I love a good simple craft. Especially one that makes a statement but it takes less than a half hour to put together. Now that I've had my new born, I've realized that keeping it simple is my new mantra. Having three boys under the age of four is a little exhausting. :) Which is why I made this! "Lucky Leaves St. Paddy's Day Ikea Hack." This is what you'll need: 1. Fake plant from Ikea (They are only a few dollars) 2. A pot from Ikea (these are also just a dollar or two) 3. … [Read more...] about Lucky Leaves St. Paddy’s Day Ikea Hack
Love Note Garland
Hi. I'm Ali from Dream Crafter. (Hi, Ali) Â And I have a confession to make. I am one of those people that takes down the Christmas decorations the day after Christmas and start putting up Valentines Day stuff. (Gasp!) Phew! I am so glad I got that off my chest. I know. I skip right over New Years. I should be kicked out of the blogging world of super moms forever. But I just really love the idea of filling my house with a ton of girly frilly stuff since I live in a house full of boys. … [Read more...] about Love Note Garland
Crocheted Winter Blanket Tutorial
Hi there readers! It's Ali, back from Dream Crafter. I am so excited to share this Crocheted Winter Blanket Tutorial with you today because its something that has taken me a long time to complete. I love a good project that I can just sit down and do at night. Doing crafts like crocheting or sewing or cross stitch are some of faves because they help me unwind from my day. I started this blanket about 4 months ago (although it didn't really take me that long to finish. I'm just a procrastinator,) … [Read more...] about Crocheted Winter Blanket Tutorial
DIY Clay Pumpkin Napkin Rings
Hi! Its Ali from Dream Crafter! Whenever I think about Thanksgiving crafts, the first thing that comes to mind is a beautiful table setting. I'm a real sucker for a pretty place setting with all the little details that make the meal special. My husband of course, could not care less as long as the food is good. But I guess thats why we make such a good team. :) So today I wanted to show you an easy way to dress up your place settings for Thanksgiving in one day! (My favorite kind of craft.) I … [Read more...] about DIY Clay Pumpkin Napkin Rings
DIY Floral Crowns
Hi there Crafting Chicks followers! This is Ali from Dream Crafter back again to share another artsy fartsy idea. :) I'm sure you have seen these DIY floral crowns floating around Pinterest and I can't get enough of them! (Sigh...if only I had  girl.) But I do love them for adults too. Not only are these floral crowns really cute, they are also REALLY easy to make (my favorite aspect of any craft.) Here's what you'll need to make these festive little beauties: 1. A whole bunch of fake … [Read more...] about DIY Floral Crowns