Mini Christmas Gift Boxes for Kids

Get the kids involved this holiday season by making adorable Mini Christmas Gift Boxes (with Free Printable Template)!

The holidays are such a fun time to get crafty with the kids! These Mini Christmas Gift Boxes are a great way to help get them excited about gift-giving this holiday season, and they are so easy to make. Kids can decorate the free printable gift box template using Kwik Stix Tempera Paints for a mess-free holiday activity at home or in the classroom.

Harry Potter Owl Post Gift Box + Free Printable Gift Tag

Share an enchanting Harry Potter-Themed Gift Box via Owl Post with this clever tutorial and FREE printable gift tag!

I've always wanted to send a package to friends via Owl Post. Unfortunately, I live in the Muggle world and our owls just aren't as cooperative. I've decided to take things into my own hands and created this adorable Owl Post Gift Box with free printable gift tag that looks just like packages that come straight from the Wizarding World! This little box is fun and easy to make using my Sizzix machine, and it can hold all kinds of magical treats. Fellow Potterheads are going to love receiving one of these gift boxes, and I've been so excited to show you how to make one!

Mini Thank You Gift Box

Treat your favorite teacher to a handmade Mini Thank You Gift Box filled with surprises!

One of my favorite parts about back to school season and Teacher Appreciation week is coming up with creative ways to thank our teachers for all of their hard work! This Mini Thank You Gift Box was so fun and easy to make using my new Sizzix Big Shot Switch Plus machine, and I love that kids can even help put it together. Teachers are going to love receiving one of these gift boxes, and I've been so excited to show you how to make one. I'd love to hear what you think!

Free Printable Mother's Day Flower Activity

Celebrate everything you love about mom with this Free Printable Mother's Day Flower Activity!

Looking for a special gift from the kids for Mother's Day? One of my favorite gifts from my daughter for Mother's Day were the questionnaires she'd fill out (with the help of my husband) that had the hilariously adorable answers. This Free Printable Mother's Day Flower Activity combines a creative questionnaire with a flower craft that every kid will love making for mom. The project includes coloring, cutting, and writing, so it's also a great educational activity. Moms, grandmas, and aunts everywhere are going to love receiving one of these flowers on Mother's Day!

Layered Paper Butterfly Wall Art

This Layered Paper Butterfly Wall Art is a colorful addition to your spring decor!

Layered paper crafts are popping up all over the place, and I've been dying to give it a try! This Layered Paper Butterfly Wall Art is a simple design, and can be completed with confidence with crafters of any skill level. There are a lot of ways to customize this project to fit your style by by using cardstock in different colors and textures. I am thrilled with how this project turned out, and love the pop of color it adds to my spring decor!

Free Printable Football Popcorn Boxes

Make your football party a TOUCHDOWN with Free Printable Football Popcorn Boxes!

If you're getting ready to entertain on game day, or are throwing a football-themed party, you are going to love using these Free Printable Football Popcorn Boxes! They are easy to make, and are the perfect size to hold party treats like Chocolate Caramel Pretzel Popcorn. 

Mini Snowman Piñata

Make your holiday gifts extra special by packaging them in a handmade Mini Snowman Piñata!

With the holidays just around the corner, I've been trying to think of some creative ways to wrap gifts for my nieces and nephews. To make things a little more interesting, I decided to go full fiesta this Christmas with handmade Mini Snowman Piñatas packed with goodies! Who wouldn't love to receive their gift packaged in an adorable little snowman?! Piñatas are actually a lot easier than you'd think to make, and I hope you get inspired to try making one of these for yourself.

Free Printable Christmas Paper Bows

Dress up your holiday gifts with these colorful Free Printable Christmas Paper Bows!

No matter how many bows I buy for topping Christmas gifts, I somehow never have enough. This year, I am saving my money and making my own instead. Not only are these printable Christmas paper bows FREE, but they are SO simple to make! You can make a bunch of these bows to attach to gifts for a festive handmade touch, and then make up some more to use as holiday decor or to put on your Christmas tree. Now that I have a pile of handmade Christmas paper bows, I'm ready to start wrapping ALL the things!!

Foil "Happy Everything" Cards

Making foiled cards for any "happy" occasion couldn't be easier!

Creating handmade cards is a lot of fun, and it's a great way to spend an afternoon. Life can get busy, so I like to whip up a bunch of cards to keep on-hand for any occasion. I was inspired to make "Happy Everything" cards using the new Deco Foil "Happy Everything" Stamp & Die Set and Adhesive Transfers. These are the cutest cards, and are so easy! I hope that you feel inspired to create some simple "Happy Everything" Cards to share with everyone you know!

Halloween Character Treat Boxes

Kids of all ages will love these frightfully adorable Halloween Character Treat Boxes!

One of the best parts of a Halloween party is the party favors you get to take home at the end. Instead of a boring paper sack, make some adorably spooky Halloween Character Treat Boxes to share with your party guests this Halloween! They are so simple to make using your Cricut (or other cutting machine), and can hold a whole lot of Halloween goodies to share with party guests or your favorite friends.

DIY Pencil Banner with Free SVG Cut File

Create a custom Pencil Banner (with FREE cut file) for the perfect school classroom decor!

Happy Totally FREE SVG day! This month's theme is banners, with 10 FREE cut files for you to use for practically any occasion. My Colored Pencil Banner design is a great one to use in classrooms, playrooms, or to use as a custom back to school decoration! These banners are so fun and easy to make using your Cricut (or vinyl cutting machine) for parties, home decor, and so much more. I can't wait to see what you create with the designs!

Easy Stamped Pop-Up Cards + Free Printable Template

Learn to make Easy Stamped Pop-Up Cards (with Free Printable Template) for any occasion!

I've always enjoyed making handmade cards, and especially loved making pop-up cards for friends when I was a kid. One of my goals for this year is to be a little more on top of things, so I decided to whip up a bunch of cards to keep on-hand for any occasion. As I was getting supplies out, I decided to make a bunch of pop-up cards using stamps and foil - and I am so glad I did!! These are the cutest cards, and they are so easy! I'm also sharing a free printable template that you can use to make pop-up cards for your own collection.

Chocolate Valentine Cupcake Toppers

Adorn your cupcakes with these sweet Free Printable Chocolate Valentine Cupcake Toppers!

Valentine's Day and chocolate are truly a match made in heaven. We love baking up chocolatey treats to share with friends and neighbors for love day, and these Free Printable Chocolate Valentine Cupcake Toppers are the perfect touch to any cupcake! When sharing cupcakes for a Valentine party, simply add the toppers and you're good to go. I hope you LOVE these printable cupcake toppers as much as I love chocolate!

Paper Party Poppers + Free Printable Template

These Paper Party Poppers (with Free Printable Template) are a simple and colorful gift idea!

Party popper boxes are such a fun way to package treats and goodies. Even though these boxes don't literally "pop", they are absolutely popping with color thanks to Unicorn Spit! These Paper Party Poppers are such a simple and fun craft to make - especially with kids. I'm also sharing a free printable template (and cut file) so that you can easily make your own set of paper party poppers in no time!

Upcycled Christmas Gift Tags

Upcycle old cereal boxes into unique Christmas Gift Tags!

We usually have piles of recyclable boxes taking over our house this time of year. Recycling is always a good thing, and giving new life to something that would otherwise be in the trash is so satisfying! These scrappy Upcycled Christmas Gift Tags made with E6000 are a fun and mess-free holiday craft that the whole family can enjoy while helping the environment at the same time.

Cocoa Gift Card Holder + Free Cut File

Dress up a gift card with a handmade Cocoa Gift Card Holder (with FREE Cut File)!

When it comes to gift-giving, my go-to is gift cards! It may seem impersonal to some, but I think it can be a great way to let someone choose whatever they want. The way I add a handmade touch to an otherwise "boring" gift idea is by making the wrapping that the gift card goes in. This Cocoa Gift Card Holder was made using my Cricut machine, and is put together in a matter of minutes. Talk about a fantastic last-minute gift idea!! No matter what type of gift card you choose to give, this DIY gift card holder (with FREE cut file) allows you to add that special personal touch.

"Let's Stay Home" Sign with Free Cut File

Use the Cricut Maker 3 to make your very own "Let's Stay Home" Sign!

When given the option of going out or staying home, I will almost always choose to stay home. Not that I refuse to go out an have a good time, but being at home with my family is honestly my favorite place to be! I used my new Cricut Maker 3 from JOANN to make this entire "Let's Stay Home" sign, and I absolutely love it! It's such an easy project that makes a statement. The best part is is that I'm also sharing the FREE cut file for you to use to make a sign like this for your own home!

"Golden" Fry Box Gift Idea

Tell a friend how much they mean to you with this "Golden" Fry Box Gift Idea!

Sharing small, simple gifts with others is one of my favorite ways to express gratitude. I've been trying to come up with some new and creative gift ideas, and was inspired by this cute french fry-themed note from Sprinkle Kindness Lunch Notes. This "Golden" Fry Box Gift Idea is a unique way to give a simple "thank you" to someone who has impacted your life in a positive way. It's so simple to make and is an eye-catching gift that anyone would love to receive!

Free Printable Penny Paper Spinners

Color up some STEM fun with these Free Printable Penny Paper Spinners!

This month's Totally Free Printables theme is all about the printable crafts for kids! We've got 10 creative, fun, and FREE printables to keep kids busy. My contribution to the collection is Paper Spinners, and hope you have a ton of fun with it! All of the printables in this collection are a hit with kids of all ages, and I hope you enjoy them just as much as we did putting them together!

Stamped Gift Card Envelopes

Turn a gift card into something special with these Stamped Gift Card Envelopes!

Gift cards have the reputation for being a "boring" gift idea, but there are so many ways you can make a gift card be a more personal gift. For example, these Stamped Gift Card Envelopes made using the Laura Kelly ThermOWeb line is such a fun and unique way to "wrap" gift cards for the special people in your life. I'm even sharing a free printable template so that you can be giving creatively wrapped gift cards in no time!