Every couple of months, I participate in “Craft Lightning”. A bunch of bloggers join in and share a craft you can do in 15 minutes or less (excluding drying time) based around a theme. Well, this week, the theme is “Halloween Crafts”! What I’m going to share with you is a super quick and…
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Craft Lightning Camp Crafts – Make a Sleeping Bag Potlatch (Girl Scout Swap)
For many years I was a Girl Scout leader for my daughter’s troop. One of my favorite memories was being a volunteer leader at day camp. Being outdoors and totally unplugged from the modern world is one of my favorite ways to spend my time. One of the things we did every year was to…
Etched Votive Holders in 15 Minutes (Craft Lightning)
When I was a little girl, I would see etched items and they always seemed so beautiful and sophisticated. There was just something a little extra special about an etched piece of glassware. To be honest, I’m still this way today. A piece of glass with a design painted on it is pretty but that…
Teacher Push Pins in Under 15 Minutes
Teachers. It was a teacher who first inspired you in a particular subject matter. It was probably a teacher that was one of your first crushes. It was a teacher that gave you the confidence to believe in yourself. They truly are amazing and deserve our appreciation, don’t you think? Well, this week, the Craft…
Hop on Pop Mug (#CraftLightning #FathersDay)
Think back to when you were 4, 5, 6 or 7 years old. What is one of your fondest memories? Well, I must admit, that mine are of bed time, snuggling with one of my parents and being read to. I felt so loved. It was the perfect way to end each day. When my…
Conversation Kisses
When I think of Valentine’s day, I think of two things…… Chocolates AND Conversation Hearts Are you the same way? Well, today I thought I’d give you a super quick craft that combines these two elements. Conversation Kisses These are so easy to make and you only need two items: Hershey’s Kisses (I thought Hershey…
Snowman Poop (#Homemade Holiday)
My daughter is the queen of cheesy jokes. She has an arsenal of them. Here’s just one of her goodies (you need to read it aloud). Knock, knock. – Who’s there? Smell mop. – Smell mop who? This joke is potty humor at it’s finest, don’t you think? Now that you’re done laughing, groaning, and…
Turn Your #BathAndBodyWorks Candle into a Halloween Candle with Washi Tape!
“Hi, my name is Marilyn and I am a B&BW Candle-a-holic”. Yes, I absolutely LOVE the candles at B&BW…they have so many amazing fragrances and when you light one, the scent fills the room. Do you have this same problem? Well, I recently picked up a couple of their 3-wick candles….they were having a sale…