DISCLOSURE: Some of the links in this post contain affiliate links, which come at no cost to you. Know that I only promote products I personally use and stand behind. To learn more about my affiliates, please review my disclosure policy here. Grandparents are easy recipients of gifts as most love handmade items and things with photos or things that reference their family! See how I mixed these two thoughts together to create a unique wearable gift for my parents featuring all 5 of their grandkids. Check out this grandkids silhouette squad goals t-shirts! My sister had her first kid before me but a few years later my parents were suddenly grandparents to 5 under the age of 5! We're lucky to only live about 2 hours apart total and get together plenty over the year. The above photo was the latest group shot of them with all 5 grandkids, just before we tore open all those presents and I gifted them these squad goals shirts. You remember I create this digital silhouette portrait gift for my mom for Mother's Day featuring all 5 of her grandkids. It's since become a popular listing on my Etsy shop and I've been happy to have created so many for other families! This Christmas I used these same silhouette designs to ... Continue Reading...
DIY Poppy and Branch Trolls Halloween Costumes
DISCLOSURE: Some of the links in this post contain affiliate links, which come at no cost to you. Know that I only promote products I personally use and stand behind. To learn more about my affiliates, please review my disclosure policy here. If your home is filled with young kids and a Netflix account, chances are you too are watching Trolls an awful lot. It’s super colorful, has familiar characters and the soundtrack is pretty great too. (Hello Justin Timberlake and Anna Kendrick!) This year’s Halloween costume is inspired by this cheery movie! Check out the DIY Poppy and Branch Trolls Halloween Costumes I made for my 5 and 3 year old! Yes, for those of you who are traditionalists, you will note that the Branch character voiced by Justin Timerberlake is, of course, a male. I took creative liberties and created a female version of this grumpy guy to create Hailey’s Trolls Halloween Costume. Here's Hailey and her attempt to look grumpy despite being a happy girl 99% of the time. Poppy Trolls Halloween Costume Supplies: Blue and green dresses (Mine is from Primary in “Pool”) Felt (light blue, teal blue, green) Pink Tulle Pink Crochet Headband Scissors (these are my favorite to cut felt) ... Continue Reading...
Felt Mickey Mouse Headband Tutorial
DISCLOSURE: Some of the links in this post contain affiliate links, which come at no cost to you. Know that I only promote products I personally use and stand behind. To learn more about my affiliates, please review my disclosure policy here. Whether you're planning a trip to Disney World or your daughter is just Mickey Mouse obsessed, it's time to get crafting and make her a felt Mickey Mouse headband! This no sew craft is comfortable to wear and features one of the most recognizable shapes in the world - Mickey Mouse! A few years ago I created these fun door hangers for each of my daughter's rooms that still hang there today. They brighten up our hallway and I knew I wanted to recreate that felt flower look on a handband in the future. Well the future is now and I went Disney themed! To make a felt Mickey Mouse headband, you will need: Black Felt Plastic Headband Scissors (these are my favorite for cutting felt!) 2 small and 2 big circles cut out of paper Hot Glue First I laid 2 of the smaller circles onto the larger circle to create my Mickey Mouse head template. Use this to cut two Mickey Mouse heads out of the black felt. Cut an additional 6 large circles out of black ... Continue Reading...