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Wooden Spool Craft Ideas for Christmas

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October 18, 2018 by Jamie Leave a Comment

I have a real love for wooden spools. Finding them at antique malls, garage sales and thrift stores really make me smile. There is a whole bag of wooden spools in my craft room and I need to get busy creating with them. I found some adorable wooden spool craft ideas for Christmas and will be crafting soon! Wooden Spool Craft Ideas for Christmas If you don't have a bucket of wooden spools like I do there are a couple of solutions. First you can hit up some vintage or antique stores. I don't know that I have ever gone in one that didn't have some. Usually they are reasonably priced too. Next you can ask some of your sewing friends if they have any. Many people save the spools and would probably be willing to part with a few..especially if you make them a craft out of it, LOL. Last you can buy wooden spools. Now they aren't really vintage spools, but since a lot of these wooden spool craft ideas involve painting or covering most of the spool it isn't always … [Read more...]

Easy Alien Jello Cup Snacks

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October 11, 2018 by Jamie Leave a Comment

Halloween is approaching and I am always looking for cute treats to send to school for kid's parties. These Easy Alien Jello Cup Snacks are perfect! Easy Alien Jello Cup Snacks Boys and girls both love aliens and Halloween is a time when aliens are even more popular. There are so many fun ideas if you are throwing an alien themed party. Snacks are a requirement at any kids party and these easy alien jello cup snacks are perfect! Supplies Needed for Alien Jello Cup Snacks Green Jello (I prefer to use Jolly Rancher Jello in green apple) Plastic Dessert Cups with Lids Lime Green Pipe Cleaners Super Glue or Hot Glue Candy Eyesballs Light Green Pom Poms How to Make Alien Jello Cup Snacks Start off by cutting the green pipe cleaners into thirds. Glue a pom onto the end of each piece of pipe cleaner. You can use super glue or even hot glue. If kids are helping don't let them use hot glue guns due to the risk of burns! This will be the alien … [Read more...]

Halloween Planter

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September 27, 2018 by Jamie 6 Comments

This Halloween Planter is a quick and easy DIY that will add a little haunted fun to your yard, porch or deck! I wanted to put a pretty fall mum by the front door and while at the store I saw the big witches cauldron's....it dawned on me that it was just the right size for my mum! Halloween Planter I grabbed up the big (cheap) plastic cauldron, the mum and off I went! Now if you know me very well...or if you read this blog regularly...you know that I kind of like spray paint! So I figured getting a can of metallic black spray paint would spruce up my plain plastic cauldron a little bit! I think the metallic shine of the spray paint made the cauldron prettier and it only took a few minutes to give it a quick coat and let it dry! Supplies to Make a Halloween Planter a large plastic cauldron---the size depends on what size plant you want to display a potted plant of some kind....try to match the size of the plant … [Read more...]

Borax Free Slime for Back to School

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August 22, 2018 by Jamie Leave a Comment

We have been drowning in school supplies at our house the past few weeks. I have been scouring the house for supplies that are still GOOD to reduce buying so many new ones. One thing I did find was a bunch of stuff that would be fun to make into borax free slime for back to school. Borax Free Slime for Back to School It is amazing how many partial crayons we had once I started searching the house for school supplies. The broken crayons are perfect for a school supply themed slime. I love that this slime is borax free and would make a great gift to friends for back to school time. Ingredients Needed for Borax Free Slime for Back to School 5 ounce bottle of clear glue 1/2 cup water 1 tablespoon contact solution 1/2 teaspoon baking soda small crayon pieces paper clips pencil top erasers other small school supplies you would like to add How to Make Borax Free Slime for Back to School First you will want to gather your … [Read more...]

Motivational Tennis Snack Tags Printable

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August 6, 2018 by Jamie Leave a Comment

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #SnackToSchool #CollectiveBias School is starting soon and that will mean team sports start back up. I have one child playing tennis. It will be her second year to play and her first year to really compete in matches! I know some motivational tennis snack tags will boost her attitude and I can provide her with the perfect snack before practice! Motivational Tennis Snack Tags Tennis is still a new sport for our family. We have always enjoyed going to the courts and playing....I mean trying to play, LOL. The school district we were previously in didn't offer tennis as a competitive sport. When we moved 2 years ago and my daughter saw that she could go out for tennis she was really excited. Playing 6th grade tennis was basically just for the practice of it all. This year in 7th grade tennis she will have regular matches. That gets my creative juices flowing!! Nutritious … [Read more...]

DIY Sidewalk Chalk Paint for Summer Time Fun

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July 16, 2018 by Jamie Leave a Comment

Getting kids outdoors during the summer can sometimes be a challenge. We have to put our creative parent hats on to keep the kids busy! This DIY Sidewalk Chalk Paint is perfect for summer fun. The best part is having the kids help make the chalk paint is half the fun. DIY Sidewalk Chalk Paint for Summer Fun My kids love DIY projects. Some of their favorites are Root Beer Float Slime and making Paper Plate Masks! We have a hard time keeping a stock of sidewalk chalk. It is something that my five-year-old always enjoys doing in the evenings. Knowing how much my daughter also loves to paint...I figured why not just combine those two activities into one! BINGO! She loved it. Supplies Needed for DIY Sidewalk Chalk Paint 2 cups Cornstarch 2 cups Water Food Coloring 8 small plastic cups Paintbrushes How to Make DIY Sidewalk Chalk Paint In a mixing bowl, combine the water and cornstarch and stir until the cornstarch dissolves and it is smooth. … [Read more...]

DIY Glass Jewelry Tray With Supplies From Dollar Tree

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July 11, 2018 by Jamie Leave a Comment

Do you enjoy creating beautiful things with stuff you buy at Dollar Tree? If you haven't tried it, you should! It feels so good to make something awesome and it only costs you a few bucks. This DIY glass jewelry tray with supplies from dollar tree will look great on your dresser or even as a gift. DIY Glass Jewelry Tray I am always amazed at how pretty glass decor can be. It goes with almost any decor scheme and has a really elegant look. Jewelry looks especially great on this DIY jewelry tray. Bring on the bling! I know my girls will all want one for their rooms. Putting bracelets and necklaces on this tray is my plan. I don't think it is going to work very well for earrings because they could fall off too easily. I plan to use this as a resting place for jewelry I take off in the evening so it isn't just laying on the dresser. Supplies Needed for a DIY Glass Jewelry Tray Head out to your local Dollar Tree and get ready to spend $3 on this … [Read more...]

DIY Bubble Gum Slime

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July 6, 2018 by Jamie Leave a Comment

Doesn't the smell of bubble gum take you back to childhood. I loved the packets of Big League Chew that we would get at ball games. Double Bubble was another favorite in my house. Well, making a batch of DIY Bubble Gum Slime is extra fun because this slime smells just like bubble gum! DIY Bubble Gum Slime Did I mention that my daughter started her own slime business last year at school? It was really successful and she sold a LOT of slime to the middle school kids she went to school with. I love to see my kids become little entrepreneurs at a young age! Watching them buy their own supplies, set prices and fill orders...makes a momma proud! Well let's get on to making this slime! Supplies Needed for Bubble Gum Slime 3 cup white glue ⅓ cup Instant Snow ⅔ cup Sta-Flo ⅔ cup water, hot 2 containers Pink Coloring--we like to use these soap dyes instead of food coloring Bubble Gum Scent How to Make Bubble Gum Slime Pour three … [Read more...]

DIY Fish Slime

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June 6, 2018 by Jamie 1 Comment

Summer time makes me think of the beach. One thing at the beach...is the ocean! There are lots of colorful fish in the ocean and this DIY Fish Slime will definitely make your kids think they are at the ocean! DIY Fish Slime This fish slime would make a great activity for a SUMMER party! Making the slime will keep kids busy and once they are done it will be fun to play with. Then you can package it up and send it home with the guests. Ingredients Needed for Fish Slime 1 airtight container 1 5 oz bottle of clear glue ½ cup water ½ tsp baking soda 1 tbsp contact solution Gel Coloring (I used a mix of neon blue and navy) Blue extra fine glitter Clear fishbowl beads Plastic fish How to Make DIY Fish Slime In a bowl, pour the entire 5 oz bottle of clear glue. Add in ½ cup of water. Drop a few colors of blue coloring. We use these soap dyes. I love them - there are a ton of colors to choose from and they don’t color your … [Read more...]

Candy Tackle Box Gift for Dad

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May 22, 2018 by Jamie Leave a Comment

Kids love getting involved in gift giving especially for mother's and father's day. I am the first to admit it is sometimes hard to find cute homemade gift ideas that are actually something my husband would want! Luckily this Candy Tackle Box Gift for Dad is the perfect solution for this Father's Day! Candy Tackle Box Gift for Dad The dad in your life doesn't have to be a fisherman to enjoy getting this candy tackle box. I mean...it is full of candy, LOL. That will make most men happy! I love that this is an easy gift to put together and kids of almost any age can help do it. Supplies Needed for a Candy Tackle Box 1 Small Clear Plastic Tackle Storage Box w/dividers Candy—Gummy Worms, Sharks, and Fish Candy—Lifesavers and Small Gumballs (only red & white to look like bobbers) Piece of White Cardstock Markers Tape or Glue stick I was excited to find the plastic tackle box on Amazon for only a few dollars! It would … [Read more...]