Turn heads with these adorable tiny book earrings! I’m back from my Italian summer vacation with a fun project for you to try! I love all things miniature, and I saw some cute tiny book earrings for sale when I was in Firenze. I decided to make my own, and here’s how I did it! Follow along with this tiny book earrings tutorial (there's also a video tutorial!) so you can make your own. Tiny Book Earrings Tutorial Supplies Chipboard Cardstock Silhouette Design Studio Stacked … [Read more...]
DIY Soccer Cake Topper with Vinyl
Make your own custom DIY soccer cake topper (or any other theme!) by using chipboard and fun glitter vinyl! This is a sponsored post with StyleTech Craft Vinyl but all ideas and opinions are my own. I saw some amazing cake toppers on Etsy recently and decided to try to make my own! My youngest son turned 12, and he is a huge SSC Napoli fan (chip off the old block!) We spent our summer in Napoli and Italy, where we got to visit relatives and stock up on lots of Napoli soccer team goodies. Our … [Read more...]
Donut Gift Free Printable Sticker Label
Use this donut gift free printable to quickly turn store bought snacks into cute teacher and staff appreciation gifts! This is a sponsored post with OnlineLabels.com but all ideas and opinions are my own. Show your appreciation for teachers, staff members, bosses, and more with this cute and quick to make token of your appreciation! School just started and, as a PTA member, I'll be using this free printable donut gift label as a way to decorate breakfast gifts for the teacher workroom, … [Read more...]
Adorable Axolotl Plush Tutorial with Poly-Fil
Grab a bag of Poly-Fil Fiber Fill and follow this adorable axolotl plush tutorial with me! Last summer I was THRILLED to share that the four patterns I had designed for Fairfield World's 12 ounce bags of Poly-Fil had made their debut at Hobby Lobby Stores. You can see my four plushies with the matching patterns in store in this short video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/Ckb0JqYvdI5/ I've had a few questions about the axolotl plushie, which seems to be a favorite, so I made a short … [Read more...]
DIY Birthday Bag and Tag Tutorial
Create your own DIY birthday bag and tag by combining a fun birthday bundle with vinyl! This is a sponsored post but all ideas and opinions are my own. My husband used metallic balloons when he decorated for mother's day, and I LOVED the way they looked! That memory inspired this DIY birthday bag design. I used the adorable Happy Birthday SVG Files and Clipart Bundle with metallic and transparent vinyls to create this cute bag! I also used some of the clip art elements with the … [Read more...]
Witchy Color Change Cups Tutorial
These witchy color change cups made with vinyl go from white to color when they get cold or are exposed to the sun. This is a sponsored post with StyleTech Craft Vinyl but all ideas and opinions are my own. If you haven't played with color change vinyl you MUST TRY IT! It's so fun and every one I have made has been claimed by my kids. They absolutely love watching the graphics on their glasses change from white to color before their eyes! The photo above shows what they look like inside … [Read more...]
Decorate Summer Bottles with Vinyl
Decorate summer bottles by combining vinyl cuts with cute waterproof stickers. Summer is heating up, but you can beat the heat by staying hydrated! I always carry a reusable water bottle with me when I head out. I like to personalize my water bottle so that it stands out and looks cute, too! This is how I use vinyl with fun waterproof stickers to create my own unique bottle design. Since summer is so busy with kids at home, my crafting time is limited. I was still able to decorate … [Read more...]
Tiki Necklace DIY Tutorial
This tiki necklace DIY is a fun way to create your own summer accessories! You can also makes these as a group activity for a party or camp craft. They would also make for fun party favors after a summer tropical themed party! Tiki Necklace DIY Supplies Flat Wood Pendant Round wooden beads Various Bright Colors of Acrylic Paint Permanent Marker Paint Brush Threading Cord ***If you can't find flat wood pendant beads (these were by Darice, which is not longer in … [Read more...]
Sales Tag Free Printable for Small Businesses
Use this sales tag free printable to get your small business ready for the busy sales season ahead! This is a sponsored post with OnlineLabels.com but all ideas and opinions are my own. Summertime is when my handmade business slows down. It's too hot where I live for me to have a booth at an outdoor market. Plus, my kids are home for summer break and I enjoy filling our days with fun activities. That doesn't mean my small business has to come to a standstill! Summer is the perfect time to … [Read more...]
DIY Pool Float for Summer Fun!
Have a blast this summer with an extra bouyant DIY pool float! https://youtu.be/eNwZHnAmjQo Last year's bean bag pool float was such a success that my kids and I were eager to make another float for this summer! I came up with this idea for a DIY pool noodle that you can easily bend, twist, and tie together to make lots of different configurations. They have been a HUGE hit and my kids decided to dub them as "funky floats" because they can be used in so many different ways! This DIY … [Read more...]