DIY Advent Calendar Roundup

Tomorrow is the first day of December - can you believe it?!  If you're on top of things, you are already prepared to start your holiday countdown with an advent calendar but  just in case you're still in need of ideas, here's a roundup of some fun advent calendars you can DIY before it's too late!

Advent Calendar Pillow

Santa Christmas Printable

Advent Wall Chart

Mantel Calendar



Clay Tag Advent Calendar

Pretty fun ideas, right?  I had an idea to make a new advent calendar this year but decided instead to be lazy just use my pillow again (see first link) --- next year though, it's on.  I better get started soon so it's finished in time for next Christmas...

Easter Inspiration–Bunnies!

Happy April Fool’s Day!  I must admit I’m not the slightest bit of a prankster, so April Fool’s Day is not my thing… but have you been up to anything naughty today?  I’m kicking off the first day of April with some Easter inspiration for you and it’s all about the bunnies.  You must see these adorable ideas!

Sleepy Bunny Goody Bags from probably actually

DIY Hungry Bunnies from lilblueboo

Soft Woolen Bunny from the purl bee

Doughnut Bunny Pops from Positively Splendid

DIY Stuffed Bunnies from livelaughrowe

Peeps Banner from MADE

Aren’t these all so fun?  It’s funny how almost all of my picks involve fabric.  Maybe this will be the year that I finally make those sweet bunny sacks for my girls – I better hurry because they are growing up way too fast and soon enough will think they’re “too old” for this stuff.  If I do make some, I’ll be sure to show ya.

I’ve  been working on a few little projects around the house in between soccer and softball and a new job and throwing a birthday party this past weekend… I hope to share it all with you soon!

Valentine’s Décor Roundup

Hey, hey friends!  I’m back from a small bloggy break that was well-needed after the holidays… and just in time for the next holiday – Valentine’s Day!

I actually love decorating for V Day – all that pink and red is a lot of fun, especially with all the girls in my house!  Here’s a roundup of some of my favorite Valentine’s projects to decorate your home…

Pom Pom Valentine’s Wreath

L-O-V-E Clay Bunting Necklace Tutorial

Multi-Occasion Felt Bunting

Valentine’s Ruffled Burlap Garland

Valentine’s Feather Wreath

Valentine’s Ombre Wreath

Valentine Doily Tea Towel

Valentine Printable Owl Always Love You

Enjoy!!

American Girl Crafts Roundup

I recently took my daughters to the mother ship of little girl dolls: the American Girl store.

The trip was a belated birthday gift for my youngest, who was ever so excited to pick out her very own AG doll:

After a quick bite at the Bistro located in the store, we picked out her doll and then, of course, had to get girl/doll coordinating outfits.  And while I would have loved to have purchased every thing her little heart desired for her new “friend” the prices had me feeling a little weak in the knees.  ($200 for bicycle… for a doll.  Really?)

Luckily, there are loads of DIY American Girl Crafts I can make, so I’ve rounded them up here in case you’re part of the AG family too!  Enjoy!

My daughter really wants this farmhouse doll bed from Ana White.

Melissa at Polka Dot Chair shares this sleeping bag and pillow tutorial.

KC at the Real Coake blog has a lot of great AG ideas, like this mini chef set!

And these adorable mailboxes.

If you need an inexpensive alternative to the American Girl horse stable, girl. Inspired. has this one for you.

And what about a Gymnastics Ribbon for your budding doll gymnast?

Lastly, perhaps my favorite American Girl craft of all: DIY superhero costumes from Theresa at Theresa’s Mixed Nuts!  Are these not the most fabulous things ever?  Must.  Make.  All.

Have you joined the American Girl family yet??  I’d love to hear all about your daughter’s dolls (or maybe your dolls – we did see a group of adults having lunch at the Bistro with their dolls)!!