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Paper Fan

Paper Fan

Pretty paper fans are fun to make and can come in really handy on warm days. They are also useful […]

Homemade Goldfish Crackers

Homemade Goldfish Crackers

Homemade goldfish crackers are full of amazing real cheese flavor, and are so easy to make! Perfect for school lunches, […]

Frozen-Inspired Crystal Hairpins

Frozen-Inspired Crystal Hairpins

These elegant, sparkly hairpins are so easy to make and so fun to wear!  They’re perfect for everyone from teens headed […]

Felt Flowers

Felt Flowers

Learn how to make three different flowers from felt.  They are quick and easy to make and can be used to […]

Rainbow Ribbon Gift Wrap

Rainbow Ribbon Gift Wrap

Dress up plain white paper with a rainbow of inexpensive curling ribbons.  So colorful and fun!

Gum Paste Flowers

Gum Paste Flowers

Basic gum paste flowers are surprisingly easy to make and look beautiful on any treat.  Try making some just for […]

Easy Pop-Up Cards

Easy Pop-Up Cards

Learn how to create beautiful pop-up cards and invitations, perfect for a variety of occasions.  This easy-to-make card is for […]

Mason Jar Sippy Cups

Mason Jar Sippy Cups

Make custom paper lids for mason jar cups that actually WORK!  Easy to customize for any occasion.

Washi Tape Plastic Silverware

Washi Tape Plastic Silverware

Dress up plastic silverware for any occasion using washi tape. It takes only seconds and adds such a fun touch […]

Graduation Cake Bunting

Cake Bunting

This cake bunting is insanely easy and quick to make. It’s perfect for a graduate, a birthday (replace the numbers with […]

Viking Shield Sugar Cookies

Viking Shield Sugar Cookies

Make these totally edible Viking shield cookies, inspired by the movie ‘How to Train Your Dragon.’  A fun addition to […]

Sculpted Paper Flower Gift Bag

Turn plain white gift bags into gorgeous monochromatic paper flower sculptures for just a few cents.  These elegant bags are […]

Giant Balloon Graduation Tassel

Dress up a balloon with a giant graduation tassel.  This project is fast and easy to do and can easily […]

Frozen-Inspired Snowflake Headband

This beautiful crystal snowflake headband is inspired by Disney’s Frozen. Young girls will enjoy making it, but will need quite […]

Hand-stamped Wrapping Paper

Hand-stamped Wrapping Paper

Dress up plain wrapping paper by using stamps. An easy way to customize a present for any occasion.

Real Leaf Table Runner

Real Leaf Table Runner

Make this striking (but easy!) table runner out of real leaves in just a few minutes, and for practically no […]

Easy Real Leaf Garland

Easy Real Leaf Garland

Make this amazingly easy garland from fresh leaves. Perfect for anything from a kid’s birthday to an elegant wedding. Even […]

Chocolate Covered Decorated Cookies

Chocolate Covered Decorated Cookies

Try decorating sugar cookies with chocolate melts and chocolate transfer sheets instead of royal icing. Fast and fabulous!

Sprinkle Heart Cake Decoration

Sprinkle Heart Cake Decoration

Here are two methods for making the sprinkle covered heart on the side of this cake.

Valentine's Day Sugar Cubes

Valentine’s Day Sugar Cubes

A little royal icing is all it takes to turn regular sugar cubes into a sweet Valentine’s Day Treat.

Heart Shaped Candy Buttons

Heart Shaped Candy Buttons

Homemade candy buttons are even sweeter made in heart shapes for Valentine’s Day.

Washi Tape Twist Ties

Washi Tape Twist Ties

Tutorial for making twist ties out of washi tape. Great for favor bags, corralling cords, and more.

DIY Lined Envelope

DIY Lined Envelope

This tutorial to make lined envelopes can be adapted to any theme, but these are Firefly invites. Shiny!

Elegant Snow Cone Party Hats

Elegant Snow Cone Party Hats

These elegant party hats only take minutes to make, and are made with snow cone cups!

Miniature Christmas Wreaths

Miniature Christmas Wreaths

Tutorial for miniature (real!) Christmas wreaths. Perfect for gift tags and more. Free printable Victorian ribbon banner labels.

Fluffy Sheep Christmas Ornament

Fluffy Sheep Christmas Ornament

Tutorial for a fluffy, adorable sheep Christmas ornament. I used foam insulation board from the hardware store!

Gingerbread Men Ornaments

Gingerbread Men Ornaments

Making gingerbread men ornaments can be more tricky than you’d expect–but if you use this easy tip, you’ll be hanging […]

Victorian Tinsel Christmas Ornaments

Victorian Tinsel Christmas Ornaments

These Victorian tinsel Christmas ornaments are so easy to make, and look AMAZING on the tree.

Gingerbread Cobblestones

Gingerbread Cobblestones

Tutorial for making edible gingerbread cobblestones for your gingerbread house.

DIY Chef Hat

Chef Hat

Make a charming chef hat with any kind of fabric for any theme. I can’t wait to make Christmas versions […]

Turn Fabric Into Scrapbook Paper

Turn Fabric Into Scrapbook Paper

No more looking for scrapbook paper that kind of matches your fabric. Turn your favorite fabric into scrapbook paper!

Rustic Twig Letters

Rustic Twig Letters

Turn twigs and branches into charming rustic wooden letters in just a few simple steps. Perfect for parties, weddings, and […]

DIY Fabric Ribbon

DIY Fabric Ribbon

Learn how to make this incredibly affordable, easy, beautiful fabric ribbon. perfect for gift giving any time of the year […]

Peter Pan's Escaped Shadow Costume

Peter Pan’s Escaped Shadow Costume

Here’s a DIY for an easy, no sew Peter Pan’s escaped shadow costume. Great for a unique Halloween costume!

Watercolor Painted Ribbon

Watercolor Painted Ribbon

Turn plain white satin ribbon into something gorgeous and custom with just a little watercolor paint. Fun for kids of […]

Watercolor Thank You Cards

Watercolor Thank You Cards

Three different techniques for making wax-resist effect watercolor thank you cards. An easy craft that even kids can do, but […]

Watercolor Scrapbook Paper

Watercolor Scrapbook Paper

Learn how to make custom watercolor scrapbook paper–or just download the free printable files I created and start crafting with […]

Mini Gumpaste Teapot

Mini Gumpaste Teapot

Tutorial showing how to make miniature gumpaste teapots for charming tea party cupcake toppers.

Mini Gumpaste Spoons and Forks

Mini Gumpaste Spoons and Forks

Learn how to make itsy bitsy edible spoons and forks for these charming tea party cupcake toppers.

Fireworks Picnic Cupcakes

Fireworks Picnic Cupcakes

Make these charming cupcakes that look like a 4th of July picnic under the fireworks with this tutorial. A fun […]

Waffle Cone Ice Cream Bowls

Waffle Cone Ice Cream Bowls

Homemade edible waffle cone ice cream bowls are simple and delicious. And fast–perfect for last minute 4th of July get-togethers!

Smaug/Dragon Pinata

Smaug/Dragon Pinata

Easily turn a dinosaur pinata into a dragon (in this case, Smaug for a hobbit birthday party). A fun craft […]

Hobbit Door Party Invitation

Hobbit Door Party Invitation

Welcome all the halflings to your party with this simple hobbit door party invitation. Fun to make and a great […]

DIY Marquee Letters

DIY Marquee Letters

Marquee letters look great, but they’re so expensive! Here’s a way to make them very inexpensively, using poster board and […]

Hobbit Door Ice Cream Sandwich

Hobbit Door Ice Cream Sandwich

Homemade ice cream sandwiches take a whimsical spin when made to look like iconic green hobbit doors. A fun way […]

Paper Covered Letters

Paper Covered Letters

Here’s an easy DIY for embellishing 3D cardboard letters–a great party prop that can be matched to any theme, and […]

Gluten Free Gingerbread House

Gluten-Free Gingerbread House

Gingerbread houses are a family tradition, and one we love to share with all of our friends and classmates. This […]

Homemade Cocoa Mix

Homemade Cocoa Mix

Homemade cocoa mix is just as convenient as store bought packets, but so much more delicious, and inexpensive, too! It […]

Christmas Marshmallows

Christmas Marshmallows

An insanely easy way to make adorable Christmas shaped marshmallows for your hot chocolate. So easy, my three year old […]

Glow in the Dark Cookies

Glow in the Dark Cookies

A haunted portrait gallery of sugar cookies, with glowing ghosts that appear when the lights go out and the black […]

Zombie Arm Cupcakes

Zombie Arm Cupcakes

Make these fun cupcakes of the living dead! Form bones from gum paste to make these skeletal arms that are […]

Simple Ribbon Bunting

Simple Ribbon Bunting

Use those leftover bits of ribbon to make absolutely adorable, versatile, simple ribbon bunting. Girls can use this simple craft […]

Balloon Tulip Centerpiece

Balloon Tulip Centerpiece

Here’s a quick and frugal way to add colorful decorations to a party – turn balloons into pretty flowers! Read […]

Photo Party Favors

Photo Party Favors

Here’s an adorable way to personalize birthday favors for your child’s next birthday party. Read on …we’ll show you how […]

Cupcake Invitations

Cupcake Invitations

We show you how to make these fancy cupcake shaped birthday invitations in a few easy steps. Perfect for a […]

Sprinkle Ice Cream Cones

Sprinkle Ice Cream Cones

A simple way to gain smiles on a hot summer day- kids will love the added touch of white chocolate […]

Easy Strawberry Cheesecake Bites

Easy Strawberry Cheesecake Bites

Simple, no-bake strawberry cheesecake bites are made from fresh berries and cream cheese frosting. Makes a yummy treat for your […]

Icing Covered Pretzels

Icing Covered Pretzels

Sweet and salty icing covered pretzels are a fun food for parties and picnics. Using royal icing instead of chocolate […]

Mini Ice Cream Sandwiches

Mini Ice Cream Sandwiches

Bite sized ice cream sandwiches can be made ahead of time, and are so easy to serve at a party […]

Stamped Sprinkle Bag

Stamped Sprinkle Bag

Turn a pencil erasers into a stamp to create an adorable candy sprinkles pattern. Kids of all ages can have […]

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