Mine is sitting in a bowl on my counter and it’s so hard not to snack out of it all day long. So I need to get rid of it…fast! Read on for fun and easy ways to use up that leftover Halloween candy stash. 20 Ideas for Leftover Halloween Candy 1. Kit Kat Cheesecake Bars: Sneak those leftover Kit Kats into deeeelicious cheesecake bars! Love this dessert idea from Hersheys....
But I digress. We’re in full garden mode here, already enjoying some of the fruits (and veggies) of our labors. And while I am NOT an expert gardener, there are plenty of lessons I’ve learned along the way. I share a few below. Photo: First Lavender Harvest of the Year Apples of the Earth In France, pomme de terre, (i.e. apple from earth); we say potato. These tubers are so versatile AND fairly easy to grow....
A brand new year deserves a brand new blank journal! Make yourself one using the covers of a vintage book and archival drawing paper. Here’s how! Vintage Journal to Start the Year Supplies: Vintage hardcover book Archival drawing or sketching paper Paper binding tape Adhesive Binding machine & binding supplies Craft knife Ruler Paper trimmer Instructions: Step 1 Use the craft knife to carefully cut the pages out of the hardcover book...
Supplies for Plant Markers from Popsicle Craft Sticks: Wooden popsicle sticks Acrylic paints including black Sharpie or other permanent markers Paint brushes Foam stamps PVA glue (like Elmers or ModPodge) Wood glue Step 1 The first step is to construct the markers with the popsicle sticks. a. Brush some wood glue at the top part of one stick as shown. b. Add the other sticks horizontally. I made a variety of styles using one, two or three sticks together....
Kid-Made DIY Christmas Cards My girls and I love adding homemade touches to gifts, especially at Christmas time. We made some sweet and simple holly cards, which are perfect for mailing to grandparents, hand-delivering to teachers, or using as gift tags. Need a lot of cards? These are easy to make assembly-line style, too! Holly Jolly Christmas Cards Supplies: blank cards (or white card stock folded into cards) red watercolor paint & paintbrush green construction paper red paint Q-tips...
I’ve partnered with Universal Pictures on today’s post to help celebrate and get us ready for the Minions movie. We invited over our friends for a backyard bash and a Ba-Ba-Banana Ice Cream Sundae Bar! We had all sorts of fun Minions decor to get the party started on our party table – balloons, paper pom poms, beach towels and beach balls, and streamers. Of course, yellow was the theme of the day with yellow chips and lemonade for snacks!...
Muddy Buddies Recipe (My Version is slightly different than Chex using any cereal I have, and nothing is really measured) Chocolate chips, whatever I have, usually semisweet Glop of Peanut butter Whatever cereal is on hand – Chex, Kix, Cheerios, Rice Krispies – not really flaky ones Some Powdered Sugar Pour your chocolate chips into a Microwave safe bowl. Heat them on high for 1 minute at a time and stirring, do not burn!...
I’m planning to bring a little bag of goodies for all the kiddos to play with: a deck of cards for playing Go Fish, a couple I Spy-type books, paper & crayons, some pipe cleaners and beads for bracelet-making, and a new homemade Busy Bingo game. My girls love playing bingo, and it’s a great game for groups of various ages. Most kids know how to play, the rules are simple, and it’s fun to yell, “Bingo!...
First, you will need to start with cardstock punched out in your desired shape. You can use punches, die cut machines, a Cricut, or just plain scissors. Next, you will need to use your sewing machine to sew the shapes together. You can sew your shapes as close or as far apart as you like. When you are satisfied with the length of your garland, just snip it off. Viola!...
Before my kids were born, too often I’d settle for a pre-packaged, over processed slice of bread or pastry creation (umm, powdered doughnuts); but with children it suddenly took on a whole new meaning. The reality? I needed food that was easy to consume. I needed food that came with easy packaging. I needed food that was convenient. I needed Fast Food. I get it. People these days are talking all about food and health, weight gain, diabetes… a host of Western Diseases that seem to have a direct correlation to drive-through food....
A neat binding makes the quilt look professional, crisp and finished. It can also provide a cute ‘frame’ for the design. When I first started quilting I was so intimidated by the thought of adding a binding to a quilt. I was amazed (and stoked) when I learned how easy they are. First you are going to trim the excess batting and backing fabric from your quilted project. Use a rotary cutter and your ruler to have a neat, square edge....
I looked through the art cupboard and got out all the stickers we had, even the ugly ones that arrive in the mail for free. Somehow, with her friend on her mind, Scarlett was able to see the stickers in a new light. “Simone likes spiders and pumpkins and the number 4…” Everything seemed appropriate. And I couldn’t be happier to see her use this stuff. Supplies for Friendship Trees: a piece of paper for the background colored tape or washi tape for the trunk stickers in a variety of styles a loved one to inspire the project...
Here’s a craft video I’m sharing for some super silly straw sippers, perfect for your holiday party. These will be great to make for Halloween into pumpkin or ghost shapes! You can see the video below for the full instructions or over at my course page on CreativeLive! During my 2-day course workshop on CreativeLive, I’ll be sharing over 20+ ideas for a family-friendly Halloween Party, helping you make your boo-tastic event a success!...
My son has been begging me to let him sew on my sewing machine ever since he was little. There’s something about that needle and thread and the fast whizzing sound of the machine. But I’ve been hesitant to do it, thinking he’s not old enough, the “mom” in me being overly protective. Now that he’s 9 and still excited, I want to keep that eager spirit alive before he doesn’t want to craft with mom anymore....
How do you make a homemade dog bed? Your fur baby is going to love this fluffy homemade DIY dog bed in a basket. It’s washable and easy to move around. Put it on the porch, or take it with you on vacation (as long as you only have a small dog that is). Supplies Basket Fabric – we used faux fur and plush fabric Furniture-grade foam – ours was 2″ thick Scissors Sewing machine...
Craft some fun this fall while you study the parts of a pumpkin with kids using our fun paper plate pumpkin craft. Pumpkin crafts are perfect for school, home, or to make on Thanksgiving to keep the kids busy. How to make a paper plate pumpkin This craft is perfect if you are looking for ways to use the pumpkins on your front porch as they start to go bad after Halloween....
Hi, this is Drew Bennett from BenSpark.com guest posting here on Make and Takes. Marie asked if I would check through the archives and find a project that would be good to do with my 3 year old daughter, Eva. My wife Allison and I love to involve Eva in crafts as well as food preparation. We were lucky to find the Boo-tastic Goblin Treats. These simple rice crispy based treats were really fun and easy to make....
6 Common Creative Myths: I don’t have a creative bone in my body Am I doing it right? Anyone else could do this better I don’t have the right supplies or skills That idea has already been done I could never do that Yep, we’ve all been there. Me included. Those nasty little negativities creep in and set up shop. Negative words and emotions like doubt, jealousy, worthiness, comparison, envy, fear, and frustration....
10 Crave-Worthy Edible Cookie Dough Recipes Eating cookie dough is the new ice cream. It’s everything you want in a dessert and more. Plus, it’s eggless so it’s totally safe to eat an entire batch…right? That’s what I tell myself at least. Cookie Dough Recipes Eggless Edible Brownie Batter Cookie Dough: This brownie batter cookie dough is mixed with colorful happy sprinkles. Eat it anytime you want!! (via Wyldflour)...
Here are 10 Kid-Friendly Outdoor Activities for Winter Fun: 1. Build a Snowman: Have all the supplies at the ready to build your very own snowman with this make-ahead kit. 2. Milk Jug Snow Scoop: Save your gallon milk jugs and recycle them into a fun scoop for snow. 3. Pretend Snow Bakery: Bring your baking cups, pans, and spoons into the snow, from Inner Child Fun. 4. Ice Marble Balloons: I’ve been wanting to try this activity for freezing water and making ice balloons, from Queen Vanna Creations....
