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Monday, March 30, 2015

Faux Chocolate Easter Bunny

Monday, March 30, 2015

Faux Chocolate Easter Bunny

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Chocolate bunnies are a must-have at Easter time. I think they are absolutely adorable and of course, usually taste amazing. I wanted to add a cute chocolate Easter rabbit to my Easter & spring decor, but I didn't want to deal with the chocolate breaking and/or melting while on the shelf or in storage. Instead of dealing with the "what if", I decided to create my own faux chocolate bunnies that look just like the real thing and will hopefully be on the shelf during the Easter season for years to come!!
Friday, March 27, 2015

DIY Neon Jewelry Stand

Friday, March 27, 2015

DIY Neon Jewelry Stand

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This post is sponsored by Elmer's. All opinions are my own.

DIY Neon Jewelry Stand at artsyfartsymama.com

After I made my jewelry stand months ago, my daughter wanted one for herself. This DIY Neon Jewelry Stand is costs less than $10 and is simple enough for kids of any age to create (though it will be easier for kids ages 8-12). Depending on the paints you use, the color possibilities are endless!
Tuesday, March 24, 2015

Easter Egg Marshmallow Pops

Tuesday, March 24, 2015

Easter Egg Marshmallow Pops

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As soon as I saw these egg-shaped marshmallows at the store, I knew they would make a fun Easter treat to share at our family Easter egg hunts. These Easter Egg Marshmallow Pops are super simple to make and the kids will love to help!

Easter Egg Marshmallow Pops at artsyfartsymama.com

Ingredients:
Egg-shaped marshmallows
Lollipop sticks
Almond Bark or white chocolate chips
spring or Easter sprinkles

1. Line a sheet pan with foil or parchment paper.
2. Poke a lollipop stick into the marshmallows.
3. Melt the Almond Bark (or chocolate) according to the directions on the package.

Easter Egg Marshmallow Pops at artsyfartsymama.com

4. Dip the marshmallow into the melted chocolate or spoon the melted chocolate over the marshmallow until it's covered.
5. Lay the marshmallow on the pan and top with sprinkles.
6. Let cool in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or until the chocolate has set.

Monday, March 23, 2015

DIY Lego Elves Gift Basket

Monday, March 23, 2015

DIY Lego Elves Gift Basket

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This post is sponsored by LEGO®. All opinions are my own.

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When it comes to putting a basket of gifts together, I find it MUCH easier to go with a theme. I wasn't sure what to do for my daughter's Easter basket this year, but as soon as I saw the new LEGO® Elves sets, I knew it would be such a fun theme to work with! Even though this basket is going to be for Easter, it would also make a fun gift idea for any occasion.
Friday, March 20, 2015

Stretch Across America with Lalaloopsy #‎StretchAcrossUSA‬

Friday, March 20, 2015

Stretch Across America with Lalaloopsy #‎StretchAcrossUSA‬

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

Lalaloopsy Stretchy Hair Doll Review at artsyfartsymama.com #Lalaloopsy #StretchAcrossUSA

My daughter is a huge Lalaloopsy fan. This Lalaloopsy Stretchy Hair doll, Whirly Stretchy Locks, is the newest doll to the collection!! She is the same size as the other Lalaloopsy dolls, but her stretchy hair is what sets her apart from the rest. Your child will have hours of fun with her, and there is also an awesome Instagram contest you can enter using your Stretchy Hair doll (see details at the end of this post)!!
Monday, March 16, 2015

Easy Easter Treat Boxes

Monday, March 16, 2015

Easy Easter Treat Boxes

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This post is sponsored by We R Memory Keepers and HSN. All opinions are my own.

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If you like to make little Easter gifts for friends and family, these Easter treat boxes couldn't be easier. With the help of We R Memory Keepers 1-2-3 Punch Board and Banner Punch Board, you can make boxes, envelopes, banners, and little bows out of paper that take only a few minutes to put together!! These treat boxes would also be fun to make for parties, baby showers, or thoughtful gifts without breaking a sweat.

We R Memory Keepers 1-2-3 Punch Board Party Collection HSN Party Pack #HSNPartyPack

The 1-2-3 Punch Board Party Collection includes everything you see here: 1-2-3 Punch Board, Banner Punch Board, 12x12 paper pad, packaging tape, baker's twine, and an idea book. It will be available as part of a one-time "Today's Special" on HSN in a bundled party pack, for a fraction of regular retail pricing on Tuesday, March 24th.

The 1-2-3 Punch Board and Banner Punch Board are currently ONLY available on HSN as a part of the party pack. There are limited quantities available, so if you want one, I'd recommend you get one quick!

We R Memory Keepers 1-2-3 Punch Board Party Collection HSN Party Pack #HSNPartyPack

The 1-2-3 Punch Board design is not only beautiful to look at, but it's extremely user-friendly! I love that the instructions and guides are listed on the board, and everything is color coordinated so you can easily punch and score the paper perfectly. The idea book also contains step-by-step instructions with illustrations to help you along the way. Once you get the hang of how the Punch Board works, you can create anything in a snap!!

Easy Easter Treat Boxes at artsyfartsymama.com

I also love the ruler and the guide lines on the Punch Board to make sure you get everything placed correctly. Just line things up as directed, and soon you'll have a creation that look professional! Before I show you how to put a box together, I'm going to show you how easy it is to make a bow that you can put on your treat boxes! You can make a bow ranging from XS-XXL sizes. I made the XS size for my box.

Easy Easter Treat Boxes at artsyfartsymama.com

First, cut the three strips for your bow according to the bow directions. The board guides tell you the exact widths and lengths your bow strips need to be, and which guide measurements you need to use when you punch them on the 1-2-3 Punch Board.

Once you punch the two longer pieces as directed, your bow is ready to assemble!

Easy Easter Treat Boxes at artsyfartsymama.com

The longest strip will be the bow. Turn the strip wrong side up. Use a glue runner or add a small drop of glue (one that dries fast) on each end. Then fold the ends up over the center (see top image). Next, wrap the smallest piece around the center of the bow and glue in place (bottom image).

Easy Easter Treat Boxes at artsyfartsymama.com

Add a bit of glue to the center of the bottom piece, then center the bow piece on top. Now your bow is complete and ready to be placed on boxes, banners, or envelopes!

Easy Easter Treat Boxes at artsyfartsymama.com

Boxes have a few more instructions, but are really simple to put together. There are over 20 different size boxes you can make with the help of the 1-2-3 Punch Board with paper sizes up to 12 inches!! I was also relieved to find that no matter what box size you make, you paper just has to be square. No math to do - just figure out what size box you want, and the guide tells you how large your paper needs to be.

I started with a 7 inch square piece of paper, and made a 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 x 1 3/4 inch box. Line up the paper with the start line listed on the guide. Punch the paper and use the bone folder to make the score lines. Rotate the paper 90º and repeat until all four sides have been punched and scored. 

Easy Easter Treat Boxes at artsyfartsymama.com

On the top half of the punch, you can also round corners and create corner slits so you can easily close the box. Simply punch all four corners of your paper, and you're almost done!!

Easy Easter Treat Boxes at artsyfartsymama.com

Fold the box up and use a glue runner to hold the box corners together. Fill the box with Easter treats, then you can close the box up by interlocking the attachment slits together.

Easy Easter Treat Boxes at artsyfartsymama.com

Top the box with a cute bow, and your box is ready to be given away!! 

Easy Easter Treat Boxes at artsyfartsymama.com

I also made a taller box to see how it would look. I decided on a 1 3/4 x 1 3/4 x 4 inches. I scored and punched the paper the same way as the other box (but using different start lines), and assembled the box. Instead of punching a slit in each corner like the other treat box, I punched a hole using the hole punch in the Banner Punch Board to make it a string tie box.

Easy Easter Treat Boxes at artsyfartsymama.com

Fill the box with treats, and weave some coordinating twine or ribbon through the holes and tie the ends together. Now the box is closed up tight, and looks super cute!!

Easy Easter Treat Boxes at artsyfartsymama.com

I love how these boxed turned out, and can't wait to make more to give to my nieces and nephews on Easter!

For more paper crafting inspiration and to find out more about the 1-2-3 Punch Board and Banner Punch Board, follow We R Memory Keepers on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Pinterest. You can also follow HSN on Facebook and Instagram.

Friday, March 13, 2015

Free Printable Road Trip Bingo

Friday, March 13, 2015

Free Printable Road Trip Bingo

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We are planning an RV road trip for our family vacation this year. We are really looking forward to it and all the fun things we'll get to see, but with a 5 year old we need to be prepared for the inevitable "are we there yet?" moments. I'm starting to put a road trip binder together including this Road Trip Bingo game to keep her entertained while we're traveling and making some of the longer stretches a little more fun.

So, whether you're planning a road trip of your own, or just want to teach your kids a little more about things you'll see on the road, I'm sharing this free printable with all of you!

Free Printable Road Trip Bingo at artsyfartsymama.com
Monday, March 9, 2015

Easy 18 Inch Doll Leggings Tutorial

Monday, March 9, 2015

Easy 18 Inch Doll Leggings Tutorial

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My daughter got this adorable 18 inch doll for Christmas from my mom, including all kinds of matching clothes and pajamas for the two of them. They have become BFFs and do everything together. We're pretty lucky that grandma likes sewing new clothes for the doll, because purchasing clothing and accessories for these dolls can cost a lot of money that this mama doesn't have!!

Easy Leggings for 18 Inch or American Girl Dolls with Free Printable Pattern at artsyfartsymama.com

Sunday, March 8, 2015

20+ Rainbow Dessert Recipes

Sunday, March 8, 2015

20+ Rainbow Dessert Recipes

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Whether you're throwing a rainbow-themed party, wanting to make fun treats for St. Patrick's Day, or just want to have a colorful dessert, you can't go wrong with any of these 20 fun and creative rainbow desserts!! There's something on this list for everyone, and I'm excited to make some soon for my family and friends!
Wednesday, March 4, 2015

Free Printable St. Patrick's Day Word Search

Wednesday, March 4, 2015

Free Printable St. Patrick's Day Word Search

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Looking for a fun St. Patrick's Day activity to keep your kids busy? Try having them work on this fun St. Patrick's Day word search! My daughter loves word searches, and it's been a fun way to teach her new vocabulary words and to practice spelling and letter recognition. This word search is fun for kids of all ages, and best of all - it's free!!

Free Printable St. Patrick's Day Word Search at artsyfartsymama.com #freeprintable


Tuesday, March 3, 2015

St. Patrick's Day Bottle Cap Necklace and Hair Bow

Tuesday, March 3, 2015

St. Patrick's Day Bottle Cap Necklace and Hair Bow

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Wearing green on St. Patrick's Day is a must, but you don't have to wear a boring old t-shirt or a little pin. Fizzy Pops is one of my new favorite places to shop for jewelry supplies. With just a few beads, some ribbon, and a couple adorable bottle caps, I created a one-of-a-kind necklace and hair bow that my daughter can wear on St. Patrick's Day to ensure that she won't get pinched!

St. Patrick's Day Bottle Cap Necklace and Hair Bow Tutorial at artsyfartsymama.com