Pinterest Holidays and a DIY Holy Week Box

We’ve all seen them, and most of us have even attempted some of the outrageous crafts, activities and surprises that correlate with every flipping holiday on Pinterest.  Every. Single. Holiday.  Now, don’t get me wrong, they can be wonderfully fun with awesome memories made, and I promise there is no judgement coming from the other side of the computer! But it …

Working Their….Mine…OUR fine motor skills

Mommy Confession: We’ve been watching A LOT of TV lately. I keep telling the boys I can see their brains melting and oozing out their ears, and since they are of course boys, they love it.  But we needed to get back into doing some activities that stretch that mush between their ears, so today while at Hobby Lobby (with only …

DIY Large Paper Rosettes

I’ve had quite a few friends ask how I make the paper rosettes that I’ve been making for my banners and cards, so I thought this would a great DIY Tutorial project…plus any chance to be crafty is a great one! Here is what I used today to make these: *You can do this with just glue, paper and scoring …

A Pinterest Popular!

As I lay on the couch the other night, enjoying the peaceful silence of the house, I scrolled through the “Popular” section of  Pinterest Pins only to stumble across my very own tutorial! I immediately sat up and started to screech with excitement as my Wood sign with Stickers post sat cozy among some of Pinterest’s most popular pins! Now …

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I’m not a Grinch

Usually I’m all about “decking the halls with boughs of holly” and covering every available surface with Christmas sparkle, but this year I’m having a hard time finding the motivation to decorate. Would I call myself a Grinch? Nah. I still love the sparkle of the tinsel moving as my toddler runs by our tree, the smell of my Christmas …

Washi & Double sided Tape DIY Vases

Late last night, when my tired babies finally fell asleep and my droopy eyelids threatened to close, I suddenly was overcome by the desire to craft.  REALLY?! Yeah right, like I’d make anything worth keeping in my state.  But, I thought, “What the heck.  It’s been awhile.” I have been wanting to try this DIY craft with double sided tape …