What if you could capture and save a tiny piece of each day, a small memory from each day in the year, a clip of the everyday and mundane, to the fun and exciting, to the small moments of you and your family interacting together? Wouldn't something like that be priceless years down the road?My brother Tyler just shared a video he made that I think is brilliant, that I just had to share with you! He started in the middle of 2013, but took a one second clip of video every day and put ... [ Read More ]
Great Summer Ideas Roundup
With summer vacation quickly approaching, I've been on the lookout for fun ideas to keep my kids busy and to keep them from getting bored during those two months without school. Pinterest didn't let me down, and I have found some great ideas to keep my kids active and having fun this summer... check them out! Headed to the beach this summer? Hani of Craftionary linked to 22 beach activities for kids that my kids are going to love doing! Mique from Thirty Handmade Days put together a list ... [ Read More ]
DIY Metallic Handprints
I am so excited to share with you this idea that I came up with a few years ago. I have never ever ever seen this done, which makes it even more exciting! This is probably one of the easiest tutorials on my site, and yet is one of the most special and memorable gifts I can think of to give to a family member, or even keep for yourself. It is so easy, so fast, and yet so precious and sweet at the same time. And for all you procrastinators, this would make an easy and very inexpensive ... [ Read More ]
How to Make a DIY Wood Mounted Photograph {Super Easy!}
Looking for an easy, inexpensive gift idea or decoration for your home? This DIY wood mounted photograph is super easy, very cheap, is beautiful to display in your home, AND makes the perfect gift. I recently made one of these wood mounted photographs for my mom's birthday with our family photo on it. She couldn't believe that I made it! This wood mounted photograph is truly one of my favorite projects. The finished surface of the photograph ends up looking almost like a ... [ Read More ]