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Tuesday, September 29, 2015

Free Printable Foil Recipe Cards

Tuesday, September 29, 2015

Free Printable Foil Recipe Cards

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I received product in exchange for this post. All opinions shared are 100% my own.

It's getting to be that time of year to cook and bake all kinds of delicious food! I like to go through all of my family's favorite holiday recipes and write them down for my own recipe collection. It's also fun to include my favorite recipes on cute recipe cards to pair with cooking utensils as wedding or Christmas gifts. I've designed a recipe card that can be dressed up a bit by the Minc that will really make your favorite recipes stand out!

Free Printable Foil Recipe Cards at artsyfartsymama.com #HSMinc

There are tons of ways to foil projects, but none are as easy and quick as using the Minc, especially for this project!! If you haven't heard of this yet, the Minc is an incredible crafting tool designed by Heidi Swapp that turns laser printed items (with Minc products or your own custom designs) into a beautifully foiled creation in just seconds. You can see more about the Minc and all it can do in my previous post introducing the Minc!

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Of course, to give your projects touches of colorful shimmer, you need foil. You can find reactive foil made just for the Minc in a rainbow of colors! Using sharp scissors, cut a piece of foil in the color of your choice to cover the recipe card.

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Open the carrier sheet and place the recipe cards inside face up. Carefully lay the foil pieces over the cards (color side up) and lightly press down and make sure none of the text is uncovered. Carefully lay the top of the carrier sheet down over your project and smooth it out with your hand.

Tip: Sometimes static on the carrier sheet can cause the foil to shift, so just work slowly and try to keep everything in place as best you can.

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Place the carrier sheet into the Minc until the rollers grab it to pull it through the machine. Let it run all the way through, then carefully open the carrier sheet. Remove the paper and foil, then slowly peel the foil off the paper starting at one corner. Now your recipe card is foiled and looking gorgeous! It really is as simple as that.

Free Printable Foil Recipe Cards at artsyfartsymama.com #HSMinc

Depending on the colors of foil you choose, your new recipe cards can range from chic to colorful and fun! My recipe book is a lot more fun to look through now, and I can't wait to create more to give away this holiday season. What color(s) would you make your recipe cards?

Download Free Printable 3x5 Recipe Cards
Download Free Printable 4x6 Recipe Cards

Some things you should know before downloading:
*Artsy-Fartsy Mama printables are for PERSONAL USE ONLY.
*You may NOT modify, re-sell, redistribute, or claim the design as your own.
*Please do not remove the credits/watermarks.
*If you share this on the internet, credit must be given to Artsy-Fartsy Mama & linked back to this post.

Don't you just want to foil everything now? You can find the Minc starter kit and accessories at Hobby Lobby and Jo-Ann, as well as at some local stores and online shops.

Monday, September 28, 2015

Easy Halloween Necklace and Headbands

Monday, September 28, 2015

Easy Halloween Necklace and Headbands

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My daughter is a girly-girl and loves making and wearing jewelry. I surprised her this month by creating some fun Halloween accessories for her to wear, which included a chunky bubblegum necklace and bracelet and some adorable Halloween headbands made with supplies from Fizzy Pops. Even if you have never tried jewelry making or putting a headband together, I promise you can do this!! It's so easy.
Saturday, September 26, 2015

Free "Geometric Heart" SVG Cut File

Saturday, September 26, 2015

Free "Geometric Heart" SVG Cut File

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Geometric Heart T-Shirt with Free Cut File at artsyfartsymama.com


I have been crushing on everything gold and geometric lately. I've been using it in our home decor, new accessories, and of course on our clothes! My daughter is a girly girl and anything glam is a must-have, but our wallets don't agree. Finding trendy clothing for kids can add up quick, so we decided to design our own Geometric Heart T-Shirt for her to wear instead! It was so easy to make, and I promise you can do it, too.
Wednesday, September 23, 2015

Free Printable MARVEL Wrappers

Wednesday, September 23, 2015

Free Printable MARVEL Wrappers

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This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #MARVELSnackBar #CollectiveBias

Free Printable MARVEL Super Hero Granola Bar Wrappers at artsyfartsymama.com

Are you a MARVEL fan, or have someone in your family who adores super heroes? Make their lunch or super hero-themed party MARVEL-lous with some MARVEL Chewy Granola Bars paired with my free printable super hero joke wrappers!
Tuesday, September 22, 2015

Wiggle Worm Dirt Pudding

Tuesday, September 22, 2015

Wiggle Worm Dirt Pudding

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This Wiggle Worm Dirt Pudding is a fun afternoon snack for kids!

Wiggle Worm Dirt Pudding with Free Printable Labels at artsyfartsymama.com


With  my daughter back in school, I've had to come up with some new quick and creative snack options. At the end of a busy day of learning, she wants a sweet treat and I would rather that she has something a little more nutritious. So, we compromised and came up with a way for kids to create their own Wiggle Worm Dirt Pudding with pudding cups and free printable labels! You can easily put this fun snack together to eat after school or as a surprise in their lunch boxes.
Wednesday, September 16, 2015

Free Printable Encouraging Lunch Box Notes

Wednesday, September 16, 2015

Free Printable Encouraging Lunch Box Notes

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Make lunchtime a little happier with Free Printable Encouraging Lunch Box Notes! artsyfartsymama.com #PeanutButterHappy

With school now back in session, kids are adjusting to new schedules and activities. This year is my daughter's first year of attending school away from home, and I know that even though she loves it, a little encouragement can go a long way. A fun way I've found to do that is by designing some free printable encouraging lunch box notes to wrap around granola bars to add in her lunch box to help her have a happy moment at lunchtime!
Monday, September 14, 2015

The Easy Way to Paint a Bathroom

Monday, September 14, 2015

The Easy Way to Paint a Bathroom

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This post is sponsored by HomeRight. All opinions are my own.

The Easy Way to Paint a Bathroom at artsyfartsymama.com

We recently remodeled our master bathroom. Besides choosing the tile, my favorite part of the renovation was painting. It was a tough choice choosing a color, but we finally decided on Behr's Silent Breeze. Painting can be a lot of work, but with the right tools, you can have the job done in no time. Today I'm going to share some tips to help you paint your next project the easy way.

HomeRight® PaintStick EZ-Twist Paint Applicator is a great tool for painting interior walls and ceilings!

The HomeRight® PaintStick EZ-Twist Paint Applicator is one of the coolest painting tools I've used. Save time and paint your walls in a third of the time without the mess that comes with traditional trays and rollers. The paint is held in the handle of the roller with an EZ-Twist feature to easily control the paint flow. This really makes painting incredibly easy and quick!

The Easy Way to Paint a Bathroom at artsyfartsymama.com

First things first - paint. For a bathroom, I would recommend using a paint with a semi-gloss finish because of all the moisture and it's a space that is usually cleaned more frequently than other rooms. As far as supplies go, you can save money by just using the PaintStick EZ-Twist Paint Roller and your gallon of paint.

With the roller comes a lid with a fill tube to fit right over the paint can. The fill tube fits into the paint roller handle to pull the paint in, so you don't have to pour or bend over to get paint onto the roller. Once you're done painting, the lid is washable so you can use it again and again.

The Easy Way to Paint a Bathroom at artsyfartsymama.com

Getting the paint into the handle is simple. In the handle itself, the black section pictured is the fill port. It contains a spongy port that is placed over the fill tube on the paint can at a 45º angle. Gently pull the end of the handle and watch the paint pour in! No mess, and very minimal effort on your part. 

The Easy Way to Paint a Bathroom at artsyfartsymama.com

The paint roller is also unique with how the perforated roller cover allows paint to flow through the roller cover to add the paint onto the wall or surface being painted or stained. (This roller won't work with non-perforated rollers.) There's also a snap-on splatter shield to fit around the roller to help prevent any paint drips or splatters while you work.

The Easy Way to Paint a Bathroom at artsyfartsymama.com

To get the paint to start flowing, slowly twist the end of the handle to push the paint up through the roller. The paint will start to show through the roller and you can start rolling paint onto the walls. When the handle runs out of paint, simply refill and keep going. The PaintStick EZ-Twist is also a wonderful roller to use on ceilings. Since you don't have to stop to mess with a tray, so you're saving lots of time and pain in your back!

The Easy Way to Paint a Bathroom at artsyfartsymama.com

Our first coat of paint took around 30 minutes, which included a bit of learning as we went. Put the excess paint back into the can by placing the handle onto the fill tube and twisting the handle. The paint will empty back into the can easily without a mess. We left it to dry for a couple of hours, and came back to add another coat. By the end of the evening, the bathroom was painted! All that was left was the corners and edges.

HomeRight® QuickPainter Pad Edge Painter is a great tool for painting edges, near baseboards, and corners!

Painting edges/cutting in a room are probably the most frustrating part of painting for me. I end up messing up part of the wall, or don't get it looking as clean as I'd like. With the HomeRight® QuickPainter Pad Edge Painter, you can draw paint directly from the paint can, so there’s still no messy tray or brushes to use.

HomeRight® QuickPainter Pad Edge Painter is a great tool for painting edges, trims, and more!

I was able to quickly and cleanly paint edges around the shower tile, near the baseboards, window trim and door. You control the release of paint onto the applicator with the handy on-handle trigger. The three-inch pad is made of a high-quality neoprene material which means a clean, smooth finish with no messy brush or roller marks.

The Easy Way to Paint a Bathroom at artsyfartsymama.com

In just one evening we were able to easily paint our entire bathroom. My daughter even helped a little, which was fun for her (and easy for me to fix when she was done) and I was impressed by how simple and effective the roller and edger were to use.

The Easy Way to Paint a Bathroom at artsyfartsymama.com

Now that our master bathroom is complete, I am excited to get to share it with all of you! I hope my experience can help some of you on your next painting project. 

Speaking of which, HomeRight is so awesome to give one of YOU a PaintStick EZ-Twist and Quick Painter for your next painting project! Enter to win using the Rafflecopter form below:

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Tuesday, September 8, 2015

Chobani Greek Yogurt Popsicles

Tuesday, September 8, 2015

Chobani Greek Yogurt Popsicles

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Let's be honest - being a parent is exhausting. I'm always on the go, and often have to grab a quick snack to get me through the day. I'm trying to be healthier, so I've been looking for different options. Chobani, America’s #1 Greek Yogurt brand, is kicking off a new season and saying #HelloSummer with 15 new product varieties which include a collection of sweet snacks that pair delicious Greek Yogurt with natural mix-ins. Since I'm always in a hurry, turning my yogurt into popsicles makes for a convenient and healthier treat!

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I tried the Almond Coco Loco, and Key Lime Crumble flavors. Almond Coco Loco is a coconut low-fat yogurt with honey roasted salted almonds and dark chocolate, and Key Lime Crumble with a Key Lime low-fat yogurt with graham crackers and white chocolate. There’s also two new flavors to enjoy: Coffee Break Bliss (low-fat yogurt with biscotti pieces and chocolate), or a summer favorite Strawberry Summer Crisp (low-fat yogurt paired with golden graham crackers and white chocolate).

No matter which flavor you try, each and every cup of Chobani Greek Yogurt is made with fresh milk from cows not treated with rBST, contain no artificial sweeteners, preservatives or flavors, and made with all natural, non-GMO ingredients

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Making yogurt popsicles are easy enough for anyone to make. Simply open the yogurt container, and "flip" the mix-ins into the yogurt. Stir with a spoon until fully combined.

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Pour the yogurt into a popsicle mold (I found mine at the dollar store). One entire Chobani container fit in each mold, so I made two of each popsicle at a time. Place the tops on the mold and freeze for at least 2-3 hours.

Chobani Greek Yogurt Popsicles at artsyfartsymama.com #HelloSummer #chobaniCG

Once the popsicles have set, they are ready to grab and GO! The pieces of almond and chocolate with the flavor of coconut are a refreshing start to the day or a sweet treat when you finally get a bit of quiet time to yourself at the end of a long, busy day. Since they are portable, they are convenient to eat on the way to work or school.

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If you're a fan of Key Lime pie, these popsicles will hit the spot! With the taste of Key Lime in the yogurt, these popsicles are sweet and tangy and the bits of graham cracker and white chocolate chips add a crunchy surprise. 

Which Chobani Greek Yogurt flavors would you like to try? Visit Chobani on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

I was selected for this opportunity as a member of Clever Girls and the content and opinions expressed here are all my own.

Sunday, September 6, 2015

Free Printable Halloween Lunch Box Jokes

Sunday, September 6, 2015

Free Printable Halloween Lunch Box Jokes

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Free Printable Halloween Lunch Box Jokes at artsyfartsymama.com

With my daughter now taking her lunch to school every day, I often leave a little note in her lunch to brighten her day. I wanted to plan a little Halloween fun for her during the month of October, so I've put together these cute Halloween lunch box jokes to throw in her lunch! The jokes will be fun for Halloween time, and she's excited to share them with her newfound friends.
Friday, September 4, 2015

Master Bathroom Renovation Reveal

Friday, September 4, 2015

Master Bathroom Renovation Reveal

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Big thanks to Moen for providing product used in our bathroom. As always, all opinions are my own.

Master Bathroom Renovation Reveal at artsyfartsymama.com

If you've been following me on Instagram, you've been able to see a few sneak peeks of our master bathroom renovation project we've been working on this summer. I'm so excited to finally share the big reveal with you and the process we went through in the remodel. Before I get to the rest of the post, I really need to thank my handy husband for all his hard work. He did the majority of the hard work in this bathroom himself, which saved us SO much money!!

Master Bathroom Renovation Reveal at artsyfartsymama.com

Whenever I am checking out a renovation, I LOVE seeing the before images to see where the project began. So now I introduce to you our embarrassingly hideous master bathroom as we began our project. The bathroom was extremely outdated compared to the rest of our home, and nothing in the room worked without some kind of problem. Leaky shower, broken toilet... you name it.

The picture on the left is the original shower, and had a frosted glass door. When the door was closed, the shower was like a cave with hardly any room to move. Where we had broken through the shower were 5 inch thick tile walls. My daughter had a great time helping with demo and "putting holes in the wall" with a hammer. The demo can be a lot of work, but it's definitely worth it when the project is done!! 

Master Bathroom Renovation Reveal at artsyfartsymama.com

The bathroom was so small that it only had room for a tiny vanity, so we decided that we could bring the bathroom out into the master bedroom about two feet without affecting the bedroom space. First, we measured and marked where the walls needed to be and built wall frames before tearing anything else down.

We secured the new wall frames in place, and brought the electrical out. Then, we tore down the original bathroom wall and doorway to create one larger space. Just that alone made the bathroom look SO much better already!

Master Bathroom Renovation Reveal at artsyfartsymama.com

After the drywall was up and the mudding was finished on the outside of the bathroom, we were ready to prime and paint it. We covered up the old outlet (yellow box on the left), and added the electrical covers to the light switch and outlet to finish the new outside wall of the bathroom. 

Master Bathroom Renovation Reveal at artsyfartsymama.com

We were able to remove all the nails, screws, and bits of broken wood and old drywall from the original entryway and got the new addition to the room prepped for drywall. Drywall and mudding is really hard work, but it can be done all on your own if you have someone to help you.

Master Bathroom Renovation Reveal at artsyfartsymama.com

My best tip for any renovation is to plan for the worst. Once we removed the flooring and tore the shower out, we found that the subfloor was rotted through due to water damage. So, we had to tear out the subfloor and completely replace it.

The subfloor was replaced, and the leaking shower pipes had been repaired, and the shower drywall was done in just a few days. For our new shower, we decided on a really nice neo-angle corner shower pan (instead of building walls again).

Master Bathroom Renovation Reveal at artsyfartsymama.com

Now for one of my favorite parts of the bathroom: the shower tile!! The tiling project was probably the most tedious part of the entire renovation, but it looks stunning. Our renovation budget was pretty tight, so we purchased a tile cutter and did all the work ourselves. Luckily, my husband has done a lot of this kind of work before, so he knew what he was doing. I learned a lot through the process and with a little research, you can learn to do it, too!!

Master Bathroom Renovation Reveal at artsyfartsymama.com

Our original plan for the floor tile fell through, but then with some luck, we found this faux wood tile for about the same price we were looking to spend. It's absolutely gorgeous, and I love how it brought in some new texture to the room.

Master Bathroom Renovation Reveal at artsyfartsymama.com

Once the tile and grout were set, it was time to paint! The color we chose was Behr Silent Breeze. We were done painting in about a day with only 2-3 coats. I'll be sharing some painting tips really soon, so stay tuned!

Master Bathroom Renovation Reveal at artsyfartsymama.com

For the shower handle, we chose the Moen Brantford lever handle in brushed nickel. It also has a LifeShine® finish, which is durable and is guaranteed not to tarnish, corrode or flake off. It's also incredibly easy to clean (just use water!). The lever handle also makes it easy to adjust the water temperature.

Master Bathroom Renovation Reveal at artsyfartsymama.com

Since the original shower was pretty much garbage, we also replaced the shower arm & flange with a Moen one in brushed nickel finish.

Moen Magnetixâ„¢ Handheld Shower at artsyfartsymama.com #Moen

Besides the tile, my favorite part of the shower is the new Moen Engage™ with Magnetix™ Handheld Shower!! The shower head contains an easy-to-use dial that allows you to switch between six high-performance spray options. (Psst... It is available at Lowe’s right now for only $55!)

Moen Magnetixâ„¢ Handheld Shower at artsyfartsymama.com #Moen

The coolest and most unique part of the Magnetix™ shower head is that Moen wasn't kidding when they say "It’s a Snap to Use™". The shower head contains an integrated magnet, which means removing the hand shower is simple and putting it back is literally a snap. What could be easier than a magnet?! No hooks, no cradle, nothing. This gives the shower a more clean look without the clutter.

Master Bathroom Renovation Reveal at artsyfartsymama.com

Lucky for us, the Magnetix™ shower head is available in Moen's exclusive Spot Resist™ Brushed Nickel finish to match the rest of our shower. The Spot Resist™ makes it easy to clean with just water, and doesn't leave fingerprints. The cord resists tangles, and provides an extended reach to make things easier for cleaning or helping smaller children shower.

The shower head was easier than ever to install. If you need help replacing your own, check out my easy tutorial for how to replace a shower head.

Master Bathroom Renovation Reveal at artsyfartsymama.com

To finish the shower, we installed a neo-angle shower rod with ceiling support in a brushed nickel finish, as well as brushed nickel shower hooks and a white shower curtain.

Master Bathroom Renovation Reveal at artsyfartsymama.com

Above the soon-to-be mirror above the vanity, we found a really pretty light fixture from IKEA. It has a classic look and lights up the vanity space beautifully.

Master Bathroom Renovation Reveal at artsyfartsymama.com

After a lot of bathroom vanity shopping and research, we finally decided on using kitchen cabinets from IKEA. Their cabinetry quality is fantastic, and I love the height compared to traditional bathroom vanities. We also purchased the countertop from IKEA and trimmed it to fit the cabinets.

The sink was simple to put together, as well as the Caldwell Spot Resist™ Two-Handle Bathroom Faucet (see how to install a bathroom faucet). They look absolutely beautiful and I can't wait until the mirror is put in to finish the look.

Master Bathroom Renovation Reveal at artsyfartsymama.com

To finish the bathroom, we chose some necessities from Moen's Caldwell line in brushed nickel finish; including the Caldwell towel ring, the Caldwell Spot Resist™ Two-Handle Bathroom Faucet, the Caldwell pivoting toilet paper holder, and the Caldwell 18" towel bar.

Master Bathroom Renovation Reveal at artsyfartsymama.com

And that's it (for now)! Here's one more before & after for you to enjoy. Hopefully we will inspire you or someone you know on your next bathroom project! If you have any questions or comments, I'd love to hear them.

Shower tile: 9x12 Calacatta White Glazed Porcelain Wall Tile, found at Lowe's
Floor tile: MARAZZI Montagna Dapple Gray Porcelain Floor Tile, found at Home Depot
Ceiling light: Taverna 15.25in Brushed Nickel Ceiling Light, found at Lowe's
Vanity light: found at IKEA
Vanity cabinets: SEKTION Kitchen cabinets & RINGHULT fronts, found at IKEA
Vanity countertop: SÄLJAN Countertop, black mineral effect, found at IKEA