Indoor Wizarding Cornhole Game

DIY Indoor Wizarding Cornhole Game Build

Indoor Wizarding Cornhole Game AND a Quidditch Washers Game TOO! The directions to make this indoor wizarding cornhole game are over on YouTube.  The ManCrafts guys also created an awesome game of Quidditch Washers!  Check it out on YouTube too. Let’s Make the Cornhole Game! These are the materials and supplies you will need:   Fairfield World Support Foam Sewing Machine Fairfield World PolyPellets Kunin Felt (4 House Colors) Decorative …

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Peach Freezer Jam Recipe and Printable Gift Tag

Peach Freezer Jam Recipe and Printable Gift Tag Over the weekend we visited the local product farm and picked up some freshly picked peaches.  We turned them into a delicious treat!  I am so excited to share this easy peach freezer jam recipe and printable gift tag so you can make it too.  Whether you plan to spread it on toast or put it on ice cream, peach freezer jam …

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Be Healthy and Drink Tea

Give the Gift of Tea

Be Healthy and Drink Tea I should start this article by saying that this is pretty much Grandma Helen’s (my amazing mother-in-law) mantra… Be healthy and drink tea!  She makes me a cup of tea every evening with ginger and lemon.  I love this tradition so much because it makes me feel special in my heart and similarly healthy in my body.  Teatulia sent me a package of their new …

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DIY Easy Sew Face Mask Pattern

DIY Easy Sew Face Mask That Don't Need a Pattern to Make

DIY Easy Sew Face Mask Pattern You guys have been asking for the pattern that I am using to sew face masks so I am sharing it with step photos here.  I love this pattern because it is literally SO EASY.  One of the great things about it is that the whole family can jump in and help.  Cutting fabric into rectangles isn’t too hard and neither is measuring elastic …

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How to Make Your Own Stickers

How to Make Your Own Stickers

I have to tell you how to make your own stickers because it is JUST so easy and fun.  Xyron makes a Creative Station (and a Creative Station Lite) that creates a way to turn doodles, drawings, photos, magazine clippings etc. into stickers…almost like magic.  I am sharing stickers for Valentine’s Day in this article (along with a FREE printable that is super fun) but the process could be used …

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DIY T-Shirt Quilt Cover

This DIY T-Shirt Quilt Cover is perfect for creating a duvet for a weighted blanket, or any other insert really.  It is so meaningful because each piece is part of a series of memories from camping trips, outings, meetings, cookie booths and time with girls. There are lots of tutorials out there for making t-shirt quilts so instead of reinventing the wheel, I am going to share my top ten …

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10 Great Gift Wrap ideas

Ten Fun Gift Wrap Ideas for All Year

It’s all in the wrapping!  I love giving gifts.  It is actually one of my love languages.  I am excited to share 10 great gift wrap ideas that can be used all year round! I love to set aside an evening during the holidays JUST for wrapping gifts, making tags and being creative.  It could be argued that there is never enough time but I would disagree.  Make the time …

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Simply Adorable Twelve Days of Christmas Gift Boxes

Xyron Creative Station Twelve Days of Christmas Gift Tags

Simply Adorable Twelve Days of Christmas Gift Boxes Twenty-five days of advent gifts is a lot for some people so twelve days of Christmas might make better sense for them.  These simply adorable twelve days of Christmas gift boxes are adorable and made to be used year after year.  The tags can be designed in so many ways which offers the flexibility to match decor or themes in different homes.  …

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DIY Easy Sew Gnome

Gnome for The Holidays with a DIY Easy Sew Gnome There is no place like gnome for the holidays (and all the days)!  This little DIY easy sew gnome takes about an hour to make and creates an adorable gift.  It can be used for snuggling or a decoration in the home.  I think my favorite part about this project is that it’s a GREAT way to recycle an old …

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DIY Sock Gnome

DIY Sock Gnome with Chiffon Ribbon Yarn

Let’s recycle that lone piece of clothing and make a DIY sock gnome. Tis the season for handmade.  This sock gnome is super easy to make and creates a darling gift that can be used to decorate the Christmas tree or given as a gift.  I have TONS of socks so could really make dozes of these cuties.  What makes this gnome project so special is the chiffon ribbon yarn …

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