One of my favorite crafts is wreath making. I was excited when I envisioned a wreath for my daughter that could be more than a wall hanging or door decor! With quick innovation, my wreath transformed into an easy burlap wreath Christmas card holder. Imagine being able to display beautiful Hallmark cards on a do it …
Holiday Crafts
Our family celebrated Thanksgiving early this year, and I felt the urge to make a Christmas craft. I decided to create a Fun Side-Out Project. We started the day by buying our favorite flavors of microwaveable Pop Secret popcorn. I smiled as I remembered my Christmas past when I used to take the time to string …
There is nothing more incredible than the birth of a child. It changes everything about your life and you become someone you said you would never be (you know it’s true). You are more concerned about germs, leaving your little one behind is the hardest thing in the world, and keeping your baby alive and …
Congratulations, you’re engaged! Now, what? It can be hard to know where to start when planning your perfect day, and it can be very easy to feel overwhelmed by all the decisions that you’re faced with. But fear not; follow the simple steps below and the process need not be stressful or intimidating. See The …
This post brought to you by Char-Broil. The content and opinions expressed below are that of Faithfully Free. Nothing is finer than summer in the Carolina’s! We southerners really know how to throw awesome summer BBQ’s and neighborhood parties are just one of the many ways we celebrate. Planning the perfect neighborhood party can seem …
I have to admit, I was really excited about making St. Patrick’s Day placemats and napkin rings, because all I had to buy to make this project was two spools of ribbon! 1 Ribbon Boutique 7/8 inch x 15 ft Roll Glittery Gold1 Ribbon Boutique 1.5 “ x 3 yd Roll Natural Plus I used …
When I set out to create this Easy St. Patrick’s Day Centerpiece, I already had a picture of the St. Patrick’s placemats and napkin rings in mind. This made planning for the centerpiece much easier because I had a general idea of what I was looking for before I left the house. I headed back to Hobby …
I had such a great time making the Easter Wreath, I decided to try my luck again with a fun St. Patrick’s Day Wreath. I love that I have found a way to make holiday wreaths so affordable and I may just make one for every holiday! So once again, I set off for Hobby …
I have been making Tootsie Roll Bank crafts for years. I made my first one for Valentine’s Day a few years ago, and I couldn’t believe how excited the kids were. My grandchildren love saving change, so they are always asking for piggy banks (they may also be hoarders). These banks are perfect because they …
I have been busy working on some fun crafts for St. Patrick’s day, and so far my kids are loving it! These St. Patrick’s Day Medallion Marshmallows were a big hit, and they are perfect little treats for any St. Patrick’s Day party! Paper medallions are fun because you can do so many cute things …
This pink and black princess baby shower theme idea is one of my favorite parties to date! This post is based on my personal experience. I was provided the samples free of charge by Oriental Trading. No other type of compensation was received for sharing my Pink and Black Baby Shower Theme story. This post …
This tutorial is for Seed Packet Valentines, you can view my other Valentine’s Day projects here. This year I am focusing on giving candy-free valentines. Don’t get me wrong, I love candy as much as the next person, but with four kids, the last thing I need is a house full of candy! We literally …
I love wreaths, and this DIY Valentine’s Day Wreath is inexpensive and easy to make. This post contains affiliate links. It’s so easy that I also plan to let the kids make one. If you have never made a DIY Valentine’s Day Wreath, this is a perfect craft for beginners, so let’s get started! How …
Thanks for checking out my Easy Hefty Kids Crafts post! My kids love crafting; they have been doing it since they could hold a crayon. Some parents like to play with dolls and cars with their children; I have always loved to watch my kids create. My boys are 10 and 11, and they will …
Our family has so many Christmas traditions we like to keep around the holiday season, and sometimes we even add to them. This year our newest Christmas tradition is called the Christmas Code Names Game. It has already proved to be so much fun, and we will continue this Christmas tradition every year (even when …
Every year my kids shake their gifts, check to see who has the most presents under the tree, and inevitably someone wrapping paper “falls off” their gift before Christmas. This year, I decided to start the Christmas Code Names Game tradition, passed down to me by my friend Lori a few years ago. If your …
~ This shop has been compensated by #CollectiveBias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. Every year I try to come up with sweet ways to show the kids how thankful I am for them. In years past I have sent notes with little candies attached in their lunch boxes and they have …
~This shop has been compensated by #CollectiveBias, Inc. and its advertiser #DisneyBeauties. All opinions are mine alone. This weekend my daughter celebrated her 5th birthday, and we started the day off in true princess fashion, with a princess makeover! My girls love having “girl time”, and I cherish moments like this because they afford me …
~This shop has been compensated by #CollectiveBias, Inc. and its advertiser #BabyDiaperSavings. All opinions are mine alone. A few months ago, I wrote A Prayer For The Childless. What I didn’t mention at the time was that this prayer was actually for my sister-in-law. After trying for years to get pregnant, I am honored and …
~ This shop has been compensated by #CollectiveBias, Inc. and its advertiser #SkinnyGirlSnacks. All opinions are mine alone. I’ve always said that eating six meals a day is the most crucial part of any food plan. When planning my daily meals, I always leave room for snacking because I like my main meals in smaller …
When I think about Father’s Day, the same things come to mind year after year. Bad ties, wallets, change holders, and hand-print tee-shirts. Why are these gifts so popular for Father’s Day? Do we just not know the men in our lives that well? Are they hard to buy for because they seem to have …
Last night he decided to sleep in our stocking… and he brought us some candy!
July 15th is approaching quickly, and your children are sure to be obsessed with all the Winnie The Pooh once they see him on the big screen so I wanted to share some crafts they are sure to love! I am dying to share my review of the movie with you, but I will have …
I love Christmas crafts, and I will try just about anything. Today I am sharing how to make your own stocking, and guess what… It’s a no-sew tutorial! After reading a few plaid-themed Christmas decor articles this year, I was inspired! I immediately went out and purchased Christmas plaid and set to work. While the …
Today I’m sharing an easy Cricut Christmas Cards Tutorial! If you’ve never done this before, don’t fret it’s super simple! The cards shown here are quick and easy to make. Last year I sent larger cards out and was shocked when I learned how much my postage bill would be. This year I wanted to make a …