DIY Fourth of July Hand Print Shirt

I know it's only June 1 but July 4 is going to be here before we know it! Last year I found a cute idea on instagram and thought I'm sure I must have a white shirt laying around to do this with! I already had the shirt and the paint so it didn't cost me anything. So if you're looking for a super cute Fourth of July shirt, this is it!

Supplies: White shirt, red & blue paint (washable is best),
 and baby wipes for clean up.

I covered my son's highchair tray with a trash bag to prevent messes.

I used blue paint and his hand print for the stars
 and dipped his finger in the red paint for the stripes.

One awesome Fourth of July shirt
and great memories!

Protect Your Door From Your Wreath Hanger

For years I've used a wreath hanger on our front door but little did I know what damage it was doing to the door. After getting our house repainted last year my husband didn't want me putting it back up so it wouldn't damage the new paint. 

Of course I still wanted to hang my wreaths on the door, so I had to come up with a solution. I got to thinking... how can I protect the door? I kept thinking I must be able to put something on the inside of the wreath hanger (that you wouldn't be able to see) that will protect the door's paint from getting scratched. This is what I came up with....

 What you'll need to protect your door:

- felt (scraps will do)

- a pair of scissors

- a hot glue gun

The greatest part was I already these things I already had around the house.

Step 1: Cut two felt pieces to fit the door hanger.

Step 2: Hot glue felt pieces onto the wreath hanger.

Step 3: Let glue dry and decorate your door!

 Happy Crafting!

Easy Peasy Popsicles

Looking for a cool treat on a hot summer's day? Then these popsicles are for you! They're easy and you can change and add in whatever you like!

I've started a paleo/whole 30 diet and have been looking for something sweet to eat. I normally love fruit popsicles but the ones I buy from the store have sugar in them (which is a no no on the whole 30). So I decided to make my own!

My first thought was to blend different fruits together and freeze the juice. I may try that next but for my first try I used frozen 100% juice. I used grape because it's my favorite popsicle. 

What you'll need to make your own:

- Frozen 100% Juice (I used Old Orchard)

- Water

- Juice Pitcher

- Popsicle molds

- Funnel (optional - we used it to fill the molds)

Simply mix the frozen juice with water as you normally would, pour the juice into the popsicle molds, and let them freeze for about 3 hours.

Enjoy these yummy easy popsicles!

Happy Crafting!

Glass Etching

Are you looking for a nice Christmas present without spending a ton of money? Well look no further! I have been stocking up on these wonderful Glade candles for about $0.25 a piece! Yes, you read that correctly! How did I get these so cheap you ask? Coupons, Ibotta, and Checkout 51 of course! Not sure what those are? Check out my post about saving money here.

I decided to glass etch these for friends with their initial this year for Christmas.

Supplies Needed:
Latex/Non-Latex Gloves,
Etching Cream,
Brush,
Rubbing Alcohol,
Cling Stencils 

Clean glass with rubbing alcohol, allow to dry, and place stencil on glass.
Apply etching cream with brush (a decently thick layer) and leave on for 15 minutes.
Rinse off cream and remove stencil.

Voila!

A great present without spending a ton of money!

Happy Crafting!