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If you’re planning a monster-themed Halloween party for little ones, this adorable roundup of cute (not scary!) monster themed crafts and treats is perfect for providing party favor inspiration. My personal favorites are the jars of glitter flecked monster slime … Read More...
This year use mason jars for giving out you Halloween treats, and dress them up with these free printable labels from Lil Mrs. Tori. Comes in two designs and you get 4 to a sheet in sizes to fit wide … Read More...
This project has made me double my efforts at saving trash for my crafts, although I suppose these would normally go in the recycling bin. I have done plenty of crafts using clean, empty jars but rarely do I make … Read More...
With Halloween just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about adding some spooky decor to your home. There’s something special about creating your own unique pieces that reflect your personality and creativity. One easy and fun project to … Read More...
This time of the year is when we usually start seeing large amounts of harvest come in either from our own gardens or from local farmers. If you like to have home grown food, year-round, then canning and preserving is … Read More...
Whether you have a collection of favorite containers, or just want to find a way to try to get a bit more organized, this post from Buzzfeed is a must read for you! Upcycling a container is not only cost … Read More...
Whether you’re hosting a family get-together, kids’ party, or BBQ bash, there are beverages involved. How do you keep people’s drink glasses separate? Diane’s Vintage Zest page has a wonderful idea to solve this problem! Her mini mason jars with … Read More...
Pumpkins will soon begin to take over everything. From decor to gardens, to food and scents, pumpkin is the ultimate go-to for everything Autumn and Fall. These 5 Glass crafts are not only adorable but use up items that you … Read More...
Travelling with kids does not need to be scary, just organized! Here are some of my tried and tested suggestions. During our last trip we traveled for 13 weeks, had 10 flights, 14 different accommodations, visited 6 countries, 3 different … Read More...
Send your child back to school with this fun, unique, and easy-to-make gift for their teacher. Mason jar tumblers
are all the rage right now and any teacher would be thrilled to get one as a gift, especially when it … Read More...
Have you canned fruits and veggies before? I have made jam but this is the first year that I am trying pickles. This free Canning Berries from Brigitte da Daux.com is a sweet finishing touch to my sour treat. I … Read More...
Not a rock lobster. Anyone who get’s this joke, take a bow:) Do you collect rocks when out on walks or from vacations? I do. I currently keep them in jars and plastic bags. This idea for using them to … Read More...
Blueberries are in season here in New England! I was fortunate to get out picking yesterday before the rainstorms came in. Lots of highbush blueberries for this cute recipe, if my family doesn’t eat them all first.
Gina at She … Read More...
Planning on having a few drinks in the pool at your next party? Check out this DIY Summer Drinks Float from lifehacker.com.au. It’s amazing what “Other things” you can do with pool noodles.
Here are some other great ways … Read More...
I have come to the conclusion that Ombre is going to be around for a little longer. I am so convinced I started a new Pinterest board dedicated to Ombre crafts. This tutorial is a great way to use candle … Read More...
The brand new A Muse Studio catalog is filled with fantastic new stamps, paper and embellishments!! The are many general themes like the beach and ocean, travel, birthday, sports, phrases and words, large background patterns, alphas and numbers and … Read More...
Lighting is one of the most important elements in any room. It can change the mood, create ambiance, and even make a space feel larger or smaller. Unfortunately, lighting fixtures can be quite expensive, especially if you’re looking for something … Read More...
This Soy candle tutorial comes with free printable labels. The jars are rustic and practical. These simple labels give them a wholesome homemade feel. Perfect for gifts or wedding favors. Full Tutorial
We all have jars and I bet if you read this blog you keep them to use to make pretty projects. Pop on over to The Country Woman Magazine’s web site for a tutorial on how to make photo frames … Read More...
If you have kids, chances are you have a collection of marbles lying around the house. While marbles can be used for playing games or trading with friends, they can also be repurposed to create a beautiful and unique candle … Read More...
