mimeos – And Then Home http://www.andthenhome.com/ Sun, 20 Sep 2020 00:49:44 +0000 en hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.5.1 https://www.andthenhome.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/cropped-Watermark-Logo-1-75x75.jpg mimeos – And Then Home http://www.andthenhome.com/ 32 32 Unique Wedding Gift Idea a Year of Firsts in Liquor https://www.andthenhome.com/unique-wedding-gift-idea-year-firsts-liquor/ Thu, 17 Aug 2017 06:35:53 +0000 https://www.andthenhome.com/?p=2138 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. Disclosure: Some of the links in this post are affiliate links.  There may be a small commission made by our recommendations, and/or link to products mentioned or services on this website.  Your purchase will help us continue to bring you amazing content, step-by-steps and product reviews.

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]]> 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!

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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)

milestone-gift-bottles-labels

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.

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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.

Disclosure: Some of the links in this post are affiliate links.  There may be a small commission made by our recommendations, and/or link to products mentioned or services on this website.  Your purchase will help us continue to bring you amazing content, step-by-steps and product reviews.

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]]> Easy Prince and Princess Ribbon Wand Kids Craft https://www.andthenhome.com/easy-prince-and-princess-ribbon-wand-kids-craft/ Mon, 24 Jul 2017 11:30:11 +0000 https://www.andthenhome.com/?p=2006 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.  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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]]> 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. 
Easy Prince and Princess Ribbon Wand
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.
Easy Prince and Princess Ribbon Wand

 

Easy Prince and Princess Ribbon Wand
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 Ribbon Wand

 

 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) 

 

Easy Prince and Princess Ribbon Wand

 

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

 

Easy Prince and Princess Ribbon Wand

 

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.  

 

Easy Prince and Princess Ribbon Wand

 

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

 

Easy Prince and Princess Ribbon Wand

 

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

 

Easy Prince and Princess Ribbon Wand

 

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 https://www.andthenhome.com/chalkboard-clay-pots/ Mon, 24 Apr 2017 11:00:07 +0000 https://www.andthenhome.com/?p=1224   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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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 https://www.andthenhome.com/st-patricks-day-shamrock-magic-wand/ Mon, 13 Mar 2017 11:30:35 +0000 https://www.andthenhome.com/?p=808 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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]]> 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

St. Patrick’s Day Shamrock Magic Wand

 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!  
St. Patrick's Day Shamrock Magic Wand
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 https://www.andthenhome.com/easy-personalized-christmas-tree-ornaments/ Tue, 13 Dec 2016 12:30:04 +0000 https://www.andthenhome.com/?p=418 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.   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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]]> 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”.  

Easy Personalized Christmas Tree Ornaments

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.  

Easy Personalized Christmas Tree Ornaments
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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