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The Perfect Cozy Boyfriend Pillow Tutorial

January 25, 2019 Projects 18 Comments

Do you know what I miss most about being with someone? cuddles. Yep, something so simple solves so many problems. So I made life easier for all of us, a DIY boyfriend pillow. Just to let you know that I’m not totally crazy, they did have one on Glee (season 4, episode 17). I took a quick trip to my local Hobby Lobby and got all the supplies besides the flannel shirt and pillow there for this epic DIY project.

Boyfriend Pillow Supplies:

flannel long sleeve shirt
Fiberfill stuffing
small sewing kit
memory foam pillow

Boyfriend Pillow Instructions:

Grab your flannel shirt – I went with a 3 xl shirt that I bought myself a few years ago, but it’s too big now and just sits in my closet.
Go ahead and grab the sewing kit. Now you can do this no sew with fabric tape, a sewing machine, I just did it by hand. Stitch the one sleeve, bottom of the shirt, and the collar.
The side you left the arm sleeve out, put the pillow on that side of the chest. The other side, stuff it with the filler stuffing. Also put filler stuffing in the arm sleeve that you “cuddle”. Don’t put too much that it doesn’t bend.
You can sew up the buttons on the front or keep it unbutton, honestly your choice. Tip: Tuck the arm you aren’t stuffing into the shirt, you can use that sleeve for stuffing for later.
Lastly, spray the boyfriend pillow with your favorite men’s cologne.

Goosebumps 2 Edible Gummy Bear Slime

January 18, 2019 Projects 18 Comments

Were you a Goosebumps fan when you we’re growing up? I know my siblings and I were. We would always stay up late and watch the shows, getting scared before going to bed. Based on the best selling book series by R.L Stine. Did you know that Goosebumps 2 was released to Blu-Ray & DVD today? You can go order a copy on Amazon.

About Goosebumps 2

Be careful what you wish for. With their after school junk business, best friends, Sonny and Sam hope to find treasure in other people’s trash. But when cleaning out the old Stine house, they open a locked book that frees a supernatural nightmare, Slappy. Now, with the help of Sonny’s sister, Sarah. They’re in a race against time to get the sinister dummy and all the creatures he’s brought to life, back into the pages before he unleashes total pandemonium!

Hailey and I can’t wait to have a movie night with junk food and watch Goosebump 2. We will come back and add our review of the movie. In the meantime, check out this Goosebumps inspired DIY project, edible gummy bear slime. My kids totally love making slime, two years ago we made slime! It’s super fun & you can actually EAT IT!

What you need to make edible gummy bear slime:

1 cup of gummy bears
1/3 cup corn starch
1/3 cup powder sugar
1 teaspoon of coconut oil

Place 1 cup of gummy bears into a microwave-safe bowl.

Combine 1/3 cup corn starch and 1/3 cup powder sugar into a bowl. Put on 10 seconds, stop and try again until it’s melted.

Mix a little bit of dry mixture into the melted gummy bears, until you get the right texture.

Add some oil or corn starch to your hands before you pick it up and start stretching it.

You can add just one color of gummy bears, to get one color and then mix it together. Your choice… Afterwards, you can eat what you make. It actually tasted like a gummy bear, which was weird, but very awesome. The first bath I made, I didn’t put any oil on my hands and it was stuck to my hands, lol. NAILED IT!

Have you seen Goosebumps 2? Have you ever had edible gummy bear slime?

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Grinch Handprint Ornaments Art

December 3, 2018 Projects 13 Comments

I told the kids, “fingers apart – we’re making turkeys.. fingers together – we’re making grinchs..” We’re a huge fan of The Grinch in this house, so what better to make then Grinch handprint ornaments art for the Christmas tree.

Supplies:

Instructions:

Paint your hand with green paint and make a hand print on a white sheet of paper.
Let dry for at least 5 minutes until the paint is dry.
If you use the green paint and connect the thumb print to the rest of the hand to make the Grinch’s head.
Cut out the hand print, leaving some white paper showing around the edges.
Cut out a triangle in red paper and place that over the fingers.
Place a cotton ball on the top of the Santa hat and at the bottom of the Santa hat.

“It came without ribbons, it came without tags. It came without packages, boxes, or bags. Maybe Christmas doesn’t come from a store. Maybe Christmas (the thought) means a little bit more.”

– The Grinch

This is a craft the kids all had a blast doing, because they were able to make it personal. We don’t have a tree big enough to hang all the Grinch handprint ornaments on, so we just put them on above the stockings and our tree in our room.

These Grinch handprint ornament are adorable! Have you made handprint ornaments?

8+ Creative DIY Kits for Teens #2018GiftGuides

November 19, 2018 Gift Guides 10 Comments

Have you ever tried to buy for a teenager? It can be a hit or miss type of deal. Here’s a few gift guides to help along the way. Here are 10 totally artsy fartsy creative DIY kit for teens. Let’s be honest, a lot of these are perfect for anyone who loves DIY projects, I know I sure do.

STMT D.I.Y. Journaling Set (Amazon : $19.35)

Personalize a trendy spiral journal with the STMT D.I.Y. Journaling Set! This journal fits the needs of any writer, creator or memory gatherer. Organize your lists, your thoughts, your feelings or your memories; this set comes with everything you need to make it your own! With trendy patterned papers, fun chipboard frames and sparkling glitter tape, you’ll be able to uniquely decorate all 70 pages! The ideal gift for the avid scrap-booker or fill it with memories as a gift for a family member or friend.

STMT D.I.Y. Jewelry Designer & Organizer (Amazon: $23.99)

Dive into the world of jewelry making with the STMT D.I.Y. Jewelry Designer & Organizer! With over 3000 beads, decorative charms, chains and cords, this set includes everything you need to create stylish, trendy jewelry. Explore the illustrated instruction booklet and learn how to create 15 different pieces of jewelry, or get creative and create unique pieces that suit your style. The transparent storage case is perfect for storing your beads and findings in between projects while showcasing the contents in your creative space. Create an armful of simple beaded bracelets, or gift intricate handmade pieces to family and friends. Recommended for aspiring jewelry designers ages 8 and up.

STMT Hand Stamped Jewelry Set (Amazon: $23.99)

Stamp your statement with the D.I.Assembly STMT hand stamped jewelry set! Explore the art of metal stamping and create trendy custom jewelry pieces. Don’t be intimidated – follow the fully illustrated instruction booklet to get started! With every letter A-Z, there’s no limit to what you can stamp. Create monogrammed earrings, inspirational necklace charms and personalized bracelets to wear or gift. Friends and family will be blown away by these handmade pieces! The perfect gift for the aspiring jewelry designer.

DIY Dream Catcher Kit (Amazon: $34.00)

Have a creative Christmas with this luxurious DIY dreamcatcher kit stocking stuffer gift. It makes the perfect gift for the bohemian in your life. The DIY box kit is hand assembled by us in our small Canadian shop using premium laces, ribbons, yarns, feathers and packaging. Each kit comes in it’s own eco-friendly box and has everything you need to make this dreamcatcher. The kits come with detailed instructions so it is a breeze to create.Finished product will measures approximately 5 inches wide by however long you would like to make it.

DIY Lip Balm Making Kit (Amazon: $39.95)

If you love keeping your lips kissably smooth and properly moisturized, then there’s nothing more fun and enjoyable than creating your very own lip balm flavors, scents and tastes. Along with the beeswax, shea butter, and coconut butter, you’ll also receive four essential oils so you can add a soothing fragrance and fresh, healthy taste to each tube or tin. These wonderful flavors include Peppermint, Rose Geranium, Lavender, and Lime to give you tons of great combinations and unique lip balm stylings so you’re always trying something new and exciting!

Ultimate Slime Kit (Amazon: $19.97)

Make super cool glow-in-the-dark slime, clear goo slime, color-changing slime (fortnite slurp juice colors!), and glitter slimes, and more! Hours of fun for kids ages 8 and up, and for parents too! Adult supervision is recommended. Our colorful instruction booklet provides clear easy-to-follow directions, with images and quantities for stress-free fun. Plus, learn about the science behind the silliness. Kids will love to learn while they create.

My First Sewing DIY Kit (Amazon: $18.64)

My First Sewing Kit will introduce children to the creative world of sewing. It’s a skill that lasts a lifetime and can be used to make adorable stuffed animals, notebook covers and more. All the materials you need come in the charming carry case that closes securely and has a handle for sewing on-the-go.

Bath Bomb DIY Kit (Amazon: $17.99)

This bath bomb mold set meets all the needs of anyone who loves homemade crafts. Perfect gift for adults and children like to make lush bath fizzies. The molds can also be used for making chocolate, cheese, mousse etc. Liquid soap dye can be used for coloring bath bombs, handmade soaps, slime etc. The adjusted recipe in Instructions is very practical and convenient for beginners and kids making delightful bath bomb. Our dye which has been improved formula creates both more DEPTH and BRIGHTNESS and can stay clear and long lasting.

Candy Making Kids Science Kits (Amazon: $31.14)

Welcome to the exciting world of Sugar Science! This kit explores some seriously fun science. Use real lab tools and materials to perform amazing experiments and experience what it’s like to ‘Think like a Scientist’. Test colorful, yummy formulas you can eat! Stem at play kits are designed by educators to be ‘smart-fun’ activities for children 8 and up under adult supervision that provide a natural way to work & Learn together through purposeful science-based play.

Paracord Charm Bracelet Making Set (Amazon: $19.95)

The Paracord Bracelet Kit by Pinwheel Crafts allows everyone to create virtually any style bracelet! Each kit comes complete with over 50 feet of Type III 550 paracord, 8 colored buckles, 5 decorative charms, and step-by-step instructions that are easy to use. Craft bracelets for yourself, for gifts, for fundraisers, or simply for fun with friends and family. Kids can learn to work with their hands and enjoy the satisfaction of seeing their imagined creations come to life.

Which Creative DIY Kits for Teens are you most excited about?

5 Creative DIY Halloween Costumes Under $20

October 31, 2018 Projects 4 Comments

I wanted to do some DIY Halloween costumes for the Halloween bar crawl and here are 5 simple tutorials for each one, you can design for under $20 each.

Okay ya’ll I think I have a bar crawl addiction, but not in a bad way, they’re just so much fun. I made this 6 bar crawl survival tips for bar crawls, you should totally check out if you ever want to go to one. We recently went to a Halloween bar crawl in downtown Raleigh, NC and it was amazing! I ran into some friends I met at the Cinco De Mayo crawl and met lots of new people. I love being a guide, one because you can drink on the job and two, you meet all kinds of people.

Pinata Costume

Place your white t-shirt on the floor or table start at the bottom and work your way all the way up to the top. Take your first color of crepe paper, you can go in a row for each other or make it random, it’s up to you.
Go ahead and cut the crepe paper into 5 inch pieces, make sure you bend them in half and lay them out across the shirt, to make sure there’s enough.
Then hot glue them one at a time or a row at at time, whatever you want to do. Be careful, don’t burn yourself.

Jelly Belly Costume

Pack of Balloons
Clear Trash Bag
Jelly Belly Logo (printed from google)
White T-shirt

Glue the bottom of the clear trash bag to the bottom of the white t-shirt, so it will hold it up. You can glue a line closer to the top of the bag to the top half of the shirt to hold it in place.
Next fill up your balloons with air and throw a few different colors in the bag, don’t put too many, because it will be hard to get around.
For the logo, you can go on Google and look up the logo and print it out, cut it out and glue it to the bag.

Candy Dots Costume

Cut all of the styrofoam balls into halves and you will need 8 of each color (we did 3 colors).
Paint all the balls and let them dry for a few hours or over night.
Glue all the balls on to the shirt in rows of 2×4.

Cereal Killer Costume

Empty all mini cereal boxes and stab knives through the front of the boxes. Glue the knives into their place and let dry.
Hot glue all cereal boxes randomly around the front of the shirt.
Write “Cereal Killer” in black fabric marker on the upper half of the t-shirt.
Take the fake blood and splatter all over the shirt.

Gum Ball Machine Costume

Pro Tip: We used different size of balls, it’s easier if its BIGGER pom pom balls. You’ll thank me later.

Hot glue the pom pom balls to the shirt, you can do all over or more of a circle shape, to look more like a gum ball machine.
Take the felt cut out 25 cents out of black felt on to the white felt then on the grey felt. You can safety pin this sign to your shirt or pants.
You can wear red pants or red skirt with a pair of black leggings to make the outfit perfect.

DIY: How to Make Your Own No Soliciting Door Sign

August 1, 2018 Projects 16 Comments

So my tutorial for how to make an iron on t-shirt is one of the biggest hit posts on the blog. I just recently added some no soliciting door sign for my Etsy shop. I thought making a tutorial for laminated signs would be something more creative than just putting the print into a frame.

So I live in a sub-division and a problem we have ran into more than we normally do this year is people walking door to door trying to sell us stuff. Some of the people are nicer than others. The point is 95% of the time it’s a scam trying to take your money. With that said, I decided to make some No soliciting sign for the front door and they became a hit with the neighbors.

What supplies you need to make your own no soliciting door sign:

TIP: Depending the size of your signs, you have to make sure your laminated sheets are the same size. These signs are 8×10 which is just regular printer size paper.

Order the digital prints from etsy. Click instant download. Print your image. 5 minute warm-up time. Light signals when machine is ready. Open the laminated pouches and and slip the print into the pouch.

Make sure the tray is up and place the laminated pouch into the back and it will slide itself through.

How simple was that? I know right. You can do this for anything and you don’t need a frame for it. Honestly the ideas are endless with these laminated signs. After I hung these no soliciting door sign out front a few of the neighbors just loved them and wanted one for themselves.

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