You guys might remember that I was gifted a used Silhouette Cameo in April 2015. I upgraded to a Cameo 3 in 2016 and I have always I loved my Silhouette! But I will admit some jealousy at the variety of materials the Cricut Maker. So let’s examine the Cricut Maker versus Silhouette Cameo 4. The Cricut Maker can cut: felt, wood, fabric, and vinyl. Plus embossing and engraving! I’m drooling! Enter the new Cameo 4! It has many of the…
It’s the time of year to think about your table settings. Family gatherings and lots of parties mean lots of details. Check out the end of this post for Free Thanksgiving Place Cards that you can simply print and cut. (You could also use them for Buffet Place Cards.) I love Thanksgiving. A holiday that is centered around food and gratitude. What’s not to love? I also love that I don’t host Thanksgiving. Long before “Friendsgiving” was a thing, my…
This DIY Beaded Pumpkin has saved me more than once when I needed a quick, fun craft. It’s cute, simple and can be done by large groups, making it a perfect Halloween party craft. I signed up (again) to be the Room Parent for Middle’s classroom (because I can’t say no.) At her school, Room Parent means organizing the 3 classroom parties: Halloween, Winter, and Valentine’s Day. A great classroom party included some games, a craft or two, and snacks…
Have you ever needed just a small piece of paper for a craft, which you knew you had somewhere in your scrap pile, but looking for it was too overwhelming or would take too long? As my scrap pile got larger, looking for the right scrap got harder and harder. I knew it was time to create effective Paper Scrap Storage. You guys have heard me say many times that I save almost everything. I don’t mean to sound like…
Pumpkins are a classic fall image and good for any fall decorating. I wanted to try to find a quick and easy way to create a pumpkin for my fall decor and Thanksgiving table. Say hello to the Toilet Paper Tube Pumpkin. In order to keep it lazy, we’re using simple craft materials. This post contains some affiliate links for your convenience (which means if you make a purchase after clicking a link I will earn a small commission but…
As I continue my never-ending quest for organization, I decided that I needed better marker storage to keep all my writing utensils close at hand. In keeping with my hoarder collector persona, I have plenty of pencils, pens, markers, and more. My current two desktop holders, a mug and an old mesh container, are overflowing (and a little outdated.) I need something better. Being the lazy crafter that I am, I apply that laziness to my household abilities. I subscribe…
If you’re looking for a simple project, it’s this DIY easy Happy Birthday table topper. Birthday planning can often feel overwhelming or like a competition. But it doesn’t have to. Just a few small touches can go a long way. If you read my Birthday Banner post, you know that I really LOVE birthdays. I have learned that it doesn’t take much to make the celebration feel like you put a lot of effort into it (even if you didn’t.)…
Did I mention that I am the head parent for my daughter’s class? That means I am in charge of planning the holiday parties. Like Halloween. Good thing I didn’t wait until the last minute. I still have 2 days! Luckily I have 2 other moms helping, otherwise this party would be very sad. We had a planning meeting weeks ago and I agreed to come up with one craft and decorations. (Except I forgot about the decorations until very…
Halloween is next week, so I guess this lazy crafter better get some decorations up. First off, I’m updating my Decorative Ladders with some Halloween flags. But also I want to add a new decoration. I decided to create a Halloween flag that can hang below our mailbox ( you can hang yours anywhere!) Check out my four free cut files at the end of this post! I guess I should admit right now that I’m not the biggest fan…
I have always wanted to be one of those people who have super cute front porch decorations with garden flags that change regularly. I just love driving by a house and seeing the decor change to reflect the season. It’s cute and fresh and makes me feel good which led to my recent DIY ladder tutorial. I’m ready to add pizazz to those ladders, while still trying to be cheap budget-conscious. I wracked my brain for a way to have…