Udderly Smooth Awesome Gift In a Paint Can

This post is sponsored by Udderly Smooth but all ideas and opinions are my own.  This Udderly Smooth awesome gift in a paint can was super fun to create.  I can’t wait to give it away!  Udderly Smooth makes the perfect gift for everyone in my life but this time of year we are thinking about teachers.  After all, teacher appreciation is right around the corner. You can grab these …

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Carrot Gift Tags with Tombow Markers

I made these completely adorable carrot gift tags with Tombow markers (dual brush).  They are the perfect compliment to the carrot themed treats inside the bags.  If you ask around in my circles of friends, they will tell you…I have a special love for carrots.  Some might even say that I need an intervention.  I don’t think this is the case though and so I will carrot on… To create …

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Donut Valentine Printable

This Donut Valentine Printable is perfect for creating sweet treats for your valentine.  Simply download, print and package with your favorite donut! This all happened today because my bestie locked her keys in her car in Downtown Denver…which meant that I got to take her the spare.  On the way out of the city…right before my eyes was a very happy sight…DUNKIN, DONUTS!  I pulled right in and was happy …

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Fiskars Love

I am pretty much in love with crafting tools and a few of my faves are made by Fiskars.  I am sharing them here along with a few little project ideas for Valentine’s Day! The scissors are fabulous.  I love the wavy ones (and my pinking ones too) for edges on fabric that is not sewn.  This little tool rocks for cutting tiny pieces of thread that are hard to …

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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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Tiny Red Cup Ornaments for Our Starbucks Team

Teaching kids to give back looks a lot of different ways.  While feeding the poor and collecting items for the needy is all super, sometimes the biggest differences we can teach them to make is much closer to home.  We were in Starbucks two days ago with the kiddos (yes, they all have their own rewards accounts – even Zoe) and noticed that they had employee stockings.  We decided that …

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Sparkling Holiday Cherries Jubilee

This recipe for sparkling holiday cherries jubilee has been sponsored by World Market.  Having shared that, please note that all opinions and ideas are my ownNew Year’s Eve is coming soon and with that comes creating amazing cocktails and snacks.  Champagne drinks are such fun.  They are sparkly by nature and evoke a celebration simply by existing.  These sparkling holiday cherries jubilee drinks are like fancy Shirley Temples for grown-ups!  …

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