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Archives for September 2018

DIY Melted Peppermint Bowl

September 28, 2018 By: CyndiJcomment

This DIY peppermint candy bowl is so easy to make with this simple tutorial! Only candies and an oven are needed for this cute edible holiday and Christmas craft. Perfect candy dish project for kids, adults, teens, and the whole family! #peppermintbowl #christmasbowl #christmascraft #ediblebowl #Christmasdish #sundaebowl #DIYChristmas #Christmascandy #aninspiredmessI’ll be honest with you.  I’ve never liked peppermint candy. It reminds me of the dentist.  HOWEVER, that all changed when I saw these DIY melted peppermint candy bowls in a forgotten ’80s craft book.  The bowls are so darn cute and easy to make –  I found a new love for the same peppermint starlight mints I had detested for years!  Perfect for serving ice cream,  holding wrapped candies, or just displaying on their own – these holiday peppermint bowls are a special homemade gift to share with friends throughout the holiday season.  [Read more…]

Easy DIY Fabric Pumpkins

September 27, 2018 By: CyndiJ2 Comments

Beautiful and easy DIY fall decor! Velvet fabric pumpkins are stuffed and topped with real, natural stems. Easy adult fall and Halloween DIY sewing craft for home decor. #DIY #falldecor #DIYhome #adultcraft #easycraft #halloweenDIYdecor #fabricpumpkin #DIYpumpkin #aninspiredmessI’m always ready to get out flannel, velvet, and wool by the time September rolls around.  Fall is my favorite time of the year and crafting projects take on a whole new meaning with Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas FINALLY in view.  These stuffed fabric pumpkins caught my eye at a (very) expensive home decor shop, and upon close inspection, I realized they would be super quick and easy to recreate at home!  [Read more…]

Anthropologie-Inspired Knotted Headband

September 11, 2018 By: CyndiJ2 Comments

Quick and easy DIY Anthropologie-inspired headband. So easy to make! Great DIY hair accessory craft for adults and teens. #aninspiredmess #DIYheadband #DIYhairaccessory #adultcraft #anthropologie #anthrohack #teencraft

Do you love finding quick and easy hair accessories that don’t require curling irons, goopy products, or special brushes?  Me too!  What I love even MORE is when I find these fabulous headbands, scrunchies and clips –  and I can easily duplicate them at home for just pennies!  I found one of those trendy, stylish hair accessories in THE MECCA of boho chic.  This knotted scarf headband will quickly become your “go-to” for quick hairdo solutions –  without the fuss.  [Read more…]

Easy Halloween Crafts for Kids

September 5, 2018 By: CyndiJcomment

Quick and easy Halloween craft for kids. DIY Halloween bag with handprint and footprint art. Halloween craft perfect for parties, preschool, playdates, homeschool art.

These precious little Handprint Halloween Crafts are a fabulously fun way to personalize your fall crafting.  My kiddos love to dip their hands and feet into paint and leave their prints on paper, t-shirts, tote bags, WHATEVER! [Read more…]

Chick-fil-a Peach Tea Lemonade Copycat Recipe

September 3, 2018 By: CyndiJcomment

Copycat homemade DIY recipe for Chick-fil-a Peach Tea Lemonade. Easy to make lemonade recipe with 3 simple ingredients! Perfect party drink for tailgating, birthdays, and kids playdates. #aninspiredmess #lemonade #Chickfila #peachtealemonade #arnoldpalmer #partydrink #nonalcoholicdrink #peachtea #fruitylemonade #homemadelemonadeAs if the classic Arnold Palmer couldn’t get any better, Chick-fil-a added the flavor of white peaches this summer –  Peach Tea Lemonade.  After hooking me in with a sample, I found myself sitting in the drive-thru lane, almost daily, with no recollection of how I got there.  The combination of tea, lemonade, and peaches was nothing short of magical.  AND completely addictive. AND kind of expensive at $3 an ice-filled cup. [Read more…]

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