After Thanksgiving the planning for Christmas begins, but I also start planning for New Year's Eve because we host a big family style party. This year I decided to make a New Year's Eve Backdrop with the Jumbo Cricut Easy Press 2. One of the reasons I wanted to make a backdrop is because we host this party year after year, and I want something that I can continue to use. … [Read more...]
Gobble Gobble Thanksgiving Table Runner
Before the turkey hits the table on Thanksgiving I like to decorate and set the table. This year I thought a new table runner was needed so I made a Gobble Gobble Thanksgiving table runner with my Cricut. We don't tend to host Thanksgiving, but I still like to decorate for the holiday. Adding a table runner to my table, buffet or entry console is an easy way to make the home … [Read more...]
Golden Snitch Costume
If you're a Harry Potter fan than you know that Quidditch is the game where wizards soar, and one of the goals of the game is to catch the Golden Snitch. When my family decided to make Harry Potter a Halloween theme. I wanted to do something different, so we made a DIY Golden Snitch Costume. As a family picking who we would be was tough. There are so many amazing choices, … [Read more...]
It’s Raining Tacos costume
Have you heard the song It's Raining Tacos? Well my son loves it and sings it all the time, so I made him a It's Raining Tacos costume. Our Alexa is constantly being asked to "play songs to bug your parents" and the 1st one is It's Raining Tacos. I'll be honest though it doesn't bug me and I often find myself in a big dance party with my son where we close our eyes and open … [Read more...]
Winnie the Pooh Sleep Masks
Winnie the Pooh has always been a favorite for my family. The tubby little cubby bear and his best friend were the inspiration for these Winnie the Pooh Sleep Masks I was reminded just how special Winnie the Pooh and friends are when we watched Disney's Christopher Robin in the theater as a family. The imagination, creativity, tasty hunny and reminder of having a special … [Read more...]
Good & Plenty Costume DIY
I'm rounding out my candy costumes with one of my personal favorites, Good & Plenty! Those pink and white candies on a purple box make this Good & Plenty Costume DIY easy to spot and enjoy. I'm a black licorice fan so Good & Plenty's were always in my house and they still are to this day. I thought it would be cute to make this costume for a little one but it can … [Read more...]
Haunted Mansion Sleep Mask
The Haunted Mansion attraction at Disney is a favorite for many people. It's a little spooky and a little magical. Which is what inspired me to make a Haunted Mansion sleep mask. If you've been on this attraction before you'll know my inspiration was the wall paper with glowing eyes that follow you. Which was pretty fun to think up, but I'll be honest I purchased the wall … [Read more...]
Bazooka Joe Costume
Oh bubble gum. I've always been a fan and remember getting Bazooka Joe as a kid with a little cartoon. So I made a Bazooka Joe costume DIY based on the bubble gum I adore and to go along with my Retro Candy Costumes! To start my son loves getting a piece of Bazooka Joe bubble gum as a treat. Its not only candy but it's also got a little riddle or joke with it now so it's fun … [Read more...]
DIY Mary Jane Costume
I love candy, and there's something special about retro candy and their mascots and/or name. I decided to make a DIY Mary Jane Costume to show my retro candy love! I can remember sneaking Mary Jane candies from my grandmother and looking at the girl on the package. She was iconic with her bonnet and Mary Jane shoes. This costume is a big of nostalgia, in a good way, and … [Read more...]
Applying Girl Scout or Boy Scout Badges with Cricut Easy Press 2
I have struggled with getting my daughters Girl Scout badges to stick on her vest since she became a Daisy. It wasn't till recently that I realized I could use my Cricut Easy Press 2 to apply Girl Scout or Boy Scout badges, and I have to say it's easy, quick and simple to do with the Cricut Easy Press 2. I'm going to be real, in the first years we lost a lot of petals, … [Read more...]