Showing posts with label DIY and Crafts. Show all posts
Showing posts with label DIY and Crafts. Show all posts

Wednesday, March 15, 2023

Brother/Sister Make Easy Birthday Party Treats Snack Food kids Treats for a Party Or Friends

See what yummy and decorative treats my grandchildren have put together for the spring.

Though these treats are decorative and can be displayed, don’t expect them to last long as decor. They are too tempting not to eat. After putting the

edibles together, my grandchildren went out front, where three boys were shooting baskets, and a girl was roller skating. Now we have taste testers. Everyone got a treat. They were quickly eaten so that this goody could be given a five-star rating. Most likely, the neighbor children placed importance on their stomachs rather than home decor. No surprise. It just as well that there weren’t any left to tempt me.

These tasty treats are easy to put together. You can decorate a container to put them in or leave it plain. These goodies would be a welcome addition to any gathering or special occasion, but try to save a few to enjoy yourself. These will put a smile on any face. Eat up!


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Monday, March 13, 2023

Rolo Pretzel Treat So Good and Yummy..

Even though this dessert-style treat only requires 3 ingredients, it will be your go-to dessert when you rush.

This simple recipe has been used in our family for many years. It may take

only takes a few minutes to make, but there is no skimping on flavor. It is easy to transport to any gathering and will bring compliments. Of course, you will be asked for the recipe. There may be some hesitation about sharing the ingredients because you may not want anyone to know that you haven’t worked hard on this treat. But you won’t even have to write the recipe down. It’s that easy to make.

The Rolo candy treat perfectly blends sweet, salty, crunchy, chocolaty, and gooey. What more could anyone ask for in a treat? You can substitute a Christmas cookie recipe and make this instead. You can serve it after dinner or take it to a potluck, a picnic, or a baby shower. Name the occasion, and this dessert is very suitable—bon appetite.


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Monday, March 6, 2023

Gum Drop Cookie Flower

This easy creation makes a beautiful edible floral display for spring and Easter.

Colorful gum drops, cookies with a center hole, wooden skewers, and a

container are all you need to put together this project. You may wish to stick the skewers in floral foam, especially if you aren’t using a see-through container like a terra cotta pot. If you are using a washed glass container, you could use green M&M’,s which would represent grass. A terra-cotta pot could be left plain or painted if you wish. The colors are your choice. I would suggest not putting any unwrapped candy in an unwashed container.

Take care not to stick yourself with the pointed end of the skewers. This colorful bouquet is easy to assemble and so lovely to display. Wrap in cellophane and topped with a bow can be given as a coveted gift for any special occasion or as a thank-you gift. It is a present that is sure to be appreciated. Fun to create, lovely to display, and delicious to eat.


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Saturday, March 4, 2023

Easter Egg Basket an Easy Craft For Kids

This darling decoration made of popsicle sticks can be hung from a doorknob, bringing cheer to the spring holiday.

Once you have made one of these Easter door knob hangers, you will be

addicted and want to make one for your children or grandchildren so that each child has their decoration. Stickers, stencils, or a marker can be personalized with their names. Each one can then be hung on the child’s bedroom door. They won’t want to take them down when the holiday is over. These are that cute.

Be sure and make one for yourself. The supplies are simple. I need larger popsicle sticks, different colored felt or wooden cutout eggs, and a colored pipe cleaner. You can use items on hand to decorate the popsicle sticks. Just jump in and make this craft.


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Thursday, March 2, 2023

Lucky Leprechaun Hat


This easy and cute Leprechaun hat that you or the kids in your life can easily make.

If you have not paid much attention to St. Patrick's Day in past years, this
darling craft will make you want to have a few decor pieces to display around the March 17th holiday. Paint, popsicle sticks, and glue do it for this craft. You will be making several of these easy and low-cost hats. You may even get caught up in the day's spirit and engage in the tradition of wearing green.

This holiday honors what is believed to be the date of St. Patrick's death. He is most known as the patron saint of Ireland. There are many legends surrounding him. In recent years, the holiday has become entirely commercialized. In some regions, parades and festivals are held to commemorate him.



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Monday, February 27, 2023

St Patricks Day Scrabble Letters Decor

Have a grand time making this oh-so-cute and quick St. Patrick’s Day decoration.

 If you haven’t considered decorating or making St. Patrick’s Day crafts
before, I encourage you to do so this year. Crafting is a pleasurable hobby, and some darling St. Patrick’s Day items are to be made. This video will show you one such project. Even if you aren’t of Irish descent, once you realize all the possible projects there are to make for the March 17 holiday, you will be swept into the creativity. Maybe the luck of the Irish will rub off on you. You can gift or keep your creation when you have finished it. This craft is an excellent year to make and decorate for St. Patrick’s Day. Easter is in April, allowing plenty of crafting and decorating time. You can put away the green decorations and then put out the Easter and spring decor. Even when Easter is in March can still decorate for both. Could still devote a small area to St. Patty’s Day.

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Thursday, February 23, 2023

Irish Flag Out of Popsicle Sticks for St Patrick's Day Celebration Easy ...

Irish Flag Out of Popsicle Sticks for St Patrick's Day Celebration
 
Popsicle Stick Flag Fun and Easy to Do This clever flag is quick to create, so you will want to make several to celebrate St. Patrick's Day and add to your festive decor.

A fun way to honor St. Patrick's Day is to decorate. Add pleasure to decorating for the holiday by creating some of your green creations. This flag is an excellent place to start because it only requires a few simple supplies and is easy to put together. This is a good craft for kids, but you may want to make some too. They can be hung if you wish to add some string or yarn. It can also be placed in a vase with other green foliage or in a pencil holder. Just use your imagination.
One year made a few St. Patrick's Day cards using the same color scheme. I used a ruler to make straight lines and colored pencils to fill the flag card. Appreciate that Ireland has a simple to-recreate flag; otherwise, the craft would be more complicated.



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Monday, February 20, 2023

Shamrock Ribbon Hanger for St Patricks Day

You will use this elegant St. Patrick’s Day decoration every March.
Use your imagination to create this hanger—show you one example on the video to get you started. Try using a few supplies that you have on hand. For instance, you could use a different ribbon than shown in the video—a different style or color of bow. Don’t be afraid to try new things. There isn’t always perfection in what we create, but it will be your design. That’s what makes it uniquely yours. When it is completed, you will be amazed by your creation.

There is also the option of placing the shamrocks and other decors sideways to make a garland. Then your creation can be hung from a mantle or strung on a shelf. If necessary, Command hooks may be used to make hanging easier. You can leave the hooks up if you wish to make a garland for other holidays and seasons.


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Monday, February 13, 2023

Random Acts of Kindness February 14-17

Some clever yet easy ideas for Random Act of Kindness Days Feb. 14-17, 2023.


These suggested ideas inspire you to participate in Random Acts of

Kindness. Select one or several of them. Most take very little time and no money. You can also come up with your ideas and use those instead. Whatever works best. Opportunities will lend themselves to a particular unplanned kindness. If so, go with it.

I plan to act on all of my suggested kindnesses, though I will spread them out over the days. The idea ties in well with my word of the year, which happens to be “kindness.” We can always use more kindness, which seems to be true now more than ever. When you are nice to someone, it is usually a win-win situation. Both of you feel good about yourself, so I encourage you to play a role in Random Act of Kindness Days.



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Thursday, February 9, 2023

Making a Decorative A Scented Sachet Is So Easy to Do

The sachet will be both pleasant smelling and lovely to see.



The sachet is sure to add a lovely scent to your clothes. It can either be placed in a drawer or hung on a hanger. After adding some decorations to the sachet, you likely want to hook it over a hanger so that you can see it more often because it looks elegant. It would make a fine gift for Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, or a birthday. It could also be a Get Well remembrance or a thank you.

It takes just a few minutes to decorate and is inexpensive, so you may create multiples and have several on hand for last-minute giving. Use decorations you have available to make the creation your own. Each one will be unique and special. Get crafting. You can do this. Easy and fun.


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Thursday, February 2, 2023

Making a Carnation from Facial Tissue Easy and Fund to Do

Carnation from Facial Tissue

So amazing that you can make a real-looking carnation from facial tissue.
Pull out a piece of facial tissue. Grab a pair of scrapbooking scissors that will cut with a fancy edge. You will also need a green pipe cleaner or a green wire stem. That’s all you need to make this true-to-life-looking carnation. Make a single carnation and place it in a bud vase to keep for yourself or give as Valentine’s remembrance. Then, make several for a larger display. It can also be used instead of a bow on a package making the gift more personalized and unique.


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Wednesday, February 1, 2023

Valentine Candy Hug Holder

This handmade candy holder is so adorable that you will desire to make several.


This craft takes you back to an era when there were roadside produce stands. The small roadside stand you will make is even better because it is filled with sweets. The Valentine's colors and decorations make it the perfect gift for a sweetheart, friend, neighbor, or co-worker. You will think this Valentine's gift is so adorable that you will want to make several to give away. You will also want to keep one for yourself.

Amazingly, you can create something so cute simply by painting and gluing. So easy and quick, but you will be making a decor piece that you will look forward to putting out for Valentine's Day for many years to come. Fill it with a candy of your choice and enjoy creating a new Valentine's tradition.


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Thursday, January 26, 2023

Creating Valentine Heart Cards For Kids Easy Easy and Fund for Kids to Do!

Creating Valentine Heart Cards For Kids Easy Easy and Fund for Kids toDo!

Show your heart by creating your own Valentines.


Anyone can go to the store and purchase Valentine’s greeting card. However, you are making your cards show caring. You are remarkable when you make a card that you can give to someone special. That special person can mean a romantic relationship, or it can tell a good friend, co-worker, or neighbor. It all depends on the personal message you add to the card. You don’t attain that personalization with a store-bought card.

These are cute Valentines to which you can add your own creative touches. Choose your own colors and ways to color them. Add a bow or rick rack, or lace trim. The cards are yours to make as your own. There is no wrong design. Just do it and amaze yourself.


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Thursday, January 19, 2023

Heart Decorations Using Blocks

Will show you how to make three cute Valentine's decorations out of tumbling tower blocks. So
simple!

These 3 Valentine's decorations are clever but simple to put together. You need paint, glue, tumbling tower blocks, and heart shapes. The valentines are fun to make and will add to your holiday enjoyment. Not only will you want to make several to pass on to those you care about, but you will also want to be sure to keep some for yourself. Valentine's Day can be a delightful holiday. It is not as consuming as some holidays, so adding a few simple touches can be a joyful day. Sometimes you have to add your special touches, especially if that special someone is lacking. You can make it more of a friendship day by reaching out with cards, crafts, and thoughtful actions.


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Thursday, January 12, 2023

Making a Kids Heart Party Favor for Valentine's Day They are Easy and Fu...

Making a Heart Party Favor

This cute Valentine's favor is sure to be a hit.


You Can make quite a few of these easy-to-make Valentine's party favors. Though the supplies are simple, inexpensive, and quick to construct, those receiving them will enjoy them. You will have fun making these candy-felt flowers. They can be given to enhance a classroom party and handed out to friends and neighbors. It shows thoughtfulness and remembrance.

This kid's craft is Valentine's decoration and a tasty treat. You may want to replace the treat after eating it, or perhaps you will want to keep the decoration intact and resist the temptation to eat it. Either way, this favor will add to the festivities of Valentine's Day.



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Thursday, January 5, 2023

I don’t Burn my fingers - New Glue Gun. So Happy!

I had an ancient sears craftsman glue gun for so long that I don’t even remember where I got it (Sears, by my husband, bought it 1981).

Unfortunately, it didn’t have any temperature settings, and there was no trigger for applying the glue. So I needed an extra hand to use it.
One day my husband used it to fix Lucy’s cat toy. He must have found it difficult because he gifted me a new one a few days later.
In the beginning, I still wanted to push the glue stick in, but soon I was used to the new one. It is much easier to use and a must for crafting and repairing. I can’t believe I didn’t upgrade sooner. It is one of the most favorite gifts I have ever received.


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Wednesday, December 28, 2022

2023 Word to Live by - Kindness


We could all use more kindness in our lives, so that is my 2023 word to follow. Rather than making a New Year’s Resolution that is abandoned by February, I select a word to follow throughout the year. This is the third year I have chosen to pick a Word to Live by. My word for 2023 is “kindness.” I think everyone
could use more kindness in their lives at this time. Usually, if you are kind to someone, they will return the favor. It is a winning situation for everyone. I feel optimistic that I will be able to follow through using this word often throughout 2023. I have found it helpful to post the word on the refrigerator as a reminder. In 2020, my chosen word was grateful. I was successful at being grateful for so many things during that year. My 2022 word didn’t work quite as well. I didn’t feel as joyful often As I should have, but now as we enter a new year, there is a new word to guide me. A new year means a fresh start.

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Monday, December 19, 2022

Helping Kids with crafts at The Peoria AZ Westwing HOA Winter Festival C...

The Westwing HOA Winter Festival Celebration


Was a joyous occasion to help over 100 children make a tree ornament.

They recently headed to a nearby park to help at our Home Owners Association’s annual Winter Festival. Families of the neighborhood came to enjoy the activities. I happily volunteered at the kid’s craft table. Over 100 boys and girls crafted a keepsake tree ornament to take home. It was fascinating to see their different designs. Some adults made ornaments too, but the children’s enthusiasm quickly puts one in a holiday spirit. Though we couldn’t find a vendor to truck snow to the desert this year, there was still plenty to do. Bounce castles, face painting, and a rock climbing wall were enjoyed by many. The “free” hamburgers were delicious. Santa and Mrs. Claus were a welcome sight, and the Grinch proved popular. The weather was perfect. Everyone seemed to have had a fun time.
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Tuesday, December 13, 2022

Amazing Amaryllis Is Blooming Fast Looks Real Good

The amaryllis bulb has burst with amazingly lush and large vibrant red blooms. Looks so festive

and cheerful for the holidays! The flowers can be enjoyed for a few weeks before they whither. At that point, cut them back to within 1 to 2 inches of the bulb. Put the bulb in a 50 to 55-degree temperature for at least 8 to 10 weeks. The dormant phase will help it bloom again. Then replant it and place it in a sunny location with temperatures of 70 to 75 degrees. Start watering again, and there should be new blooms to enjoy after several weeks. The flower should bloom every winter for about 25 years!

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