From the day I put up our Super Mario Trunk or Treat post, I started getting questions about the Piranha Plant DIY and where the heck the graphics were to make the Question Mark Box. Going to be totally honest here, on the difficulty scale, this plant project is about a 6 or a 7,…
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How to make a Mario Brothers Boo Ghost DIY
One of the character decorations from our Super Mario Trunk or Treat was the Boo ghost. I’m not sure exactly which version of the game he’s in, but my kids assure me that he’s cool and he’s in there! So I’m going to show you how to make a Mario Brothers boo ghost in a…
Mario Brothers – How to make a Bob-omb DIY
Big props make a huge difference when you’re setting up a birthday party or a Super Mario trunk or treat display like we did. Big doesn’t need to mean costly; there are plenty of inexpensive items to use to make space consuming props that look great. Following is how to make a bob-omb that shows…
5-Minute Frankenstein Halloween Dessert
The last parfait I made was perfectly poisonous and was unexpectedly super popular. I’m taking that to mean you all really love the simple five minute desserts that require very little in the way of crafty skill. Like being able to operate a spoon kind of crafty skill. This Halloween Frankenstein Dessert definitely fit that…
Easy Thanksgiving Pillows with Cricut EasyPress
This post is sponsored by Cricut, but all thoughts, opinions and ideas are my own. It’s one of my favorite things to be able to whip up cute holiday decor in minutes that looks incredibly awesome. I recently came into ownership of a Cricut EasyPress that makes doing just that a real cinch. One of…
Tea Party Banner Tutorial
Part of what make the Cricut Maker so cool are the built in patterns and project that design space comes with. Over 50 unique projects are available for free from circuit to use with this crafty-from changing machine! I have joined up with the Cricut Maker blog hop hosted by Tastefully Frugal to show off…
American Girl Party Placemats Cricut Maker DIY
One of the fun DIY items I made to go with the American Girl Tea Party (see it here!) was a set of pink scalloped place mats. They were very inexpensive, very custom and took minutes to make. How to Make American Girl Party Placemats You can use the smaller size sheets that are available…
DIY Boo Banner in 10 Minutes
I believe the only thing I love more than Halloween decorations are Halloween decorations that are cute and super fast to make! This BOO Banner is absolutely both of those, and a perfect Craft Lightning project. But that’s all felt! How on earth can it take you less than 10 minutes to make? Answer: I…
Captain Underpants Family Movie Night
“This post is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group® and Snyder’s-Lance, but all my opinions are my own. #pmedia #Pop4Captain https://my-disclosur.es/OBsstV” We love family movie night! We all snuggle into the couch and watch a new release together, along with having a few movie snacks and a movie-related activity….
No Sandwich Lunch Box Hacks
This post has been sponsored by Mott’s. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Moms and Dads, school’s back in, and that means it’s time to start packing a seeming endless line of lunches. I’ve done it for 8 years now, I know making sandwich after sandwich gets boring and repetitive. And that’s why I’m…
Paw Patrol Party Hat
One of the fun parts of having a character party is getting into character! For the Paw Patrol Party we threw (see it here), we put together some fun Paw Patrol Party Hats using some pretty inexpensive items. These match the characters Rubble (construction dog) and Marshall (fire dog). How to Make a Rubble Paw…
Easy Paw Patrol Cake DIY in Just Ten Minutes
You want to take less than ten minutes to assemble a super cute and EASY Paw Patrol party cake? When I put together this DIY Paw Patrol cake and the Paw Patrol Party I put together, I kept the busy mom in mind. It uses a pre-made cake (which are more inexpensive than you think!)…
Surf’s Up Blue Hawaiian Milkshake Shots
Hosting a luau party? Here’s an idea for a tiny bite dessert that is yummy and in-theme: Blue Hawaiian Milkshake Shots. Originally, they were made during our Family Movie Night Luau and we called them “fish juice” to go with some schtick in the movie Surf’s Up 2. But they’re great for a regular luau…
Luau DIY Tissue Paper Pineapple Pouf and Pool Party DIY Tissue Paper Flamingo
This post is sponsored by Elmer’s Products. All thoughts, feelings, ideas and glee about hot glue and cordless glue guns are my own. When whipping up party decor, I really honestly try to do things as inexpensively as I can and in large pops of color. Getting big props that fill a lot of eye…
Luau Coconut Drink Cups – DIY Paper Luau Flowers
If you want to celebrate all things sunshine and beachy days, you throw a luau. Grass skirts, tropical flowers and the rest of the works. What is so fantastic about this party theme, is that any of you out there can spend a little or a lot and get a really great party experience out…
How to Make a Scribblebot and Spin Some Science into Your Staycation
With all the work and expense that goes into planning a vacation, a staycation is often more relaxing! Our family is pretty fortunate to live in Central Florida where there are tons of vacation attractions we can get to with a short road trip—one of our favorite spots is the Kennedy Space Center (KSC) while…
DIY Hangover Kit
Now you have to fill your diy hangover kit with things that will take the edge off the morning after!This post was sponsored by my friends at Cricut. They have amazing products, so you’re going to hear all about my opinion on that, but these thoughts, feelings and ideas are my own. Also, there are…
How to Make Wood Signs with Cricut Explore
This post was sponsored by my friends at Cricut. They have amazing products, so you’re going to hear all about my opinion on that, but these thoughts, feelings and ideas are my own. Also, there are affiliate links within this post that cost you nothing to click on, but help me keep this site running….
Custom Modern Wood Tray with Cricut
This post was sponsored by my friends at Cricut. They have amazing products, so you’re going to hear all about my opinion on that, but these thoughts, feelings and ideas are my own. Also, there are affiliate links within this post that cost you nothing to click on, but help me keep this site running….
Free Printable Pokemon Valentine
Pokemon seems to be a favorite that is going to stick around – and there are no shortage of kids that LOVE the imaginative critters in this game. When Valentines Day comes around this year, you can let your favorite Pokemon trainer hand out Pikachus with these free printable Pokemon Valentine cards! Aren’t these the…
Gingerbread House How-To Ebook Must Have!
How do you make your gingerbread houses? You can go to the store and buy a totally stale piece of cardboardesque pre-made gingerbread house kit or use some crumbly graham crackers to build a house looking thing, but those gingerbread avenues have always lacked a fair bit of charm. There’s no fragrant smell of gingerbread…
Recycled Star Wars Lantern Craft
Our family may geek out a little bit over Star Wars. We’ve been looking forward to the premiere of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story© TM Lucasfilm LTD for almost a year now. The kids are already getting in character with light sabers at the ready. Epic battles–the dark vs the light– rage in the…
Minecraft Party Favor DIY – TNT!
For our Minecraft Trunk or Treat display (see it here), we came up with a fun way to give out Halloween candy that went along with our Minecraft theme. The materials for this Minecraft party favor are nothing more than a recycled cardboard, red tissue paper and a free printable you’ll find in this post….
Fall Decorating: Pumpkin Candlesticks
Welcome to another edition of Craft Lightning–Halloween style! It’s September, so about the time to start thinking about updating the house with fall decorations and Halloween. For me, I never seem to have the same decorating combo out twice and I like it like that! What that does mean is that I have to do…
Pretty DIY Outdoor Drink Pitcher Protector
It is such a nice, relaxing thing to do…entertain outdoors. Sadly, most of us without screened in areas get more guests than we bargained for with the bugs that like to show up to the party, too. A little diy fix and you can at least banish the bugs from your drinks! Making this DIY…
DIY Teepee for Reading and Other Ideas for Getting Your Kids to Read in the Summer
I thank my lucky stars every day that my kids are voracious readers. Seriously, a couple dozen books gifted to my daughter at Christmas are usually gone by mid-February. I’ve never met another 9 year old who only asks for books for presents, either. My son isn’t as enthusiastic, but he’s still loves to read…
Crabby Scout Craft Project
Whether you’re looking for a boy scout craft or girl scout craft project or a project to work into an educational seashore session, this inexpensive crabby craft is a winner. The modest materials make it affordable for large groups…but they’ll still be a ton of fun to make! The ingredient list is per crab, so…
Emoji Party Lanterns Tutorial and Free Printables
This post is sponsored by the lovely people at Elmer’s Products. Their glue and X-acto knives live in my daily craft stash! Even though they’re sponsoring this post, I promise all thoughts, ideas and opinions are my own. It’s the details in parties that make them so fun. Especially when creating those details is so…
10 Minute DIY Father’s Day Gift – A 6-Pack of Love!
This post is sponsored by OnlineLabels.com. All thoughts and ideas are my own! It’s about that time where we remember dear old dad and celebrate him with BBQ and a lazy day. If you’re anything like me, a gift for dad usually ends up being a bit of a scramble as I tend to put…
How to Age Unfinished Wood for a Father’s Day Gift Fishing Frame
My dad loves to fish. I think he’d rather sit in a boat with a line in the water rather than do anything else in the world. When father’s day or a birthday or Christmas roll around for him, picking up something fishing-related for him is always a surefire winner. This year, I watercolored…
5 Minute Pool Party Cupcakes and the Last Minute Pool Party
, This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and The Coca-Cola Company. All opinions are mine alone. #FamilyPizzaCombo #CollectiveBias Spontaneous entertaining. It’s those spur-of-the-moment “hey you want to come over?” and last minute plans that sometimes make for the best memories. But even if you are talking about a last minute bash this…
Supermom Mother’s Day Brunch: A Party Guide for Dads and Kids
This post is sponsored by Hallmark and Walgreens. All thoughts, opinions and ideas are my own. #HallmarkAtWalgreens #CareWithACard One of the great Mother’s Day traditions that seems to have evolved over the years is the ritual of Mother’s Day brunch. The funny thing about this to me has always been that mom is supposed to…