holiday crafts

Mother's Day

A handmade craft for Mother’s Day: DIY chalkboard coasters

Although flowers are nice and jewelry is always appreciated, why not surprise your mom with a truly personalized gift this Mother's...

Mother's Day

How to make your own Mother's Day corsage

Want to make your mom a gift she can wear this Mother's Day? Instead of spending an arm and a leg on an ordinary piece of jewelry,...

Crafts

DIY Elijah’s cup craft for Passover

Kids can help observe the Jewish Passover by making fun crafts to contribute to the celebration. According to Jewish tradition, the...

Holiday crafts

DIY St. Patrick’s Day shamrock streamers

It’s time to bring the luck of the Irish to your St. Patrick’s Day bash! You can make these shamrock streamer garlands in just a few...

Holiday crafts

DIY Valentine's count down calendar

Think countdown and advent calendars are just for Christmas? Think again! Countdown to Valentine's Day this year with this fun, cute...

Crafts

Match holiday crafts to your child's creative strengths

This holiday season, nurture your child's creativity with crafts and activities that are geared toward their natural strengths and...

Holiday crafts

DIY glittery heels

Between holiday gifts, plane and train tickets, gas money and a ticket to that fancy NYE ball, it's no surprise we're left with just...

Christmas Crafts & Decorating

Salt dough gift tags

Salt dough gift tags are the perfect craft for the holidays. Not only can they be used as gift tags, but they can double as holiday...

Christmas Crafts & Decorating

DIY scrap paper wreath

This wreath is great for using up scrap paper from your other holiday crafting, yet cheap enough to buy coordinating papers for the...

Winter Recipes

Ice cream cone Christmas trees

'Tis the season to... be crafty with your food! There are so many fun ways you can add some festive flair to your recipes, including...

Gifts

Handmade envelope tutorial

Why not add a personal touch to your mail this festive season? Create your own scalloped envelopes using vintage sheet music and...

Gifts

Printable holiday pillow boxes

Add a personal touch to your holiday gifts with this beautiful, unique and fun pillow box everybody will love.

Entertaining

Holiday Pinterest decor: Our favorite budget crafts that look expensive

With the travel, food, entertaining and gifts we have to budget for this holiday season, we’re lucky if there are any funds left...

Crafts

Hanukkah crafts for kids

Help your kids embrace the traditions of Hanukkah with these fun and easy Hanukkah themed craft ideas!

Holiday crafts

DIY chalkboard mugs

Buying holiday gifts for everyone on our list is fun, but only when you have the budget! For many of us, the thought of buying...

Holiday crafts

Celebrate Christmas in July

I know it may seem early to some, but for the crafty, the holidays are less than six months away and there’s no time like the...

Easter

Kid-friendly crafts for spring and Easter

Spring has sprung! It's a time of newness and growth, tulips and daffodils. It's also a great time for kids to get creative juices...

Crafts for kids

New Year's crafts for kids

Whether you're celebrating at home with the family or leaving the kids with a sitter, your children will be ready and eager to ring...

Holiday and seasonal decor

DIY Holiday mantel banner

As fun as holiday decorating is, it can also be incredibly expensive. From the Christmas tree to the elaborate outdoor lights to the...

Holiday and seasonal decor

Edible Christmas ornaments

Between presents, traveling and home decor, the Christmas season can really get expensive. One item that can really add up hangs on...

Food & Kitchen How-tos

How to make a candy stick vase

Giving handmade gifts is a great way to save money during the holidays, and you don't need to worry about your gifts looking...