The modern mom is busy. Rarely does she have time to sit and relax, let alone do crafts with the kids! Because I consider myself one of those busy moms, I am sharing the quick and easy crafts that I do with my children. They are simple but adorable and fun for both adults and children.
My little girl batted her eyes and asked me why we haven’t made DIY window clings in a long time. I figured that they were now getting too old to enjoy that kind of thing. We used to make homemade puffy paint window clings all the time. I’m so glad I was wrong. I want…
There is a corner of our yard, at the base of our largest palm tree, that sparkles with magic. Yard debris collects there all winter, lizards dart to and fro–earthworms writhe in the loam, and I can almost see the fairies darting past. Of course–they are Florida fairies, tropical and just west of exotic. We spent a few…
The pretty pastels of Spring make decorating for Easter so much fun! I love the charmingly rustic look of burlap and wood. Simple, cottage decor focusing on natural textures is trendy right now. Burlap is inexpensive but is popping up as “home decor” for big bucks in stores! It is easy to make unique burlap…
Have you ever saw something and thought, hmmm that would make a great decoupage Spring wreath? Really? You haven’t? Yeah–I know. Crafters are weird. I’ve shared a few decoupage ideas with you guys and a few wreaths. But I’ve never done a decoupage spring wreath before! Well, there is a first for everything, my friends….
Check out this collection of fun Saint Patrick’s Day crafts! I have to admit that we don’t go all out for St. Patrick’s Day. I’ve seen (and laughed at) the crazy leprechaun antics showcased on Facebook and Instagram but we haven’t seen the little rascal around here. There is only room for one magical creature…