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Craft Hack: Make Your Own Tassels
Easy to Make: Mardi Gras King Cake Cookies
Easy to Make: Adorable Snowman Gift Card Holder
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Day of the Dead Cakes
Day of the Dead cakes are easy to make and look great. In fact, I think they may become an annual tradition in my house. Here’s how I made th...
Scary Books for Kids of all Ages
Whether I’m “Booing” the neighbors or putting together a Halloween giftie for my own little ghoul (she’s a teenager, I can say that), I always have...
What to Do With Leftover Mum Supplies
What to do with leftover mum supplies? I have an easy and versatile little craft project for you that you are going to love!
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Texas Homecoming Mums Supplies and Unboxing
It's almost HOCO mum season! A few weeks ago I decided it was time to prep, and by prep I mean go back to this awesome mum specialty store, called ...
Halloween Printables
Feeling neighborly? Halloween is round the corner and it's the perfect time to surprise your friends with a little "Boo." If you aren't familiar...
How to BOO your neighbors
Boo'ing the neighbors is a fun little tradition around our parts. Your doorbell rings but when you go to see who it is, there's only a festive...
Last minute Halloween ideas
Someone please tell me how Halloween snuck up so fast? Seriously, I still have to get my decorations out of the attic! If you're in the same boat as...
Ideas for an easy black cat Halloween party
I think there's a cat problem in our neighborhood. Oh whoops. My bad. That's just my Girl Scout troop having our October meeting - with a black cat...
DIY Witch Luminary
I went to the dollar store to find jars to put homemade Halloween gummies that the Cupcake made for her kids' craft exchange. And like EVERY time I...
DIY Mini Texas Homecoming Mums
It’s homecoming (otherwise known as #HOCO) season in Texas and that means ribbons galore for the high school kids. Moms all over our huge state are...
Bottle in a Balloon Halloween DIY
I’m a little obsessed with balloons lately. There’s nothing more festive than having a bunch of balloons wafting above your party table to set the...
Shopping for Homecoming Mum Supplies
Texas school is back in session and the biggest thing these kids have on their radar is the start of football season, which means homecoming must be...
DIY Halloween Glass Block Lights
I have a thing for glass block craft lights. I love making them, displaying them, giving them as gifts... I'm a blockhead I guess. Halloween is...
How to Make Homecoming Mums
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Tacky Tourist Costume Ideas
It's here. Homecoming Week. Let the silly costumes, spirit wear and homecoming mums fly! We had an interesting add to the week-long spirit days this...
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Easy to Make Gift Card Idea
Here’s the situation: the teenager had a gift exchange at high school and she wanted to keep it simple with a Starby’s gift card and some Sour Patch Kids. (Yawn) But unfortunately for her, she’s my kid, and we can’t roll with straight up boring gifts. We did get the...
Craft Room Ideas and Advice
Depending on how dedicated a crafter you are, these craft room ideas may help you plan and organize your perfect workspace.
Smart and Crafty Craft Storage Ideas
This post is co-written by my talented, artistic friend and architect, Laura Davis, Vice President and Principal of hpd architecture + interiors. As dedicated crafters, we know how important it is to have a designated space for all my creative supplies. Let's face...
Top Handmade Gift Ideas 2023
I’ve always considered that handcrafted gifts carry more meaning than store bought ones, especially when they are customized to the recipient’s taste. In this era of fast fashion and cheap imports, handmade gifts allow me the opportunity to personalize the gift with...
8 Christmas Clearance Crafting Bargains
The Christmas Clearances are great for finding crafting bargains. Here are 8 items I always look for that I’ll use through the year.
Media Day Ideas
Media Day can be a bit tiresome for the kids waiting around for the pro photographer. Lighten it up a bit with these fun selfie props.
Easy to Make Gift Card Idea
Here’s the situation: the teenager had a gift exchange at high school and she wanted to keep it simple with a Starby’s gift card and some Sour Patch Kids. (Yawn) But unfortunately for her, she’s my kid, and we can’t roll with straight up boring gifts. We did get the...
Craft Room Ideas and Advice
Depending on how dedicated a crafter you are, these craft room ideas may help you plan and organize your perfect workspace.
Smart and Crafty Craft Storage Ideas
This post is co-written by my talented, artistic friend and architect, Laura Davis, Vice President and Principal of hpd architecture + interiors. As dedicated crafters, we know how important it is to have a designated space for all my creative supplies. Let's face...
Top Handmade Gift Ideas 2023
I’ve always considered that handcrafted gifts carry more meaning than store bought ones, especially when they are customized to the recipient’s taste. In this era of fast fashion and cheap imports, handmade gifts allow me the opportunity to personalize the gift with...