9 Now Ideas For Simple Diy Picture Frames

9 Simple DIY Picture Frames Picture Frame for Large Prints: I love a statement art piece. It’s hard to find a big enough frame to find a large print. Do it yourself with this awesome and easy tutorial. (via Designer Trapped) Easy Color Block Frame: I’m excited to share with you a simple, fast and temporary way to color block your photo frames without using paint. Washi tape for the win!...

<span title='2025-08-02 00:00:00 +0000 UTC'>August 2, 2025</span>&nbsp;·&nbsp;2 min&nbsp;·&nbsp;311 words&nbsp;·&nbsp;Larry Montana

9 Now Ideas For Summer Skewer Grilling

9 NOW Summer Skewer Grilling Recipes Hawaiian Chicken Kebabs: My mouth is watering looking at these kebabs with big chunks of pineapple and chicken! Love the combination of sweet and savory in this recipe. (via i am baker) Easy Barbecue Chicken Skewers: Easy Barbecue Chicken Skewers Recipe marinated in a Mediterranean marinade with some cilantro, olive oil, garlic and lime marinade and grilled to perfection served with tzatziki and crispy pita bread....

<span title='2025-08-02 00:00:00 +0000 UTC'>August 2, 2025</span>&nbsp;·&nbsp;2 min&nbsp;·&nbsp;295 words&nbsp;·&nbsp;Frank Foshee

Apple Pies For Thanksgiving Dessert

See the following links for Apple Pie Recipes and to help you get the dessert table ready! Easy Apple Pie via Your Home Based Mom from Make and Takes (pictured above) Swedish Apple Pie from This Week for Dinner Apple Pie Love from Joy the Baker Extra Thick Apple Pie from Simply Recipes More Desserts for Your Holiday Meal: Want to go beyond apple pie? Serving a crowd? Here are even more pies and desserts that will make your holiday meal something for your guests to write home about!...

<span title='2025-08-02 00:00:00 +0000 UTC'>August 2, 2025</span>&nbsp;·&nbsp;2 min&nbsp;·&nbsp;332 words&nbsp;·&nbsp;Kyle Culp

Apple Stamped Crab Kids Craft

Not only are the DIY stamps in this craft {aka an apple} super easy for everyone to pick up at their local grocery store BUT overall, the supply list for this craft is fairly inexpensive too! So if you are looking for a fun summer themed activity for the kids and are planning on picking up some apples anyways – you are well on your way to pulling this idea together within minutes!...

<span title='2025-08-02 00:00:00 +0000 UTC'>August 2, 2025</span>&nbsp;·&nbsp;2 min&nbsp;·&nbsp;332 words&nbsp;·&nbsp;Doris Love

Big Hero 6 Megabot Fridge Magnets

You know one of the first scenes in the movie when Hiro takes his megabot out for a tournament and it has a super silly yellow face? But then Hiro fights again during the second bot fight and puts on his megabot’s ready-to-go red face? Yay, let’s get crafting! These megabot magnets are super fun to make! Kids can mix and match them on the fridge for an activity or on a small metal board as well....

<span title='2025-08-02 00:00:00 +0000 UTC'>August 2, 2025</span>&nbsp;·&nbsp;2 min&nbsp;·&nbsp;272 words&nbsp;·&nbsp;Nick Traughber

Caine S Arcade Cardboard Challenge

One year later, they are inviting everyone to get together and play on October 6th for a Global Cardboard Challenge. It’s a day to celebrate making, crafting, and creating!! I’ve jumped on the bandwagon and decided to host an event as well. My kids are all over it. You know how we love recycled materials. We’ve already got a bowling alley, candy machine, and a Pacman game that we’ll be taking to our event....

<span title='2025-08-02 00:00:00 +0000 UTC'>August 2, 2025</span>&nbsp;·&nbsp;1 min&nbsp;·&nbsp;147 words&nbsp;·&nbsp;Harvey Springfield

Candy Cups For The Thanksgiving Table

Last year I had a Thanksgiving Table Ensemble published in a CK Special Edition magazine called Holiday Home. The projects were simple ways to dress up your Thanksgiving table. Here is a quick tutorial on how I made the leaves for the projects in Holiday Home. For my guest appearance on one of my favorite blogs, Make and Takes, I’ve made little treat cups to set at each place setting on the Thanksgiving Table....

<span title='2025-08-02 00:00:00 +0000 UTC'>August 2, 2025</span>&nbsp;·&nbsp;1 min&nbsp;·&nbsp;149 words&nbsp;·&nbsp;Karl Hamilton

Care Bear Birthday

Once my kids choose what type of party theme they want, I get to work on what games can be played or what the cake will look like to support the theme. There’s lots of great party websites out there with supplies, games, and cake ideas. Here’s a few Birthday Party Sites I check out for almost every birthday: Kids Party Guide – full of themed games Amazing Moms – great site for crafts and parties Family Fun – cake and cupcakes Kaboose – party and birthday cake ideas Care Bear Party – this blog has great Care Bear ideas...

<span title='2025-08-02 00:00:00 +0000 UTC'>August 2, 2025</span>&nbsp;·&nbsp;2 min&nbsp;·&nbsp;296 words&nbsp;·&nbsp;Karl Priolean

Chocolate Chip S Mores Surprise

Supplies for S’more Surprise: large marshmallows chocolate chips campfire skewer graham crackers – optional Marie’s Method: First, make 2-4 holes into the sides of your large marshmallow with the campfire skewer (for adult use only, please be careful if these are hot or have been near the fire.) Now push one chocolate chip into each hole made previously by the skewer (again carefully if your skewers are hot). Then place your marshmallow all the way onto the campfire skewer, from top to bottom, avoiding the holes you just made....

<span title='2025-08-02 00:00:00 +0000 UTC'>August 2, 2025</span>&nbsp;·&nbsp;2 min&nbsp;·&nbsp;219 words&nbsp;·&nbsp;Renee Granillo

Crochet Hearts For Loved Ones

Follow our heart pattern for how to make crochet hearts! They are a sweet gift of handmade love for someone in need of a pick me up. They are bright and cheery, I especially love this rainbow yarn! Or you could easily use any little scraps you have left over from another project.

<span title='2025-08-02 00:00:00 +0000 UTC'>August 2, 2025</span>&nbsp;·&nbsp;1 min&nbsp;·&nbsp;53 words&nbsp;·&nbsp;Janice Lechuga

Diy Glue Hanging Hearts

DIY Glue Hanging Hearts Supplies: plastic heart bracelets white craft glue string/thread wax paper Instructions: Color the glue. You can pour out some of the glue into a small dish and tint it as you desire with liquid watercolors. Or you can add the color to the bottle itself and get to shaking. I liked having the tip for the design-making. Tie a length of string or thread to each plastic bracelet....

<span title='2025-08-02 00:00:00 +0000 UTC'>August 2, 2025</span>&nbsp;·&nbsp;2 min&nbsp;·&nbsp;221 words&nbsp;·&nbsp;Rachel Ray

Easy Color Block Frame

If color blocking isn’t your thing, check out my previous color block projects to get your creative juices flowing: color block wiggle skirt • color block leather pillow • color block v-neck tee • color block bib necklace • color block maternity/nursing top • color block shirt dress • color block earrings Let’s get started, shall we? Easy Color Block Frame Supplies for Color Block Frame Tutorial: Frame (I used Ribba frame) Washi tape sheets Xacto knife Bone folder Artwork (leafy freebie here)...

<span title='2025-08-02 00:00:00 +0000 UTC'>August 2, 2025</span>&nbsp;·&nbsp;3 min&nbsp;·&nbsp;511 words&nbsp;·&nbsp;Dustin Wisneski

Etched Glass Pans

Etched Glass Pans Supplies for Etching: Etching is not as hard as it may seem. You just need a few tools and you’ve got it. Most of the supplies can be found at your local craft store. I love Roberts and their 40% off coupons. One bottle Etching cream – at least 30 glass pans done with 1 bottle. one sponge brush – any size. stencil of image – vinyl images work best to avoid cream seeping....

<span title='2025-08-02 00:00:00 +0000 UTC'>August 2, 2025</span>&nbsp;·&nbsp;2 min&nbsp;·&nbsp;371 words&nbsp;·&nbsp;Nancy Sieja

Everybody Needs A Rock

Everybody Needs a Rock To start story time off, we read a book that I have loved for a long time. Everybody Needs a Rock by Byrd Baylor. Who did not go rock hunting when they were a kid? This story talks about the rules of how to find the perfect rock. But not just any rock, the one that is just for you. The book’s illustrations are amazing as well....

<span title='2025-08-02 00:00:00 +0000 UTC'>August 2, 2025</span>&nbsp;·&nbsp;2 min&nbsp;·&nbsp;262 words&nbsp;·&nbsp;Jennifer Fridley

Fairy Birthday Party Ideas

Invitation: Fairy Essentials: You can make each child their own set of fairy wings before the party or have them arrive dressed up as a fairy when they come. Start the party by having each child create their own fairy wand. Here’s a great tutorial for a simple and crafty fairy wand. Give each child a set of their own fairy ears. Download this pattern, from our leprechaun post. Fairy Ears Pattern...

<span title='2025-08-02 00:00:00 +0000 UTC'>August 2, 2025</span>&nbsp;·&nbsp;2 min&nbsp;·&nbsp;319 words&nbsp;·&nbsp;Retha Hefferman

Fun With Homemade Bubbles

Recipe for Homemade Bubbles: 4 cups Water 1 cup Dish Soap – we had Palmolive, but I’ve seen Ajax, Joy, Dawn used. 1/4 cup Corn Syrup container – plastic tub, gallon jug (I doubled this recipe to get what you see below in the gallon jug, but used less than half for what you see in the plastic container, a little goes a long way.) Pour and mix all of the ingredients into a bowl or jug....

<span title='2025-08-02 00:00:00 +0000 UTC'>August 2, 2025</span>&nbsp;·&nbsp;2 min&nbsp;·&nbsp;244 words&nbsp;·&nbsp;John Kay

Get Creative With Watercolor Brush Indent Designs

Watercolor Brush Indent Designs I first learned of watercolor in my teens from my sweet big sister, Sue, an amazingly talented artist! She would come home from art school with loads of paint and experiment. I have memories watercoloring with her and learning this technique of turning your brush upside down for a fun indent design look. My favorite design I came up with were these dragonflies. I was obsessed with them back in the day!...

<span title='2025-08-02 00:00:00 +0000 UTC'>August 2, 2025</span>&nbsp;·&nbsp;2 min&nbsp;·&nbsp;307 words&nbsp;·&nbsp;Kenneth Fuller

Holiday Abc Series H Is For Hanukkah

Supplies for Paper Plate Star of David: paper plate paint and paint brush, or glue and glitter – optional hole punch scissors yarn or ribbon – 2-3 feet Punch or cut a small hole in the center of your paper plate. Using scissors, adult only for this part, cut out the middle of the paper plate to create a donut shape. If you’d like, paint your paper plate with blue or gold paint....

<span title='2025-08-02 00:00:00 +0000 UTC'>August 2, 2025</span>&nbsp;·&nbsp;2 min&nbsp;·&nbsp;218 words&nbsp;·&nbsp;Celeste Orduno

Holiday Abc Series R Is For Rudolph The Reindeer

Supplies for Reindeer Cookies: sugar cookie dough – your favorite recipe mini candy canes m&ms red spice drops Make your favorite sugar cookie dough. You could also use a gingerbread dough, but with the mint of the candy canes, we think sugar cookies are best. Cut out circle shapes from your dough for your cookies. At this point, ONLY add 2 m&m eyes for each cookie reindeer to the dough....

<span title='2025-08-02 00:00:00 +0000 UTC'>August 2, 2025</span>&nbsp;·&nbsp;2 min&nbsp;·&nbsp;254 words&nbsp;·&nbsp;Maria Morris

How To Paint A Quick Confetti Dishtowel

DIY: Paint a Quick Confetti Dishtowel Flour sack dishtowels are my absolute favorite to use in the kitchen. They are absorbent and dry quickly. The problem? They don’t add much to the room as far as color goes. My solution is to add a bit of paint and fabric medium to customize the towels to your specific taste and color scheme. I whipped up a few of this confetti version during nap time and am so thrilled with the results!...

<span title='2025-08-02 00:00:00 +0000 UTC'>August 2, 2025</span>&nbsp;·&nbsp;2 min&nbsp;·&nbsp;267 words&nbsp;·&nbsp;Betty Taylor