Category: Crafts

October 27, 2022

DIY Scared Pumpkin (Afraid Pumpkin Face – FREE Printable Pattern)

It’s time to start making your outdoor Halloween decorations like this Scared Pumpkin decoration with an afraid pumpkin face. I love creating unique Halloween decorations that make people look twice and smile. I had an old terracotta planter that I wanted to reuse and thought that it would be perfect… Read more

Mason Jar filled with a Beach Photo, Sand and Shells

Crafts / How To Videos / kids / Media / Reuse / summer

July 26, 2022

Easy DIY Beach Memory Jar (Mason Jar Crafts)

Cherished times can be saved in an easy DIY Beach Memory Jar created by your children. This vacation memory jar can easily be created using a mason jar, sand, a photo and shells found on beach. The mason jar lid is decorated with twine and seashells. This will add an… Read more

4th of July / Crafts / DIY / terracotta pots

July 1, 2022

DIY 4th of July Decorations (Uncle Sam Hat Candle Holders)

I love creating DIY 4th of July Decorations! I made these cute Uncle Sam hat candle holders out of mini-terracotta pots. I thought it would be fun to use create some of my themed decorations to add a patriotic flair to our 4th of July celebration. I use battery operated… Read more

4th of July / Crafts / Reuse

June 28, 2022

Fireworks at the Washington Monument

Growing up in the DC area, the Washington Monument being illuminated with fireworks in the night sky has become an iconic symbol for the 4th of July. As you may already know, I love creating theme platters for my events like I did here and here. I thought a miniature… Read more

Crafts / Father / Father's Day / gift box / gifts

June 16, 2022

DIY Man Cave Gifts (How to Make a Man Cave Survival Kit)

DIY Man Cave Gifts are a great idea for Father’s Day! This Man Cave Survival Kit is an excellent way to personalize a gift that would be perfect for almost any dad. Whether Dad has a man cave, a man cave corner, or is aspiring to have a man cave,… Read more

Baseball / Crafts / DIY

April 10, 2022

Amazingly Easy DIY Baseball Flowers (From Reused Items)

What could be more fun for the Major League Baseball season than to make these DIY Baseball Flowers out of things you may already have around your house! This is a perfect gift or decoration for someone who loves baseball. This is an easy craft to make for any skill… Read more

Crafts / Dollar Tree Crafts / Easter / Occasions / spring

March 28, 2022

How to Paint Artificial Flowers with Acrylic Paint

This is how I learned how to paint artificial flowers with acrylic paint. I have always loved fresh flowers and used to buy a bunch every week at a little stand at the Metro to decorate my apartment when I lived in Downtown Bethesda. I have been told that the… Read more

a paper tree made from a brown paper bag and green flowers

Crafts / Easter / Paper Bag / Reuse / spring / st patrick's day

March 8, 2022

Cheap and Easy DIY Brown Paper Bag Tree Craft (Paper Lunch Bag Tree)

Learn how to make a beautiful DIY paper bag tree craft that makes a stunning decoration! This brown paper bag tree craft is cheap and easy to make from reused and inexpensive supplies. This could also be named a paper lunch bag tree because the bag used to pack a… Read more

Crafts / DIY / How To Videos / Mardi Gras / Masks

February 25, 2022

DIY Mardi Gras Decorations and Centerpieces (Video)

Mardi Gras decorations are some of favorite projects to make. I love all of the colors, art and fantasy of the Mardi Gras celebrations. Although I have never been to New Orleans for Mardi Gras, I have done several TV segments and parties with this theme. I even had authentic… Read more

Bubble Wrap / Crafts / Gift Wrapping / Reuse / valentine's day

February 4, 2022

Stunning DIY Valentine’s Day Gift Box (Painted Bubble Wrap)

Create a beautiful DIY Valentine’s gift box with painted bubble wrap. I am always looking for new ways to reuse what I already have on hand. I had the idea of painting bubble wrap to give my DIY Valentine’s Day gift boxes and bags a nice textured almost beaded look.… Read more