This roadkill Halloween dessert is perfect to make as treat for a spooky get toghether or to use as a funny prank or gag. This is a sponsored post. My kids and I like to make our own gummies, and this time I put a creepy Halloween twist on it! I used my go-to gummy recipe with printable labels from OnlineLabels.com to make this roadkill Halloween dessert look as horrific and realistic as possible. It was a HUGE hit with my kids! Roadkill Halloween Dessert Supplies … [Read more...]
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Sock Angel Tutorial: Christmas in July
This sock angel tutorial shows you a fun way to craft decor for yourself or to give as gifts. The Fairfield World design team is celebrating Christmas in July! With all the craziness that's happened this year, it's a fun distraction to look ahead to the holidays. I used Poly-Fil Fiberfill and Poly-Pellets, both made by Fairfield World, to make this sock angel tutorial. The sock and moss came from Dollar Tree, making this a very budget friendly craft. You could make lots of angels to … [Read more...]
Furry Ottoman DIY from a Goodwill Stool
Make a furry ottoman DIY using a Goodwill San Antonio purchase. This is a sponsored post. Who wouldn't want to come home from a long day and relax on this luxurious ottoman? Kick off your shoes, grab your favorite books or magazines and sit a while. Learn how easy it is to make your own furry stool or ottoman. I saved a lot of time and money by using a stool that I found at Goodwill San Antonio as the base for this project. Supplies used to make this furry ottoman DIY: … [Read more...]
Tent DIY Made with No Sew Oly-Fun Fabric
Make this tent DIY for your family to enjoy this summer. Summer days are meant for play and imagination! I created this fun tent for my kids to lounge in. We keep it in the shade on the back porch and they filled the bottom with sleeping bags and pillows. They love it! Supplies to make your own tent DIY: Oly-Fun bolts in Kiwi, Sky Blue, Orange Crush, Cherry Pop, and Sea Green Staple gun Four 8' by 2" wood pieces Three 4'6" by 2" wood pieces Spray Paint Screws … [Read more...]
Flamingo Party Favor Boxes Tutorial
Flamingo party favor boxes are perfect for summer gatherings! This is a sponsored post with Xyron but all ideas and opinions are my own. In case you weren't aware yet, I like flamingos. A lot. I recently ordered a case of flamingos from Dollar Tree online. Yep, 24 flamingos. I'm still not sure what I'm going to do with that many flamingos, but I digress. Today I'm finally using my stash of miniature flamingos that I have been hoarding saving. How cute are these flamingo party favor … [Read more...]
Gold Bunny Miniature Cloche: A Cute Easter Gift to Make
Make this gold bunny miniature cloche to give to friends for Easter. This is a sponsored post with Global Purpose but all ideas and opinions are my own. I've mentioned in the past how much I love gold bunnies at Easter. They bring back so many fun childhood memories! This year I'm making my gold bunny in miniature. These teeny Easter cloches will make adorable desk decor and sweet little gifts for your friends. To make them even sweeter, I packaged them in bags that help provide … [Read more...]
DIY Twister Game: Summer Fun for the Family
Keep the kids entertained this summer with a DIY Twister game! Easy to make project. This is a sponsored post but all ideas and opinions are my own. Games are a great way to keep kids busy during the summer! I decided to introduce my kids to one of my favorite childhood games, Twister! It took less than an hour to make this colorful game that my kids are enjoying a LOT. Supplies Used to Make a DIY Twister Game: (affiliate links) Oly Fun Multi-Purpose 60-Inch Craft Material, … [Read more...]
Designer Inspired Ottoman made with Chalk Finish Paint
While I've always admired furniture painting projects on TV shows like "Flea Market Flip", I never attempted one myself because I don't have the patience for big projects like that. Sanding, priming, staining....ugh! I would lose interest before ever completing the project. Then I tried Americana's Chalky Finish Paint, and my views changed. No tedious prep work required with this product: Just paint it! Now I paint thrifted furniture all the time. I've been decorating my house with … [Read more...]
Three Simple Luminaria Crafts for Kids
Are you familiar with luminarias? These pretty decorative lights play a big role in Christmas decorating in San Antonio, Texas. If you visit our Riverwalk during the holidays you'll see rows and rows of beautiful luminarias adorning the paths. I'm excited to partner with San Antonio Magazine to share three easy to make luminaria projects. Here's a peek at what I made, and you can get all the details on how to make them HERE. Doily Luminarias: Lace Bag Luminarias: Cardboard … [Read more...]
DIY Couples Costumes: Piñata and Birthday Boy
My husband and I love Halloween, and we always have fun dressing up together. This year will be no different! We'll be embarrassing our kids as we take them trick or treating while dressed as a pinata and a birthday boy. I think this may be my favorite couple's costume so far! Past favorite costumes include side show acts, grumpy old couple, Popeye and Olive Oyl, and Walmart people. This costume is silly and funny, and a cinch to make! The birthday boy costume is the simplest: … [Read more...]