One of my resolutions at the start of this year was to use less plastic in my home and life. After one of my children did a report on single-use plastics and informed me that plastic will never biodegrade in our lifetime, I’ve been trying to get it out of my house as much as […]
DIY Crafts
DIY Nail Polished Swirl Coffee Mugs
Bring a marbled or water-colored look to plain old coffee mugs to create your own matching sets. It’s really easy to great nail polished coffee mugs! Just use my guide! Gather your supplies Warm water Disposable plastic container for mug dipping Nail polish colors toothpicks white mugs Drop Your Colors Slowly add droplets of […]
DIY Craft Day: Fabulous Fall Wreaths For Your Front Door
Fall is finally here and I am so excited to get my home decorated and ready for the season. One of the first places I like to decorate is my front porch and I always do so with DIY fall wreaths! Believe it or not, DIY fall wreaths are relatively simple to make. Just take […]
Fall Crafts Using Soda Pop Bottles
I love a fun craft, and now that the end of summer is quickly approaching, I’m turning my sights ahead to fall. Over the last few months, my husband and I have tried to dramatically reduce our waste footprint, so crafts using recycled materials have become my favorite. My eldest had a birthday party recently and […]
Adorable Beading Patterns for Your Next Craft Night
If you’re looking for a challenging project for your next craft night, these beading pattern ideas are sure to give you a run for the money. Except the good new is that every one of these beading patterns are free! This article gives you the run down of necessary supplies. See the “Resources” list at […]
10 St Patricks Day Crafts that Will Make You FEEL Lucky
Shamrock Slime Because what kid doesn’t love green goo? Leprechaun Photo Booth Instead of looking for leprechauns, turn yourself into one! Four-Leafed Bouquet Make tiny four-leafed clovers to share with friends and family for good luck. St. Paddy’s Cupcakes Who knew you could fit a rainbow, clouds, and a pot of gold on top […]
10 Lace Repurpose Projects
So you have some lace lying around; perhaps it was inherited. In any case, you’re probably wondering what to do with it. Is lace still cool? Should I donate it to Goodwill? Well here are 8 ways you could use that lace and be pretty impressed with yourself at the same time. Patch up your […]
12 Remarkable Things to Do With Old Plastic Bottles
1. Use plastic bottles to create upcycled pencil cases. 2. Hang on to the caps from plastic bottles to make colorful hanging curtains. 3. Keep potted plants alive with this nifty drip irrigation. 4. Use old plastic bottles to create washable storage baskets. 5. Follow this simple tutorial for an artsy bowl made […]
How to Make Scented Pinecones for Christmas
You may have noticed that many retailers carry pine cones among their holiday decor and sell them for $3-$5 a piece! We don’t know about you, but our kids seem to haul these things into the house daily. Hang on to those pine cones you usually chuck back outside because we’re going to tell you […]
Brilliant DIY Craft Glue Recipes
Glue is something used in homes and schools all over the world. But did you know that you can make your own at home? Gather the kids around and try out one of these safe-for-kids recipes from Snappyliving.com for making your own glue. Lickable Envelope Glue How come we get to lick the […]