Sometimes you just can't find exactly what you want when you want it. Am I right? So, when that happens, you just have to make what you want. That's what I did with these butterfly picks. Butterflies are super popular right now. I am seeing them everywhere from jewelry, to clothes, to home ...
School Project: Clay Native American Pueblos Diorama
It’s been a long time since a kid has needed my help on a school project, so I was excited when my son needed to make Native American Pueblos for his history class. It was his idea to use actual clay to simulate their building materials. His assignment included that he had to make a habitat and an ...
My Large DIY Mushrooms
When I started planning my spring tree, I knew I wanted to use butterflies; but, when I started shopping around for butterflies, I found some really cute mushrooms. So, I decided I wanted to include mushrooms as well. I loved the cute little moss mushrooms I had found, but the scale wasn’t quite ...
Halloween DIYS and Crafts
When Nana comes to town, she brings with her a tub of Halloween DIYs for us to do. Then, she ends up doing them all by herself. Thanks Nana! Here are four fun and easy DIY ideas you can do with family or by yourself, which ever you prefer. Gourd Jack-O-Lanterns Do you remember a while ...
The Best of: May Favorites
It's been a few years since our May has been this busy. When the calendar was packed and things kept getting added, I tried not to be overwhelmed; but, I was glad to be back in a year where all the things were celebrated. We did all of the end of school year celebrations, the NJHS, all the band ...
Cheap And Easy Large DIY Wall Art Ideas
Do you have a large blank space on a wall to fill, but don't want to spend the money on artwork? Well, you don't have to spend a lot when you make it yourself. I always grab the largest cheapest canvases I can find, usually on sale at Michael's. I have used all types of paint from acrylic paint ...
So Many Gourd Crafts and DIYS
Have you ever done a craft or DIY with a gourd? Did you know there are so many different ideas? Wow! Just google gourd crafts and DIYs and you will be amazed. This is an artform all on it's own. In fact, crafts may have been invented on gourds, ha ha. They used to be used as tools, but now ...
Easy DIY Paper Mache Easter Eggs
Did you ever do a paper mache project in art class when you were a kid? Well, I did several growing up. In fact, I got super excited about the project one year and ended up doing a giant elephant. I still have this giant paper mache elephant in my dining room to this day. Well, I loved paper ...
DIY Pendulum Painting Wall Art
One of my favorite things to do is create abstract wall art. It is so fun and it gives me a chance to be creative. Then, you have something to hang on your walls that didn't cost an arm and a leg. I have done many different DIY wall art projects, but this might be my favorite. Have you ever seen ...
How To Glue A Jigsaw Puzzle For Hanging
Jigsaw puzzles have been around forever, but I feel like they have had a recent uptick in popularity. They are great family entertainment at holidays and the whole family can work on a project together. They are great way to get your kids to spend some time with the grandparents. Sometimes old ...
Pom Pom Wreath Tutorial
If you love yarn, but aren't skilled in knitting or crochet or needle point or whatever else you do with yarn, this is the craft for you. This is super easy and fun to do if you just need something to do with your hands while you are watching TV or enjoying time in front of the fire during a ...
How To Paint Almost Anything in Your Home
If you are like me, and you have reached your limit on homeschooling and news consumption, then I have some ideas for you. Maybe you just don't care who is reading children's books on Facebook and you are looking for a creative outlet to keep you busy. Well, I feel you. So, at the risk of ...