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Archives for May 2018

Must-Have Recipe for Epic Gigantic Bubbles!

May 30, 2018 By: CyndiJcomment

DIY Gigantic Bubble Solution is a simple and easy project for kids and grown ups. Super huge bubbles and hours of fun!

Of all the recipes in my kitchen, this super quick and easy How to Make Gigantic Bubbles solution gets the most use and creates the most smiles  – hands down!   We have experimented with so many ingredients and measurements, but we always come back to the simple, epic recipe below.  It’s super easy to combine the TWO basic ingredients with water – and it’s proven to produce some pretty amazing GIGANTIC bubbles!  Make sure you check out our “DIY Gigantic Bubble Wands” to create your own magical bubble makers!  This DIY Gigantic Bubble Solution is great for your own backyard…..and makes an amazing project for parties and party favors! [Read more…]

Must-Have DIY Cozy Mermaid Tail

May 17, 2018 By: CyndiJcomment

An easy and cozy DIY Mermaid Tail for tween and adult fleece sewing projects! | AnInspiredMess.com

Cute AND cozy…..what more could you want?  This DIY Mermaid Tail is super easy to create and requires very minimal sewing.  If you can turn ON a sewing machine and make a few stitches, you’re good to go.  The possibilities of color and design are endless, and this cozy fleece sewing project takes just about an hour to make.  It’s a perfect gift option for every special little girl – and grown up girl –  on your list. [Read more…]

Quick & Easy Button Flower Bobby Pins

May 2, 2018 By: CyndiJ1 Comment

button flower bobby pins

These little DIY Button Flower Bobby Pins are so cute and super easy to make.  They were inspired by my youngest daughter who found tiny flowers in our yard and tried to tuck them neatly in her hair.  She finally gave up and ran to get bobby pins, but the little flowers were soon wilted and sad.  We thought making a permanent tiny “flower” with craft buttons would be a fun way to dress up some bobby pins,  and we figured they would last a bit longer than fresh blooms!

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