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]

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]

2×4 to Birthday Board{{tutorial}}

Idea for 2×4 Happy Birthday Board I love when my kids have birthdays.  They start their count down at least 6 months in advance!  I love celebrating them.  Celebrating them for who they are!  I usually give my kids ‘friends’... [Read more]

Recipe Box Makeover – Tutorial

We are all friends here, right? I’m about to show you one of my deepest, darkest secrets. You won’t judge me?!  I’m trusting you on this. My recipe collection. Out. Of. Control. {GASP! Please ignore any chunks... [Read more]

2×4 to We love Daddy

Ideas for a 2×4 We Love Daddy!!!   How about another idea for 2×4’s.  Turn them in to a picture holder.  How fun would this be to have on his desk at work?  You could change it to ‘We love Mommy’... [Read more]

Valentine Card Idea with Crayons

Fun, fast and easy valentine card idea with crayons! I  had to try this out!!!  My kids and I had so much fun making these. We actually did it twice because we learned a few things from the first time…see below. 1. ... [Read more]

26 ABC’s

ABC’s with Vinyl Yea!!! I’m excited how this project turned out!!!.  I needed something for my little guy’s room.  I’ve seen the canvas with the ABC’s and thought they were really cute, but I can’t... [Read more]

2×4 to Sweethearts and Why I’m Lucky

Idea #3 2×4 to Sweethearts What a fun way to display your kids!!!  I actually had them paint a picture of themselves and we hung them on the blocks, but they weren’t dry and the paint dripped and then you couldn’t... [Read more]

Happy ‘Kid’ Hog Day

Happy ‘Kid’ hog Day The ground hog hopes to get a shadow…how about your kids getting one too?  This was super fun to do with the kids.  We pulled out some old wrapping paper (you could use butcher paper or... [Read more]

4 Dollar Store Frames…and you thought one turned out cute?

Four Dollar Store Frames You thought one frame turned out cute…how about FOUR! Check out the ‘Please Remove Your Shoes’ Post if you missed it. 1.  These are four frames I found in the dollar section at Michaels. 2. ... [Read more]

2×4 BEE My Valentine

2×4 BEE My Valentine Every year for Valentine’s my husband and I have a rule that it has to be a homemade gift. I love our homemade gift exchanges. They require so much thought {and sneakiness because we do not want... [Read more]

Cone Shaped Gift Favors

While I was making my Mom’s Homemade Granola, I decided I must share the delicious goodness with some of my dear friends. But what to put it in? I grabbed my scrapbook paper and got to work… Easy, Functional, and... [Read more]

‘Why I Love You’ Pillows {Tutorial}

‘Why I Love You’ Pillows! To kick off Valentines day in our house the first day in February I put these pillows on my kids bed.  Then for 14 days my husband and I leave love notes in them about why we love them. ... [Read more]

Inbox tutorial…kind of

I made this last year for one of the craft groups that I had at my house!  Craft group rocked:)  I didn’t take any pictures along the way, but I will explain the measurements and the ‘how to’s’.  This... [Read more]

My Favorite Things with a 2×4

Pretend all these kids are mine and it would really be my favorite things…I had to borrow photo’s because I needed matching ones for the picture.    Didn’t it turn out so cute!?! This was just made out of... [Read more]

How To Twist Wire For Picture Holding!

This is a tutorial on how to twist wire to hold pictures.  It’s easy to do.  I just thought pictures would explain it better! The wire: Just make sure it’s a firm wire.  The gage is not that big of a difference. ... [Read more]

You are A’maze’ing Valentine Card Tutorial

You are a’MAZE’ing Valentine Card tutorial I saw this idea on Zakka life and loved it {they have a cute site BTW}!! I tried making it, but…I can’t sew a curved line {using plastic and paper}. My heart... [Read more]

Clip Board Tutorial! Make it cute.

Clip Board Tutorial! Make it cute.  My daughters are always stealing my clip board!  Yes, I do have a clip board and yes I do use it{even in public}.  I wanted to reclaim my treasure so I got these clip boards at the dollar... [Read more]

Be Mine Valentine Banner

My friend Angie and I made these banners last year.  It was super easy and it adds a festive touch to V-day!   Steps to make one: 1. Pick out some coordinating material 2. Cut triangles with pinking shears 3. Stamp the letters... [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]

Floating Frame Tutorial

This Family Floating Frame is beautiful to display, unique, and easy to make! What you’ll need: *1 – 18×24 frame of choice with glass included (I found mine at Michaels,…don’t forget your coupons) *1-... [Read more]

Please Remove Your Shoes!

Please Remove Your Shoes How fun is this!  I always feel awkward asking people to take off their shoes when they come inside….now I don’t have to (at least not as much)!  This is a Please Remove Your Shoes sign/frame... [Read more]

Family Dinner Questions #1

30 Family Dinner Questions #1 Here are questions that encourage family talk!  We believe in families and we know the power of getting to know each other better.  So what we’ve created for you are 30 questions that... [Read more]

Fun Frugal Family Christmas Tradition #1 – Nativity…with an Angel Wing tutorial

Probably one of the most popular Christmas traditions out there is to act out the story of Jesus’ birth.  I have memories of crawling around on the floor with a sheep skin on my back making animal sounds at the appropriate... [Read more]

1 Magnet Board Done 2 Different Ways!

Advent Calendar and Birthday Board.  Julie had this great idea to turn a magnet board into two things!  She did the front side an advent calendar and the back side a birthday countdown!  She used the same frame and same metal. ... [Read more]

4 Teacher Appreciation Gifts

Teacher Appreciation Gifts We had a few requests for more teacher gift ideas so here you go! This practical teacher gift idea is always needed!  Now you can personalize it for your teachers. I have seen a few different tutorials... [Read more]

Fun Frugal Family Tradition #6 Reindeer Ice Wreath

Reindeer Ice Wreaths You are going to love the cold weather when you see these! These are so fun, so easy and so cheap to make!!! All you need is: Your kids to help! Water Bowls Cups Carrots or Apples (whatever your reindeer... [Read more]

Oreo Sucker Holder!

Now that you’ve made your Oreo suckers…here is your sucker holder tutorial! If you missed the tutorial on how to make click here to make Oreo suckers 1.  Modge Podge your 4×4.  I did all the sides, but the... [Read more]

Oreo Cookie Sucker Tutorial

I know, they are perfectly gorgeous. We are so lucky to have our sweet {and oh so talented} friend, Jamie give us a tutorial on her famous cookie suckers. Boise local, Jamie, is a young mother of two adorable little boys. Jamie... [Read more]

Easy to make magnet board…(for about $1)

Easy to make Magnet board! I think I’ll have my daughter make this for her friends for Christmas. 1.  I got this piece of metal at a metal shop.  Look up metal shops in your area and see if they can cut you a piece. ... [Read more]

10 Things to do with a block

A simple block…who knew?  10 things to do with a block.  We are using a 2×2 block.  We cut down a 4×4 post to an exact 2×2 post.  If you have access to a table saw set your width to 2 inches and cut one... [Read more]

Shutter Message Board

Do you have a nasty old pair of these hanging around? Well I didn’t. So I went on a hunt. I found them at a second chance building supply store. You can usually find them on craigslist too. I spent $10 for a pair. Sand,... [Read more]

#22 Neighbor Christmas Gift Idea-Ice Cream

#22 Neighbor Christmas Gift Idea-Ice Cream ‘I Scream’ for Christmas (Bowls Optional) Just think, there will be no cooking with this idea!  Make sure you give them spoons so as they dig in they can think of how wonderful... [Read more]

Laundry Sign

Didn’t win?  Well…make it. This is a super easy sign to make! 1.  Use a 1×8  pine board and cut it 12 inches long.  Just ask at any Lowe’s/Home Depot…they will know what you are talking about... [Read more]

Oh so Cute ‘lil Guy Tie

These studly little ties make me smile! They make any little man the center of attention.  The best part about them are they are so easy to make! {Seriously, if you can thread your sewing machine, you can make these}. I... [Read more]

Tiered Cupcake Platter

I am starting to obsess over adorable cupcakes. I’m sure you have noticed, but cupcakes are the new craze. They are everywhere and presentation is everything! This gorgeous homemade tiered cupcake platter stand is incredibly... [Read more]

Count Down To Candy!

  Make this count down to candy so your kids will know the answer to the question ‘How many days left until Halloween?’ 1.  Get a 4×4 post 2.  Cut 1 piece 6 inches 2.  Cut 2 pieces in 3.5 x 3.5 inch chunks (your... [Read more]

10 Steps to perfect Mod Podging

I get asked all the time about fun new easy ways to decorate and I tell them  mod podging! This is a fun new way to decorate your decorations!  It is super easy too.  Leave the paint to stink in your garage…(you are... [Read more]