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DIY Final Lap Mario Kart Costume

September 19, 2021 by Shasta Walton Leave a Comment
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Are you looking for a super simple costume that you can make for your kids? If so, this DIY Final Lap Mario Kart Costume is perfect for you! This costume took me about 3 hours to make, and will probably not take you as long because honestly, I'm not that crafty, and I did some things the hard … [Read more...]

M&M's Candy Corn Halloween Crafts

I was so excited to find out I was chosen to participate in a craft shop and contest using M&M's Candy Corn White Chocolate. I don't usually have an excuse to buy craft supplies, so this was just the chance I was looking for. You see when I do a shop like this I can tell my husband I have to buy … [Read more...]

DIY Halloween Card For Kids: So Easy!

Are you looking for a Halloween card for kids to make at home? Today we are sharing a super simple Halloween card your child can make with a little help from you. Halloween Card For Kids: Making this card with your child will be a fun experience for everyone, and it is a great way to sharpen … [Read more...]

Father's Day Candy Card (Tie Printable Craft)

April 15, 2021 by Shasta Walton 1 Comment
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Father’s Day is right around the corner and this adorable Father’s Day Candy Card Tie is the perfect card for the candy lover in your life. We found a photo of this craft on Pinterest but couldn’t find a tutorial anywhere, so we decided to create one for you! Supplies: Printable … [Read more...]

Pokemon Bedroom Transformation

December 22, 2020 by Shasta Walton 4 Comments
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Pokemon bedroom transformation. Now there's a boy's bedroom makeover I never saw coming! If you're wondering why it's because I hate the color red! I've shared past makeovers for our boy's rooms. Remember the orange room, that I decorated with skateboards? Well, today I am sharing a paint … [Read more...]

DIY Anime Gift Box

December 22, 2020 by Shasta Walton Leave a Comment
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Do you love Sword Art Online, Attack On Titan, or Fairy Tail? Maybe these aren't your anime's of choice, and that's fine. With this tutorial, you can create a personalized DIY anime gift box for the anime lover in your life. I made the anime gift basket I'm sharing today for my son. Over … [Read more...]

Glitter Light Switch Plates and Outlet Covers

December 21, 2020 by Shasta Walton 1 Comment
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Looking to add some sparkle to a room in your home? DIY Glitter Light Switch Plates and Outlet Covers are an easy and fun home decor project! We have been working on our daughters' bedroom makeover for two weeks now. We shared our inspiration on Instagram, and I have been working on a few … [Read more...]

Monster Coloring Pages {Free Printables}

December 21, 2020 by Shasta Walton Leave a Comment
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Today we are sharing these super fun coloring sheets that you can print for free. If you are printing these for a friendly monster-themed birthday party, check out these cool party supplies. My daughters love to color, and right now they are really into coloring monsters. I decided to put … [Read more...]

How To Build A Wooden Walkway Step By Step Tutorial

Since we are building a new patio, we wanted to share this How To Build A Wooden Walkway tutorial with you so you can get started on yours. How to Build a Wooden Walkway How To Build A Wooden Walkway Supplies: SAE Tape MeasureStandard Speed SquareCompound Miter Saw48-inch Standard … [Read more...]

How To Repair A Paver Patio: Patio Maintenance

I wanted to share this How To Repair A Paver Patio tutorial with you. It's starting to cool off again, so it's time to start thinking about outdoor improvements, and the patio seemed like a great place to start. How To Repair A Paver Patio: It has been over ten years since we laid … [Read more...]

How to Add Walls To An Existing Paver Patio

Spas are more affordable than you think. Today we are sharing How To Add Walls To An Existing Paver Patio. Once you have chosen the patio or deck you would like walls around, you can start the project. How to Add Walls To An Existing Paver Patio: About two months ago, we ended up with … [Read more...]

DIY Among Us Resin Coasters

Today I'm sharing our Among Us Resin Coasters, a new craft we tried out a few weeks ago. I was hesitant to try using resin because I was worried our projects wouldn't turn out well. Thankfully the girls are always up for a challenge and won't let my fear of failure hold them back. We partnered … [Read more...]

Homemade Mother's Day Card (Filled with Candy)

April 21, 2020 by Shasta Walton Leave a Comment
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Mother's Day Candy Card was inspired by a reader request. When I learned someone was looking for ideas, I was so excited that I went right to work. Since most of the country is currently on a stay-at-home order, I decided to make this card with things I found around my house. What you need to … [Read more...]

Transform a Closet into a Toddler Bedroom

April 17, 2020 by Shasta Walton Leave a Comment
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Transform a closet into a toddler bedroom or small closet nursery using these tips and tricks. After raising our children and living as empty nesters, I never imagined we would be turning our hall closets into bedrooms for our grandchildren. It's funny how life works. When our children … [Read more...]

Family Scrapbook Page Ideas - Die Cuts

October 17, 2017 by Shasta Walton Leave a Comment
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Here are some Family Scrapbook Page Ideas using die cuts for all of your most treasured moments. I love to take pictures. Now and then, when I take a picture, I can't wait to scrapbook it. My favorite photos are the ones that I call "scrapbook-able" as soon as I see them in my viewfinder. The … [Read more...]

Christmas Scrapbook Pages Ideas - Photo Cards

Here are some Christmas Scrapbook Pages Ideas to get you started saving those wonderful photo cards from the ones you love. It is so much fun to open the mailbox and find Christmas cards. Many people are sending photo cards now with some of their favorite images from the past year. It will be … [Read more...]

Cheap Valentine Decoration Ideas

Here are some cheap Valentine decoration ideas to get you started preparing for your special day. After taking down all of our Christmas decorations, the house seems empty. Since these are so easy to make, let's cheer up our home with some cute Valentine decor. Cheap Valentine Decoration … [Read more...]

Family Scrapbook Layout Ideas - Die Cuts

Here are some Family Scrapbook Layout Ideas using die cuts for all of your most treasured moments. I love to take pictures. Now and then, when I take a picture, I can't wait to scrapbook it. My favorite photos are the ones that I call "scrapbook-able" as soon as I see them in my viewfinder. The … [Read more...]

Disney Vacation Scrapbook Ideas - The Die Cuts

Are you looking for a few Disney Vacation Scrapbook Ideas to help you get started making your memory book? Check out these layouts and die cutting tips from a pretty amazing trip we made to Disney World a few years back. I hope these give you some inspiration for your project. This post may … [Read more...]

Scrapbooking With Die Cuts - Boys Will Be Boys

I have assembled some more Scrapbooking With Die Cuts layout ideas in hopes of inspiring layouts of your favorite photos. These are some of my "scrapbook-able" photos that I wanted needed to get in my memory book. Die cuts give us such versatility in our page making that I wonder … [Read more...]

Silhouette Candy Valentine Cards Tutorial

These Silhouette Candy Valentine Cards will be a sweet surprise for your special valentine. Quick and easy to make, they are sure to please. Silhouette Candy Valentine Cards: Using paper and supplies that you already have in your crafting stash, these Easy Candy Valentine Cards are … [Read more...]

Cricut Die Cut Machines - What Do They Do?

June 17, 2017 by Shasta Walton 1 Comment
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This Cricut Die Cut Machines post is to help you decide which machine fits your needs the best. Cricut cutting machines feature many options which mean finding the device with the right fit can be a challenge. Make the right choice, and your imagination will have no limits. Your ideas will … [Read more...]

Kitchen Cleaning Hacks From Grandma

January 9, 2017 by Shasta Walton 2 Comments
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This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #WipeAwayHolidayMess #CollectiveBias I don't know about you, but around here we spend the weeks after Christmas cleaning and getting our house back in order. To be honest, I start taking down … [Read more...]

DIY Dog Adoption Gift Basket Tutorial

December 21, 2016 by Shasta Walton Leave a Comment
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This DIY Dog Adoption Gift Basket shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #CarpetProtect #CollectiveBias Three years ago my kids woke up on Christmas morning to the sweet sounds of a new puppy. Adopting Sophie may have been a gift for … [Read more...]

Holiday Cleaning Hacks I Can't Live Without!

December 19, 2016 by Shasta Walton 1 Comment
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This shop Holiday Cleaning Hacks I Can't Live Without has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone #ScotchBriteCleanHoliday #CollectiveBias Can you believe we are five days away from Christmas? F I V E days! That is crazy! I love Christmas; I … [Read more...]