Follow this mandrake tutorial to make this Harry Potter DIY project. I'm a big Harry Potter fan. You might remember my free Potter printables, my Hogwarts desk organizer, my Mad Eye Moody sleeping mask, or my DIY Pygmy Puffs. This year I took a slightly creepier turn. I made a screaming mandrake! I've been so excited to share this project with all of you as well as the fans of Rae Gun Rambling's Harry Potter Crafts series. I hope you all love this project as much as my kids and I … [Read more...]
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Wedding Guest Book DIY: Wood Hearts Frame
Make a wedding guest book DIY that will be cherished long after the big day! This project is a unique twist on the traditional guest book at a wedding or shower. I made this wood wedding guest book for my son's soccer coach when he got married. We threw a little party for him at practice, and I had all the kids on the team sign the mini wood hearts. They filled the shadow box with the signed hearts. The smaller hearts fill the shadow box up to the bottom of the larger heart, and it … [Read more...]
Floral Centerpiece for a Tea Party: Thrifty DIY
Create a floral centerpiece for your next party! This is a sponsored post with Goodwill San Antonio but all ideas and opinions are my own. Spring and Easter are the perfect time to head outside to have parties in the garden! After being cooped inside all winter, who isn't looking for an excuse to linger outside a while? This floral centerpiece is made with thrifted items from Goodwill San Antonio, but looks high end! Add whimsy to your tea party or garden party with this fun … [Read more...]
Lego Birthday Party at Bricks and Minifigs Store
Throw a fun Lego birthday party with these easy party ideas! This is a sponsored post with Oriental Trading Company but all ideas and opinions are my own. My baby is turning six this summer! We will be in Italy during his actual birthday, and we threw his party early so he could celebrate with family and friends. He is a HUGE Lego fan (remember his Lego Superhero themed room that I shared?) so, of course, he wanted a Lego birthday party. You can see my tutorial for Lego birthday party … [Read more...]
Lego Batman Pillow and Throw Blanket for Max’s Superhero Room
My son asked for a superhero themed room, inspired by the Lego Batman movie, I'm sure! I was happy to oblige and decorate with Lego Superheroes! My baby isn't such a baby anymore. He's five, will be starting kindergarten in the fall, and is developing his own interests instead of copying his three older siblings. It's fun to watch his personality develop. So, as I mentioned once before, when it was time to transform his adorable circus themed nursery into a "big boy" room I asked for … [Read more...]
Super Cute Soccer Mom Shirt DIY
One of my favorite ways to use my Silhouette Cameo is to make custom apparel. I love that I can design any image or expression I can imagine and turn it into something to wear. One of my first projects was this hilarious baby bib, which has turned into something that I make for every baby shower I'm invited to! I also like to create shirts for the holidays, like this retro Pepe Le Pew "love stinks" valentine shirt. Sports, however, get a lot of attention in my house, and I've made many … [Read more...]
Make a Pygmy Puff: Harry Potter Craft Project
Happy Harry Potter week! Earlier I shared how to make foiled bottle cap pendants, with free Harry Potter themed printables. Today I have another fun project to share: DIY Pygmy Puffs! If you aren't familiar with them, it's because they don't play a huge role in the books. They are one of the many fun, little characters that are inserted into the series. According to Harry Potter Wiki: "A Pygmy Puff is a miniature Puffskein, bred in the back of Fred and George Weasley's shop Weasleys' … [Read more...]
Harry Potter Bottle Cap Tutorial – Free Printable
Use a free printable to make your own inspired by Harry Potter bottle cap pendants. Learn how you can foil and seal the images. Happy Harry Potter Week! As I mentioned in my review of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, I'll be joining a blog hop with Raegun Ramblings and sharing fun Harry Potter themed projects to celebrate Harry's birthday week! Today I'm excited to show you how to make your own bottle cap necklaces, complete with free printables! If you've ever made bottle cap … [Read more...]
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
I've always loved books. As a child, I would spend hours in the library reading. I don't get to read as often as I wish I could anymore, but literature has made a strong impact on my life. One of my son's names, Christian, was inspired by my fascination with tales by Hans Christian Andersen. Another, who goes by the nickname Max, is a nod to my favorite childhood book, Where the Wild Things Are. I hope that I can inspire all four of my children to escape and dream in books the way I used … [Read more...]
DIY Lightning Bug Wall Art with Lights
This fun lightning bug wall art actually LIGHTS UP! How fun is that? I used several of my favorite crafting tools to create a unique piece of wall decor that's whimsical and fun to look at. I feel like I captured a fun summer memory with this piece. Here's how you can make your own wall decor that lights up! Supplies Used: Wood Art Panel 8" x 10" Oly*Fun Fabric by Fairfield World: Twilight, Lemon Drop, Snow, Kiwi, Slate, Clover Xyron 624632 Creative Station, 9" with 5" … [Read more...]