This simple paper cake centrepiece is a great way to add unique charm to any occasion. These beautiful colourful cakes can be made with any colour scheme and can be lit up with battery powered lights for a gorgeous glow in evening light. Before you begin: a necessary disclaimer This post is actually an old […]
Ok guys, it’s time to make some homemade Christmas cards. Christmas is around the corner, and it’s always at this time of year that my inner crafter gets all excited and wants to make something beautiful. This is a great craft to make with kids, and it’s also a great tutorial for anyone who loves […]
It’s almost the day of love, and these cupcake Valentines are the perfect way to bring the whole family into the celebration! This is a tutorial that I created for kids years ago, when I first started my blog. I wasn’t married yet, and the ladies in the pictures are my little sisters, back when […]
Here’s a really simple Christmas craft idea for kids, which you can have them make themselves or you can make for them: Paper cone snack cups. These adorable Christmas cones are perfect for movie nights, snacks in the car to go see Christmas lights, or any other occasion that calls for a special treat. My […]
This year I decided to do something I haven’t done on my own before: Making popcorn garlands for my Christmas tree! This is something I did as a kid with my family which was always so pretty and so much fun. I have some good memories of sitting around the living room with my mom and […]
Last week I showed you all how to dry oranges in the oven, and now I’m going to share a tutorial for these natural Christmas ornaments, featuring dried oranges and cinnamon. My Christmas tree is sort of a blend of the natural/wooden/homemade look and the sparkly/magical look. I always find myself especially drawn to the […]
Ok my friends, today is the day you learn how to dry oranges in the oven. Orange slices, that is, for decoration, potpourri, or you name it. The world is your oyster! This is something I’ve wanted to learn how to do for a lot of years for the purpose of decorating with them. Also, […]
Here’s one thing I (accidentally) left till the last second in this pregnancy: Making baby crib bumper pads! I knew I wanted them for this baby since I bought some for my older daughter Faith, and well… She moves and bumps her head into the wall all the time. So, protecting her soft little head […]
In honour of our daughter’s first birthday today, I’m going to share with you a sweet DIY project as a 1-year-old birthday gift idea! This little mug is plastic (so it can be thrown and banged around without breaking), and it’s totally simple (and cheap!) to make. I decided to make this for the following […]
