Elastic hair ties are all the rage right now. You can find them at Target, H&M, Anthropologie and they can be very pricey. At Anthropologie you can get (5) for $24, making them $4.80 each. The good news is that you can follow this trend for a fraction of the price by making them yourself. […]
A simple gift that is fun to make and fun to use is DIY Lip Balm. You can get as fancy as you want with this, or go simple. Either way, you have an organic gift that actually makes a number of gifts in a short time. Once you grab the ingredients you are set […]
This printable quote should go in a prominent spot in the living room, just as a reminder. Print out this quote on a sheet of card stock and frame it to make a gift out of this fun quote.
Recently I saw a DIY for a personalized etched casserole dish and I fell in love with it. I think glass-etched things make the perfect gifts. I was a little intimidated by the etching because I’ve never used it before. But, my friend etched her entire front door, so how hard could it be? Not […]
A great DIY gift idea is map letters. These can be made using hometown maps, state maps, public transportation maps, or maps of your friend’s favorite city. I used a South Carolina map for my letter. It can be hung on a wall, or sit on a desk/shelf. Mine now permanently lives on my […]
There is one item no mom can ever have too many of: burp cloths. They make a very practical gift but they can be a fun gift too. Pick up some minky fabric and some fun fabric and you can make an adorable and useful gift. The supplies listed below will allow you to make […]
Maybe the last thing you think of when you see dried beans is art, but they do make for a fun and different craft project. Glue them on a canvas and you’ve got an easy way to add some life to your kitchen walls! Also dried beans are really inexpensive. Head to a craft store […]
For some time now, I’ve wanted to try out wool dryer balls instead of using the dryer sheets I’ve used for years. These would make great gifts! You probably don’t want this to be the only thing you give a friend, but it would be awesome to include in a gift basket. There are a […]
Spruce up your porch or covered patio area with fun and easy DIY fishbowl lanterns! This craft mostly incorporates items you can find at the dollar store and it’s not overly complicated. Basically you’re just attaching decorative stones onto fish bowls and covering it with Plaster of Paris. Notes: -You can use this finished bowl […]
