I put this gift together for my brother Cody, and his new wife, Brooke. I try to go the homemade route whenever possible and wanted to come up with a gift that was personal, yet very practical for this young couple. Using the techniques in this post, I made an acid etched casserole dish as well as a large treat jar for their kitchen. Using the technique found in this post, I made a soap bottle for their kitchen as well. Then I added some of my favorite fabric to some white ... Read More about Homemade Wedding Gift Ideas
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Lemon Mint Sugar Scrub
Here is a project that a friend shared with me. She found the link here at Under the Table and Dreaming. What a fun and easy project. I made a bunch for gifts this year. Now I need to make a jar for myself. It really does make your hands feel smooth. I get major winter hands, so maybe this will help! 2 1/2 c. sugar 1 c. extra virgin olive oil few drops of essential oil (I used mostly lemon and a drop of mint) Mix together and fill jars. I made a double batch and it filled 7 ... Read More about Lemon Mint Sugar Scrub
Acid Etched Jars
Acid Etched Jars (jars purchased at Walmart for $2.97/each) I remember making acid etched mirrors in high school and it was quite the labor intensive project. However, making acid etched projects with a cricut is so simple! The Young Women at our church recently did a Girl's Camp fundraiser and made acid etched plates to sell. They were a hit. My friend, Tanya, let me use a little bit of her acid etching to make a casserole dish for a wedding gift and these little jars. A little bit ... Read More about Acid Etched Jars
Super Mario Birthday Party
Mario party ideas are few and far between! So I thought I'd post my ideas on here to share. All are original unless otherwise noted. The party was a HUGE success! There was a Yoshio egg smash. I found that idea online and then found a tutorial on how to make the eggs on You Tube! The kids popped balloons. Inside the balloons were clues helping them find Princess Peach who was being held captive in the basement by Bowser. The clues inside the balloons led them to cardstock coins ... Read More about Super Mario Birthday Party
Personalized Soap/Sanitizer Bottle
I LOVE The Idea Room. LOVE LOVE LOVE her blog. I went on there today to look for her embossed candle tutorial, and came across this in the craft section! I've seen these before, but didn't know how to make one. I thought it was a sticker or something on the front. I had everything I needed already on hand. Laser Jet printer Transparency (leftover from these) Clear Soap Bottle That's it! Our laser jet printer has issues right now. It prints a long black line down the front of each page. ... Read More about Personalized Soap/Sanitizer Bottle
Make a Super Cape Birthday Gift for a Girl or Boy!
Every child wants to feel super on their birthday! Make a super cape birthday gift for any boy or girl and be sure to include a few other goodies like their favorite candy, some silly string, and an awesome birthday card! This post contains affiliate links. This little cape was sent to my sweet little niece. A super big sister with a big heart and a infectious smile. I just love that girl! Normally, I send a gift card to my nieces and nephews, but I wanted to do a little more for her this ... Read More about Make a Super Cape Birthday Gift for a Girl or Boy!
Quick Warm Blueberry Pancake Sauce
I love when blueberries go on sale! I buy a ton of little cartons and freeze them. Here is my favorite blueberry recipe. So quick and easy, you don't have to make it ahead of time. Just put it together while you are cooking your pancakes! It would be delicious on pound cake as well. We had breakfast for dinner tonight as requested by Aaron :) Quick Warm Blueberry Pancake Sauce from Family Fun 2 1/2 cups fresh or individually frozen blueberries (not in juice) 1/3 cup ... Read More about Quick Warm Blueberry Pancake Sauce
Barn Star Paper Wreath Tutorial
Can you believe that this wreath is made out of paper? I'll show you how to make you own 3-d barn stars to create a darling paper wreath for any holiday or occasion. EASY! Aaron and I made this fun cardstock wreath for our front door. Nice and bright with summer colors and easy to customize for any season. How cute would it be in red, white and blue for the 4th of July, or made with fun Christmas paper? Here is how to make your own Barn Star Paper Wreath Using your scissors/cutting ... Read More about Barn Star Paper Wreath Tutorial
Decorate and Jazz Up Flip Flops with These Creative Ideas
 Beads, charms, buttons, fabric or glitter. The ways to jazz up flip flops are endless! Here's a collection of creative ways to add a bit of flair to a pair of flip flops. Get the girls together and make some today! Kaylee LOVES flip flops. She is always wearing a pair of them...usually her own, but not always. I went to Target to get her another pair and they didn't have anymore in her size that were girlie colors. I love brown, so I went to the boy's section and got her a pair ... Read More about Decorate and Jazz Up Flip Flops with These Creative Ideas
