How do you make a Mod Podge video ‘THRILLING”?

Seriously…how do you make mod pod tips exciting, thrilling and full of adventure?  Ummm…not sure.  BUT, with at little help from imovies trailer mod podging and Indiana Jones may go hand in hand. This is the first... [Read more]

Vase Transformation

Happy Friday, HowDoesShe Gals! We’ve got a treat for you today. Brittney, from Our Poverty With A View (tee hee hee – love it), is here to share a fun and EASY way to transform a simple clear glass vase with nothing... [Read more]

Kitchen Before and After…GO WHITE!

I have always wanted a WHITE kitchen.  I realized this when looking back through my “home binder” not the super organized one Julie taught us about, but the one where I put all the magazine pages I tear out for inspiration. ... [Read more]

8 Bright Revamping Ideas!

8 Bright Revamping Ideas Hi, HowDoesShe Fans! So glad you stopped in! You must be ready for some creative inspiration, am I right? How about some IShare inspiration? I love gleaning all the knowledge and crafty expertise I can... [Read more]

26 ABC’s

I know this is a re-post, but I am spending  this week with the family and our new family dog(ahhh!). I decided to put up one of my favorite projects.  These make me smile:) ABC’s with Vinyl Yea!!! I’m excited how... [Read more]

10 Things to do with a block

We posted these last year when we had a few followers (thanks to our moms…they were our first followers).  We wanted to make sure you saw the fun things you can do with a simple block. So on with 10 things to do with a... [Read more]

Fabric Ornament Makeover

I am so thrilled to introduce you to our guest this week! Angie, from The Country Chic Cottage is a master at transforming ordinary objects into works of art. I love her tutorial this week because it reuses old Christmas ornaments... [Read more]

All Santas should wrap this way…fast, easy and adorable!

Santa!  Take notes. When I was growing up I always loved it when Santa wrapped all my presents so I could open one present at a time.  This seemed to make Christmas last longer rather than just having all the presents under... [Read more]

Layered Soap Making

Did you hear us SCREAM when we were invited to contribute to Disney?!  EEK!!!! Truly, such an amazing honor! No pressure, right?! I had to push my creativity for something extra special.  This is what I came up with: Layered... [Read more]

Sequin Holiday Tee

Hi HowDoesShe Gals! How many sleeps until Christmas? Are you ready? I hope each and every one of you are taking some time to relax and just enjoy the season. I have just started getting Christmas cards in the mail, and it feels... [Read more]

2×4 Snowman…easy, fast and he doesn’t melt!

2×4 Snowman. I thought we needed more 2×4 love.  It’s been a while. If you need some more 2×4 ideas…you are in luck. 2×4 decor galore! Gift giving at it’s finest,  from scraps of wood. ... [Read more]

It’s Beginning To Look A lot Like Christmas! Thrifty Decor Tips

Christmas is just around the corner. And I L.O.V.E. it. I love singing Christmas carols, watching all the classic Christmas cartoons, drinking hot cocoa, the smell of cinnamon and pine, and even the crazy holiday shopping. The... [Read more]

Circle Tree Modern Art

Hi HowDoesShe gals!! We have SUCH a fun treat to show you today. Welcome Amanda from Crafts by Amanda who is going to teach us how to make these GORGEOUS art canvases! I can only imagine all of the fun color-combinations that... [Read more]

Free Christmas Gift Giving Printables

You knew we would have a special gift in store for you? Right?! Never doubt us! We have been collaborating with the one and only chickabug to create a gift giving set exclusively for you.  We hope these help make the your holiday... [Read more]

Advent Awesome!

Have I ever mentioned how I LOVE advent calendars!  Why?  Maybe because of all the great memories it brings back from my childhood.  My mom always bought me and my siblings our own cardboard chocolate advent calendar.  OH!... [Read more]

Sharing 8 Autumn Ideas

Autumn ideas have been over flowing on the IShare sites! I think I’ve mentioned (once or twice…or a dozen times) how luscious this season is to me. I can understand exactly what George Eliot meant when he said,  “Delicious... [Read more]

Toy Story 3 Movie Night

Are you sitting down? Have a snack? Ready to be wowed? I hope so, because I have been giddy waiting to introduce you to a personal friend of mine. Her name is Amy Workman and she is one CRAFTALICIOUS  babe. She is a wife, mother,... [Read more]

Ribbon Snowman Hair Clip

Snowman Hair Clip Tutorial I have been waiting for this for WEEKS!  I recently stumbled across this adorable shop and HAD to buy my girls matching Halloween spider clips…EEK! Aren’t they cute?  Both the spiders... [Read more]

Designer Baby Blanket – Add a little trim

The little things make all the difference.  I would like to introduce you to my newest love…trim. Even the most basic sewer can make something spectacular by adding a little trim. As many of you know, I only sew square... [Read more]

Pumpkin Scarring

  When we moved into the house we are in now, the previous owners had some sweet little girls who’d been working hard on their pumpkin garden.  They had plans to have a pumpkin selling stand on the corner near Halloween. ... [Read more]

Turkey Handprint Tablecloth

I am so excited to introduce our guest poster this week. Meet Becky, one of the AMAZING Crafting Chicks! If you are looking to be inspired in ANY way, you can be sure to find what you’re looking for with the Crafting Chicks.... [Read more]

Mummy Wrapping

First off…It’s Missy’s Birthday today! Whoot!  Happy Birthday to You. I tried to find an 8th grade picture of her, but I didn’t have any luck…so if anyone happens to have one please feel free to... [Read more]

Style on the Cheap!

Style on the Cheap! Times may be tough and some of us may be having to do some scrimpin’ and some savin’.  However, lest you feel down, we are here to show you that you don’t have to scrimp on style no matter... [Read more]

Corn Husk Wreath Tutorial

My sweetest cousin sent me an email a few weeks ago showing me her latest creative project. {She is always doing something jaw dropping}.  I said, “That’s it.  You’re in.” Lucky for us, I’ve recruited... [Read more]

Bucket O’ Chalk

Oh you sad soul.  White, plain and boring. Did I mention I got you from the dollar store? All you need is some ‘fluff’, some love and of course, some vinyl! I needed a bucket to put some of the homemade chalk into. A... [Read more]

Cars Themed Birthday Party

When my little guy was invited to this ‘Cars’-themed birthday party, I almost left my camera at home.  I thought to myself, “Commercialized theme parties are hard to pull off without looking,…um,…commercialized.” ... [Read more]

Art Notebooks

Hi HowDoesShe Gals! I am so excited about this week’s guest poster AND her awesome project. Meet Erin from Sutton Grace. Her blog is BURSTING with creative inspiration. I could spend hours browsing there. We were THRILLED... [Read more]

S P A R K L E Baby Bracelet

I know the BEAUTIFUL baby is a bit distracting from what I am teaching here (you should try taking her pictures:), but if you can peel your eyes off of the baby, look closely at her wrist…that’s what we’re here... [Read more]

Candy Corn, Pumpkins, and Spiders, Oh My!

EEK! This is “officially” my first post on HowDoesShe and I’m not going to lie, I’m shakin’ in my boots! Working with all these extremely talented ladies can be a tad bit intimidating and, (just... [Read more]

3 Metal Magnet Board

3 Metal Magnet Board Bring on the metal.  This sheet metal that needs a little less ‘out of the factory’ look. It’s nice and shiny, but I don’t want that. I fell the need to ‘un’shine it…give... [Read more]

Shabby Sweet Eye Owl Beanie

Hold on to your hats, ladies!! Have we got a post for you! What? You don’t have a hat to hold? No worries! Read on, my friends, read on! I have a feeling you’ll absolutely LOVE our guest poster this week. Let me introduce... [Read more]

Unpacking? No. Decorating? Yes.

Hi! Caley here. {First post ever! How exciting!} So, I recently moved to a new city and a new apartment. Even though it was a crazy fast move, I was so excited to have a blank canvas to decorate. Within 24 hours of being moved... [Read more]

Pottery Barn Knock-Off Pillow

Hello, HowDoesShe gals!! I am SO excited to introduce you to our amazing guest poster today! Let me introduce Cheri from I Am Momma – Hear Me Roar. She is a fabulous craft diva who can do it all! We are beyond thrilled that... [Read more]

Halloween Cookie Suckers

Hello, I am Mummy… Yummy Mummy! {Ha, I’m a dork}. You know we are all about oreo cookie suckers around here. I couldn’t resist the opportunity to make some spooky treats.  I started thinking, if we can make... [Read more]

Designer Baby Burp Cloths

I must tell you I don’t really know how to sew. There. I said it. Somehow I’ve tricked all my friends in to thinking I do. The reality of it is, I only attempt to sew things that require no pattern and that are... [Read more]

Will you go with me?

A cute high school boy in my neighborhood was over visiting a few nights ago.  He was getting ready to ask a ‘special girl’ to the Homecoming Dance.  Do you remember how exciting those days were?!  We were helping... [Read more]

I Got a little carried away…Flags and Shirts

Does the picture below tell you I need help? I enlisted my mother-in-law and 3 of my neighbor’s irons to complete this project.  Most sane people don’t need to bring in a ‘production’ line to help complete... [Read more]

Dollar Store Mug…solving problems!

At our house we had one ‘special’ mug in the house.  The girls claimed it to be special because it was pretty and made everything ‘taste’ so much better. Well, the problem with that was there was only... [Read more]

Golf Themed Birthday Party

Let’s PAR-TEE! I can’t lie, I’ve been procrastinating posting this party because I feel like I am going to be held to the ‘Sweet Shoppe‘ standard.  You guys really made me feel special with all... [Read more]

spOOky bOO bags

SpOOky BOO bags You can make these fun spOOky bags and fill them with treats for your kid’s school teacher, the bus driver, the music teacher, the secretary, the principal, your boss, your friend…whoever! Or use... [Read more]

Cupcake Liner Pom Poms

Hi there, HowDoesShe Gals! Today we have an adorable and fun tutorial by guest poster, Heidi from Made by Heidi: Sew.Craft.Create.   We love her blog and have been inspired by her many unique creations. Isn’t she just... [Read more]

How to Make a Plexi Frame!

How to make a plexi glass frame! You’ve seen these in the stores, now it’s time to make one. Items needed: 1×12 x14 pine board…I routered the edges of this one, but that is optional 4 hex caps 4 screws 1... [Read more]

Make a Friend Board

With Jen over at Tater Tots and Jello doing all this subway art…I was beginning to feel a bit left out! I needed some family gifts that had a bit of meaning to them so I thought I’d hop on the subway art bandwagon. So... [Read more]

A night stand for under $20

i’m so excited to be posting over here at HOW DOES SHE! oh how i adore this site!! well, i pondered several ideas over with alison, and this was the one she liked the most!!! we moved into our home almost exactly one year... [Read more]

Exclusive FREE Back to School Printables

Back to School! It’s such an exciting time for the family.  It’s also a time when children need a little extra TLC.  Will they make friends?  Do they know how much we love them?  CHICKABUG created an exclusive... [Read more]

It’s BACK!! Free Picaboo Photo Book

Several months ago, Picaboo offered  a free photo book for new customers.  Lucky for us, It’s BACK!!!  Whoo hoo!  This offer is for a large ’8×11′ PhotoBook {not the smaller 8×8′s or flip books}.  Having recently... [Read more]

School’s in…Back to School Teacher Board!

Gifts for teachers School is in or almost in…I can’t believe it’s that time of year again. Do you remember Amber from the birthday wreath post and birthday board? She called me and wanted something to give... [Read more]

Rocket Mobile Chandelier

3. 2. 1. Blast Off!  Megity’s Rocket Chandelier I stumbled across Megity’s Handmade last month and almost died when I saw her butterfly chandelier.  I immediately contacted her to see if she would create a special... [Read more]

How to make a Watermelon!

YAY!  I found my computer…It only took 2 days and 4 hours with the internet company to get it hooked up.  We {{my family and I}} made it into the Utah Valley safe and sound on Saturday night.  Thanks for all your well... [Read more]

1st day of school teacher gift idea

hello! we are the sisters from eighteen25 and we are beyond thrilled to be posting over here on the awesome blog how does she! we’d like to share an idea for the first day of school. just a little gift for the teachers. your... [Read more]

Table Makeover

I can’t believe I’m about to show you this, because it’s rather embarrassing.  But, we are all friends here, right? Okay then. Here it is,…my sad-looking dinner table.  My water-logged, kid-scraped,... [Read more]

Vinyl Decoration for Borders

Before I start this project tutorial I have a deep thought… How come every time you finish a ton of home projects you find out you are M.O.V.E.ing? My family and I will be headed down to Utah this week.  U-Haul and all! So... [Read more]

4 steps…bring new life to old furniture

I have some AMAZING neighbors!  I want to introduce you to the fancy FARMGIRLS I had so much fun photographing all the fun things they have created!  Lucky for us, they are sharing their secrets on how to give old stuff new... [Read more]

Vinyl Decoration

A little seasonal Vinyl Decoration. This post is dedicated to the love of vinyl.  It’s easy, fast, festive and not clutter’y'! One thing about having a cutter is that it’s easy to add a little seasonal decor... [Read more]

Grandma’s SWEET Treats!

Grandma’s SWEET Treats! Every Grandma needs a cookie jar…or a candy jar…or an anything SWEET jar! I found these fun jars at Target and thought I would personalize them with a little vinyl, Once it is applied... [Read more]

Tiered Cupcake Platter

This was originally posted in our ‘starting days’, so you probably haven’t seen this fun post.  Great for any type of celebration… I am starting to obsess over adorable cupcakes. I’m sure you have... [Read more]

Cupcake Flower Centerpiece

I am so glad some of you cute gals spotted this Cupcake Flower Centerpiece in my Sweet Shoppe Birthday Post and asked me for a tutorial.  I’m totally flattered, BUT I sort of don’t want to tell you.  It was so incredibly... [Read more]

How to Make a Wood Growth Chart

Wood Growth Chart! YAY, It’s finally here.  We’ve received a lot of emails from Shelley’s Toddlers Boy Room post about wanting a tutorial on how to make a wood growth chart. here. you. go. A tute on a wood... [Read more]

Laundry Sign

Back when HowDoesShe was a wee 7 days old, Alison created an adorable Laundry Room sign.  We pulled it from our archives knowing most of you probably haven’t seen it. Super cute right?!  I just made one and gave it to... [Read more]

Sweet Shoppe Party – Twins’ First Birthday

After a month of recuperating from the girls’ first birthday party, here it is….FINALLY.  Who knew throwing a twin birthday bash would be so much fun? AND so exhausting?!  My husband told me that he learned one thing,... [Read more]

How to make a flag!

hAPPY 4th of jULY I guess I am excited for the 4th this year, because I’ve done 2 flag posts in a week.  Here’s the other one just in case you missed it:) The parades where kids get more candy than on Halloween, cool... [Read more]

What a little ribbon can do…

This is Alison…I had to get in and make a comment, before you start reading this post and think I ‘m totally stuck on myself, just know that Missy totally Hacked this post and pretended to be me. HaHa Missy! See bottom... [Read more]

2×4 Decor…4th of July!

A 2×4 Flag! Just what you’ve been waiting for:)  another 2×4 idea! Why the obsession  with 2×4 decor?  They are so cheap to make and fun to give!  All the ugly scraps of wood need is a little crafting... [Read more]

An Idea for Thrifty Family Room Picture Displaying

In the pictures in the post I did on Saturday, you’ll notice these.  They are in the first picture… right hand corner…did you find them?  Pretty soon you are going to know this home inside and out! You know... [Read more]

What Does Your Family Stand For?

This post will be addressing two very important topics.  HUGE…Really Ginormous.  One might not be so huge, the decorating of a boring spot,  but the other one  I think can help to shape the future of a family and to... [Read more]

Men and Pistachios…

Father’s Day Presents What to get?!  What to get!?  Isn’t that always the question!?  Father’s Day Presents are hard. This year we decided to put a creative twist on a very traditional gift…I found chipboard... [Read more]

Ruffled Party Streamers

My twin baby girls turned one this week {whimper, whimper}.  Really.  Why must they grow?!  In celebration of this event, I have been party planning like crazy.  Their party isn’t officially until this weekend, but... [Read more]

Toddler Boy Room – Dr. Seuss

 Toddler Boy Room  Dr. Seuss What little boy would not L.O.V.E. this room?  I can’t think of one. It was designed by my little sis, who happens to have an amazing eye for decorating!  My sisters aren’t going... [Read more]

Come in…It’s PLAY time!

Come in…It’s PLAY time! Adding to the kids bedroom decor! We got together with a couple of my daughter’s friends and made this.  It was a super fun ‘swap’ and I will get a post up soon on ‘swapping... [Read more]

A Bit of Magic Potion!

As a gift for my daughters I gave them: Plaster of Paris Wax paper Cups and some food coloring I found the Plaster of Paris from Lowe’s after searching all of the craft stores.  It was around $7 Kind of a weird present... [Read more]

Hello Therapeutic

How Does She…keep her toes warm? Let me introduce you to one of the cutest girls I know, who just happens to be my adorable cousin Lara. You can’t help but love this girl!  Lara has the most fun loving personality... [Read more]

Pinkalicious Bottle Cap Necklace

pInKaLiCiOuS bottle cap necklaces Our friend, Jen threw the most aDoRaBlE pinkalicious party last weekend for her daughter…don’t worry, I took pictures of all the details and a post will be coming. I hadn’t... [Read more]

s p a r k l e s everywhere…

s p a r k l e s ! You really can never have too many if you ask me and I am sure my sister would agree.  She figures out how to sparkle just about everything!  She is answering our HowDoesShe? question today…How Does... [Read more]

What to do with HOLEY or TOO SHORT jeans…

How Does She make use of holey or too short jeans? Reinvent! I am excited to introduce you to a genius seamstress, Deana.  She can sew anything, but I was excited to learn what to do with all my daughter’s holey jeans... [Read more]

Flower Toes

Let’s be honest, as cute as shoes are on babies under the age of one, they simply aren’t that practical.  They are bulky, they fall off, and they serve no purpose (but to be cute).  Whoever made up ‘shoe socks’... [Read more]

How do they know when I put my baby to sleep?

I  have been trying for the last hour to get the baby to sleep… He’s finally is out… DING. DONG. ! After having babies I have wanted to disconnect my door bell many times! How do people know when I put the... [Read more]

What would you do with 144 Balloons?

How Does She…make a birthday wreath? This wreath is so festive and fun to decorate with for every birthday! Birthday Balloon Wreath! First you need balloons.  Lots and lots of balloons. (2 bags of 72 count…the 1... [Read more]

Free Birthday Printables!

We are so  excited to share these new exclusive HowDoesShe Free Birthday printables (valued at $10.00) {designed by Chickabug of course}. I am slightly in love with these free birthday printables. The possibilities are truly... [Read more]

Money, Love, and Mom

LOVE and…money, isn’t that what we really want for mother’s day!…okay maybe a nap too!A day to be celebrated for our hard work.  Whether or not we have children.  We are all mothering someone somewhere…it’s... [Read more]

So, What Was in the EnveLOpe?

Over at Dollar Store Crafts , Heather does a secret envelope ‘swap.’   She sends out 10 envelopes of random stuff to readers who apply.  The readers take and make something from the ‘secret’ envelope. ... [Read more]

How Does She…refashion a shirt?

You are NOT going to believe what Megan does with this… Who is Megan?  Let’s get acquainted. Megan sUPER hERO power wished for: the ability to CLONE myself! I’d love to have an assistant “Hey it’s... [Read more]

Plantable Seeded Paper Flowers

Plantable Seeded Paper Flowers Can you find the fake ones? Okay, I won’t insult your intelligence, but just in case … Here they are:) These paper roses are so fun…fun to display, fun to give, and FUN to plant! Wanna... [Read more]

$3.12 Window Box

Boring…My front porch…that is… I read Just-a-girls post on flower box windows and thought that would solve the problem.   To help liven up the front porch. I started out with a complex design that used MDF... [Read more]

‘It’s Not Mine’

Look Familiar? “It’s not mine?”  Sound familiar? Well, someone had to put it there… I am on a quest to control the towel ‘dropper’ of the family.  You think I could figure it out from the... [Read more]

HowDoesShe? Toddler Boy Room on a Budget

You know how sometimes you read something from someone and you immediately want to be their friend cause you just know you would be bosom buddies (yes I am an Anne of Green Gables fan:).  That is how I feel about Annie!  She... [Read more]

Family Game Night Board{{tutorial}}

Family Fun Game Night! We need some fun!  How about initiating a family fun game night?  No phone, ipod, computer {gasp}, TV,  and pull out the ol’ game boards.  Make a little popcorn and pour some root beer.  On with... [Read more]

Gwen found the clips!

Our great reader Gwen found the clips!!!  Yea!!!  Each time I post a craft with these clips I get lots of emails asking where to find them.  I got them a while ago and can’t find them at that store anymore.  Gwen emailed... [Read more]

Be prepared for a spontaneous Birthday Party!

Have you ever sat there and thought, ‘I wish I had some birthday candles on me’?  Okay, maybe I am weird,…but I have!!!   I love the idea of whipping out a candle at a moments notice to sing ‘Happy... [Read more]

I like Tater Tots {{Tutorial}}

I like Tater Tots!(and this handsome stud:)  He just turned one!  Okay this is not another ‘look how cute my kid is’ post so I’ll cut to the chase, (but he is cute).  Shelley did a post on cute girl onsies... [Read more]

Free Thank You Printables

Alright, we told you we had a ‘thank you’ coming!!!  And…here it is! Free Thank You Gift Ideas using FREE Thank You Printables… {{We wish we could figure out how to make the cookies down-loadable too!... [Read more]

Birthday Party Hats

Party Hats for Kids Theme Parties It’s party planning season around my house, and my kids theme parties have been on my mind. I decided that using spongebob party hats (or something similar) simply won’t do.  I pulled... [Read more]

Little Guy Easter Tie

Once Upon a Time, when HowDoesShe.com was a ‘wee little’ 3 days old,…I posted about these studly ‘Little Guy Ties’.  I decided most of you had never seen it, and it deserved another ‘shout... [Read more]

Need an Easy to Make Fresh and Fun Girlfriend Gift?

I am loving this weather!!! 50 degrees, buds on the trees, kids playing outside…3 cheers for spring!  Cutting and sanding in my garage is much more pleasant than the freezing cold winters or scalding heat summers. So in... [Read more]

Chore Chart for Multiple Kids

Are you ready for this?… This is going to be the LONGEST tutorial you’ve probably ever seen, but don’t fret…it’s going to be worth it!  An organized classy chore chart is headed your way.  Can... [Read more]

How Does She…Cut Wood?

If you have access to one of these bad boys then you can do just about all of the 2×4 crafts ideas. For those of you who don’t…let me introduce you to yet another tool to give you power.  Really it’s just... [Read more]

FUN! Birthday Board

Birthday Board Happy birthday to… I got together last year with 2 of my friends and we wanted to make a birthday board to celebrate our kids on their birthday.  Let’s face it…I don’t like a bunch of different... [Read more]

Magnetic Picture Frames

Magnetic Picture Frames A table saw…are you serious!?!   Three years ago I didn’t even know what one was let alone how it worked, but my husband and I needed a way to pay off student loans.  My husband was working... [Read more]

Napkin Dress Tutorial – Perfect for a Shower!

So do you remember spotting those adorable napkins in my baby shower post? Napkin Dress Tutorial Our sweet friend Jen came up with this idea! She is totally going to hate us, but we love her so much, we are just going to have... [Read more]

HowDoesShe display kid’s art – 28 ideas!

How Does She display kid’s art?  I knew I could find a few ideas, I had no idea I would find this many!!!  I am excited to present all these awesome ideas – I am so inspired to get my kids to make more art, just... [Read more]

Childs Art to ART! 18 Pictures into 2! {{tutorial}}

Child’s Art into ART! Display your child’s art! How do you display your kid’s art?  I absolutely love it when my kids draw, color, and create.  Some pictures hang on the fridge or are stored in a file, but... [Read more]

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