Let’s skip the part where I talk about my pom-pom obsession, and get right down to the making of these amazing little things. If you can make a pom-pom, you can make these! They are so easy, and very Anthropologie-esque. Start with making a pom-pom. There are many ways to do this. I used pom-pom…
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Painted Teacher Gift Tags
Today I will be sharing these DIY gift tags. You can download and print them onto watercolor paper and let the kids create their own little works of art. Fill in the backs with magnificent words of love and praise, and you have yourself a keepsake to give to your child’s teacher that will warm their…
Make: Wooden Block Photo Holders
I am so excited to share this idea. Do you have as much trouble finding photo holders as I do? Well, I do believe your search will now be over. These little guys were super easy to make and cost less than $2 each! They are a perfect family gift, along with these gorgeous Printstagram…
25 Creative Halloween Ideas
Here is a list of creative Halloween ideas for all of you out there who, like me, don’t get very excited about decorating for Halloween. My kids are always begging me to ramp it up. And we get over 600 little trick-or-treaters coming to our house every year (that’s a fact), so the pressure is…
Pony Bead Napkin Rings
This is a craft we have been making versions of for years. There is nothing super original about pony beads and pipe cleaners, but I still love the way these turned out! Everyone had fun making them, from little people to big kids (plus a grown-up or two). Threading pipe cleaners with beads is a…
Goblin Garland {Halloween}
Today on Art Bar Monday on Small for Big, learn how to make these funny little goblins with recycled materials from your house, and a free goblin template. We had so much fun setting up our collage table and making these little guys because they reminded us of Yoda. A garland of Yodas for Halloween…
Ribbon Jar
I’ve had ribbon jars for years, ever since the girls were little. I love being able to see all of the ribbon that we collect. I used to have a shoebox, but that wasn’t very pretty. Now the girls go to the ribbon jars almost every morning for their hair. And the boy uses the…
Pom-Pom Hair Ties
Even though these pom-pom hair ties are far from original (Pinterest has run amuck with them), I wanted to share my version because they are quite easy and fun to make. And with the added elastic cord, they are a perfect bun topper! This post contains affiliate links. Thanks for your support! The tutorial on…
Marbleized Paper Quilt
Today’s Art Bar Monday post on Small for Big is a simple and very cool marbleizing project. We made this quilt in just an afternoon out in the yard. The marbleizing kit is inexpensive and the results are just about fail proof! Please click over to Mari’s blog for all of the details. Happy Monday!…
Crayon Holder {pencils, too}
Don’t these look so professional? Believe me when I tell you that they were really simple to make. I promise! As long as you can drill, you can make these crayon holders. Supplies: ~ Wood slices. I got mine from Etsy. They are maple slices, 2.75” in diameter and an inch thick. ~ Drill. I…
