Photo source How's the 4th of July already next week?! 😯 Time sure flies, and there's nothing better than quick and easy DIY crafts, decor and party treats to help us get into the patriotic, festive spirits with style and ease! So here are a few hand-picked Pinterest favorites that have inspired me this week. Hope you too feel inspired for your own red, white and blue celebrations!
Summer is upon us, and apart from drinking sangria all day, I'm dreaming about crafting all sorts of fun, colorful and seasonal party accessories, like these custom summer sun hats! Wouldn't they be so cool for a pool or beach party?! I made these for a summer party shoot I styled a few weeks ago (as you probably saw in my Instagram stories ?) and they looked so fab and were so easy to make, that I had to share the DIY tutorial here with you guys!
DIY Paper Flower Cake Toppers
Paper anything is my jam. But paper flowers are my particular favorites! I mean, you take a fairly simple, banal, flat piece of paper and fashion it into something 3-D, beautiful and super practical. What's not to love?! And did I mention they're so easy to craft? Yep, despite their intricate looks, they're a cinch to make, and one of those DIYs that even the kids can help with!
DIY Scented Bath Bombs
We're starting our week with a super fun and gorgeously fragrant DIY. Is there a better way?! These scented bath bombs look so pretty and are a fun crafty activity to make with girlfriends during a girls night-in or spa party and they make a super sweet gift for teachers, or party favor for so many occasions and celebrations!
DIY Easter Egg Candles
When I was fourteen, my school organized a crafts sale, and we had to make all sorts of handmade decor items to sell, including scented candles. We made star-shaped candles, triangular candles, round candles...they smelled sooooo good and I was hooked for life! On candles. Candle-making is one of my favorite crafts ever! You can see one of the blog's most popular post here , which happens to involve candles , what else?! So today I'm more than a tad excited to share my latest DIY candles with you - Easter Egg candles! 😍
DIY No-Sew Embroidery Hoop Wall Art
Welcome to another edition of Kids' Crafts - crafts made by kids, for kids! If you didn't see, this year we kicked off a new blog series called 'Kids' Crafts' inspired by my mini-me!😍 Yes, we're a family of craft-lovers, what can I say?!
Whether you're hosting a Valentine's Day party for your gal pals, a romantic dinner date with your other half or a fun party at home for the whole family, these party crackers are sure to bring a little "bang" to your love day event! 😉 It's a British tradition to have crackers at Christmas. They pop with a loud bang when you pull them apart and make for a fun party game! They're also usually filled with party jokes and trinkets inside, so I thought they would make a super fun Valentine's Day party favor!
Happy New Year, party friends! We're kicking off 2018 here on the blog with a crafty post. There's no better way, #amiright?! And this DIY craft is quite a special one, as it was entirely made by my mini me, who is turning out to be quite the mini-crafter! (I think I have a future blogger on my hands haha) 😍
Christmas is a few days away, but you still have time to add a little crafty touch to your party tables and drinks stations! Whether you're hosting a cocktail party or full-on Christmas dinner this holiday season, these ornamental drink stirrers will help jazz up your drinks from now until New Year's Eve! Come to think of it, they'd be a perfect match for our Pomegranate Moscow Mule cocktail we shared yesterday! 😊
DIY Copper Christmas Wreath
Christmas is round the corner, and if you're looking for easy yet dazzling decorating ideas for your party table backdrops or for your home, than these pretty and shiny copper wreaths are the answer! They're a cinch to make, and help to add a little sparkly to any room or wall, like you probably saw in my pink and copper Christmas party this year ! 😍
Pink Cranberry Christmas Cake & DIY Cake Topper
Did you see the pink and copper Christmas party we styled this year ? If not, head to this post for all the eye candy! Well, today I'm sharing the delicious cranberry Christmas cake I baked for the occasion, with lashings of pink Mascarpone frosting! Aren't you lucky?! 😋
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DIY Pink Bow Napkins & Copper Monogram Napkin Rings
These pretty pink bow napkins with their copper monogram napkin rings are one of my favorite projects from my Pink and Copper Christmas party this year! They're also a super quick and easy DIY to embellish any holiday table, so you totally can use what you probably already have at home or tailor them to your color scheme or table theme.
DIY No-Sew Pink & Fluffy Table Place Mats
For my pink and copper Christmas table this year (check out the full post here), I really had my eyes set on some pink furry place-mats I saw in a shop near me. But when I when to buy them, they'd sold out! So what's a party girl to do? Why, make her own, of course!
Pink & Copper DIY Advent Calendar
December is 'round the corner so it's the perfect time to be thinking about your Advent Calendars! I always seem to leave it too late, I must confess. But this year, I pulled my crafty stash out last week and made this baby in one afternoon with the help of my little elves 😊 ( Did you see my Instagram stories? ) Seriously, it's the perfect, EASY craft for an afternoon with the kiddos! Plus, it doesn't hurt that it shimmers with all sorts of metallic ornaments and pretty glitter, shiny papers, right?!
If you follow me on Instagram , you'd have seen me make these super pretty candle holders in my stories. Well, today I'm sharing the full DIY here for your crafting pleasure! 😊 These marbled candle holders are super easy and quick to make, and perfect for your home decor, Thanksgiving or Christmas tables, as you probably saw in my Boho Chic party table here !
Happy Halloween, my pretties! 👻💀 Did anyone say last-minute ? If you make nothing else for your Halloween decor today, then make these! Seriously, it will add a spooky vibe to any table or room in a flash! Yes, this is THE easiest last-minute DIY craft for any Halloween party.
Halloween is only a few days away, can you believe it?! And if you need some last-minute ideas, then these easy to make skull drink stirrers are a perfect, quick DIY for this weekend! They look so chic and will help add a creepy touch to any drink you serve at Halloween! 💀
DIY Bloody Halloween Cocktail Glasses
Following from last week's Halloween cocktail post , today I'm sharing the DIY for these easy but oh-so spooky bloody cocktail glasses. They really look so fun and befitting of a creepy Halloween soiree, but they 're also super simple to make with just two ingredients!
Quick & Easy Halloween Party Crafts with Free Printables
Can you believe Halloween is 'round the corner?! Me neither! So I thought I'd better get my skates on and start sharing some spooky inspired posts asap. And today's easy crafty ideas are so quick and fun to make, even the kiddos can help - you'll get a good 30 minutes of peace (tried and tested), and that's always a great incentive to get kids crafting if nothing else! 😋