Creativity
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Gardening :: Growing Baby Succulents
Succulents just might be my all-time favorite plant! Some reasons include the fact that they don’t need a lot of attention or water. In fact, they tend to do better if you just leave them alone! Now that is an easy plant to have around. But I can’t help but admire when a new flower comes out of a succulent I’ve had for awhile that I didn’t even know flowered! That is always a nice surprise. Which brings me to something I want to share with you lovely dandelion moms and dads – you can grow a baby succulent – without any soil! I found this out…
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DIY Antique Photo Shelf
Today’s post is sponsored by MyPrintly from HP Inc. and Mom Select You might have heard about HP’s new site, My Printly.com which offers an exciting array of DIY projects, ideas and tools. Many moms have been visiting the site for crafts and printing solutions, from party décor to suggestions for turning your photos into cherished keepsakes. I was asked to participate and create a fun DIY craft using the HP’s new line of paper that can be personalized for any occasions. They offer personalized paper with rounded edges (great for special occasions), regular square edges and my new favorite, the Polaroid-inspired sheets. I decided to create an easy DIY…
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7 Craft and Gift Ideas Featuring the Lovely Dandelion
It’s no secret that I adore dandelions! It’s hard for me to resist walking by one and not pick it up and make a wish. What about you? For me, they represent childhood, dreams and and I can only imagine all the wishes they have helped grant! Here are some simple craft ideas using dandelions that you can try out. Many of these crafts could be given as a gift such as the jar of wishes or the dandelion pillow. Enjoy! Make a Wish: What a fun idea! Collect dandelions on your next nature walk and put them in a jar to enjoy. And next time you want to make…
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DIY Mother’s Day Gift :: A Sharpie Art Apron
DIY Sharpie Art Apron Looking for the perfect handmade gift for Mother’s Day? Look no further! Make something useful that Mom will love. You will need: Apron (I bought mine on Amazon here) Sharpies, fine and ultra fine point Rubbing Alcohol Paint Brush Paper Towel Bird Template Print out the bird to size you like. I like to cut out the bird, play around to see where you want it and then trace around it. If you have transfer paper that will work perfectly. Start coloring with Sharpies. I placed a paper towel underneath to catch some of the alcohol. The alcohol dries really quickly. Some fabric…
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Tips for Creating an Awesome Website!
There are some many great websites out in the stratosphere! If you are thinking of setting up a new website or want to update your existing site, I have a couple suggestions! I’ve been blogging a couple years now and I wanted to share some hard-earned knowledge with you all! Blogging can be such a wonderful way to connect with other women and I am so thankful for the wonderful friends I have meet through dandelion moms and my author site. Hope these suggestions help you get started on your venture into the world of blogging! Find a Good Hosting Platform: Back in August 2013 when I was…
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National Poetry Month: Online Poetry Resources
Celebrate National Poetry Month! April is National Poetry Month and most classrooms will spend some time exploring poetic expression in one form or another. Children enjoy the rhymes and humor from poets like Dr. Seuss and Shel Silverstein, but don’t be afraid to branch out to poets like Robert Frost or Louisa May Alcott. There are so many beautiful words to share and poetry makes great bedtime material. April 30th is Poem In Your Pocket Day. Help your child write their favorite poem on a piece of paper and let them carry it with them that day. Encourage them to share their poem with their friends, family,…