This is by far my favorite project I've created this year. Mini terrariums have been a popular craft lately and after admiring Stephanie's Mini Terrarium Favors I knew I had to try making my own. I am a huge lover of anything bright and colorful. After finding mini chicks in pink and yellow at my local craft store, I knew I wanted to create a mini terrarium gift especially for Easter! Mini Easter Terrarium Supplies: • 1" miniature chenille chicks (I found mine at Michael's) • … [Read more...]
A St. Patty's Day Treat!
Making creative treats and gifts is one of my favorite activities and what better time to whip up something fun than to celebrate a holiday. Ever since I made my Valentine Candy Bottles, I've been obsessed with putting candy in jars. So for St. Patrick's Day this year, I made up these colorful Rainbow in a Jar gifts to hand out to my Irish friends. Rainbow in a Jar Supplies: • Rainbow colored candies (I chose Skittles. You will need one large bag for each jar you plan to make.) • … [Read more...]
What better way to brighten up a shower than flowers...and seeds!? Beautiful flower centerpieces planted with a mix of butterfly blend seeds makes for a fun way to display favors. To Make the Seed Packets First, buy a butterfly or bee blend of seeds from your local nursery. They usually contain a mix of perennials and annuals that will grow best in your climate. You can also make your own mix by purchasing seeds for flowers that you or the guests-of-honor love and mixing them yourself. … [Read more...]
Seed Bombs are a unique spring favor idea and simple to make yourself. With only a few ingredients to collect along with your favorite wildflower seeds, mixing up a batch of seed bombs makes for a fun afternoon craft. If you enjoy gardening, then you'll love getting your hands dirty for this project. Seed Bombs Ingredients: • Wildflower Seeds (about 10 packages) • Air dry red clay (I found mine at Michael's) • Gardening dirt • Water The process for making seed bombs … [Read more...]
Sources left to right: Valentine Candy Bottles (My Own Ideas), Arrow Cake (Hostess With The Mostess), Party Table (Source Unknown), Vintage Valentine (Source Unknown), Heart Garland (My Own Ideas), Sweetheart Cupcakes (My Own Ideas). Valentine's Day Recipes Rum Truffles Double Thumbprint Cookies Sweetheart Cupcakes Heart Tarts Valentine's Day Crafts Heart Bookmarks Crayon Heart Garland Valentine Cards Paper Heart Garland Shop Our … [Read more...]
Every year, for Valentine's Day, I love coming up with a fun and creative candy-filled gift to hand out to my friends and family. What better way to show your love than with a pretty bottle filled to the brim with candy! Valentine Candy Bottles Bottled Candy Supplies: • Recycled soda bottles (with twist-off caps). • Bottle labels in Valentine's Day colors • Your favorite Valentine candy (small enough to fit through the mouth of the bottle). • Bottle carrier for easy … [Read more...]
These fizzy tub treats make fabulous gifts and they are great fun to make. There are only a few ingredients necessary and once you have those, you will be well on your way to soothing baths for you, your family, your friends, house guests, teachers, the mailman….you get the idea! What I like most about making bath fizzies is saving all that money. The same type of bath bomb in shops can cost around $5-$6 each. Why not make your own? You will never have another flat bath … [Read more...]
(Used in this project: Scallop Labels and Heart Tags in Provencale style.) Making mason jar candles is as easy as melting wax and pouring it into a jar with a wick. There are a few tips and tricks along the way that I will share with you, but never fear, this project is suitable for even a beginner crafter. Imagine a fun afternoon with the bridesmaids making a few hundred candles for an outdoor wedding. Pick your scent to personalize the candle then dress them up with fabric, tulle, raphia and … [Read more...]
Why not make a resolution this 2013 to pamper your lips? The cold winter air and indoor heat are undoubtedly drying them out. This lip balm is a luscious treat for the chocolate lover without any of those pesky calories. Cocoa butter is ultra moisturizing and because it melts at body temperature, it is readily absorbed into the skin. The mint essential oils will add a cooling tingle to this luxurious lip balm. Chocolate Mint Lip Balm Ingredients: • 1 tbsp cocoa butter • 1 tbsp … [Read more...]
I'm starting off this year by getting serious about saving more money for traveling so I made a savings jar to motivate myself everyday to reach my goal. I know I'm not the only one planning to save up for a little (or big) something so to inspire and motivate my friends and family to save for the things they want I'm giving each of them a personalized savings jar to give them a little push in the right direction. Supplies: • Mason jars • Personalized labels and tags • Dollar bills … [Read more...]
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