Here is a great "thrifty" tutorial! Simply buy some old funky plates from a flea market, thrift store or garage sale and easily turn them into elegant cake and cookie stands! I actually made several … [Read more...]
Plate Pedestals from Flea Market Finds ~ Tutorial
DIY Wedding Bouquets: The Basics
Great step by step instructions on how to make your own fresh flower wedding bouquet. Definitely going to be using this for my daughters weddings! View Tutorial … [Read more...]
Little Bunny Dum Dums {tutorial}
These are absolutely adorable! If you are needing a cute craft for a classroom party, or want to make something cute for Easter to put on your table or put in your Easter baskets, these are sure to … [Read more...]
Make Your Own Oscars
Are you thinking of throwing an Oscar Party? Well here is an easy DIY idea for making your own Oscars. Male Barbie dolls, (off brand ones work just as well) Gold Spray Paint Spray paint t … [Read more...]
Handprint Heart – Kids DIY
I fell in love with this adorable preschool art project the moment I laid eyes on it. Such a fun idea for kids to make as a special gift for a parent or grandparent. I think I might "help" my 6 month … [Read more...]
DIY Chore Charts
I just love the idea of chore charts and even though my little one is far too young for this right now, I will definitely be implementing one of these when she is old enough. This is a fabulous … [Read more...]
More DIY Valentines
Our post of DIY Valentines from last year is still one of our most popular posts, but we have found even MORE really cute and clever Valentine's Day cards you can make, so we are growing our … [Read more...]
Polymer Clay Tag Tutorial
Creating with clay can be so much fun and there are so many neat things you can make with it. I found this great tutorial on how to make gift tags with clay, cookie cutters, stamps and paint. So easy … [Read more...]
Daddy Daughter Scrabble Frame {tutorial}
Well I know what I am making for my husband this Father's Day. Too cute! Super Easy! I really love how adorable this little frame is. Very easy to make for other family members as well. View The … [Read more...]
Adorable Stone Footprints
Aren't these adorable? Talk about making a perfect path in the garden! Younger children will find them magical. I wish I had source to promote for this picture, I found it but it didn't point back t … [Read more...]
Easy Water Color Portraits
Talk about super cute! I want to do one of each of my kids at different stages in life. Would also make a wonderful Wedding present, us the couples engagement picture. Definitely a great Christmas g … [Read more...]
Valentine Tree Tutorial
When I saw this adorable Valentine's tree, I just had to add it to my list of things to make this month. I think it will make a great centerpiece and I may make another one just to have it sit on the … [Read more...]
Make a Pet Jelly Fish
OMG!!! I Love this!!! I will be making several of these this week for my 2 year old and 1 year old. They love Nemo, and now they can have their own "squichies" to play with. This mom was truly very … [Read more...]
Make Toadstool Chairs for a Fairy Party – Tutorial
We came across the cutest idea, a Toadstool chair for a Fairy Party! I don't know any little girls that wouldn't love this! {or mom!} View Tutorial Here … [Read more...]
Make a Golden Snitch Ornament {tutorial}
I am a Harry Potter Geek. I freely and gladly admit this. SO when I came across this fabulous tutorial on how to make a Golden Snitch Tutorial I was ecstatic! These are adorable and so simple to ma … [Read more...]
Tutorial: Make your own cloth baby wipes
My latest obsession is cloth diapers. Wow, can those things get addicting! I've done so much reading up on them and the various kinds so I started slowly buying some for our stash over a month ago. I … [Read more...]
Simple Scrunch Flower Tutorial
Hello Homeketeers! Are you ready for a tutorial today? I'm going to share with you a tutorial on how to make one of my all time favorite flowers. I use this flower for all kinds of projects … [Read more...]
Scrap Paper Magnets Tutorial
These little magnets are so much fun to make and they are a great way to use up bits of left over paper. Depending on how many you want to make, you can do this project in less than 15 … [Read more...]
Paper Covered Letters Tutorial
While shopping a couple days ago at Hobby Lobby, I found these great paper mache letters that I knew would look fabulous covered in paper for my future daughter's nursery. All you need are the … [Read more...]
Fabric Covered Heart Shaped Gift Box Tutorial
Heart shaped gift box. (you can use any shaped box for this). What you need: - cardboard box with removable lid- any shape will work. I got mine at Michaels - Claudine Hellmuth … [Read more...]
How to Use Distress Inks Tutorial
These inks are the best!!! I love using all the various colors with the Ranger Ink Blending tool. I wanted this book to look more masculine so I didn't use any patterned paper. I simply used the … [Read more...]
Dishwasher Magnet Tutorial
Dishwasher Magnet Tutorial Now you will always know if the dishes inside are clean or dirty, without having to open it to check! What you will need: CD 2 pieces … [Read more...]
Cute Paper Punches Paper Clips for Bookmarks
National Crafting Month Day 3 Craft Tutorial - I use large paper clips for everything! Hold coupons together, marking my place in books or magazines and closing chip bags. So not too long ago I d … [Read more...]
Altered Paint Can/ Magetic Note Board
What you need: - empty (new) paint can - Claudine Hellmuth Gesso - Claudine Hellmuth Acrylic paints (I just love using these paints) - Claudine Hellmuth Sticky Back Canvas - Black … [Read more...]
Hybrid Mini Clipboard
Supplies needed: -computer -white cardstock -trimmer -mini clipboard (6×9) -modge podge (glossy) -paint & brush/sponge -adhesive -scissors -ribbon -misc. embellishments Step … [Read more...]
Altered Paint Can Cookie Bin
You will need: - 1 Paint Can (please use a NEW one for this project, especially if you will be filling it with food related items): you can go to any paint store or home depot and … [Read more...]
