Leis are a popular gift for graduates here in So. Cal. My older daughter was gifted with a beautiful orchid lei at her recent 8th grade graduation. But I’d never seen a candy lei until my sitter started making one for a gift today. Tomorrow my 5th grader is also graduating. She’s moving up to…
Simple DIY Matching Game for Free
Here I go again with the free craft a’la Home Depot. Clearly I’ve been spending a lot of time (and money) there lately. I keep going back for assorted projects and I always seem to find a little extra inspiration here and there. Today while my husband cut PVC pipes for another project, I perused…
How To Make Lavender Wands
Our entire courtyard is planted with Lavender. I love it so! This time of year it bursts into bloom and I love to make fresh lavender wands for the kids to perform magic spells with, and to scent our drawers. It’s fairly easy to do. You only need lavender, ribbon and a little bit of…
101 Activities of Slacker Summer
I’m mesmerized by the 101 activities meme popping up on blogs, Facebook and Pinterest. Rainbow colored pudding. Rocket shaped ice pops. Homemade hot air balloons and hovercrafts. Activities that embrace culinary excellence, creativity, crafting, education and more. I’d like to do them all! But I know I won’t. Because in all honesty, if I manage…
2 Ikea Kura Bed Hacks
3 years ago we got a great deal on a couple of Ikea Kura beds and a crib. I bought the Kura beds for my then 4yo son and 8yo daughter and the crib for my baby boy. It was my hope that both Kura beds would end up in the boys room eventually. But…
Star Wars Party: Disney Star Tours Style
Looking for some Disney Star Wars Party inspiration? I recently attended the opening of the new Star Tours attraction at Disneyland (this is a whole other post!) and the party to celebrate at the Disneyland Hotel. Wow. When Disney does a party, they do it well. You might not be able to spring for the…
Plant Markers: Simple Free Garden Craft
We’ve been crafting for over a decade in our present home and our paint “stash” has gotten out of hand. Too many paint cans stored away in the side yard. Time to get rid of them! Before we do, however, I’m trying to think up a few little projects to use up what we can….
Small Style: Hand Painted Toms Shoes
You probably already know about Toms and how they operate… For every pair of shoes sold, they donate a pair to a child in need. My tween/teen daughters are lobbying to shoe a small village since they seem to want new pairs on a near weekly basis. But the biggest fan of Toms shoes in…
Easy Rainbow Layer Cake
I first saw a Rainbow cake in all it’s splendor in this amazing post by Whisk Kid. This cake was so spectacular that it ended up on the Martha Stewart Show. Awe inspiring. As is Whisk Kid herself. However. I’m pretty sure that one of the requirements for appearing on Martha Stewart is that you…
Angry Birds DIY Craft Round Up
After completing all the levels of Angry Birds on my iPhone and iPad, my family has been left wanting more. Rather than waste more time flinging virtual birds, we’ve taken to crafting our own. I’ve already shared the fabulous pom pom Angry Birds tutorialcreated by Make and Takes. Here are a few more I’ve come…