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Make an Instagram Cookbook Cover 26 Aug 2013 | 04:50 am
If you have ever A) made a book cover for your kids from a paper bag and B) decoupaged anything, then you are well on your way to making an Instagram book cover. I covered a cookbook, but imagine how ...
Recycled Cardboard Tube Desk Caddy 24 Aug 2013 | 12:45 am
I have a quick back to school recycling project for you today. We are going to turn some cardboard tubes into a fun desk caddy, all decked out in stripes and polka dots, perfect for the preteen or tee...
Decorating a Composition Notebook 22 Aug 2013 | 06:37 pm
In some states, kids are already back to school. Here in southeast Wisconsin we still have more than a week of summer left. Whether your kids have already hit the books or not, you still have time for...
How to Make a Kaleidoscope 20 Aug 2013 | 04:26 pm
Have you ever made your own kaleidoscope? They actually aren’t that hard to make and the results are lots of fun. I’ve shared how to make this sturdy kaleidoscope over at KixCereal.com, so head over a...
Vintage Egg Sign on DecoArt 18 Aug 2013 | 09:17 pm
A while back I posted a picture on Facebook showing this vintage egg sign I had been working on. Well now I’m finally sharing the tutorial over on the DecArt blog, would love it if you came a took a l...
Faux Stained Glass Mosaic Luminary 14 Aug 2013 | 03:00 pm
I’ve always been in love with luminaries. They are very easy to create and the results are so visually stunning that I could stare at them for hours. I’m also all about color. I love a craft project t...
Duck Tape® Monster Corkboard & $100 Walmart Gift Card Giveaway! 9 Aug 2013 | 03:03 am
This post brought to you by Walmart. All opinions are 100% mine. Everyone knows that Duck Tape® is extremely popular, and for good reason. It’s easy to work with and a great mess-free way for kids to ...
Smiley Backpack Tag 4 Aug 2013 | 09:50 pm
School will be back in session shortly, so that means it’s time for supply shopping and getting the kids to bed earlier from here on out. Kids love to accessorize, and the backpack has become the new ...
Bouquet of Fingerprint Flowers 31 Jul 2013 | 02:27 am
If you’re like me, you have a box full of momentos you’ve been saving (and adding to) as your kids grow. Those tiny little bracelets they wear on their wrist in the hospital, that little certificate w...
Painted Rock Garden Markers 27 Jul 2013 | 05:57 pm
I realize it’s getting a little late in the season for garden crafts. However, I made these garden markers from smooth stones for my Chicago Tribune column early last month and frankly, didn’t want to...
