Ninjago Sensei Wu Shirt

DIY Master Wu Lego Ninjago Shirt - Wear as as a costume, or to Legoland California's Ninjago World!

Legoland California recently opened “Ninjago World”. We attended their preview day, and of course needed to make some fun Ninjago shirts! I made shirts for my boys, but didn’t want to be left out… so I made myself a Ninjago shirt as well – this is my Sensei Wu shirt (if you’re a big Ninjago […]

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Hanging Framed Planter

finished hanging planter

Looking for unique decor? This hanging framed planter is the perfect thing! Plant flowers to brighten up your living space, without cluttering up table tops. This planter makes great decor indoor and outdoors – any place where your plant gets the sunlight it needs.   You’ll need: Framed Planter Paint (I used red paint and […]

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Smashed Penny Bracelet

finished smashed penny bracelet

Smashed pennies are a favorite souvenir in our family. My boys love picking out the design, choosing the perfect penny, and then smushing it with brute strength! I love how inexpensive they are. For 51 cents I’ve made my boys happy. The challenge is what to do with the smashed penny afterwards? Put them in […]

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Monogrammed Gate Decor

brush on wax

Sometimes, working with different craft companies, I’m sent surprises in the mail. Fun, happy boxes with craft supplies for me to try. Recently, Plaid Crafts sent me a box of their new chalk paints, along with this fun Sea Turtle Monogram from Unfinished Wood Co. to paint! I’ve been working on updating the garden of […]

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Ringed Crystal Bracelet

ringed crystal bracelet

This bracelet is great to make with any stone that has holes on both sides. Look for crystals, beads, and other stones that have been pre-drilled this way to make this great center jewel bracelet. You can adjust this design to make a necklace as well! To make this bracelet you’ll need: Jewelry Chain Jewelry […]

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Seed Packet Pots

finished seed packet pots

Even if you have a black thumb, you’ll enjoy making these adorable seed packet pots! It is a great way to gift a small plant, so that the recipient knows exactly which seeds are planted. These little pots would make a great part of a spring table setting, either as part of a centerpiece, or […]

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Starlight Monogram

This Starlight Monogram adds soft light to any space

A night light is an essential part of any child’s room, but it doesn’t have to be boring! This starlight monogram is an easy way to add soft light to a space, and personalize it as well! Supplies: Paper Mache Letter Battery Operated Twinkle Lights Paint in your choice of color Drill Pencil Scissors Craft […]

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Blinged Stapler – Sparkly Office Supply Tutorial

make a blinged stapler with only a few supplies

This Blinged Stapler is the perfect gift for an office-mate, or anyone who likes things sparkly. Though, who doesn’t love a sparkly stapler, right? This could make a great Mother’s Day Gift, Office Professionals Day Gift, or you can make one yourself… because we could all use a little more sparkle in our lives! Want […]

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Book Earrings – the Perfect Book Lover Gift

Finished Book Earrings - 30 Minute Crafts

These Book Earrings are the perfect gift for the reader in your life! They’ll be super excited to declare their love for all things bookish with these easy-to-make earrings that are actual tiny books! These books have individual pages that you can write small notes in if you like, or draw tiny pictures, or you […]

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Alien Spaceship Reading Light

finished alien spaceship

Do your kids love searching the skies for flying saucers? Do they believe that aliens are living among us? If you have a UFO fan, they’ll flip for this fun Alien Spaceship reading light! With a few supplies, and a little bit of time, you can make this fun reading light for your child’s room… […]

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