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Pottery Barn Inspired Easter Eggs

Vicki — Tue, 20 Mar 2018 11:00:24 +0000

The inspiration for this beautiful Easter decoration is from the Pottery Barn website. However, it’s sadly no longer available. But we won’t let that stop us right? After all we are determined crafters and what could be better than making our own Pottery Barn Inspired Easter Eggs? This super easy craft looks like something you would buy at a home decor store and the best part is you’ll only need four materials!

Photo Credit: Pottery Barn

Pottery Barn Inspired Easter Eggs

The inspiration shows plastic decorative eggs with letters on each that spell ‘Happy Easter’. Our DIY is made from similar eggs, a sharpie, twine and eyelets. All can be found at your local craft store. You can do this craft with any colour easter egg. Consider using a soft colour pallet with lavenders, pinks or soft yellow. Or opt for some neons or ones that sparkle so they really stand out! We went for a classic look and used white eggs with some speckles for character.

The twine is also flexible for this craft. Use traditional burlap twine, you could certainly glam it up and use a pretty one that has a flash of colour. Your letters can be written with a paint pen or a sharpie. Either will do. Just keep in mind that a paint pen will need some time to dry before you handle it. Not sure if a paint pen is for you? Take a minute and check out The Best Sharpie Paint Pen Review for an idea of what to expect. Now you have some choices to make, let’s dive into the how-to!

DIY Happy Easter Eggs Inspired by Pottery Barn

What you’ll need:

Eleven decorative eggs
A paint pen or permanent marker
Decorative twine
Screw in eyelets

Firstly, write Happy Easter on the eggs with the marker or paint pen. Be careful not to smudge the letters before they have time to dry. I recommend having a place to set them down where they won’t role away on you!

Secondly, screw the eyelets into the top of each egg then thread the twine through each eyelet and make a loop. Don’t worry about the length of your twine, they should be different lengths to the eggs some character. Hang up your own Pottery Barn Inspired Easter Eggs and enjoy!

I hope you loved making these Pottery Barn Inspired Easter Eggs. Not only does this craft only require four materials, it’s very simple to make. I think it’s great because it’s fun for all crafters, whether you are a seasoned DIY’er, just starting out or looking for a great Easter kids craft. Looking for more DIY Easter creations? Certainly check out these Cute Critter Treat Jars for Sweet Easter Gifts

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Make Your Own Gift Tags

christine — Wed, 24 Jan 2018 12:30:55 +0000

I love a good craft, especially the ones that will save me some money in the long run! Make Your Own Gift Tags and you have a craft that is fun, keeps it personal and can save you the cost of a card if needed. They are fun to make and completely customizable, you can make then any colour and any shape. Some examples could be a house for a ‘new home’ gift, or a rattle for a baby shower.

The materials for this one are easy to find, you likely have all you need in your crafting supplies. Use all of the materials I did or add some of your own. I try to keep it easy because finding time to craft around here with 3 kids under 5 is difficult! Also, consider less is best for these tags. Sometimes simple is the most satisfying to look at. I chose to make a bunch of banner style tags for an easy to grab, all occasion tag. But I also made some balloons and hearts for birthdays. Adding a little washi tape to the edges of the tags gave them a ton of life and character. I love everything sparkly, so naturally the washi tape I used was just that ?

Here’s the how to: MAKE YOUR OWN GIFT TAGS

Materials

– card stock

– washi tape

– scissors

– hole puncher

– corded ribbon

– ruler

– pencil

What you’ll need to do…

Measure and draw your preferred shape onto the cardstock. The banner shape I used was about 3 x 1/2”. Once you have it drawn, cut it out.

Add your washi tape. You could use other embellishments such as stickers, gems, glitter etc. If you need glue, be sure to set them aside and allow them to dry completely. When your happy with the way your tag looks, punch a hole into one end.

Add the corded ribbon and you’re done! Be sure your ribbon is at least 6″ long to allow it to ‘dangle’ a little.

I hope you like these Gift Tags. Don’t be afraid to combine shapes to create some depth and character. Don’t forget to make some personalized ones too, choose favourite colours, themes or animals for kids. That’s what makes this craft so much fun, it can always be different!

If you loved this craft be sure to check out Victoria’s DIY Favour Boxes, see how she uses scrapbook paper to make beautiful favour boxes for weddings and while your there, check out some pictures from her hilarious scavenger hunt around Banff National Park!

Happy Crafting!!

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Unique Wedding Gift Idea a Year of Firsts in Liquor

Vicki — Thu, 17 Aug 2017 06:35:53 +0000

This past weekend we went to a wedding and naturally we needed to get them a gift. Wedding gifts can be tough, especially when the couple doesn’t have a registry. The bride and groom are established and have been living together for some time. They definitely didn’t need a blender or a toaster. We also wanted to make sure we got them something thoughtful as they are one on the sweetest couples we know. With only a few days left before the wedding, we were scratching our heads and praying for inspiration.

Luckily Mr. M saved the day (that’s my hubby for those who don’t follow us regularly) and suggested a basket full of wine, one for a different ‘first’ the couple will have as husband and wife. I’ll admit it… I wasn’t convinced at first. Our friends are not big wine drinkers, and what exactly would this gift look like? I checked it out online and found that a few companies do make labels for this unique gift; Wine Milestone Labels. I still wasn’t sold; seven bottles in one year for people who don’t drink wine regularly seemed like a lot. But as I was reading the wine labels I noticed one that said ‘first fight’. Eureka!! They may not exclusively drink wine but they do drink cocktails and beer. So instead of just giving wine, we picked out seven different types of liquor!

The seven bottles we picked were:

Vodka for ‘First Fight’
Bailey’s Irish Cream for ‘First Christmas’
Rose Wine for ‘First Valentine’s Day’
Large bottle of Craft Beer for ‘First BBQ’
German Wine for ‘First Day Back from the Honeymoon’ (their Honeymoon was a European Tour)
Prosecco for ‘First Anniversary’
Champagne for ‘Wedding Night’ (this was the only bottle we brought to the wedding to give them that night. The rest of the bottles we dropped off to their home for convenience)

The labels are easy to make. Design a label on your computer. I added and yellow flower because it matched their wedding colours. Feel free to use my design for inspiration and just change the names, dates and colours. Print the labels on sticky back label paper and attach to the bottles.

Stack all the bottles in a sturdy basket or box, maybe try using a small wine holder and the couple can always reuse it after all the bottles are empty. Use basket gift shreds to cushion the bottles and wrap the whole gift in plastic wrap or tulle.

I’m really happy with how this gift turned out. It’s personal and unique and will hopefully bring the new husband and wife happy reminders of their wedding day all year long. For more wedding ideas and inspirations check out our Perfectly Rustic Ring Bearer Pumpkin, Sweet and Modern Flower Girl Terrarium and the Top 11 Wedding Trends of 2017.

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Easy Prince and Princess Ribbon Wand Kids Craft

christine — Mon, 24 Jul 2017 11:30:11 +0000

My oldest is princess crazy. She loves to dress up from head to toe. I’m talking crown, dress, bracelet, rings, shoes and of course a wand. The wand is the piece that she tends to play with the most and so they get worn out the quickest. This made me come up with the Easy Prince and Princess Ribbon Wand, so we could DIY instead of buying them. She loves to help and since its home made, she gets her choice of colours.

Wands fit for a Prince and Princess! Although, I have two princesses at home!

Being able to make these wands from home solved another problem I had. What about those Princes out there? Where were their wands? Getting some Princely coloured ribbon was easy and the results were exactly what I wanted, a wand that my daughters boy friends would love just as much as her girl friends.

This wand is beyond easy to make and the kids love them. With only 4 steps it takes just a few minutes to complete, unless you have ‘helpers’ of course ;P Their pride in the completed wand is priceless and therefor provides hours of fun.

Easy Prince and Princess Wand Kids Craft

What you’ll need:

small wooden doweling
2-3 different colours of ribbon (each piece should be about 24 inches long)
glue
scissors
lighter (to prevent ribbon from fraying)

Step 1. Measure and cut a length of ribbon from each of the colour rolls.

Step 2. Using the lighter (adults only of course!) carefully singe the ends of the ribbon to prevent fraying. Use extreme caution as some ribbon types will catch flame quickly.

Step 3. Place a small amount of glue on the ribbon leaving enough to tie a knot around the doweling.

Step 4. Repeat the step with each ribbon colour. Set aside and allow it to dry (hardest part for the kiddo’s).

These fun wands are sure to have your prince and princess playing for hours. Definitely easy and quick to make, so not only will the creating process be entertaining the finished product is too! If you’re looking for more child friendly, rainy day activities check out our DIY Stocking Butterfly Kids Craft or the Fun Tissue Paper Heart.

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Reusable Chalkboard Clay Pots for Herbs and Spring Bulbs

Vicki — Mon, 24 Apr 2017 11:00:07 +0000

Spring is finally here and after a long, cold winter it’ll feel good to get our hands dirty and play with some soil. Here’s a super cute Mimeo that’ll help us do just that. These Chalkboard Clay Pots are perfect for herbs or getting an early start on your spring bulbs. It’s great because you can label the pots with erasable chalk so you won’t forget what was planted. All you need is chalkboard paint and clay pots. The chalk finish means you can use these pots over and over again for any season or reason.

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St. Patrick’s Day Shamrock Magic Wand

christine — Mon, 13 Mar 2017 11:30:35 +0000

St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner and that means digging out my only green shirt and putting my shamrock door hanger up (I’m secretly obsessed with seasonal door hangers). I will also be doing some crafts with my oldest daughter, who is really into holidays and craft-making! Since she is only 3.5 years old I need most crafts to be simple and quick, which brings me to this weeks Mimeo – the Shamrock Magic Wand. An entertaining craft that is fun to make and provides imaginative play for several hours after!

St. Patrick’s Day Shamrock Magic Wand

All you need for this Mimeo is green glitter ribbon tape, a wooden doweling, green card stock, green ribbon, some green glitter glue, tape, scissors and a pencil (all can be found at a local dollar store).

The steps are easy also! Just draw and cut three heart shapes out of the green card stock. Then, wrap the glitter ribbon tape around the wooden doweling. Tape the three heart shapes around the top of the covered doweling in the shape of a clover. Tie some ribbon around the base of the doweling and add some glitter glue to decorate the ‘leaves’ of the wand and your done!

This is a great activity to do with your kids, they will love it! Need more St. Patrick’s Day activities? Check out Top 20 St. Patrick’s Day Crafts, Decor and Recipes

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Easy Personalized Christmas Tree Ornaments

christine — Tue, 13 Dec 2016 12:30:04 +0000

Here is a quick Mimeo for you. These cute ornaments are easy to make and wonderful to give. They are easy to personalize with the use of a permanent marker or paint pen, add a year, name or even a small saying such as “Baby’s First Christmas”.

For this mimeo all you need is polymer clay, paint, a wire for hanging and a permanent marker or paint pen for the personal touch. If you’re not familiar with polymer clay, it is an easy to use product that bakes hard in the oven. It is easy to use and comes in many different colours.

With polymer clay you can create any design!

So, get to your local craft store to create these Easy Personalized Christmas Tree Ornaments! Want more ideas for this holiday season? Check out our DIY HoHoHo Christmas Banner or our First Home Ornament, a cute Christmas tree ornament to celebrate your first home

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