I have been known to make overly complicated decorations for parties. But sometimes, it is the easy decorations that are the most striking. As is the case with these hanging jellyfish decorations from my daughter’s The Little Mermaid Party (also to be used for my daughter’s Octonauts party later this month). So pretty, right? And really,…
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How To Make A Mermaid Tail ~ Tutorial
When planning my daughter’s The Little Mermaid Birthday Party, I knew right away that our little mermaids had to have homemade tails. It was a must. So I did what any crafty, DIY mom would do and hit up Pinterest. I saw several versions of tails made out of a beach towel, but our party…
Duck Tape Wreath Turorial
I have a mini obsession with wreaths. They are just so cheerful, and a ton of fun to make. Wreaths are a simple decoration that make a big statement. (And they are not just for Christmas!) Because of my love for wreaths, when I was asked to create a Duck the Halls project using Duck Tape,…
Halloween Pumpkin Wreath Tutorial
I have a slight obsession with deco mesh. It is so incredibly easy to work with and it creates such a cool effect. And seriously, it is so easy. Last Christmas I taught several of my friends how to make deco mesh wreaths — none of whom consider themselves crafty. So if you want to…
DIY Chalkboard Frame Tutorial
Ya know how excited kids are when they get a new toy? That’s how excited I am when I get a new craft supply. I get all excited about the possibilities and I can’t wait to make something cool. Then I get nervous that I am going to screw it up. Then I get purely…
Easy Starburst Candy Corn Halloween Candle Holder Tutorial
When it comes to holiday crafting, the key is take inspiration from all around you. Since nothing says Halloween like CANDY, I turned a few sugary pieces of yum into a pretty Halloween decoration — in less than 5 minutes. “Is that pink candy corn???? I’ve never seen pink candy corn!!!!” K was more than…