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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 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…]

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 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…]

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I'm Cyndi J, and I blog here about my crafty little world. It seems I'm always working on multiple projects....and despite my best efforts, my world gets a bit messy! I'm the blessed mom to two amazing little girls, and we are constantly leaving trails of paint, glitter, and glue around our house. We embrace our crafty little messes, and we hope you create memorable messes of your own! Read More…

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