project for kids, tweens, teens and adults! DIY hair accessory is quick to make with shrinking plastic and bobby pins. Fun craft for sleepovers, birthday parties, playdates, and rainy days. #aninspiredmess #diyhairaccessory #shrinkydinks #shrinkingplastic #craftsforkids #girlscraftThese are the cutest little DIY Shrinky Dink bobby pins!  It’s so fun and easy to create Shrinky Dink Charms on shrinking plastic, bake them for a couple minutes, then glue them onto colorful hair pins.  These DIY hair accessories are a quick, simple and SASSY project for sleepovers, birthday parties, playdates, and rainy afternoons.  [Read more…]

Shrinky Dink Easter Charms

March 11, 2019 By: CyndiJcomment

Super Fun Easter Shrinky Dink Charm Bracelet and NecklaceI love Shrinky Dinks MORE as an adult than I did when I was a kid!  Part of the magic NOW is that you can create your own Shrinky Dink designs – with a blank “canvas” of shrinking plastic!  Gone are the limitations of  gnome, butterfly, and race car drawings included in the Shrinky Dink kit back in 1980-something.  So grab your colored pencils, Sharpies, and blank shrink-plastic sheets….we have some Shrinky Dink Easter Charms to create! [Read more…]

DIY Necktie Pouches

January 28, 2019 By: CyndiJcomment

Easy vintage necktie upcycle project; DIY eyeglass pouch craft using old neckties; easy sewing project upcycled neckties

These fabulous, oh-so-easy upcycled DIY necktie pouches are a unique way to protect your eyeglasses, cell phone, lipstick, credit cards – whatever!  They make great gifts, but I will warn you that your best intentions to give them away will be tossed aside when you see their wonder and whimsy.  You will quickly become a fan of sewing up these crafty little pouches, and spend your free time scouring flea markets, thrift stores, and relatives closets for unique neckties. [Read more…]

DIY Hair Ties and Wrist Wrap

January 11, 2019 By: CyndiJcomment

DIY Hair Tie and Bracelet 2-in-1 Tutorial

On the extremely rare occasions that I try to dress like a grown up, it’s a matter of minutes before I’m pulling up my hair into a pony tail.  The “Glamour Ship” sailed away a LONG time ago (I think it was left in the hospital after my first child was born).  Instead, I opt for comfortable clothing and easy hairdos –   and one of these cute DIY hair ties.  [Read more…]

Easy DIY Perler Bead Bowl

December 15, 2018 By: CyndiJ3 Comments

Super cool and easy DIY perler bead project for girls, boys, teens, and adults! Easy tutorial for perler bead craft is super easy to follow and quick to make!Are you looking for a super quick and fun project?  This DIY perler bead bowl is so easy to make AND it’s the perfect craft for kids, teens, and adults.  The supplies are super simple – beads, bowls, and oven.  Bam!   You’ve got this!   Read on, Rockstar. [Read more…]

DIY Sharpie Tie Dye Scarf Tutorial

December 2, 2018 By: CyndiJ7 Comments

DIY Sharpie watercolor tie dye design is a fun craft for kids, teens, and adults! This tutorial is great for tie dye t-shirts, sneakers, hats, bags, pillowcases, and scarves! Make quick handmade gifts for birthdays, holidays, and art class. #DIY #Sharpie #Sharpietiedye #DIYgifts #DIYideas #DIYSharpiecrafts #craftsforadults #DIYscarf #watercolorscarf

If you are looking for a fabulous, unique, EASY project, then this DIY Sharpie Tie Dye Scarf Tutorial is for you!  I love to create these for last-minute gifts or fun projects when I get together with girlfriends.  They make any simple outfit simply beautiful……and since they are so easy to create, you can always have an extensive collection on hand! [Read more…]

Soft and Chewy Brownie Mix Cookies

November 30, 2018 By: CyndiJ4 Comments

Quick and easy cookie recipe for Soft and Chewy Brownie Cookies! Four simple ingredients and optional mixins make this the perfect recipe for kids, tweens, and teens. #aninspiredmess #inspiredmess #easycookierecipe #easybrownies #brownies #tailgating #chocolaterecipes #kidsrecipes #cookiesThese Brownie Mix Cookies are the softest, chewiest, EASIEST little treats to mix up, and there are only FOUR ingredients!  It’s so easy to dump everything in a bowl and stir by hand – so it’s a perfect recipe for little cooks in the kitchen.  Once you make the base brownie cookie batter, you can mix in chips, nuts, and candies to make them even more special. [Read more…]

DIY Edible Melted Candy Bowl

November 25, 2018 By: CyndiJcomment

Super fun and easy DIY melted candy dish! Perfect edible bowl for sundaes, serving birthday cake, or any special treat! Fun craft for kids, teens, and adults. #candybowl #DIYbowl #candy #birthday #DIYcenterpiece #kidsparty #icecream #sundae #DIYcandies #DIYcandy #DIYparty #funfood #circusfood #carnivalfood #carnivaltheme #candydish #DIYcandybowl #meltedcandyWho says you can’t have an ice cream bowl and eat it too?!  These super-easy DIY Melted Candy Bowls are a great way to add a little extra color to your next party, and they are oh-so-fun to make.  Lemon, peppermint, cinnamon, butterscotch – the possibilities are endless, and you can find the perfect flavor for every special event. [Read more…]

Ribbon Bookmark & Headband DIY Tutorial

October 21, 2018 By: CyndiJcomment

Super easy and quick DIY ribbon bookmark tutorial. Great craft for kids, tweens, and teens! Perfect for back-to-school, craft parties, and handmade gifts. The bookmarks double as a headband! DIY, headband, ribbon craft, bookmark craft

These super easy DIY Ribbon Bookmarks are the perfect craft for kids, teens, and adults to make (in bulk!) for quick presents, playdate projects, or back-to-school gifts.   Seriously, they can be made in less than 10 minutes.  You don’t even need a sewing machine –  unless you want to dig it out and use it – then GO for it!  If you make them a little on the “bigger side”, a  ribbon bookmark can double as an instant headband!  [Read more…]

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