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Spring Twine Baskets

Spring Twine Baskets

Bring in Spring with these CUTE DIY Spring Baskets!  Parts of the Midwest continue the tradition of May Day Baskets.  It is simple tradition of making little gift baskets (usually filled with candy, popcorn, and/or flowers), and placing them on the doorsteps of a neighbor […]

Sloth Valentine Day Cards

Sloth Valentine Day Cards

Let’s Hang Valentine!  Seems like Sloths’ are all the rage this year! I love how these animals always look like they are smiling, and remind us to SLOW down every once in awhile during a busy day.   These cards make a unique Valentine’s Day gift […]

Cinnamon Stick Gift Toppers

Cinnamon Stick Gift Toppers

It’s Beginning to look a lot like Christmas! I made these simple gift toppers for a few gifts under the tree this year.  I love wrapping gifts, and taking a little extra time to make them look nice  I want the receiver to know that […]

Rainbow Party

Rainbow Party

Rainbow Party- My Little Pony Inspired Birthday My daughter wanted a My Little Pony themed birthday this year.  Although I am not a fan of the more “store bought” themed parties, it was what she wanted.  I took the idea of Rainbow Dash, one of […]

DIY BATMAN GIFT BAGS

DIY BATMAN GIFT BAGS

CALLING ALL SUPERHEROES!  A coworker recently asked for ideas on some take home gift ideas for a Batman themed birthday party.  My daughter has never been much into superheroes, and thought this is my one chance to participate in a superhero themed party. I love […]

DIY May Day Baskets

DIY May Day Baskets

THE ART OF A LOST TRADITION- MAY DAY BASKETS We moved from Seattle, WA to Des Moines IA about a year and a half ago. We had only lived in our Des Moines home for a few days when we heard knocks at the door […]

DIY Valentine Paper Hearts

DIY Valentine Paper Hearts

ADD A HANDMADE TOUCH TO VALENTINE’S DAY GIFTS With a little time and construction paper you can make these lovely little heart tags for a Valentine Day treat bag.  Getting a handmade gift like this makes an impression, and lets the receiver know that they […]