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How to Create Easter Table Decor {with Martha Stewart + Cricut}

April 10, 2019 By Laura Leave a Comment

Easter table decor

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Cricut. The opinions and text are all mine. Our backyard orchard is filled with stunning pink and white blossoms, buzzing busy bees, and tiny fruit growing on our field of fruit trees.  I wanted to head outside and enjoy nature's beauty with my kids, so I set up a pretty Easter table outside in the yard.  Today I'm sharing how to create Easter table decor with Martha Stewart and Cricut, two of my absolute favorites! I wanted to ... [ Read More ]

How to Make Joyful DIY Christmas Cards with Cricut

November 7, 2018 By Laura Leave a Comment

Buffalo plaid DIY Christmas cards

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Cricut. The opinions and text are all mine. Learn how to make two fun DIY Christmas cards with your Cricut machine! These cards are so fun and are perfect for giving to those on your list this year. I've always believed that homemade is better. When someone gives you a handmade Christmas card, you know that they took time out of their busy schedule to create something special just for you. Today I'm going to teach you how to ... [ Read More ]

How To Organize Your Childrens’ Art and Schoolwork

June 9, 2018 By Laura 20 Comments

Organizing schoolwork at home

Organizing schoolwork at home that's been saved over the years from your kids is a daunting task.  Your children's art projects and school papers are hard to throw away, and you're having a hard time coming up with an effective way of organizing school papers.  Sound familiar? At the end of the school year, moms everywhere brace themselves for the mountain of art, school papers, and awards that their children will inevitably bring home. Neat and organized spaces become home to cluttered ... [ Read More ]

Valentine Candy Box Craft

January 13, 2017 By Laura 1 Comment

Valentine candy box craft. So cute and easy to make with your Sizzix Big Shot!

Need to package up some sweets for someone for Valentine's Day?  The valentine candy box craft I'm sharing today is so simple to make and is super cute! You'll need a Sizzix Big Shot die cutting machine to make it.  I use my Big Shot for everything, and it's been totally worth it! Valentine Candy Box Craft Supplies: (may contain affiliate links) Sizzix Big Shot Sizzix cutting pads Scalloped Gable Box Die Solid and pattern cardstock Glue Step 1.  Make a Sizzix ... [ Read More ]

Valentine’s Day Treat Box Craft

January 10, 2017 By Laura 1 Comment

Modern Valentine's Day treat boxes with Sizzix treat popper die

If you or your kids love giving out treats for Valentine's Day, then you'll love this Valentine's Day treat box craft I'm sharing with you today.  It's a wonderful way to show family and friends that you care! These Valentine's Day treat boxes can also be made in under 15 minutes, and are even easy enough for the kids to help make.  I used modern paper and colors, but you could customize these any way that you like with different paper, colors, and ribbon. You'll need a Sizzix Big Shot ... [ Read More ]

Stocking Gift Holder for Christmas

October 18, 2016 By Laura Leave a Comment

Stocking gift holder with Brenda Walton's Sizzix die

Today I've got a sweet little Christmas craft to share with you.  A cute paper stocking gift holder! Sizzix recently sent me the Brenda Walton Stocking Gift Holder die that's been on my wish list for a while now.  The die cuts all the pieces to create adorable little stockings again and again with your Big Shot or other Sizzix die cutting machine. I also used some paper from the new Merry & Bright paper pad that's filled with cute Christmas paper. To cut the pieces for the stocking ... [ Read More ]

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