Crafts and DIY
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Our DIY Chalk Paint Beachside Dining Set
I’ve been wanting to try chalk paint for a while, but never got around to it. The opportunity came knocking a few days ago, so I went ahead and gave it a shot on this old table set. It isn’t…
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Upcycling Old Wooden Puzzles into Magnets
It’s a pretty simple craft that you can generally do in less than an hour. It all started with a puzzle that Bug had outgrown. I was going to donate it and couldn’t find Grandpa Shark. Specifically, it’s this puzzle:…
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Easy Method to Preserve Wedding or Memorial Flowers
It’s hard to throw away flowers that are tied to an emotional event, but preserving an entire bouquet isn’t practical. I haven’t had a lot of luck with pressed flowers as they seem to lose their color and just crumble…
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Upcycling Baby Clothes into Duffy or Build-a-Bear Clothes
Disclaimer: First, let me make it clear that I am not a seamstress. In no way, shape, or form do I probably sew “properly.” I was taught to sew many years ago by my great-grandmother who was terrified to teach…
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Making an Angel Pillow (Faux Sugarboo)
A long time ago, when I had an uncle fighting cancer, my mom asked me to make him a large pillow to make him more comfortable. Years later, when she herself was battling lung cancer, I thought of that when…
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Our DIY MNSSHP Family Peter Pan Costumes
Psst MNSSHP is Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party Peter Pan My first costume involved tackling the star of the show – Peter Pan. I found a wonderful tutorial by Merrick White on Babble here that I just fell in love with,…
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Making Embellished Sunny Beach Hats with Supplies from Dollar Tree
When we stopped at Dollar Tree for Easter baskets, I saw some sunhats hanging on hooks on a display. I checked them out and they were super soft! This is a really important thing when picking out hats that will…
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Making a Soft Velour Crown for a Toddler
Bug loves hats of any kind, so I knew he’d be cooperative with whatever I decided to dress him in for our trip. Everyone fawns over the lovely little girl’s dresses and crowns when planning their Disney trips, often planning…
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Displaying Disney Gift Cards – as Magnets!
When we go to Disney, I purchase gift cards so we have an easier time tracking our souvenir expenses in the park. Everyone has one or two of their own to spend. I order mine from the Disney Store online…
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Seaglass and Shells Fireplace Mantle
My mom purchased a mantle/fireplace frame from someone on Craigslist a couple of years ago. It’s a lovely carved piece from the late 1800s from a house that was being renovated. They brought it home and my stepdad bolted it…
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