Happy New Year and welcome to my latest crafting series, Whip it Up Wednesday! I will be sharing simple and fun crafts, recipes and ideas for you to whip up in a cinch on Wednesdays. Creating is a great way to get through the week. So, let's get started!Are you planning a party soon? Great! I have the perfect Party Favor Boxes for you! Party favors don't get any easier than these fun Pillow Boxes made with Sizzix dies. You can make them to match any themed party just with just the right paper selection. Embellish them with coordinating tags and twine for the perfect keepsake. They are the perfect size to fill with small candies, toys or snacks!Easy Party Favor Boxes For these Easy Fancy Pillow Box Party favors you will need: Sizzix Big Shot, Cutting Pad, ... [Read More]
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#AD Dia de Los Muertos Treat Boxes
This post is written by me on behalf of Tyson Foods, Inc. All opinions are entirely my own. This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #ClubBash #CollectiveBiasDia de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is just around the corner! How will you celebrate? Day of the Dead isn't limited to just the Latin culture. Many of the traditional elements have become integrated with Halloween celebrations. You can find Sugar Skulls and Calaveras in most stores during the Halloween season. Traditionally, Dia de Los Muertos is celebrated on November 1 and 2. It's a time to remember those loved ones who have passed. Families get together and celebrate the lives of relatives and often prepare altars and offerings. This celebration of life often ... [Read More]
DIY Candy and Treat Holders
Yay, it's Friday which means I'm one step closer to the weekend! And for me that translates to CRAFT TIME! This is the busiest time of the year for me, but I absolutely love it! I'm getting all my little ghosts in a row for our upcoming Halloween classroom celebration with these little DIY Candy and Treat Holders! DIY Candy and Treat Holders As you must know by know, Halloween is kind of a big deal around here. We really go all out, which means crafting, crafting and more crafting! I made these fun treat holders for my son's classroom and I'm sharing how you can too with my Sizzix Big Shot (affiliate link) and DCWV Halloween Night Paper Stack over on the Sizzix Blog!These are super easy and fun to make, so head on over and check them out!Be sure to ... [Read More]
Oatmeal Cherry Coconut Cookies Recipe
I'm super excited to be featuring Cherry Man Cherries for this month's Laura Kelly Design Team project! Cherries are a big thing in my home, my little man LOVES them! I can't tell you how many times I caught him trying to open the jars of Cherry Man Cherries before I could use them for my recipe!As a 2016 Laura Kelly Design team member: I receive select products free of charge so that I can share inspiration projects and tutorials with my readers. Posts include affiliate links. My creations, experiences and opinions are, of course, 100% my own.Oatmeal Cherry Coconut Cookies In an effort to create the appearance of a healthy cookie, I decided to alter my favorite oatmeal cookie recipe by adding coconut oil, coconut flakes and cherries. I wasn't sure how these would come out, but ... [Read More]
DIY Little Fisherman Treat Boxes
Are you ready for a fun summer craft? How about these DIY Little Fisherman Treat Boxes from our Fishing Party featured over on the Oriental Trading Blog? These are super easy and fun treat boxes to make for any fishing party, VBS (Fisher of Men) or camping party!Don't want to fill them with candy? How about popcorn, chips, trail mix, or fruit? You can also fill them with trinkets instead of snacks. I have prepared a step-by-step tutorial for you on the Oriental Trading Company Blog, come on over and "catch" the details!They perfectly match the exclusive Little Fisherman party themed decor from Oriental Trading. Aren't they cute on the party table?Be sure to also check out the full party post!Happy Crafting! ... [Read More]
Fish Party Favor Box | Tutorial
How about a fun little Fish Party Favor Box to help get you through the week? My little man loves fish so when I saw the adorable Laura Kelly Sizzix Fish die, I knew I had to have it to craft little party favors for his upcoming fishing party. These are super easy and lots of fun to make with or without the little ones. Let's get started!What you will need (affiliate links below):Sizzix Big Shot 2 Cutting Pads Laura Kelly Fish #4 Die 12x12 Cardstock 6x12 Matboard Glue Scissors ClothespinOptional:Personalized Expressionery.com Stamp Candy filled bagStart by cutting the 12x12 cardstock in half and glue one half on top of the matboard. Next, cut the second half in half again, making two 3x12 strips.Create a ... [Read More]
