http://www.sheknows.com/ Wed, 08 May 2013 06:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/holidays-and-seasons/articles/992849/a-handmade-craft-for-mothers-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 Day? These clay coasters are perfect for the mom who loves to host. http://www.sheknows.com/holidays-and-seasons/articles/992849/a-handmade-craft-for-mothers-day-diy-chalkboard-coasters Holidays & Seasons Mother's Day Claire Gallam Tue, 07 May 2013 06:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/holidays-and-seasons/articles/992843/how-to-make-your-own-mothers-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, make her a one-of-a-kind corsage with this bright and fun DIY! http://www.sheknows.com/holidays-and-seasons/articles/992843/how-to-make-your-own-mothers-day-corsage Holidays & Seasons Mother's Day Claire Gallam Fri, 15 Mar 2013 10:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/985037/diy-elijahs-passover-cup-craft-for-kids Kids can help observe the Jewish Passover by making fun crafts to contribute to the celebration. According to Jewish tradition, the prophet Elijah will visit every Seder to take a drink from this special cup. Kids will love decorating a beautiful cup that can be left out in his honor. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/985037/diy-elijahs-passover-cup-craft-for-kids Parenting Family Fun Crafts Amy Vowles Tue, 05 Mar 2013 14:41:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/983117/diy-st-patricks-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 simple steps, leaving you plenty of time for Guinness drinking and pot o’ gold finding! http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/983117/diy-st-patricks-day-shamrock-streamers Living Crafts Holiday crafts Kelly Lanza Mon, 04 Feb 2013 12:26:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/983397/diy-valentines-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 and easy DIY craft you can do with your kids! http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/983397/diy-valentines-count-down-calendar Living Crafts Holiday crafts Claire Gallam Tue, 18 Dec 2012 08:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/979781/holiday-crafts-to-match-your-childs-creative-strengths This holiday season, nurture your child's creativity with crafts and activities that are geared toward their natural strengths and tendencies. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/979781/holiday-crafts-to-match-your-childs-creative-strengths Parenting Family Fun Crafts Guest Author Fri, 14 Dec 2012 03:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/978741/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 a few cents to our name come New Year's. But don't think that means you can't rock some stellar new pumps to match your party dress. With this super easy and cheap DIY, you can turn tired old shoes into sparkling new ones just in time for New Year's! http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/978741/diy-glittery-heels Living Crafts Holiday crafts Claire Gallam Thu, 13 Dec 2012 13:34:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/holidays-and-seasons/articles/977963/make-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 ornaments. I love salt dough because it uses materials that are already in my pantry and it's an activity that I can do with my kids. http://www.sheknows.com/holidays-and-seasons/articles/977963/make-salt-dough-gift-tags Holidays & Seasons Christmas Christmas Crafts & Decorating Rena Tang Wed, 12 Dec 2012 12:55:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/holidays-and-seasons/articles/979183/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 more OCD crafter, hand raised! http://www.sheknows.com/holidays-and-seasons/articles/979183/diy-scrap-paper-wreath Holidays & Seasons Christmas Christmas Crafts & Decorating Kimberlee Bradford Wed, 12 Dec 2012 07:30:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/978863/ice-cream-cone-christmas-tree-recipe '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 these super easy, kid-friendly ice cream cone Christmas trees! These delicious cones are as fun to make as they are to eat! Plus, a few of these easily takes care of your holiday centerpiece! http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/978863/ice-cream-cone-christmas-tree-recipe Food & Recipes Kitchen & Cooking Tips Holiday & Seasonal Recipes Winter Recipes Claire Gallam Tue, 11 Dec 2012 13:30:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/shopping/articles/977979/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 this simple tutorial. http://www.sheknows.com/shopping/articles/977979/handmade-envelope-tutorial Shopping Gifts Emily Summers Wed, 05 Dec 2012 14:24:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/shopping/articles/977985/printable-holiday-pillow-boxes Add a personal touch to your holiday gifts with this beautiful, unique and fun pillow box everybody will love. http://www.sheknows.com/shopping/articles/977985/printable-holiday-pillow-boxes Shopping Gifts Najwa Kronfel Wed, 05 Dec 2012 01:39:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/977747/holiday-pinterest-decor-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 over. Skip out on purchasing expensive decorations for the home by making them yourself. Most of the tools and supplies can be found around the home, at your local hardware store or a craft store. They can be easy and quite rewarding once you set your eyes on the final product. Here are five ideas we found on Pinterest that look expensive, but little will your guests know that you made it yourself for a portion of the cost. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/977747/holiday-pinterest-decor-budget-crafts-that-look-expensive Food & Recipes Entertaining Jasmin Fine Wed, 28 Nov 2012 07:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/977313/hanukkah-crafts Help your kids embrace the traditions of Hanukkah with these fun and easy Hanukkah themed craft ideas! http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/977313/hanukkah-crafts Parenting Family Fun Crafts Amy Vowles Mon, 19 Nov 2012 04:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/976679/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 enough gifts for our families and friends has us in a financial panic. Instead of spending all you have , why not save some dough while still giving everyone a gift with this fun holiday craft? This tutorial makes four amazing chalkboard mugs, which is four less gifts you need to buy! http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/976679/diy-chalkboard-mugs Living Crafts Holiday crafts Claire Gallam Wed, 25 Jul 2012 10:17:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/966941/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 present to start hand-making ornaments guaranteed to give you and yours a truly cool Yule! http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/966941/celebrate-christmas-in-july Living Crafts Holiday crafts Stephen Brown Tue, 06 Mar 2012 15:31:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/holidays-and-seasons/articles/802977/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 flowing and maybe learn a thing or two! Here, expert crafters share their ideas for kid-friendly spring and Easter projects. http://www.sheknows.com/holidays-and-seasons/articles/802977/kid-friendly-crafts-for-spring-and-easter Holidays & Seasons Easter Mary Fetzer Fri, 23 Dec 2011 08:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/850589/new-years-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 in the New Year with these fun and easy crafts. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/850589/new-years-crafts-for-kids Living Crafts Crafts for kids Christina Holt Wed, 21 Dec 2011 17:30:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/850733/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 sparkly New Years Eve centerpiece, this season is definitely not kind on the wallet. Instead of spending a fortune on holiday decor, make your own. This easy mantel sign is a quick DIY project that requires only a few materials and less than an hour's time. http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/850733/diy-holiday-mantel-banner Home Décor & Style Holiday and seasonal decor Claire Gallam Fri, 16 Dec 2011 17:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/849625/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 those branches of your holiday spruce. Instead of spending tons of money on boring glass bulbs or flashy tinsel, make your own ornaments that taste as good as they look! Edible sugar cookie ornaments, popcorn garlands and ribbons full of chocolate covered pretzels are the perfect addition to any tree this holiday season and make clean-up a cinch. http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/849625/edible-christmas-ornaments Home Décor & Style Holiday and seasonal decor Claire Gallam Wed, 02 Nov 2011 23:58:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/how-to/articles/846235/how-to-make-a-candystick-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 "cheap." This sweet and simple vase made of candy sticks will charm your friends without breaking the bank. http://www.sheknows.com/how-to/articles/846235/how-to-make-a-candystick-vase How-To Food & Kitchen How-tos Laura Williams, M.S.Ed.