Fabulously Simple Crafts and Ideas
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…]
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…]
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…]
These 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…]
Who 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…]
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…]
I’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…]
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…]
Making melted plastic bead bracelets is a super-fun project for fashionistas of ANY age! These fab little accessories are so easy to make in just a few minutes, and you probably have the needed supplies in your craft cabinet. SO……get out the pony beads, heat up the oven, and prepare to add a splash of color to your life! [Read more…]
These are the easiest, quickest, softest……. and YUMMIEST cake mix cookies you can ever make. They are so simple, and can be mixed with a spoon (with a bit of bicep work!), so even the littlest cooks can mix these up with ease. The best part is “customizing” your cookies with the flavor of cake mix and the mix-ins you can add before baking. Really – the combinations are endless, and so much FUN to create! [Read more…]