Our Michael's Makers challenge for the month was to create, or convince our husband and children to create, a Mother's Day gift. I tried and tried to convince my husband that this would be a great project to tackle. But he didn't bite. So, it was up to me to make something my mom would like for Mother's Day. I'm pretty sure my mom loves her grandkids more than her own kids, so I made a Birthstone Locket with all 11 grandkids being represented by the birthstone of their birth month. I … [Read more...] about Birthstone Locket Necklace
DIY Stackable Wire Bangles
You've probably seen stackable wire bangles similar to this selling at boutiques for a pretty penny. Whether gifting to friends or making for yourself, these Alex & Ani inspired bracelets are easy to make. To make stackable wire bangles you will need: 16 Gauge Jewelry Wire Needle Nose pliers Wire cutters Charms or beads Start by cutting off a 12 inch piece of wire. Be careful not to bend the wire. Instead of stretching it out to measure, I cut off about 1.5 coils. Bend … [Read more...] about DIY Stackable Wire Bangles
Easter Egg Dye Kit
This Easter Egg Dye Kit printable is too cute not to share with your friends and neighbors! Emily from Sissyprint designed this cute little gift. Help others build holiday memories by packaging one up and gifting it away! Help cut some of the work by preparing the boiled eggs ahead of time, and wrapping it up in this vintage egg carton sleeve. Here's a great way to prepare a lot of boiled eggs at once, without smelling up your house. As a mom I'm fully aware at the chaos that comes with … [Read more...] about Easter Egg Dye Kit
Burlap Bunny Place Settings
The snow has finally melted and I'm ready for spring! Easter is a just a few weeks away so I wanted to share these cute ideas for simple place settings for your Easter brunch or dinner table. I found this burlap at Hobby Lobby. It's tightly woven and has threads of gold running through it. I'm pretty picky about using burlap around food because it can be so messy and sometimes smells off. This is what I'd consider higher end burlap (if there is such a thing?) I brought home 1/3 of a yard … [Read more...] about Burlap Bunny Place Settings
Cordon Bleu Baked Pasta
Post sponsored by Lunchbox. All opinions are 100% my own. Who's excited for Valentine's? Don't forget it's on Sunday! Which means Saturday night about 9 you'll find Walgreens and your local grocery store packed full of men looking for last minute gifts! Instead of battling the crowds (seriously, every year I'm surprised at the lines of people waiting outside in the freezing cold to get into restaurants) I make a dinner and we stay in. This year I'm re-creating our favorite Cordon … [Read more...] about Cordon Bleu Baked Pasta