Archive for the 'Crafts' Category

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DIY wooden ruler growth chart that’s AMAZINGLY Easy!

You know that project you’ve been wanting to do for awhile now but somehow never start? Yeah, that would be this growth chart for me. It’s been something I’ve wanted, but was a little afraid of tackling it by myself. I’ve ever stained wood before, and was totally intimated by the process. Insert Pinterest and a wonderful Pin I cam
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Sticker Art for 17 month old twins

Super easy and fast toddler activity includes stickers! I just bought a package of random stickers that had fish and other animals on it. Handed them a piece of paper. Done. A good 10 minutes of them being frustration free and fully engaged. Working on those fine motor skills and also using their creativity. I came up with a little
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DIY Paper Pinwheels Preview

Check out how adorable these pinwheels are! I recently made them for one of my very closest and dearest friends bridal shower. They were a hit, and added a great whimsical shabby chic aspect to the decor of the shower. I’ll post a tutorial very soon, but wanted to share!

Super Easy DIY Chevron Print Ottoman Slipcover

Check out my new ottoman slipcover! This is my latest project that I actually had some fun making. Because it’s just a bunch of straight lines it is super easy to do. I have a horrible sewing machine and I was able to do it, so anyone with a basic sewing machine that can do straight lines will be able
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Felt Heart Banner

Here is another craft I whipped up to do with my twins right before Valentine’s Day. Again, my little duo just loves when things are hanging from the ceiling. They love to point at it and get my attention and it’s a great way to get their attention when I want to refocus them. This happens most frequently now since
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Left over Holiday cards turned into a banner

What to do with cranky 13 month old twins? Craft! Well, that is if you can’t go outside and take a walk or go to the park. I had one of those moments where I just had to come up with something to entertain my bugs for just a little while before Daddy came home. We had a bunch of
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Handmade Owl Birthday Hats

I made these birthday hats for my twins out of some fabric that I had from a previous project. I used a paper party hat and just glued on the fabric after cutting out the template. Then I used some bias tape for around the bottom edge to make it look cleaner, as well as some fun ribbon that I
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Owl Chow

I made these adorable cupcake holders that I actually have for sale on etsy. They were perfect for holding my “Owl Chow” which are basically muddy buddies chex mix with a cuter name. I love the sweet and salty mix of the muddy buddies and they are so easy to make prior to a party and let sit in the
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Using owl gift wrap paper as a cork board background!

The twins got some of their birthday gifts wrapped in this adorable owl wrapping paper. Of course I any throw it away! Thus it gets a new purpose! The background to my cork board that sits on my desk. So I can look t the adorable little owls while I get a few rare moments to be at my desk!
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