Easy Crafts for Grown-ups and Kids

Learn how to make an adorable DIY Easter bunny wreath with this step-by-step tutorial! In about 30 minutes you’ll have a cute and fluffy bunny decoration to hang on your front door or prop on your mantel.

Although we live in a densely populated suburban neighborhood, sometimes...Read More »

This DIY Valentine’s Day grapevine wreath is so easy, you can whip it up during a commercial break using cheap supplies from the dollar store!

Wreaths are my jam, and it’s my mom’s fault.

Hey, Mom! {hand waving}

I’m convinced we must have lived next to a French winery in a...Read More »

Is your heirloom piece or thrift shop find in desperate need of a makeover? If you want to learn how to update old furniture with paint, you need to know how to avoid amateur mistakes that will ruin all your hard work. Learn from my goof-ups and get...Read More »

Learn how to make a simple DIY grapevine Christmas wreath with this easy tutorial and you’ll have a pretty holiday door decoration in minutes!

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If my mom was the bumper sticker type, our old 1984 Dodge Caravan would have sported one that read “I break for grapevines!”

No,...Read More »

Decorate your front door with this easy DIY fall wreath! In less than thirty minutes (and with one special supply) you can transform a plain, inexpensive grapevine wreath into a pretty decoration to welcome guests.

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I’m sort of known as the “wreath lady” around here, and it’s probably because...Read More »

One of the most classic summertime activities for kids is flying a kite! There’s nothing quite like running in an open field, holding the end of the kite’s string and watching it soar up into the sky.

There’s also nothing quite like using duct tape to repair your kid’s cheap plastic kite...Read More »

The first day of school crafts keep coming! I love all the different spins on first-day signs that my blogging friends are creating, and today Victoria from Dazzle While Frazzled is back with the Spectacular Summer Blog Hop to share a DIY reusable chalkboard sign that you...Read More »

This cute back to school photo prop is a cinch to make in less than 10 minutes! Use it to commemorate the first day of school with a special free printable featuring your child’s grade.

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With the lazy days of summer coming to a close, it’s time to...Read More »

Although we haven’t even gone on our official summer vacation yet, many kids around the country are already headed back to school. To celebrate this milestone, make a cute back to school craft in just five minutes!

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If you’ve been following along this summer, you know that I’m one...Read More »

Last night after my four-year-old daughter washed her hair, I went through the daily struggle of untangling her long mane. Her hair is fine, but it’s wavy and there’s lots of it – so after a busy day at camp running around and swimming in the pool, it resembles a...Read More »

Celebrate Independence Day with a quick, patriotic craft! Learn how to make a 4th of July wreath in just 15 minutes or less – no glue necessary – with this ultra-simple tutorial.

How many times have you gone to a craft store with your small child, and...Read More »

It’s week #2 of the Spectacular Summer Blog Hop! Every Monday and Thursday all summer long I’m collaborating with a group of creative bloggers to share summer-inspired recipes, crafts, decor and more! Today’s featured blogger is Victoria from Dazzle While Frazzled. Isn’t that a great name for...Read More »

This easy DIY laundry room lint bin is wall-mounted and a cute and colorful way to add function near your washer and dryer. Learn how to make it in 30 minutes or less, plus get free printable laundry room art at the end of the post.

Every...Read More »

If you love gardening, you’ll love this wreath that will transition your door decor from spring to summer. In today’s simple craft tutorial, you’ll learn how to make a summer wreath in 30 minutes or less.

Bugs and dirt are not my jam. The only perk of helping my mom weed...Read More »

Do you have a tired piece of furniture that’s seen better days? Learn how to paint furniture easily and avoid frustrating mistakes. If you’re a beginner or hate painting, you’ll be pleasantly surprised by the results.

They all seemed like a good idea at the time: that...Read More »

DIY cloche jars are simple and pretty ways to display seasonal decorations and even grow plants! Learn how to make a glass cloche in just five minutes with this simple tutorial.

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My love for miniatures started with a dollhouse Santa brought me the Christmas I...Read More »

Craving thirty minutes without screaming kids? Don’t turn on the TV – pull out the crafts instead! This craft supply list for kids will set your family up for quiet, creative time, plus give you great Easter basket and stocking stuffer ideas. Get a free printable craft supply list at the end...Read More »

This easy DIY Easter wreath only takes about 15 minutes to make, so fire up your hot glue gun and hop to it!

If you think Target’s Dollar Spot is just for Paw Patrol pencil bags, Star Wars coloring books, and other kids’ tchotchkes, think again!...Read More »

Learn how to make pretty St. Patrick’s Day mantel decor with quick and easy shamrock crafts you can make in thirty minutes or less. Plus, get a free printable Irish blessing to add to your decor. 

Our fireplace is in our “formal” living room (by formal, I mean that...Read More »

Learn how to make an easy shamrock craft with a handful of supplies and half an hour of your time. This simple St. Patrick’s Day decoration is fun to make with kids, too! 

There are few things my six- and four-year-old kids enjoy talking about...Read More »

Learn how to add a little Irish spirit to your door with an easy DIY St. Patrick’s Day wreath. This simple St. Patrick’s Day craft project takes only 30 minutes to make! 

If you ever get the chance to dance and Irish jig, don’t do it on...Read More »

All you need are thirty minutes and a few basic crafts supplies to make these easy DIY Valentine’s Day mantel decorations! Learn how to make three simple Valentine’s crafts in today’s tutorial. 

When it comes to holiday decorating, there are three (well, at least three) possible reactions...Read More »

This simple and pretty embroidery hoop Valentine’s Day wreath is an easy craft project that will add a little love to your door in just thirty minutes! Learn how to make it with this step-by-step tutorial.

On Inauguration Day, I used some vacation time and stayed home from work....Read More »

Learn how to make DIY crayons that you can customize for any occasion! By upcycling broken crayons, you can transform them into fun party favors or Valentine’s Day treats!

Date nights around here usually involve the local pizza place, a kids’ menu, and a packet...Read More »

Christmas decorations don’t need to be expensive or extravagant. Learn how to make simple DIY ornament garland that’ll look lovely year after year!

Does the thought of decking your halls in layers of evergreens, ribbon, and faux snow the moment Thanksgiving leftovers are consumed leave you excited...Read More »

Learn how to make a DIY advent calendar for kids that turns the Christmas countdown into something extra special!

On chilly December mornings, you’ll find me snuggled under our fluffy down comforter, anticipating the firm jab of a little finger on my forehead.

“Mommy! Jack left lollipops in...Read More »

Learn how to update shelves in just a few minutes with a clever trick that uses a common craft supply. You’ll add pizzazz to plain shelves even if you don’t have time to paint!

There’s a reason that laminate shelves are so cheap: their looks are as fragile as the...Read More »

There are only a few days left until Halloween, but you still have time to create an easy Halloween mantel with these two no-brainer craft projects you can make while watching TV! Note: This post contains affiliate links. Please see my disclosures for more information.

For years I thought that my chronic procrastination was...Read More »

These fun no-carve pumpkin decorating ideas for kids are perfect for little ones who can’t be trusted with a knife! Kids will love decorating for Halloween with these easy and fun pumpkins. Plus, grab free printable pumpkin decorations at the end of the post.

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This DIY modern Halloween wreath is a simple and kid-friendly Halloween craft to dress up your front door in an unscary way! The best part? With this tutorial, you’ll learn how to make it in just 15 minutes!

There was a lot to do on Sunday:

• Walk the dog
• Pick up the...Read More »

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Add a pretty detail to your fall mantel decor with this easy DIY fall leaf garland. In less than 20 minutes this leaf garland will dress up your mantel from Labor Day through Thanksgiving!

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My favorite tree in town sits on a classic suburban street filled with colonial-style homes...Read More »

A refrigerator overflowing with kids’ artwork. A constant rotation of activities and commitments to keep track of. Misplaced library books every week. Learn how to make a DIY magnetic chalkboard wall that will keep life organized!

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My friend Connie was about to lose it and needed a command center yesterday....Read More »

It’s easy to decorate for fall with this DIY fall monogram wreath! With just a few supplies and twenty minutes, you’ll have a pretty and personalized fall wreath to decorate your door.

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This weekend, our box of fall decorations made it up from the basement and onto the dining...Read More »

Are you ready to celebrate the unofficial arrival of fall, but not quite ready to bust out the leaves and pumpkins? If so, this simple DIY fall wreath is the perfect transitional door decor for you!

Wreaths are my jam. My mom and I made a lot of them when I was little,...Read More »

Learn how to cover a corkboard with fabric and ribbon! This cork board makeover turned a plain bulletin board into a pretty spot to organize papers and display kids artwork. DIY your own in just four easy steps with this tutorial!

Our cork board works overtime, mostly as a...Read More »

Show your love of all things fireworks, BBQ, and democracy with an easy DIY patriotic wreath for your front door. It’s a quick patriotic craft for Memorial Day and the 4th of July that takes just 15 minutes!

Supplies to Make an Easy DIY Patriotic Wreath

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