Not too long ago my friend Katie was here visiting. She used the pumpkin die that I designed for Sizzix and Ellison to create an adorable project. I used her garbage to create washi tape pumpkins from scraps! She taped up a piece of card stock. Then ran it through the Big Shot with my pumpkin die. This is what was left over to trash. I rounded up a few …
Let me start out by sharing that I am an ambassador for World Market because I LOVE everything about the company/store from the product to the employees to the philosophy. I especially love the social media team and the leader of this fearless shopping bevy. This room makeover was in part sponsored by World Market and I could not be more appreciative. Some creative people bake and others cook. Some …
Make your own batch of homemade butterbeer! This crazy delicious homemade butterbeer recipe is the perfect drink for all of your Harry Potter celebrations and events! Whether you are gathering to watch the movies, make crafts or doing anything else magical, this recipe is sure to be a hiy. We did it! We whipped up (literally) some homemade butterbeer! The girls wanted to try it before we get to The …
I got an adorable request asking if I could email Halloween printables from Laura Kelly so this darling teacher could use them with her students. I decided to round them up and get them in one place for you. I really love this one so I am sharing it first…tic-tac-toe! I made the little ghosts and pumpkins with Pluffy clay from Sculpey. You can grab the printable HERE. Here …
Thanksgiving is such a great time for creating things that are pretty and functional. We love to make our table fun and festive. This year I am making washable Thanksgiving placemats and napkin rings using the leaf die that I designed for Sizzix. Check it out. I cut leaves from Kunin Felt in fall colors using the Big Shot Die-Cut Machine! I sewed them to the sides of a piece …
It happens! Kids get lost. These DIY clothing tags just in case a kid gets lost while visiting an amazing place like Universal Studios are simple to make and kind of fun too! My kids range in age from ten to nineteen. They all have cell phones. The reality is that while they all have cell phones, they don’t always have them when they need them. Kids can panic in …
Hard Boiled Jack-O-Lantern Eggs for Halloween These hard boiled Jack-O-Lantern eggs for Halloween are not only super cute but also filled with happy and protein. Who says decorating eggs is just a springtime Easter thing? McCormick makes food dye that mixed with vinegar and hot water creates the perfect combination for coloring eggs food safe. The directions are right HERE. I dyed them all orange (of course). I let them …
I am so excited to be hosting the Popcorn Box Halloween Party 2015 for SIXTY amazing creative bloggers. This is the third year for this celebration of connection, creativity and awesomeness. First of all … a huge thanks to World Market for providing the awesome boxes. Every year it grows and every year I am blown away by the talent. This Popcorn Box Party is AMAZING thank to the bloggers …
Our neighborhood gets a little crazy when it comes to decorating for Halloween! I created this fun little Halloween Scavenger Hunt printable for a family night out this year. We will load up on snacks and festive refreshments then head out to explore and try to find all of these spooky and holiday items. This would be super fun to do with a couple of other families too….as a competition. …
This wicked witch painted sign decor is perfect for Halloween and all things WICKED! I am excited to share it for so many reasons…but mostly because I love it and I love to share. Being true to my brand with a wicked witch sign is a great feeling. The inspiration for the witch comes from my portfolio. She is so fun to create on projects. Every time she shows up …