Category: DIY

Rug Hooking: How to Make Your Rug Hooking Patterns into a Pillow!

Rug Hooking: How to Make Your Rug Hooking Patterns into a Pillow!

I finally did it! I made my first rug hooking snowy owl kit into a pillow!! And let me tell you, he has become a member of our family… well at least through Ivy’s eyes! Mr. Snowy Owly is cuddly and soft-ish and fits perfectly…

Valentine’s Day Wreath – Heart and Pompom Wreath for Your Front Door – Tutorial!

Valentine’s Day Wreath – Heart and Pompom Wreath for Your Front Door – Tutorial!

One of the goals in my life is to have a front door wreath for every season or holiday of the year… I know it’s a silly life goal (don’t worry I have tones of life goals), but non the less a BIG GOAL on…

Valentine’s Day Toddler Art Gift Idea! – Framable Kids Art!

Valentine’s Day Toddler Art Gift Idea! – Framable Kids Art!

This creation was made by Mr. Corpus Porpoise when he was about one years old! I believe it was a father’s day gift, but it says “Love You,” so I’m calling it a Valentine’s Day toddler art gift idea, from the kiddos to a loved…

Fake Snow Snowman Fun! – Snow Spray for Flocking and Windows

Fake Snow Snowman Fun! – Snow Spray for Flocking and Windows

Super easy winter kids activity coming at you today. Well I mean it’s an activity that the kiddos love, but I wouldn’t trust my little kiddos to actually do this one. They can just use the Crayola window writers to colour around your project.  LOL. …

Hand Sewn Fleece Toddler Blanket Tutorial! – The Blanket Stitch!

Hand Sewn Fleece Toddler Blanket Tutorial! – The Blanket Stitch!

My sewing machine is on the fritz!!!! It stopped working right before Christmas!! and of course I left some Christmas sewing projects till the last couple days before. This year Corbin asked Santa for a nice blanket and pillow, So I thought “This is a…

Baking Soda Clay Handprint Keepsakes – Better Than Salt Dough!

Baking Soda Clay Handprint Keepsakes – Better Than Salt Dough!

This year when writing my post about my Salt Dough Recipe, I came across a recipe called “Better Than Salt Dough {Homemade Clay for Ornaments or Handprints}” by Annette on her blog called “Tips From a Typical Mom.” So of course I had to try it…

Rug Hooking! – Snowy Owl Rug Hooking Kit

Rug Hooking! – Snowy Owl Rug Hooking Kit

It was love at first sight when I saw these rug hooked pillows at my friend’s house. And… It just so happens that her rug hooking momma made them, and they are beautiful! Just look at them…. I hope you are inspired by these rug…

Salt Dough Recipe – Kids Christmas Handprint Ornaments!

Salt Dough Recipe – Kids Christmas Handprint Ornaments!

Super easy Salt Dough Recipe! It’s kind of a tradition to make the kiddos hand prints each Christmas, but instead of buying a hand print kit each year we use this super easy salt dough recipe to create some dough to make our handprints. I’m…

Personalized Christmas Stockings – Pompom Themed Tutorial!

Personalized Christmas Stockings – Pompom Themed Tutorial!

I love handmade personalized Christmas stockings! I grew up with Santa stuffing my stocking that was made by my grandma. It was super cute, very girly, with my name sewn on in felt lettering. So, I want my kids to grow up with some handmade…

Floor Loom Rug Weaving Inspiration! – My Creative Mom

Floor Loom Rug Weaving Inspiration! – My Creative Mom

My mom went through a floor loom rug weaving stage! In this post I would love to share some of her creations with you! It’s been 9 years last week since we lost my mom to Cancer… and it still seems like yesterday. It’s crazy…

How to Make a Tutu – Ivy’s 2nd Birthday Party Favors!

How to Make a Tutu – Ivy’s 2nd Birthday Party Favors!

Tutus are pretty much the easiest thing to make ever. And guess what?!?! They don’t require any sewing, so this tutorial is for all my non-sewing friends out there!!! I made a super cute tutu for Miss Ivy Lynnkins to wear for her 2nd Birthday…

Tassel Garland Inspiration! – Made with Tissue Paper!

Tassel Garland Inspiration! – Made with Tissue Paper!

Tassel garland is fun, and soooo easy to create. All you need is tissue paper, string, scissors, and glue.  These tassel garland can be customized to fit any party theme, or match the decor for your kiddos room or play room! I also used this…

Balloon Arch Tutorial! – Set up and Take down!

Balloon Arch Tutorial! – Set up and Take down!

Ivy’s Birthday has come and gone, and we enjoyed every minute of it! I have discovered that the days right before a party are some of my favourite days ever. DAYS FULL OF CREATING!!! They are my dream days, and I love it!!!! Maybe I…

DIY Wooden Floral Letter “I” Tutorial- Because I’s are Hard to Find!

DIY Wooden Floral Letter “I” Tutorial- Because I’s are Hard to Find!

If you have a kiddo with the name Ivy, Isla, Iris, Isabelle, or even Isaac or Ian this tutorial is for you! Really any “I” named person would love to have a wooden floral letter “I”… Right?!?! This freestanding wooden letter could be filled with…

DIY Beaded Spiders – Halloween Decor Idea!

DIY Beaded Spiders – Halloween Decor Idea!

I was digging around in my craft room… you know how craft rooms go. You acquire craft supplies with great intention of getting to a project, but then forget… the craft supplies build up… I have a lot of supplies! Yet I always feel like…

Kids Dress Up Land Hooks – For The Kid Cave!

Kids Dress Up Land Hooks – For The Kid Cave!

Increase your organization game with these super cute customizable “dress up land hooks” for your kiddos play room or kid cave! I made ours say “Dress Up Land” but you can put whatever saying you can dream up on there. Maybe something like “Imagination Land”…