Super Simple Tooth Holder for the Tooth Fairy

February 10, 2016 by Leave a Comment

My oldest has started losing baby teeth. He has lost 4 so far, and there are more to come. Teeth, once removed from a mouth, are gross. I don’t want to touch them if I can help it. So I came up with these little tooth-shaped felt pockets. I can whip up a bunch of them quick and easy. My son can slip the latest casualty of growing up into one, and slip it under his pillow. The tooth fairy can remove it, toss it in the garbage (one that he won’t see), and replace it with a fresh tooth pouch that has a golden dollar coin tucked into it (though a folded dollar would work just as well… so would a quarter if your tooth fairy hasn’t given in to inflation.

Simple Tooth Fairy Tooth Pocket - so simple to make!

Supplies:
White Felt
Marker
Scissors
Hot Glue
Tooth Template

Trace the template onto the felt.

supplies for tooth pocket

Cut out the template…

cut out template

… and trace onto the felt.

trace template

Cut out a double layer of the felt.

cut out two layers

Fold one of the layers in half, and cut a slit for the pocket.

cut slit

Use hot glue to secure the two layers together, at the edges.

glue layers

Use scissors to trim along the edge, cutting off any of the tracing lines. This is optional, but it looks nicer.

trim tooth outline off

Your tooth pocket is just about ready… it needs one more thing…

finished tooth pocket

Tuck a coin inside it!

tuck money in pocket

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Crystal Arrowhead Earrings

February 8, 2016 by Leave a Comment

If you’re looking for something with a little sparkle, a little dangle, and that is crazy easy to make, look no further than these crystal arrowhead earrings! They are fast and easy, and take almost no jewelry-making skills!

Crystal Arrowhead Earrings - you won't believe how easy these are to make!

You’ll need:

supplies for arrowhead earrings

2 pieces of chain (these are 1.5″ long, but you can make yours longer or shorter – you’ll just want them both to be the same length).
2 earring wires
2 large jump rings
2 arrowhead-shaped crystals

If you can’t find arrowhead-shaped crystals, don’t worry! Find another shape you like – they just need to have a hole in the top that goes all the way through. Teardrop shaped crystals are another fantastic option for this design.

Open your jump ring (always by twisting sideways, and never by prying open), and put on the crystal and chain. Close the jump ring.

jump ring on crystal

Put the earring hook on the other end, opening the bottom of the hook the same way you open a jump ring.

finish first arrowhead earring

Repeat for the second earring.

arrowhead earrings - easy to make jewelry

Seriously – so, so easy, right?

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DIY WyldStyle Hair Streaks

February 7, 2016 by Leave a Comment

Who is your favorite Lego Movie character? I’m a big fan of Wyldstyle. She’s a free-spirit and Lego Master Builder who believes wholeheartedly in the prophecy that will deliver The Special to save Bricksburg. So, I decided to make some Wyldstyle hair streaks that I could wear – and remove when I didn’t need that wild style.

These are great to wear to Legoland! My boys and I recently went to Legoland to see the new Lego Movie in 4D! It is a short (less than 15 minute) film featuring our favorite Lego Movie characters, like Emmet, Wyldstyle, Unikitty, and Benny. It premiered at Legoland, CA this weekend, and you’ll be able to watch it there this summer!

Make DIY Wyldstyle Hair Streaks

To make the streaks, you’ll need:
Thread in pink and blue (I used Isacord 40 wt. in Pretty in Pink and Pacific Blue)
Bobby Pins
Tape
Glue
Scissors
Box for wrapping (I used a priority mail box)

supplies to make your own wyldstyle hair streaks

Tape an end of the thread to the box, then wrap around and around. And around, around, around, around…

wrap around box

When you have enough, thread the bobby pin through one side.

put bobby pin on

Pull it through to one side.

pull bobby pin into place

Cut the thread on the other side.

cut other end

Use another piece of thread to wrap close to the bobby pin. Wrap about a dozen times.

wrap with thread

Tie with a double-knot, then secure with a dab of glue.

dab of glue

Repeat with the second color.

wyldstyle hair streaks

Be sure to check out the new Lego 4D Adventure, showing at Legoland now! And you can follow the buzz on social media with the hashtags #thelegomovie4d #LordRisky #EvilSecretPlot #allhailme.

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Chalkboard Heart Frame

February 5, 2016 by Leave a Comment

This Chalkboard Heart frame is insanely easy to make – you only need a few supplies. Your kids can help make this frame, and they’ll love how easy it is to change the sentiment – just erase the chalk and write again!

Chalkboard Heart Frame

You’ll need:
Wooden heart frame
Chalkboard paint
Sponge-tip paintbrush
Chalk

supplies for chalkboard frame

Paint the frame with the chalkboard paint.

add layers of paint

Allow to dry, add another coat, brushing crosswise.

Allow to dry overnight, then add a favorite photo. You can then write on your frame with chalk. Add a design (I went with dashes and dots), swirls, a date, names, or a favorite sentiment.

write on frame with chalk

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Olaf CD Kid Craft

February 4, 2016 by Leave a Comment

When my boys saw the movie “Frozen”, Olaf was their favorite! We love a good Olaf craft around here, and so we absolutely love this Olaf CD craft that Amanda over at Crafts by Amanda made!

CD Olaf craft from Crafts by Amanda

You’ll want to pin this to your kids’ crafts board – but be sure to pin from the original source.

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Valentine’s Table Setting

February 3, 2016 by Leave a Comment

Valentine’s is my favorite. It isn’t nearly as high-stress as Christmas, and there are so many fun ways you can decorate. Sure, it is easy to grab the roses, the red, and pinks… but you can make a simple table setting using black and white as well, and it is just as beautiful as one decked out with rose petals!

Black and white Valentine's Day table setting - a classy and romantic option!

You’ll need:

White China
Wine Glass (and water glass if you like)
Small and large doily
Black and white Valentine’s ribbon
Black cloth napkin
Heart-shaped glass ornament
Permanent marker

supplies for table setting

Use the permanent marker to write a name or sentiment on the ornament.

write on ornament

Fold the napkin into quarters. Roll two opposite corners in towards the center. Wrap with the small doily.

wrap napkin

Tie in place with ribbon. Double-knot.

tie in place

Slip the ornament on one end of the ribbon. Stack the large plate, the doily, and the napkin.

black and white setting

Now make something delicious to eat… or just order in!

finished table setting

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DIY Bouquet of Flowers

February 2, 2016 by Leave a Comment

Whether you’re putting together a bouquet of flowers for Valentine’s Day, another special occasion, or just because… you don’t have to break the bank to give them! You can put together your own bouquet of flowers that can look just as good as ones you bought from a florist, and at a much lower price tag! Flourish and Knot will show you how to put together your bouquet.

diy bouquet from flourish & knot

Pin this to your “must make” board – but be sure to pin from the original source.

Filed Under: 30 minute crafts, fast and cheap, feature

New Year’s Lucky Money Envelopes

February 1, 2016 by Leave a Comment

These lucky money envelopes are perfect for sharing some luck this New Year! If you’re not familiar, it is tradition for new money to be tucked into these envelopes and given to family members at Chinese New Year to give them luck all year long. Try your hand at making your own envelopes this year!

New Year's Lucky Money Envelopes

Supplies:
Red Cardstock
Thermoweb adhesive-backedToner sheets
Thermoweb Decofoil – gold
Silhouette cut file for lucky envelopes
Laminator
Silhouette machine
Double-stick adhesive

Cut out the envelopes from the red cardstock.

cut out envelope

Fold on the score lines.

fold

Secure flaps with double-stick adhesive. Leave top flap unsecured.

tape flaps

Cut the text onto the toner sheet.

cut out with silhouette

Remove the extra pieces, leaving just the text and frame.

cut out happy new year

Layer gold foil on top, place in a folded piece of paper, and run through the hot laminator.

foil cut out

Remove foil sheet. Remove backing paper. Stick to front of envelope.

stick on front

Rub with a tissue or soft cloth to secure to the envelope.

finished envelope

Put your money into the envelope and have a lucky Chinese New Year!

tuck money inside

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Valentine’s Door Hanger

January 29, 2016 by Leave a Comment

Surprise a friend or family member this Valentine’s Day with a Valentine’s gift on their doorknob! This is a great way to surprise your kids on Valentine’s morning with a sweet surprise waiting on their doorknob. This door hanger box is simple to make, just cut it out and glue together, and you’re ready to go in about 5 minutes!

Valentine's Day Door Hanger - Easy to make, then hang on the door and fill with treats!

You’ll need:
Scrapbooking Cardstock
Silhouette Machine and door hanger silhouette file
Hot Glue
Tissue Paper
Treats to tuck inside

supplies for door hanger

Cut out with your Silhouette machine.

cut on silhouette

Fold on dotted lines and glue flaps.

glue door hanger

Tuck treat in with tissue paper.

tuck in treats

Hang on a doorknob, waiting for someone sweet!

fill and hang on the door

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Simple Card Wallet

January 28, 2016 by Leave a Comment

This simple card wallet makes the perfect gift for the guy in your life, but is a great idea for almost anyone – you can use it to hold store cards or gift cards. Tuck a couple gift cards in and give as a gift! If you like the pattern, you could adjust it a little to add a zippered coin pocket on one side – but I love how simple it is to make, just like this.

simple credit card wallet

Pin this to your “simple sewing” pin board – but be sure to pin from the original source.

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