We're one month into summer vacation here with almost another two to go. I'm all about summer fun with the girls, but with a break this long, I find myself running out of ideas or the girls want to do something new. Enter Nap-Time Creations and her Summer Fun series! There are new ideas featured every week and you won't run out of fun things to do and make with your kids. Madeline and I made this fun DIY Kid's Kaleidoscope together and I love how it turned out! Star Wars Target Practice ... Read More
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Halloween Spell Book
Spell books are totally necessary for Halloween. True story. And just in case you don't have one, I have a fun way to create your own! I first shared my Halloween Spell Book on See Vanessa Craft's 30 Days of Halloween Series, and now it's coming home. **This post contains affiliate links.** You will need: paper mache book box Halloween papers and embellishments Halloween themed sticker letters orange glitter purple craft paint foam brush decoupage A quick trip down the ... Read More
Mixed Media Deer Head
I have always had such a fascination with mixed media and altered art. It was always one of those skills that I envied in others but never felt like I could pull off myself. I'm getting braver in my old age, though, and have decided to just go for projects that I've thought about trying. When I was given the chance to join an Altered Animal Collaboration, I jumped at it even though I knew that I would be the odd person out since I was a beginner. But, that didn't stop this from being one of the ... Read More
Celestial Inspired Vinyl Tote
**This post contains sponsored sponsored content and affiliate links. All opinions are my own.** I've been fascinated by the recent Pluto photos that we've been able to see. I've always loved space. In fact, in previous jobs, they knew that I would be late on launch days because I had to watch. I joined in with a fun group of bloggers to make projects using vinyl from Expressions Vinyl, and when I saw the glittered heat transfer vinyl options, I knew that I was going to make a Celestial ... Read More
Vinyl Queen of Everything Tote
I was really excited to be able to chat with the lovely people at Expressions Vinyl when I was at Snap last month. I already loved their products, so it was fun to be able talk with them in person. To top it off, they gave us some vinyl to bring home to create something with. I ran straight for my Cricut Explore and played around with a few ideas. In my house full of girls everything is about princesses and queens, so when I saw this crown in Design Space, my Vinyl Queen of Everything Tote ... Read More
Glittered Mason Jar Gift Containers
I love putting gifts together. I love pretty packaging and it's always a bonus if it can be used again. While I was making gifts for Snap!, I was trying to think of a fun way to package them that would be both pretty and functional in the future. I store *everything* in mason jars and you know my love of glitter, so I decided to make Glittered Mason Jar Gift Containers. **This post contains sponsored content and/or affiliate links. All opinions are my own.** I had a lot of fun making these ... Read More