Upscale Flip Flops

Upscale Flip Flops from Trinkets in Bloom

Living in the desert, I live in flip flops for much of the year. They are comfortable, inexpensive, and super easy to embellish. I hadn’t seen anything like this fun idea for embellishing flip-flops before, though! This great DIY made me double-take, because these are some seriously upscale flip flops! The brass ring makes the […]

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Simple Charm Earrings

Dragonfly Earrings from Pitter and Glink

Earrings can be super simple to make, if you get the right supplies. I love heading over to the beading section at the craft store, and just wandering down the aisle, admiring all of the pretty colors and shapes of beads. If my son isn’t with me, I spend some time touching them too (I […]

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Simple Skirt in 30 Minutes!

Simple Skirt from the Sewing Loft

Do you ever have those days where you have no clue what to wear? All of your favorite things are in the wash, nothing in your closet matches, and everything is so… blah. You don’t have time to run to the store to buy something new, but you DO have time to run some fabric […]

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Craft with Junk Mail

Junk Mail Art - Grow Creative Blogspot

Did you think it was possible to create something beautiful out of junk mail? Well, you absolutely can! You’ll no longer think of junk mail as the garbage you have to sift through to get to the bills and occasional birthday card or invitation… you’ll now think of junk mail as the craft supply that […]

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Pom Pom Studded Balloons

pom pom balloons at design improvised

This is one of the coolest party DIYs I’ve seen in a long time. And with two young boys, I’ve done a lot of research on different party ideas. Even written some party posts myself. I would never have thought to add pom poms to balloons. And you won’t believe how it is done. You’ll […]

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Rhinestone Button Hair Pins

DIY Rhinestone Button Hair Pin and button sources at Home Heart Craft

Do you ever see cute hair pins and want to replicate them? Crystal hairpins can be expensive to buy… and they can be nearly as expensive to make because crystals can be pricey. Sure, you can use your 40% off coupon at the craft store to bring down the price… or you can substitute something […]

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3D Minion Goggles

Free Printable to make Minion Goggles out of 3D glasses

Take your movie theater 3D Glasses and turn them into 3D Minion Goggles with this free printable! (Update: some people had trouble accessing the template on Google. I’ve also uploaded it to Box.com. You can find it here.) I’ve made 2 to a sheet so that you can print two covers at a time – […]

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Designer Inspired Handmade Bracelet

VANESSA MOONEY INSPIRED TWIST OF FATE SKULL BRACELET by Design Thrift

Do you ever see a designer piece of jewelry and want to replicate it? If you can find similar supplies, you can often re-create the look you are going for. There are even cases when you can get the look and customize it in ways you might not otherwise be able. If you want you […]

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Wire Wrap Ring in 10 Minutes

Two-tone Industrial Wire Wrap Ring - Markers and Thread Blogspot

I’m such a fan of quick jewelry. Maybe it is because I don’t lay out my clothes the night before. So I’m usually taking a shower, trying to remember what clothes are clean (and if they are in the dryer or if they made it into the closet yet). And while I’m sudsing up my […]

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30+ Last Minute 4th of July Crafts

Over 30 last minute 4th of july crafts

4th of July is almost here. If, between vacations and swimming pools it has caught you by surprise, I’ve got you covered. Here is a whole list of quick and easy patriotic crafts that you can make to prepare for your 4th of July BBQ. Whether you’re hosting the party, or want to bring something […]

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