Deep down, we are all creative people who can create beautiful arrangements, taking us out of anonymity and attracting the attention of the special ones in our lives. Think you don't have the artistic skills to create a spectacular wood flower corsage? Then think again. Wood flowers are easy to shape, durable, and inexpensive. And…
They say that nesting is the overwhelming desire to prepare and get your home ready for your new bundle of joy. They also insist that this feeling is strongest in the last few days before you get to birth. But is this really all? Because any parent will tell you that the preparations start as…
With heat transfer vinyl, the possibilities of what you can create and customize are endless. You don’t only have to stick to applying it to cotton and polyester materials - and that is part of what makes this craft so fun. You can apply heat transfer vinyl (HTV) materials to anything that can withstand the…
Are you like most moms and are having a hard time planning out your kid's activities this summer. You know it can be hard to plan outside activities with summer rainstorms and the heat. I found the perfect indoor activity for your kids. If you and your kids are like me and always wanted to…
Buying gifts can be quite expensive, especially if you are a mother who has other expenses on your mind. This does not mean that you cannot give your child a personalized gift that is both beautiful and easy to make. You can buy plain mugs at very reasonable prices from various places. You can also…
If you are a DIY fanatic, you know how fun it is to create new and fun things using things around you. Some of the things that are perfect for crafting are the glue gun, cork tiles, push pins, paint, and fabric. One of the most convenient and effective yet inexpensive tools for DIYs is…
I wish I'd posted this idea yesterday just to be "punny," but I, unfortunately, didn't even think of that until this moment! I love skeleton keys, and we bought a set from Pottery Barn several years ago for my office. But as we've been redoing the loft to serve as a homeschool room/office/library, it's been…
My mom is the queen of wreaths. Three years ago, she made these beautiful hanging pinecones for her front door, but two years ago, she was preparing to move, and last year she was living in Florida (where pinecones just don't quite fit...), so she hasn't made a Christmas wreath since. But this year, she's…
I love decorating with Cinnamon-scented pine cones from the first chill of fall to the last day of winter, and we always incorporate them as part of our Christmas decor, hanging them on the tree or piling them in a bowl. I've purchased the big bags of Cinnamon-scented pine cones before, but this year I…
Window banners are among my favorite decorations for any occasion because they add such a festive feel to our home and are not expensive or difficult to make. From these Truth in the Tinsel ornaments and our 12 Days of Christmas to banners for birthdays and Valentine's Day, we often hang banners in our windows,…