Gifts
How to Make a String Art Nativity Scene
This Christmas I haven’t done any projects with the nativity scene, which is what Christmas is all about. So of course, I wanted to incorporate a nativity scene into my holiday DIY this week. This week is the conclusion of our holiday blog hop – Deck the Home, which is a five-week series of amazing…
35 Amazingly Creative DIY Gift Ideas
My favorite part of gift-giving is when you have found the perfect gift for someone, and you are so excited to see them open it. The joyous look on their face is everything. However, year after year, it’s hard to always find the perfect gifts. Sometimes, it’s tough to even think of ideas. So, I’ve…
How to Make a DIY Wooden Clock
I totally have a thing for clocks. I can’t walk into a Hobby Lobby or a Bed, Bath and Beyond without hemming and hawing over a wall clock. Yet, wall clocks in the store can get quite expensive. I always wanted to make my own but I never got around to it. As part of…
Easy & Gorgeous Wooden Christmas Ornaments for Kids to Make
One of my favorite things about the holiday season is getting to enjoy the excitement of the holidays with my kids. My son loves to do crafts with me, so we try to come up with new Christmas crafts
DIY Year of Dates Gift Basket
I was knee deep in decorations, games, and food planning for my sister’s bridal shower when an idea hit me. A few years back, I made a Year of Firsts wedding wine basket for my friend’s bridal shower. It went over so well, and I had planned to make one for my sister too. However,…
How to Make an Oversized Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle
Looking for a fun DIY project to work on? If you have some wooden boards lying around and a saw, here’s a one hour project that’s sure to be a puzzling hit with the kids. For our little one’s recent birthday, Eileen and I decided to throw a puzzle theme party. We had the…
How to Create a Custom Jigsaw Puzzle
My sister PK is sharing a cute little craft puzzle that she gave our little guy. Not just a puzzle, it had a sweet request for her upcoming wedding. Below she shares the details so you can make your own 🙂 I love a good excuse for crafting. With my busy schedule, I feel like…
8 DIY Gifts that You Can Easily Make
Hands down, the holidays are my favorite time of year. Growing up, my sisters and I loved making creative DIY Christmas gifts for our family members. I remember painting small scrap wood blocks to make buildings for my dad’s hobby train setup. I drew signs on each of the buildings and stores, naming them after…
How to Make an Amazing DIY Lamp from Anything
I love when inspiration strikes – especially when it makes for an awesome DIY project. When we put my grandma’s house on the market, we did a ton of cleaning, emptying, selling, and donating. One of the last things left was a homemade fishing lamp that was set aside for my uncle who enjoyed fishing….
Easy DIY Wall Art for Kids Rooms with a Giveaway
Looking to inexpensively decorate your kids’ rooms? Make DIY wall art for kids rooms by following this simple tutorial. With wall stickers, canvases, and a few other items, you’ll be saving money while creating something special for kids’ rooms.
Awesome Ideas for Making DIY Photo Books
If you are looking to make a thoughtful, inexpensive gift for someone you love, make a DIY photo book with a fun or silly theme. These four different ideas for themed photo albums will definitely get your wheels spinning!
200 Ideas for Gift Baskets that Aren’t Junk Food
Rather than fill Easter baskets and eggs with candy, have a junk-food free holiday with these creative ideas for egg hunting and basket giving. From summer baskets to craft baskets, over 200 ideas are waiting for you!
Thrifty Indoor Winter Picnic Basket
Looking for the perfect Valentine’s Day gift? Grab a cozy blanket and a cute basket to make an indoor picnic basket – perfect for a romantic evening or a snowy day. It’s the perfect gift for a loved one during the cold winter.
Simple Cookie Decorating Gift for the Holidays
Rather than just exchanging cookies this year, put together a cookie decorating box for kids and their families to enjoy. A cookie decorating box provides a festive and fun activity that kids will long remember.
Easy DIY Gingerbread Decorating Gift Basket
DIY gift baskets make for the sweetest presents! You don’t want to miss this one – a gingerbread house decorating basket with hot cocoa. Perfect for any adult or child you are shopping for and under $20.
Making a Simple Ice Cream Sundae Gift Basket
Looking for an easy, unique gift? Make an ice cream sundae gift box! Perfect for a summer housewarming gift or for a couple that loves ice cream, see how you can replicate this adorable box in two simple steps.
Making Adorable Cards from Toddler Art
Eileen shows off these awesome cards made from her toddler’s paintings. The steps are simple, the materials are easy, and results are phenomenal. This post is not to be missed if you have a little one!
How to Easily Make a Wedding Wine Basket
Looking for the perfect engagement or bridal shower gift? Eileen shares how she put together a creative, personalized wedding wine gift basket using first-year marriage milestones. You don’t want to miss this one!
