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Magical Mermaid Wand

What kid doesn't want to be a mermaid just like Ariel? Swimming around without a care in the world, accidentally starring in a musical...the possibilities are as endless as the ocean. But there's just one problem: Ariel might be a big shot under the sea, but in our world, it's the wand that makes the mermaid. And no self-respecting mermaid would be caught dead without their Magical Mermaid Wand. What You'll Need to Make a Magical Mermaid Wand: Wooden dowels Starfish Hot glue gun Sequined ribbon (optional) How to Make a Magical Mermaid Wand: If you plan to paint your wand a Keep Reading >>>

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DIY Iron Man Gloves

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With the recent release of the new Avengers movie, I knew I had to come up with a fun craft that was easy to make and could provide hours of fun. These DIY Iron Man Gloves is the end result! The best part about this is that they ACTUALLY GLOW! Plus you can find most of the supplies at your local dollar store and make these for less than $5! Fun right? Supplies Needed to Make DIY Iron Man Gloves: Red Gloves (found at Dollar Tree) Red LED Push Lights (found at Dollar Tree) 3 AAA batteries (found at Dollar Tree) Loctite Crafter’s Indoor-Safe Adhesive (this works best to adhere Keep Reading >>>

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Love Spell Soap

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If I had to choose one scent to smell forever it would probably be Love Spell from Victoria's Secret. It's just so fresh and smells like a field of fresh flowers in spring. I dunno, I just love it! So I had to just find a way I could incorporate that smell into my life like daily and that is when I came up with an idea to make Homemade Love Spell Soap. It smells like the real thing and now I can have this smell whenever I want. If you like this smell too, you will love this tutorial! What You Will Need to Make Homemade Love Spell Soap: White Melt & Pour Soap Purple Mica Keep Reading >>>

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25+ Crazy Cool Valentines Crafts & Games

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There's something really special about being homeroom parent or even helping-out the homeroom parent during your little kiddos' parties. I especially love being in charge of the Valentines Day party. That's why this year, I'm ready with 25+ Crazy Cool Valentines Crafts & Games! If you're feeling overwhelmed with the number of conversation hearts in your life and want to do some amazing crafts--check out these 30 Super Cute Conversation Heart Activities. But if you're working with a classroom-full...read on...read on... I think this is the cutest Hearts-a-Bursting Pop-em Keep Reading >>>

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25 Ways To Reuse Empty Cardboard Tubes

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Christmas is a time for family, for friends, and for tons of trash. It's the time of year when we want to treat everyone we love, but those treats come with a whole lot of waste. Wrapping paper is tough to recycle...once it's used, it's hard to reuse in such a way that still looks pretty and gift-worthy. But the rolls? There are actually a lot of things you can do with wrapping paper rolls other than put them in the recycle bin. Here are just 25 ways to reuse empty cardboard tubes. There are plenty more, but hopefully this will give you a place to start! Have fun! 25 Ways To Reuse Empty Keep Reading >>>

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25 Anthropologie Inspired Crafts To Brighten Your Home

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One of the hardest things I've had to accept as an adult is that I have caviar tastes, with a Ramen budget. I'm one of those people who will drool her way through Anthropologie and lightly caress every single thing while whispering under my breath, Someday you'll be mine... Thing is, if you're even a little crafty you don't have to wait a lifetime for those caviar dreams to come true. In fact, these 25 Anthropologie inspired crafts will brighten your home without busting your budget! Have fun! 25 Anthropologie Inspired Crafts To Brighten Your Home 1. Show off your good taste, and protect Keep Reading >>>

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Have You Ever Wondered Why People Push Cloves Into Oranges?

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Remember when you were a kid and winter life was as simple as coming home from school, kicking off your shoes at the door, and plopping down for homework before dinner? Maybe some bike riding. Maybe some running around the street screaming with your friends. Maybe you're a lot younger than me and for you played games or played on your phone instead of ran around outside. Who knows. But what I remember are those special days my mom would say, "Hey, want to do something fun?" This is one of my favorite fun projects we would do every winter: clove oranges. Such a simple activity, and yet to this Keep Reading >>>

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20 Dazzling DIY Sugar Skull Crafts

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How much do we love sugar skulls? Seriously, I don't think I know a single person who isn't obsessed with these gorgeous images. From art work to clothing, to cartoons (Monster High, anyone??) sugar skulls are Everywhere. And in celebration of that we wanted to bring you 20 Dazzling DIY Sugar Skull Crafts. Fall is coming, Halloween is right around the corner, and Dia De Los Muertos right after that. get a jump start on your decorations with these awesome, and gorgeous crafts. Have fun! 20 Dazzling DIY Sugar Skull Crafts Dress up your Vans with these awesome custom Vans tips and all Keep Reading >>>

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30 DIY Harry Potter Crafts

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Whether you're Ravenclaw or Slytherin, Hufflepuff or Gryffindor, we've got 30 DIY Harry Potter Crafts to appeal to all of your house loyalties. Now gather your wizarding friends and let's take a step down Diagon Alley for some Potteriffic Fun! *raises wand* DIYium Craftium! In Fact, I love Harry Potter Crafts so much that I wrote a book about them! My book, THE UNOFFICIAL GUIDE TO CRAFTING THE WORLD OF HARRY POTTER IS AWESOME AND YOU SHOULD TOTALLY BUY IT. The Unofficial Guide to Crafting the World of Harry Potter: 30 Magical Crafts for Witches and Wizards from Pencil Wands to House Colors Keep Reading >>>

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Make Your Own Jack Skellington Charger Plate

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What's this? What's this? There is Fall in the air. What's this? What's this? I feel like decorating EVERYWHERE! Can you guess what I am decorating with? Yep, you guessed it! Jack Skellington! I just love him and I love this movie. Luckily, my husband does too so we are good to go if I decide to decorate my home in Nightmare Before Christmas stuff all year long. Today I want to share this totally awesome Jack Skellington Charger Plate I made for my entry way. It's easy but looks oh so cool or creepy and dark (whichever you prefer). Supplies Needed to Make a Jack Skellington Charger Keep Reading >>>

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Halloween Wire Tree Decoration

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Here's the thing, I am a crafty person and I love making Halloween decorations especially when I can make them with my kids. But recently I found out I was dooming myself even before my craft was even start. You see, some decorations attract pests- EW! So today I am sharing with you Halloween decorating tips brought to you by Orkin who is also our partner for today. Aside from sharing with you what not to use for decorations, I will share with you this Halloween Wire Tree Decoration that I came up with on my own! This craft is not overly difficult to do and best of all, it doesn't attract Keep Reading >>>

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An Eccentric Aunt’s Guide To Learning To Love Knitting

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In my ongoing decent into eccentric aunt territory, I have become...a knitter. A person who knits in public. And like a lot of knitters, I will wax poetic about how much I love to knit, and how soothing the rhythm of the needles can be, blah blah blah. But when I have my knitting out (because I'm the kind of person who knits in public, because why not) I meet two kinds of people: Those who knit. Those who don't think they can knit. It's because of this I'm going to share a bit of information on how to learn to love knitting. An eccentric aunt's guide to learning to love knitting, so to Keep Reading >>>

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Online Pearl Parties…Is That A Thing?

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I'd never even heard of an online pearl party until a couple of months ago. Now, I've been to 4 this month and I've bought two pieces. That's a rarity for me. It's a fun experience. I enjoy seeing what other people pick and which setting they've chosen. I like the suspense of the openings and the fellowship of other viewers as we congratulate the customer on their pick and then feel a small twinge of what I call "pearl envy." I love jewelry and, for me, this adds the mystery of an online subscription box into the mix. Plus, I get to witness the pearl coming out of its shell for the first time, Keep Reading >>>

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Zen And The Art Of Sticks And String

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I come from a long line of knitters. I remember being at my grandmother’s house, and she would knit while we watched the Cowboys games on TV. The worse things would get for the Cowboys, the faster and stabbier she would knit. Some seasons she got an awful lot of sweaters knit in a short amount of time. I learned from her, but every time I put the knitting down for a while, I’d have to relearn, and who has the patience for that? Zen And The Art Of Sticks And String Then came a span of three or four years when I spent a ridiculous amount of time in hospitals and doctor’s waiting rooms Keep Reading >>>

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Last Minute Gift Ideas: DIY T-Shirt Shadowbox

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If you're like me, you've probably forgotten to get someone a gift. It can be hard to be thoughtful when you're scrambling at the last minute to put together a present so someone doesn't feel forgotten. I've come up with a solution that is one part unique gift, one part cleaning out your closet: The DIY T-Shirt Shadowbox! Last Minute Gift Ideas: DIY T-Shirt Shadowbox While going though some family photos for another blog post, I ran across a photo of my Mom and my brother. I instantly recognized the t-shirt mom was wearing. It was her super cute fuzzy ironed on letter "Is there life Keep Reading >>>

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DIY Pikachu Clay Figure

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When you start itching to make and bake something, it doesn't have to be something sweet. You can make and bake a DIY Pikachu Clay Figure that is totally cute and bit feisty. We had so much fun making this adordable little guy and we are sure you will too! Pika Pika means let's get started! What You Will Need to Make a DIY Pikachu Clay Figure: Sculpey Oven Bake Clay (you will want yellow, red, black, white, and brown) Pottery Tool Kit Oven Pikachu Image for Reference (can put this up on your computer, tablet, or phone) Note: As you start to work with the clay, it will Keep Reading >>>

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20 April Showers Crafts for Kids

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It's raining, it's pouring, your kids think life is boring, these crafts are fun, we're all-for-one, we call this #ParentScoring! Seriously, though, after this super snowy winter these 20 April Showers Crafts for Kids might be just what you need for the rainy days to come. Have fun! 20 April Showers Crafts for Kids: 1. Your kids are going to love making it rain with this Rain Cloud in a Jar. 2. Jackson Pollock step aside, there's a new artist in town and this Action Painted Umbrella the masterpiece! 3. Free Weather Printables are perfect for the kid who wants more homework Keep Reading >>>

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DIY Personalized Photo Book

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Throughout the year I capture hundreds of photos and videos of my boys and the things we do. That is why every Christmas we typically take all of those images, print them out, and make photo books for each of the grandparents. It's a great way to give them an inside look at our life but this last year I totally dropped the ball on this. I didn't realize until the other day that I had completely forgotten to do that this last year. So as soon as I remembered, I jumped on it and came up with this DIY Personalized Photo Book and our sponsor Reddi-Wip is helping share this tutorial with you Keep Reading >>>

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Magical Mermaid Crown

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Every good king or queen needs a crown, but why limit yourself to simply being a king or queen when you could also be a mermaid? I mean, why should you have to choose when you could just be both? Ariel's not a Disney Princess for nothing...in fact, I bet she's probably got her own Magical Mermaid Crown stashed away somewhere, and if you want to claim your title as the best mermaid that's ever existed, you're going to need one too. What You'll Need to Make a Magical Mermaid Crown: Starfish Hot glue gun Plastic tiara Jute twine Assorted seashells How to Make a Magical Mermaid Keep Reading >>>

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Neon Flower Bath Soap Crayons

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Spring is on it's way and things are about to get a lot more colorful! Flowers will be blooming and birds will be chirping. But you know me, I am not going to wait for all that. Instead I went to my kitchen and whipped up some Neon Flower Bath Soap Crayons. Sure they are great for kids but if you want to have a little fun in the tub...do! I won't judge! What You Will Need to Make Neon Flower Bath Soap Crayons: Flower Silicone Mold 1 Tablespoon Imperial Sugar Light Brown Sugar 8 ounces White Glycerin Melt-and-Pour Soap Food Coloring (I used neon colors for these) Knife Small Keep Reading >>>

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BiriBiri Washi Is The New Adult Coloring…And You’re Going To LOVE IT!

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I'm always looking for new crafting fads (or new to me), and when I heard about BiriBiri Washi I knew I wanted to see what it was all about. Never heard of it before? Basically, you've got this special Japanese paper made from tree bark, and it's already been dyed in gorgeous colors and patterns. Now, here's the fun part: to do BiriBiri Washi, what you do is cut and/or rip this paper to create art that looks like it's been painted. It really does look painted, too! So here's my experience with BiriBiri Washi and why I think you're totally going to dig it, too! BiriBiri Washi Is The New Keep Reading >>>

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Essential Oil Diffuser Ornaments

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Isn’t it funny how the holidays have a certain smell? You know -- gingerbread cooking, evergreen trees, cinnamon flavored candies -- all my favorite things. Now you can get all the scents of the holiday season in a bottle with Christmas Spirit Essential Oil from Young Living. This is my favorite oil EVER! We made some Essential Oil Diffuser Ornaments to spread Christmas Spirit throughout our home. And I’m loving it. What You Need To Make Essential Oil Diffuser Ornaments: 4 cups All-Purpose Flour 1 cup Salt 1 1/2 cups Warm Water Drinking Straw Cookie Keep Reading >>>

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Marble Votive Candle Holders

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These Marble Votive Candle Holders are probably the simplest little DIY project you will ever complete. But they look so cute when they're done that it will be hard for you to decide if you want to give them as gifts or keep them for yourself! If you can bear giving them away, they make great presents for friends and family, especially when you get the little ones to help you make them! What You'll Need to Make Marble Votive Candle Holders: Glass votive candle holders Large bowl (use one you don't want to eat out of again!) Nail polish (multiple colors - pick your Keep Reading >>>

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Mirror Planter Box

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Let's be real here: most vases? Pretty boring. Like, really really boring. Maybe this is supposed to make you appreciate the flowers more, but why wouldn't you stick pretty things in something that's already pretty? Like this Mirror Planter Box, for instance? This way, your flowers are just as gorgeous as the people looking at them! What You'll Need to Make a Mirror Planter Box: (5) 4-inch square mirrors Hot glue How to Make a Mirror Planter Box: If your square mirrors have any "feet" on the back, you'll want to remove them from four of the five pieces, leaving the fifth one for Keep Reading >>>

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Marble Mugs – Cute Gift Idea

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If you're looking for a cute DIY gift idea for someone who loves coffee, then you're going to want to check out these Marble Mugs! They make for a great Mother's or Father's Day gift, a birthday gift for friends or family, or a thank you gift for your child's teacher done in their school's colors. It's super simple, but the effect you get at the end is just too cool for how easy it is to make. You you can even get the kids involved in making them! What You'll Need to Make Marble Mugs: Ceramic mug Large bowl (one you don't plan to eat out of again!) Nail polish (multiple colors - Keep Reading >>>

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Gift Idea: DIY Snowman Candle

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We are getting ready to head into the holiday season, my favorite time of the year! I love how the season has an effect on people and the best in everyone seems to come out. I love the Cookie Exchange parties. I love the magic that comes with Christmas. I love all of the holiday movies. Actually, I love just about everything there is about it...except, maybe the cold. Know what's great for keeping the cold away? Candles! And this DIY Snowman Candle is sure to light up your home and keep that holiday spirit alive in everyone who sees it. Happy Crafting! What You Need To Make A DIY Snowman Keep Reading >>>

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DIY Hashtag Magnets

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I'm kind of obsessed with magnets. Maybe it's because I see my fridge as a place to hold artwork that I see it, in a weird way, like a work of art itself? So. I'm always on the lookout for very original DIY magnet ideas that I can pull-off easily. These super cool DIY Hashtag Magnets are just a Pearler Bead away with this awesome DIY. Watch this super short video to learn how to make DIY Hashtag Magnets: Or, to get started, making your DIY Hashtag Magnets, you will need just a few things: Pearler Beads A Pearler Bead Grid Wax Paper an Iron Hot Glue Gun and Glue Keep Reading >>>

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DIY Terracotta Christmas Tree

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I don't know about you, but I LOVE doing crafts with my kids. It's even better when you can showcase those crafts around your house for the holidays. This DIY Terracotta Christmas Tree is an easy and cute craft that you can do with the kiddos. You'll have fun and you'll have great decorations for Christmas! What You'll Need To Make A DIY Terracotta Christmas Tree: 3 Terracotta Pots - For this tree I used the 3 smallest pots that I could find at the craft store. But keep your eye out for the larger ones as well! This would look so adorable using 3 large pots to create a large tree! Keep Reading >>>

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Thrift Store Painting HACK

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Turn an ugly thrift store painting into something cool with this Thrift Store Painting Hack project! I'm always looking for inexpensive art I can transform into something amazing for my home. Today I am going to show you how to turn a seriously dated painting into something super stylish. Watch this Thrift Store Painting Hack video and get started! What you need for this Thrift Store Painting HACK: To get started, you will need to find a very inexpensive painting from the thrift store that you can remove the canvas easily to paint over. Look for "cardboard" canvases for this Keep Reading >>>

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How to Block Paint a Ukulele

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My daughter had been asking me to buy her a Ukulele for months after she saw this adorable girl playing one on You Tube. I found a very inexpensive Ukulele on eBay and ordered it for her. While I was looking, I saw some for sale that were elaborately decorated! A lightbulb moment happened and I decided to Block Paint the one I bought for her! And here's how to block paint a ukulele so you can do the same! Watch this super short video I made that shows you How to Block Paint a Ukulele: To get started learning How to Block Paint Your Ukulele, you will need just a few things: A Keep Reading >>>

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DIY Wooden Pendant Necklace

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A new piece of fun jewelry for everyday wear is just a hack away with this cool DIY Wooden Pendant Necklace project. At craft stores everywhere in the section where they sell wooden craft supplies, you can find all sorts of small geometric shapes for under a dollar. With this project, you simply paint the shape, use some T-shirt yarn to form a necklace and then pair it with any outfit. Watch our super short video to see how we made this DIY Wooden Pendant Necklace! To get started making your very own DIY Wooden Pendant Necklace you will need: a wooden "buckle" shaped rectangle Keep Reading >>>

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DIY Air-Dry Clay Planters

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You know what makes me happy these days? Tiny little things in my house that are easy to make and look incredibly cool too. But do you know something else? I have NO time for projects that are complicated. That's why I love this one so much. In a few minutes, and with only ONE material, I can make super in-style DIY Air-Dry Clay Planters. The only wait time with this project (once you make the planter) is to allow a few days for drying. Watch this short video and learn how to make super cool and super easy DIY Air-Dry Clay Planters! Here's what you'll need to make DIY Air-Dry Clay Keep Reading >>>

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