SIZZIX Big Shot and Laura Kelly Dies for Valentines

The Sizzix Big Shot and Laura Kelly Dies for Valentines are a perfect pair.  Check out these creative and fun (and super simple) ideas!  You can use the free printable tags as a stand alone or you can add them to die-cut creations.  Either way, I am sure you can find a way to use these in making darling Valentine treats for the kiddos in your world. Grab the free …

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DIY Valentines with Laura Kelly Sizzix Dies

I have been playing with my dies that I design for Sizzix in making some fun for Valentine’s Day.  These DIY Valentines with Laura Kelly Sizzix dies are my favorites. The heart napkins are so easy to create.  You just need large red napkins (IKEA) and the Laura Kelly Heart #5 die. Trim the napkin keeping the fold intact.  Place the napkin with the fold just a little inside the …

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Easy Valentine Sign Decor

This easy Valentine sign decor makes a great project that you can do in a flash. That is why I am sharing it for CRAFT LIGHTNING, the Valentine’s Day Edition! You will need a few things to get started. Sanded Board Acrylic Paint Brush Wire Ribbon Hot Glue Paint Pen EASY STEPS… Paint your board. Cut wire, twist and add ribbons. Glue wire to back of board. Write your message. …

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Valentine Popcorn Mix Recipe

Valentine Popcorn Mix Recipe and Free Printable #valentinepopcornmix #freeprintable #galentine #diy #gift

Valentine Popcorn Recipe and Treat Printable Giving gifts of friendship, love and happiness is great all year round but especially for Valentine’s Day. This little recipe and matching gift card is so easy and doable, even at the very last minute. Fact of the matter is that the printable tags could go on a pack of microwave popcorn with a ribbon and be absolutely darling as is. Of course making …

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Amazing Gluten-Free Blueberry Scones

I always thought that scones were dry and never found myself to be much of a fan.  My experience of scones has been that they tend to be not only dry but also bland.  I found this Sticky Fingers box mix and World Market and decided to give it a try by adding a few things.  These amazing gluten-free blueberry scones are not only tasty but moist…making this a total …

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Letting Kiddos Choose Their Party Themes

Choosing a theme for a kid birthday party seems simple, right?  I mean after all, kids all love the same things we sometimes think.  I happen to believe that this is not true.  Zoe’s birthday party when she turned nine was a ‘Sock Monkey Tie Dye Rainbow’ theme and I thought it was so super original. Well, today I must share that her friends have matched her creative craziness with …

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Crafting with World Market Candy Bars

Crafting up party favors and gift wrapping makes me so happy.  In a few days I will be crafting with World Market candy bars and sharing the sweet fun with friends at the CHA show.  It’s kind of a little secret that World Market is loaded with awesome artsy and crafty supplies.  Being an ambassador for World Market allows me the opportunity to explore so many great ways to create, …

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Packing for a Day at Disneyland

I am sharing how I am packing for a day at Disneyland without kiddos.  That is right, I am going with my blogging buddies later this week.  I have found that preparing for the adventure with girlfriends is exciting and so different.  The magic of the parks comes alive in a totally different way when I am there as a grown up and have time to allow myself to access …

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Disneyland Bound to Celebrate Friendship

This post was sponsored but the ideas and opinions are my own.  Sixty years ago the world was forever changed.  Disneyland opened its doors.  Seventy Five years ago CHA was formed.  These are two amazing things that took place…two things that have been a huge part of my life, my dreams and my vision for my future.  I will be in Anaheim next week celebrating 75 years of creativity and 60 …

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