This adorable Easter bunny gift bag is the perfect last minute craft idea for your Easter goodies. It’s fun to make these gift bags, and also fun to receive them! Easter is such a fun time of the year for kids and grown ups alike. Everyone can find joy in this springtime holiday. There are …
Carol Speake
Easter is such a fun time for both kids and adults. And cooking for Easter is a ball! These fun Easter nest cupcakes will be the delight of your Easter dessert table. Spring is here! The days are filled with more sunlight, flowers are blooming and the thrill of a chocolate Easter egg hunt is …
These shamrock pretzels are simple to make and a lot of fun too. They’re an easy and festive pretzel recipe. I used twist pretzels to create these snacks. They have a rounded shape that makes each one the perfect shamrock petal shape. When you add the green candy melts, you end up with a sweet …
St. Patrick’s Day is almost here. What are you planning to do to show the green? These St. Patrick’s Day fun projects bring tasty food, decor and DIY to your home for one green filled day. This holiday welcomes fun the way we welcome spring at just about the same time – with a bang! …
St. Patrick’s Day is a one day holiday that centers around celebrating with friends. This St. Patrick’s Day Banner is perfect to set the mood for a party. I don’t normally do much in the way of decorating for this fun day, but I do like to have a bit of green around the house …
This St. Patrick’s Day Printable uses an old Irish blessing and turns it into a fun holiday decor item. When my daughter was little, I used to decorate for national days and for all of the holidays throughout the year. I no longer do this other than at the end of the year, but the …
These fun Valentine Party Poppers are very easy to make, fun to fill and the kids will love to help you make them (and POP them!) Are you looking for something fun to add to your Valentine’s Day (or Galentine’s Day) party? If so then you must try these festive poppers. They’re a quick and …
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. These fun Valentine ideas will have your home and kitchen full of romantic food and home decor ideas that will spell the message “I love you” around your home. It is a time to show your loved ones how many they mean to you in little ways. They …
This wine cork heart door decoration gives a Valentine’s Day feel to the front door for the upcoming romantic holiday. It’s also a great way to decorate for Galentine’s Day. Hearts are one of the main symbols of Valentine’s Day, making this door decoration festive and meaningful! My husband and I did a make over on …
These raspberry cheesecake truffles and decadent, pretty to look at and very easy to make. If you are looking for a special dessert for your Valentine’s Day dinner for two, look no further. The heart sprinkles on these truffles make them festive, because hearts are a symbol of Valentine’s Day. Check out the other Valentine’s …
This wine cork heart wall hanging project is very special to me. It started out as a fun project to share on my blog and ended up reminding me of a very special time in my life. It’s a perfect decoration to hang in February, as hearts are one of the main symbols of Valentine’s …
Have you heard about the vinegar and water melting ice trick? Does it really work? For many of us here in the U.S. there is a lot of snow. That means that, more often than not, when you go outside in the morning, your car will be covered in snow and ice. Wouldn’t it …
This Valentine’s Day wall hanging is inspired by my favorite Valentine’s Day candy – Conversation Hearts. I made two versions of it. One version has the names of my family members and the other has some Conversation Heart inspired sayings. This wall hanging makes the perfect holiday decoration because of its use of colors. Red, …
The New Year brings us the chance to think back over last year and plan for the one to come. Do you make New Year’s resolutions? I do, both for myself and also for my blog. Part of that process is looking back over the year that just ended to see what YOU, my readers, …
I love the way this cork Christmas star turned out! Stars are symbolic of Christmas, whether they’re atop a tree, or hanging as Christmas decor. My kitchen pantry has recently been renovated and we added a rustic barn door to it. As usual, there is a lot of left over wood for me to reclaim …
These sweet little Christmas Tree Cupcakes are so festive looking and have a healthy surprise lurking under that rich green frosting! They will be the hit of your Christmas dessert table, for sure! December 15 is one of this month’s food holidays known as National Cupcake Day. Let’s put it to good use! For an …
One of my favorite types of crafts to do are those that re-use, recycle or re-make crafts that I have already finished. This DIY Christmas centerpiece is one of those projects. Reusing materials saves me money, saves me time and gives me a great “I helped to save the planet” feeling. Do you love Christmas …
Peppermint bark is one of those desserts that just seems to spell Christmas. Since December 19 is one of this month’s food holidays known as National Hard Candy Day, let’s put some peppermint to good use in this dessert. The delicious combination of white and dark chocolate come together in layers and is topped with …
This reclaimed wooden elf doorway sign adds a touch of whimsical holiday glee to my front door entry. The project is super easy to do and the kids will be overjoyed each time they walk though the door, thinking of Christmas. Is Christmas decorating your thing? Check out my recent post featuring the Incredible Christmas …
This Santa Claus wall hanging is fun to make and would look great on your wall or entry. The reclaimed wood Santa decoration makes use of some left over wood from a recent renovation project. If you have kids who love Santa hoping to be on Santa’s nice list, make sure you check out our posts …
Nothing is more satisfying for me than using ordinary household items and a few inexpensive craft supplies to created fun and whimsical Christmas decorations. This trio of paintbrush Christmas ornaments all started out their lives as a simple Dollar Store paintbrush! You can pick which you like most, or make all three! Don’t forget to …
This cute snowman paintbrush ornament is very easy to make and will look cute either as a wall hanging or sitting front and center on your Christmas tree. I love to make easy Christmas crafts. Since I manage three blogs and my main site also features DIY and Craft in some form or other, time is …
Recycling old items into new holiday decor is one of the fun parts of the holidays for me. See my alphabet block Christmas tree for another fun example of turning old items into new treasures. This adorable light bulb snowman ornament is all dressed up for the cold in his blue scarf and hat. He …
These adorable Halloween party favors are super easy to make and will give your party guests something to take home with them. This makes the a win-win for everyone. If you are planning a Halloween party this year, be sure to check out my list of over 70 adult Halloween party ideas for the best party …
The Fourth of July is such a fun time to have friends over. Wow your guests with one of the patriotic recipe ideas below. Many people have the day off, so it gives us a chance to entertain in the middle of the week during the day, which is always fun. These patriotic recipe ideas …
Valentine’s Day is almost upon us. For many that means candy treats, home made Valentine’s Day desserts and gift giving. If you give gifts on Valentine’s Day this easy DIY Valentines Day gift tag will add a decorative touch to your packages. You could even write a romantic quote or a little love note to …