Making friendship bracelets is a great classroom gift idea for back to school, for Christmas for your teachers, and of course for Valentine's Day gifts. DIY gifts are just so great to give to your classmates, teachers, family members, and friends. I can remember sitting in my bedroom as a teen with embroidery string and a clothing pin on my knee, making my friends' bracelets. Great memories! Now my own teen daughter is learning how to make these fun and easy bracelets with a new book from Rocky … [Read more...]
A Great Gift Idea for Mom: Holly Lane Christian Jewelry
I love supporting Christian companies. When I had the chance to review a silver necklace from Holly Lane, I was more than happy to give them a try. I was not disappointed. The quality of the product is amazing. The beauty of the product, top-notch. But, the fact that these pieces have a Christian message? I was sold! The one I chose was the Arrow Necklace. This sterling silver pendant features etched arrows and is paired with a unique mix of turquoise, goldstone and white howlite, inspired … [Read more...]
Celebrate Peter Pan with a DIY Fairy Dust Necklace
In honor of the 65th anniversary of Peter Pan, Isabella wanted to make a fairy dust necklace. Isabella is ten years old now, and loves anything crafty. When it has to do with jewelry and Disney -- well that's just a big win. Throw in some glitter and you have all her favorite things. DIY Fairy Dust Necklace You can easily recreate this DIY jewelry craft. Kids love having a fairy dust necklace. You just need: necklace cord mini bottle charm glitter [Tweet "All the world is … [Read more...]
My Daughter is Making Handmade Gifts this Christmas
My Princess is making her own handmade gifts this Christmas for family and friends. We were sent two amazing products to review from Cool Brands - Text Cool™ and Knit's Cool™. We both LOVE these. She is happy to be creating gifts for friends all on her own. I am so happy that these products are so easy to use, with very clear instructions - she honestly figured both out on her own and started creating fun crafts. Handmade Gifts with Text Cool Text Cool is an easy to use Bracelet Studio, … [Read more...]
DIY 4th of July Accessories (for Kids to make!)
This week, to keep my Princess busy, we've been doing some patriotic crafts. We started with a DIY 4th of July bracelet and key chain. She loves beading, so these are the perfect craft ideas for her. Plus, I like helping with these too. [Tweet "You never get too old to enjoy crafts with kids!"] The Patriotic Lampwork Bracelet Kit from Oriental Trading makes two patriotic bracelets. My daughter wants to keep one and make the other for her favoite cousin who'll be at our family 4th of … [Read more...]
