DIY and Crafts

If you need that finishing touch for your New Year’s Eve party, I’ve got just the thing. It’s a disco ball version of my friendship bracelet garland! I took apart a disco-ball garland to use for this DIY, but you can also buy small disco balls on their own to use. I love this subtle NYE-themed nod to Swifties everywhere! Feel free to come up with your own NYE or T. Swift inspired sayings! Here’s a link to the full DIY video. Supplies: Foam core Letter stickers Disco balls in varying sizes String Doll needle Pliers Instructions: Step 1: Cut out...

One of my favorite traditions with school-age kids is making the valentine box every year for them to receive their classroom cards and trinkets. And I think this one takes the cake—literally! This DIY fake cake valentine box was so fun to make, and it’s definitely a keepsake item. I started with a paper-mache heart-shaped box from the craft store and gave it the spackle-frosting treatment that I’ve used in other fake-cake projects. It worked beautifully. For the finishing touch I added some friendship bracelet beads with my child’s name spelled out, as well as some little plastic heart-shaped beads...

The chocolate-covered strawberries you find at the grocery store don’t even compare to this fun DIY emoji version! Inspired by that super cute pink heart emoji, I put the Kailo Chic spin on this classic Valentine’s Day treat. Get ready to surprise your kids or wow your party guests with these adorable heart emoji chocolate-covered strawberries. To make your own, follow these simple steps. Head here to check out the full DIY video tutorial. Ingredients: Strawberries Cornstarch Hot pink candy melts Yellow star sprinkles Edible luster dust Instructions: Step 1: Cut a “v” into the top of your strawberries, removing the stems....

Valentine’s Day calls for a little something special, if you ask me. It’s the perfect occasion to whip up an indulgent homemade dessert. In that spirit, I made these confetti ice cream cups to serve up a frozen chocolate treat for my family. I even took the opportunity to go over-the-top with some hot cocoa drizzle and a generous dollop of whipped cream. Ice cream sundae bar, anyone? This DIY is easy-peasy, too. Just mix some chunky confetti, glitter, and dishwasher safe decoupage medium and paint it right onto your cups. Let dry and they’re ready for you to serve...

Instead of the typical chocolate-covered cherries or strawberries, why not serve up a dessert for Valentine’s Day that’s a little more unique? Keep reading to see how I made these DIY cherry cookies. 🍒 Not only are they on-theme with their color, but I love that they always come in a pair! These sweet little cherries couldn’t be easier to make. All you need is your favorite sugar cookie dough and a few add-ons. See the full tutorial video right here. Ingredients: Sugar cookie dough (homemade or store bought) Chopped maraschino cherries (optional) Red and pink food coloring Coarse sanding sugar...