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# Keeping it Simple

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- [Laser Cut Wooden Rose- Easy Mother's Day Gift Idea](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/laser-cut-wooden-rose-easy-mothers-day-gift-idea/) - Laser Cut Wooden Rose- Easy Mother's Day Gift Idea If you are new to laser cutting and xTool, check out my beginner's guide here Spring is here!! When I think about spring, I think about all of the beautiful flowers in bloom. Spring time makes me so happy and seeing all of the pretty flowers
- [Father's Day Gift Idea- Light Up Star Wars Sign with Personalized Light Sabers](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/fathers-day-gift-idea-light-up-star-wars-sign-with-personalized-light-sabers/) - #Father's Day Gift Idea- Light Up Star Wars Sign with Personalized Light Sabers made with xTool M1 I love making things for Father's Day. I especially love making things for my husband with our children's names on it. He loves his kid and is one proud Dad, so having things with their names is really
- [Interchangeable Welcome to Our Home Sign made With xTool M1](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/interchangeable-welcome-to-our-home-sign-made-with-xtool-m1/) - Interchangeable Welcome to Our Home Sign made With xTool M1 I love making signs and décor for my house. I love being able to make something that you can't find in the store and being able to add a personal touch to my home décor. I especially love home décor that can be use all
- [Graduation Money Gift Idea- Graduation Photo Box {How to Put Photos onto Wood}](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/graduation-money-gift-idea-graduation-photo-box-how-to-put-photos-onto-wood/) - Graduation Money Gift Idea- Graduation Photo Box {How to Put Photos onto Wood} This past weekend my oldest son graduated! I still can't believe that it happened, people aren't lying when they say that the time flies by. I have been thinking about his graduation gift for a long time, I wanted something that was
- [10+ Easy xTool Projects with Easy to Follow xTool Tutorials](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/10-easy-xtool-projects-with-easy-to-follow-xtool-tutorials/) - 10+ Easy xTool Projects with Easy to Follow xTool Tutorials If you are looking for the best laser cutter around, then you need to get yourself an xTool! This machine has a ton of features and it won't break the bank! I have had my xTool M1 machine for 4 months now and I LOVE
- [Layered Wood Farm Sign- How to Engrave and Cut Wood at the Same Time](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/layered-wood-farm-sign-how-to-cut-and-engrave-wood-at-the-same-time/) - Layered Wood Farm Sign- How to Engrave and Cut Wood at the Same Time If you are new to xTool and laser cutters, check out my beginners guide to the xTool M1. A couple months ago my husband asked me to make him something to display at his work. I had had my xTool M1 for about a
- [Beginners Guide to the xTool M1- How to Use xTool Creative Space](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/beginners-guide-the-xtool-m1-how-to-use-xtool-creative-space/) - Beginners Guide to the xTool M1- How to Use xTool Creative Space This post is a sponsored post. I was given the xTool M1 machine to review. All opinions, ideas and content are 100% my own. Laser cutters are all the rage right now, they can do so many things. They can cut wood,
- [How to Engrave a Logo onto Leather with the xTool M1](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/how-to-engrave-a-logo-onto-leather-with-the-xtool-m1/) - How to Engrave a Logo onto Leather with the xTool M1 If you are new to xTool or laser cutters, then check out my beginners guide. I love personalizing things. I love putting my own personality into things that I wear or have in my home. I love having things that are special and
- [DIY Wood Settlers of Catan Board Made with xTool M1](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/diy-wood-settlers-of-catan-board-made-with-xtool-m1/) - DIY Wood Settlers of Catan Board Made with xTool M1 If you are new to laser cutting, check out my beginner's guide to the xTool M1. Settlers of Catan is one of our favorite family games. We play it all the time and the kids really enjoy playing it with us. Since we have more
- [DIY Wooden Race Medals {The Grand Slam Peaks Medals}](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/diy-wooden-race-medals-the-grand-slam-peaks-medal/) - DIY Wooden Race Medals {The Grand Slam Peaks Medals} We love races and running at our house. I love races so much that I have a whole wall in my bedroom dedicated to running to display my medals and bibs. We have even been able to convince our kids to run and I built them
- [How to Engrave Handwriting onto Metal with a xTool](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/how-to-engrave-handwriting-onto-metal-with-a-xtool/) - How to Engrave Handwriting onto Metal with a xTool If you are new to the xTool and laser cutters, check out my beginners guide to the xTool. There is something special about unique and personalized jewelry. It is so fun to have something to wear that is sentimental and you can't just go to the
- [DIY Valentine's Day Tic Tac Toe Board Game](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/diy-valentines-day-tic-tac-toe-board/) - DIY Valentine's Day Tic Tac Toe Board Game- How to Add Heat Transfer Vinyl to Wood If you are new to xTool and laser cutters, check out my beginners guide to the xTool M1. Valentine's Day is coming up soon and it's time to start thinking about the class parties that happen for it. It
- [How to Make a Layered Wood Sign with xTool M1](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/how-to-make-a-layered-wood-sign-with-xtool-m1/) - How to Make a Layered Wood Sign with xTool M1 If you are new to xTool and laser cutters, check out my beginners guide to the xTool M1. 2023 in a pretty big year for our family, my oldest son is a senior in high school and is graduating. It just boggles my mind that
- [Personalized Wooden Easter Basket Tag with SVG File](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/personalized-wooden-easter-basket-tag/) - Personalized Wooden Easter Basket Tag with SVG File Easter baskets are such a fun way to celebrate the holiday. I love making Easter baskets for my kids to come down to on Easter Sunday morning. It's fun to see their faces when they see their baskets filled with goodies and candies. This year I thought
- [Engraved Wooden Tie Holder- Father's Day Gift Idea](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/engraved-wooden-tie-holder-fathers-day-gift-idea/) - Engraved Wooden Tie Holder- Father's Day Gift Idea If you are new to laser cutters, check out my beginner's post. One of my favorite things about being crafty is being able to make things that have a lot of meaning for myself and for someone else. With my xTool M1, I am able to create
- [Engraved Wooden Picture Frame with Boise Temple](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/engraved-wooden-picture-frame-with-boise-temple/) - Engraved Wooden Picture Frame with Boise Temple Today is my parent's anniversary. They were married on St. Patrick's Day 61 years ago today! It is the first anniversary since my dad's passing, so I wanted to make something special for my mom. I know that it is going to be a hard day for her,
- [Graduation Gift Idea- Personalized 2023 Light Up Sign](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/graduation-gift-idea-personalized-2023-light-up-sign/) - Graduation Gift Idea- Personalized 2023 Light Up Sign I don't know how it happened but I have a kid that is graduating this year!! I could have sworn that it was just a couple years ago I was graduating from high school. That clearly is not the case but it sure feels like it sometimes!
- [Easy Teacher Gift Idea- Wooden Post It Note Holder Made with xTool](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/easy-teacher-gift-idea-wooden-post-it-note-holder-made-with-xtool/) - Easy Teacher Gift Idea- Wooden Post It Note Holder Made with xTool Happy teacher appreciation week! I love making teacher gifts for my kids' teachers. I have made a lot of things through out the years. This year I realized that even though I always make teacher gifts each year, I rarely give gifts to
- [Gradation Party Idea- Graduation Picture Frames with K-12 Grades Photos](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/gradation-party-idea-graduation-picture-frames-with-k-12-grades-photos/) - Gradation Party Idea- Graduation Picture Frames with K-12 Grades Photos I know it may seem crazy for me to be posting graduation party ideas at the end of May, but our school doesn't get out until mid June and graduation doesn't happen until the second weekend of June. So actually, I am ahead :). It's
- [Father's Day Gift Idea- Best Papa Ever Sign with SVG Cut File](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/fathers-day-gift-idea-best-papa-ever-sign-with-svg-cut-file/) - Father's Day Gift Idea- Best Papa Ever Sign with SVG Cut File Some of my favorite Father's Day gifts ideas involve hands or hand prints. I especially love the saying with "hands down" in it. I have actually made several shirts with that saying for my husband. This is the first time I have done
- [Teacher Appreciation Gift Idea- Interchangeable Classroom Sign](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/teacher-appreciation-gift-idea-interchangeable-classroom-sign/) - Teacher Appreciation Gift Idea- Interchangeable Classroom Sign It's teacher appreciation this week! Teachers are amazing! Whenever I go into the school to volunteer, whether it be to help with a field trip or help in the classroom, I leave the school feeling exhausted! I couldn't imagine doing that day in and day out. Teachers deserve
- [How to Engrave Metal Tumblers with RA2 Pro Attachment with xTool M1](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/how-to-engrave-metal-tumblers-with-ra2-pro-attachment-with-xtool-m1/) - How to Engrave Metal Tumblers with RA2 Pro Attachment with xTool M1 This is sponsored post. I was given the RA2 Pro attachment to review, all opinions and content are 100% my own. I am all about customizing all the things. I love putting my logo or my favorite team's logo onto everything. Thanks for
- [How to Install Air Assist on xTool M1- How to Prevent Burn and Scorch Marks](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/how-to-install-air-assist-on-xtool-m1-how-to-prevent-burn-and-scorch-marks/) - How to Install Air Assist on xTool M1- How to Prevent Burn and Scorch Marks This post is a sponsored post. I was given the xTool M1 10w machine to review. All opinions, content and ideas are 100% my own. If you are new to xTool and laser cutters, check out my beginner's guide. There
- [Engraved Stone Coasters- How to Use the Circle Pin Point Positioning on xTool S1](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/engraved-stone-coasters-how-to-use-the-circle-pin-point-positioning-on-xtool-s1/) - Engraved Stone Coasters- How to Use the Circle Pin Point Positioning on xTool S1 If you are new to laser cutters, check out my beginner’s guide to xTool. My kids love music and all of them have been in the music programs in their school. My high schoolers have a big fundraiser every year for the the
- [Budget Friendly Renovation Ideas- Before and After Pictures](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/budget-friendly-renovation-ideas-before-and-after-pictures/) - Budget Friendly Renovation Ideas- Before and After Pictures Over the summer, my husband and I purchased a second house for our two sons that are going to college. We decided that instead of spending thousands of dollars on rent, we could put that money into another house. We found a house that was in our
- [Budget Friendly Renovation Ideas-The Power of Paint](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/budget-friendly-renovation-ideas-the-power-of-paint/) - Budget Friendly Renovation Ideas-The Power of Paint Over the summer, my husband and I purchased a second house for our two sons that are going to college. We decided that instead of spending thousands of dollars on rent, we could put that money into another house. We found a house that was in our price
- [Budget Friendly Renovation Ideas- Style Selections Santori Stone Peel and Stick Tiles](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/budget-friendly-renovation-ideas-style-selections-santori-stone-peel-and-stick-tiles/) - Budget Friendly Renovation Ideas- Style Selections Santori Stone Peel and Stick Tiles When we coming up with ideas to renovate our second house, we decided that we wanted to go with more budget friendly renovations and things that didn't take too long to do but made the space look updated. We considered putting the same
- [Budget Friendly Renovation Ideas- Replacing Flooring with  Home Decorators Collection Waterproof Laminate Flooring](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/budget-friendly-renovation-ideas-replacing-flooring-with-home-decorators-collection-waterproof-laminate-flooring/) - Budget Friendly Renovation Ideas- Replacing Flooring with Home Decorators Collection Waterproof Laminate Flooring One of the best renovations we have done in our current house was replace all of flooring and install a nice waterproof laminate flooring. We removed all of the carpet 3 years ago and the only regret I have is that we
- [Budget Friendly Renovation Ideas-Changing Out Outdated Fixtures](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/budget-friendly-renovation-ideas-changing-out-outdated-fixtures/) - Budget Friendly Renovation Ideas-Changing Out Outdated Fixtures When we bought our new house, one of the biggest complaints I had about it was how dark it was. I really like light and brightness, it just makes me happy. Darkness depresses me, so when we starting thinking about budget friendly renovations ideas, changing out the outdated
- [Shoe Storage Solutions- DIY Shoe Shelf Organizer](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/diy-shoe-shelf-organizer/) - Shoe Storage Solutions- DIY Shoe Shelf Organizer for less than $50 We have a shoe problem at our house. I like shoes, so I have a lot of shoes and so does my family. I am always looking for shoe storage solutions but they never seem to hold enough shoes. I recently bought some shoe
- [Tips and Tricks on How to Cruise with Kids and On a Budget](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/tips-and-tricks-on-how-to-cruise-with-kids-and-on-a-budget/) - Tips and Tricks on How to Cruise with Kids and On a Budget I love going on cruises. It is my favorite way to see the world! In the past 2 years, we have gone on 4 (#5 is coming this summer!) cruises and we cannot get enough of them. Since we have gone on
- [Laser Cutter Wooden Valentines made with xTool S1 with Free SVG Cut File](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/laser-cutter-wooden-valentines-made-with-xtool-s1-with-free-svg-cut-file/) - Laser Cutter Wooden Valentines made with xTool S1 with Free SVG Cut File If you are new to laser cutters, check out my beginner's guide to xTool. Valentine's Day is coming up soon! One of my favorite thing to do is make homemade Valentines. Now that I have an awesome laser cutter, I thought
- [Tie Dye Pancakes {Best Pancake Recipe Ever}](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/tie-dye-pancakes/) - Tie Dye Pancakes {Best Pancake Recipe Ever} Pancakes are a favorite at our house. We love having them at our house, especially during the holidays. We love having colorful pancakes and making them in fun shapes. One day I wanted to make fun, colorful pancakes and I decided that it would be fun to make
- [Shirts made with Heat Transfer Vinyl vs. DTF Transfers {HTV vs. DTF}](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/shirts-made-with-heat-transfer-vinyl-vs-dtf-transfers-htv-vs-dtf/) - Shirts made with Heat Transfer Vinyl vs. DTF Transfers {HTV vs. DTF} I love making shirts, it's one of my favorite things to make. Recently I made shirts for my the local high school music department. I made up 3 different designs for band, for orchestra and for choir. I made up about 150 shirts
- [Matching Christmas Pajamas Made with AI Generated Christmas Pictures](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/matching-christmas-pajamas-made-with-ai-generated-christmas-pictures/) - Matching Christmas Pajamas Made with AI Generated Christmas Pictures Every year we open up pajamas on Christmas Eve. For the past couple years, I have been making matching Christmas pajamas and it has been really fun to match Christmas morning. Of course some kids like it better than others :). Luckily, every year my kids
- [DIY Wooden Puzzles Made with xTool S1 {How to Use DTF Transfers on Wood}](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/diy-wooden-puzzles-made-with-xtool-s1-how-to-use-dtf-transfers-on-wood/) - DIY Wooden Puzzles Made with xTool S1 {How to Use DTF Transfers on Wood} A couple weeks ago I was playing with AI generated Christmas pictures. I had an idea to turn some of our pictures into Christmas themed pictures and then put them onto our Christmas pajamas this year. I had so much fun
- [DIY Ugly Christmas Cat Sweater Made with Silhouette CAMEO](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/diy-ugly-christmas-cat-sweater-made-with-silhouette-cameo/) - DIY Ugly Christmas Cat Sweater Made with Silhouette CAMEO For the past 15 years, I have been a stay at home mom. I basically spent the majority of my time at home, in my pajamas. I rarely got ready in the day. Well now that I work at a school, I get ready everyday and
- [Easy Family Christmas Pajamas to Make](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/easy-family-christmas-pajamas-to-make/) - Easy Family Christmas Pajamas to Make Ever since I got married and started a family I loved the idea of starting new traditions with my new family. One that I always wanted to do was opening one present on Christmas Eve. So when we started our family, we opened a gift on Christmas Eve and
- [How to Set up the xTool S1 Enclosed Diode Laser Cutter](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/how-to-set-up-the-xtool-s1-enclosed-diode-laser-cutter/) - How to Set up the xTool S1 Enclosed Diode Laser Cutter I was given the xTool S1 to review. All opinions, ideas and content are 100% my own. About a year ago I was introduced to the company xTool and my eyes were open to a whole new world. I had always wanted to get
- [Easy Neighbor Gift Idea- Personalized Wooden Christmas Ornaments Made with xTool](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/easy-neighbor-gift-idea-personalized-wooden-christmas-ornaments-made-with-xtool/) - Easy Neighbor Gift Idea- Personalized Wooden Christmas Ornaments Made with xTool **DEAL ALERT!!** The Christmas sale is going on right now! Machines are up to $1728 off and Free Santa Gift (worth up to $100) Accessories are up to 12% off: Buy 2 get 10% off. Code: CHRISTMAS10 Buy ≥3 get 12% off. Code:
- [Disney Frozen Halloween Costume: DIY Anna Frozen Adult Costume for Under $20](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/disney-frozen-halloween-costume-diy/) - Disney Frozen Halloween Costume: DIY Anna Frozen Adult Costume for Under $20 Halloween is one of my favorite holidays. I love the creativity that goes into dressing up and of course the candy! Every year since my oldest son was 1 (he's 10 1/2 now) we had a family theme for Halloween. I knew that
- [Halloween and Fall Candy Pouches Tutorial](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/halloween-and-fall-candy-pouches/) - A couple days ago I posted about some yummy and fun fall treats, and in that post I made these fun candy pouches. I had some people ask if I could expand the tutorial on how I made them, so I decided to make a full tutorial on how I made them! These can be
- [DIY Minecraft Costumes- Creeper, Steve and Zombie Costume](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/diy-minecraft-creeper-steve-and-zombie/) - DIY Minecraft Costumes- Creeper, Steve and Zombie Costume For the past three years my kids have been asking to be Minecraft for Halloween. We usually have a family theme each year, so I usually can convince them to do something else. Well this year we aren't doing a family theme, so I let them have
- [DIY Garage Mudroom Lockers with Lots of Storage](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/diy-garage-mudroom-lockers-with-lots-of/) - When we moved into our house about 2 years ago there were things that I knew immediately I wanted to do it, to change. One of my favorite things about my house is the grand entrance. We have a two story entry way that is long and big and spacious. I just love it! One
- [Christmas Neighbor Gift Idea- DIY Small Farmhouse Signs](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/christmas-neighbor-gift-idea-diy-sma/) - I know it's just October and it's too early to be posting about Christmas (who I am kidding, it's never too early!!) but I was just too excited not to post about it. Plus it's never to early to start thinking about Christmas before the chaos begins. Every year I do some kind of neighbor
- [DIY Mandalorian Shirts](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/diy-mandalorian-shirts/) - DIY Mandalorian Shirts Are you watching the Mandalorian series?? We are at our house and we are loving it! I made myself a baby Yoda shirt and my son immediately wanted a Mandalorian shirt, so I decided to make him up one. Then I decided to make up several Mandalorian shirts because I knew that they
- [Baby Yoda Valentines with Free Printable](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/baby-yoda-valentines-with-free-printable/) - Baby Yoda Valentines with Free Printable I don't love Valentine's Day, but I do love making valentines for my kids to hand out a school. It's one of my favorite things to do this time of year and I love coming up with different sayings and designs for it. This year I had to make
- [DIY Crafting Table {Vinyl Work Station}](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/diy-crafting-table-vinyl-work-station/) - DIY Crafting Table {Vinyl Work Station} A couple months ago, I got an itch to start moving furniture. That is always bad news for me, because it ends up snow balling and I end up changing up several rooms in the house. Whenever I do it, I love the outcome, so I end up doing
- [Family Reunions Shirts with Numbers](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/family-reunions-shirts-with-numbers/) - Family Reunions Shirts with Numbers and Different Colored Shirts This past summer we had a big family reunion for my Dad's 80th birthday party. We have a large family, I am the youngest of 9 kids, and so trying to get everyone together is a huge deal. I have always wanted to have a picture
- [Sidewalk Chalk Mosaic Art with Words and Shapes](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/sidewalk-chalk-mosaic-art/) - Sidewalk Chalk Mosaic Art with Words and Shapes I'm sure right now everyone is going stir crazy and getting sick of being in their house. This quarantine stuff is not easy, that's for sure. One activity that has been really good for my family is doing mosaic art with sidewalk chalk. My kids love it
- [DIY Medal Holder Board](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/diy-medal-holder-board/) - DIY Medal Holder Board This past year I made a goal to get healthy despite my health issues, you can read all about it here. Well in doing so, I did a lot of races. For fun, we did several races as a family and so all of my kids have medals. They needed a
- [Tips and Tricks on How to Tie Dye Shirts](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/tips-and-tricks-on-how-to-tie-dye-shirts/) - Tips and Tricks on How to Tie Dye Shirts Tie dye is back in style and I am so excited about this!! I LOVED tie dye shirts in the 90's and had several. I had one special one (I actually still have it) that I wore to almost every single meet that I went to
- [2020 Funny Tees with SVG Cut Files](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/2020-funny-tees-with-svg-cut-files/) - 2020 Funny Tees with SVG Cut Files 2020 has been the quite the year, hasn't it. It just seems like every month brings new challenges and craziness. Sometimes I feel like I am going to just wake up from a very bad dream and that every thing will get back to normal, but then reality
- [DIY Face Mask Holder and Organizer](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/diy-face-mask-holder-and-organizer/) - DIY Face Mask Holder and Organizer We live in the state of Washington and they just made it mandatory to wear masks in public, so I needed some way to keep our face masks organized and displayed so we won't forget them as we leave to go out. I had them in the little green
- [DIY Growth Chart Board](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/diy-growth-chart-board/) - DIY Growth Chart Board I have been wanting to make a growth chart board for my family for awhile now and finally got to it. We have been using just a plain piece of wood for the past several years and my oldest got too tall for it, so it was time to get another
- [Parks and Recreations Shirts with SVG Cut Files](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/parks-and-recreations-shirts-with-svg-cut-files/) - Parks and Recreations Shirts with SVG Cut Files Parks and Recreations is one of our favorite shows. There are so many things that we love about it too. When I'm making shirts for my husband or me, I like to make shirts that only make sense to people who have watched the show. There are
- [Blush and Gold Nightstand Makeover](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/blush-and-gold-nightstand-makeover/) - Blush and Gold Nightstand Makeover For the past couple weeks, I have been redoing my daughter's room. She is now 10, so she is gradually moving out of the little girl stage, into the tween stage. So we painted over the rainbows and unicorns in her room and are adding more "grown-up" pieces. She choose
- [Christmas Neighbor Gift Idea- Christmas Monogram Mug](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/christmas-neighbor-gift-idea-christmas-monogram-mug/) - Christmas Neighbor Gift Idea- Christmas Monogram Mug Christmas neighbor gifts are so fun to make. I seriously love making them for my friends, neighbors and co-workers. Since this year has been so crazy, I wanted to make a super simple and easy gift that didn't take much time or money. So I came up with
- [Easy Neighbor Gift Idea- Personalized Cookies for Santa Plate](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/easy-neighbor-gift-idea-personalized-cookies-for-santa-plate/) - Easy Neighbor Gift Idea- Personalized Cookies for Santa Plate Every year I make neighbor gifts for Christmas. I usually make 70+ gifts, so I try to come up with a fun idea that is simple, easy and inexpensive. The longer I live in one spot, I harder it is to come up with ideas. I
- [Most Likely to Christmas Shirts](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/most-likely-to-christmas-shirts/) - Most Likely to Christmas Shirts I love making Christmas pajamas. Every year we give our kids Christmas pajamas on Christmas Eve. Some years I make matching pajamas and some years I make different one and some years I just buy them. Here are some of the Christmas pajamas I have made in the past. A
- [Matching Penguin Christmas Pajamas](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/matching-penguin-christmas-pajamas/) - Matching Penguin Christmas Pajamas Every year on Christmas Eve, we give our kids pajamas. It is one of my favorite traditions. Some years they are Christmas pajamas and some years they are just regular pajamas. It really just depends on the year. The past couple years, we have been making or buying matching Christmas pajamas.
- [Young Women 2023 Theme- More Jesus Sweatshirt](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/young-women-2023-theme-more-jesus-sweatshirt/) - Young Women 2023 Theme- More Jesus Sweatshirt The Young Women theme of 2023 is more Jesus. The Young Women's president in my ward contacted me and asked me to make hoodie sweatshirts with the Young Women 2023 theme on them. I love how they turned out and the girls were thrilled about getting them for
- [Back to School Sixth Grade Teacher Shirt with SVG Cut File](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/back-to-school-sixth-grade-teacher-shirt-with-svg-cut-file/) - Back to School Sixth Grade Teacher Shirt with SVG Cut File Back to school is here! It's my favorite time of the year, but it may not be for the teachers :). This year was I asked to make some sixth grade shirts for the sixth grade teachers. I love how they turned out and
- [Easy and Inexpensive Neighbor Gift Ideas](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/easy-and-inexpensive-neighbor-gift-ideas/) - Easy and Inexpensive Neighbor Gift Ideas I love making Christmas neighbor gifts, it's one of my favorite things to do this time of year. I enjoy coming up with a fun neighbor gift idea and then creating them for all of my friends and neighbors. I end up making a bunch of them each year,
- [Baby Jesus Walnut Ornament- Easy Christmas Handout](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/baby-jesus-walnut-ornament-easy-christmas-handout/) - Baby Jesus Walnut Ornament- Easy Christmas Handout This year we headed home for Thanksgiving to be with my family. While we were there, my mom showed me this super cute baby Jesus walnut ornament that my sister had made (she is the Relief Society president in their ward). I just loved how cute it was
- [DIY Christmas Tea Towel- Neighbor Gift Idea](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/diy-christmas-tea-towel-neighbor-gift-idea/) - DIY Christmas Tea Towel- Neighbor Gift Idea I love Christmas time! I especially love creating fun Christmas crafts and decorating for the holiday. I made a ton of stuff last year, but there were a few things that I didn't get to, like making these fun tea towels. I love having a fun and festive
- [Buffalo Plaid Embroidery Hoop Ornaments](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/buffalo-plaid-embroidery-hoop-ornaments/) - Buffalo Plaid Embroidery Hoop Ornaments Making homemade Christmas ornaments is one of my favorite things to do! It's so fun to personalize your Christmas tree. I love having my kids make them with me so that we can have lots of fun and festive ornaments on it that they made :). Since buffalo plaid is
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- [Easy Gift Idea- Personalize Casserole Dish {Glass Etching Tutorial}](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/tutorial-tuesday-personalize-casserole/) - Sometimes we all need an easy gift idea, one is that is perfect for everyone. I thought that this would be a perfect gift, a personalized casserole dish. Everyone goes to some kind of potluck dinner and we all have had problems of getting our dishes back. So here is a way to personalize it
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- [Halloween Candy Bars {Free Printable}](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/halloween-candy-bars-free-printable/) - I think that fun holiday treats are so much fun. They are great to make for your kids, grand kids, neighbors or for a class party. Well these are super cute and so easy to make (I did all the hard work, you just have to print, cut and tape). Some of my most
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- [Star Wars Sign with SVG Cut File](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/star-wars-sign-svg-cut-file/) - A couple weeks ago one of my friends posted this epic and awesome Star Wars sign on facebook (you can see the original sign here) and she said that she loved it and needed it. Well I thought to myself, I can make that for her. So I did just that. It turned out awesome
- [DIY Personalized Christmas Mugs](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/diy-personalized-christmas-mugs/) - Two years ago I decided that instead of buying Christmas dishes, we should make our own. It was a tradition that I wanted to start and when another year came, we made up another dish. We are on year three now and the kids (and I) love it! We have made plates, glasses and now
- [5 Minute to Win It Games using Plastic Cups](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/5-minute-win-games-using-plastic-cups/) - If you are having a party or a get together anytime soon, then you HAVE TO do these awesome Minute to Win It games using plastic cups, they are super fun and they are great for kids or for adults! They are great for a big group or for a small group, either way they
- [Instant Pot Recipe - Creamy Chicken Pasta](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/instant-pot-recipe-creamy-chicken-pasta/) - The Instant Pot is one of my favorite kitchen gadgets! I seriously use it at least twice a week and I love it so very much! This recipe is one of my favorite Instant Pot recipe. It only takes about 30 minutes (that's from start to finish and using frozen chicken!) and my family loves
- [7 Layer Bean Dip Recipe](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/7-layer-bean-dip-recipe/) - If you are in need of an amazing appetizer, then you have to make this 7 layer bean dip, it's my favorite and I love it so much! It is so good and it is definitely a crowd pleaser! It's perfect for any party or get together. I love making it for things like New
- [The Best Spinach Dip Ever](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/best-spinach-dip-ever/) - This spinach dip is one of my favorite recipes. I got it from my mom and have been making it for about 10 years now and I just LOVE it! It's so good and whenever I take it somewhere or have a party at my house, it's always a big hit! It's super easy to
- [Organize Toys with DIY Labels for Toy Storage Bins](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/organizing-toys-diy-labels-toy-storage-bins/) - It's January which means I am in major organizing mode! Every January I want to go through my house and throw away half of our stuff, especially the kids' toys. But I usually come to my senses and calm down and come up with a way to organize toys that will help the kids clean.
- [Painted Rocks -Nail Polish Dipped Rocks](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/painted-rocks-nail-polish-dipped-rocks/) - Have you gotten into the painted rocks phase? I have been wanting to do it with my kids and finally over winter break we had the time to sit down and do it. If you don't know what the whole painted rocks thing is, people will paint rocks and then hide them in public places
- [Homemade Valentine- Nintendo Controller Valentine with Printable](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/homemade-valentine-nintendo-controller-valentine-printable/) - My son is obsessed with Nintendo right now, it's about the only thing that he will talk to me about (that and basketball). So I knew that I needed to make him a fun valentine that would have something involving Nintendo. I was thinking a Mario one but then it hit be that a candy
- [Emoji Valentines with Printable](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/emoji-valentines-printable/) - We live in a texting world, and I'll admit I would much rather text someone than call them, it's just so much easier. So I of course like to use emojis in my texts, it's a great way to show how you are feeling! Since everyone loves emoji characters, I decided that I needed to
- [Sports Wall Art with SVG Cut File](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/sports-wall-art/) - My 9 year old son is obsessed with sports, he loves it all! He loves watching and playing them, so when I redid his bedroom, I knew that I needed to put something sporty in there. The room has a game theme, it's all kinds of games including video games and then sports. I did
- [Rose Gold Vinyl Heart Shirt with Free SVG Cut File](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/rose-gold-vinyl-heart-shirt-with-free-svg-cut-file/) - Valentine's Day is coming up soon and I love making fun shirts for my little girl to wear during the holiday. Since the holiday season of Valentine's Day is relatively short, I wanted to make a shirt that she could wear all year round and on Valentine's Day. Heart shirts are pretty classic and I
- [DIY Music Shirt with 4 Different SVG Cut Files](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/diy-music-shirt-4-different-svg-cut-files/) - My son turned 13 this past weekend and for his birthday shirt he said that he wanted a music shirt, so I made him a fun and clever music shirt for his birthday :). I liked it so much that I ended up making four different designs, two in treble clef and two in bass
- [Flamingo Sign with Free SVG Cut File {Summer Breeze Vinyl Pack}](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/flamingo-sign-with-free-svg-cut-file/) - Flamingo Sign with Free SVG Cut File {Summer Breeze Vinyl Pack} Flamingos are super popular right now and I love it!! They are so cute and fun and I love all the things that people are doing with them. When I saw that Expressions Vinyl had new patterned vinyl that had flamingos I knew I
- [Craft Room Sign with Patterned Vinyl {Free SVG File}](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/craft-room-sign-with-patterned-vinyl-free-svg-file/) - Craft Room Sign with Patterned Vinyl {Free SVG File} I am obsessed with patterned vinyl right now, I just love it!!! I made a super fun and cute flamingo sign last week and I loved how it turned out so much that I decided that I needed to make another sign like it with a
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- [4th of July Tie Dye Shirts](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/4th-of-july-tie-dye-shirts/) - 4th of July Tie Dye Shirts Every year we make 4th of July shirts and I let my kids make their own. It's been a fun thing to do every year, the kids look forward to making the red, white and blue shirts and then wearing their own creations. This year we decided that it
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- [Funny Mens Shirts {Father's Day Shirts}](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/funny-mens-shirts-fathers-day-shirts/) - Funny Mens Shirts {Father's Day Shirts} Making shirts is one of my favorite things to do for my family. We love graphic tees and shirts with funny sayings on them but somethings we don't want to pay a ton of money for them. Making shirts is an easy way to get those fun graphic tees
- [How to Lose Weight with Hashimotos Thyroid Disease- My Journey to a Healthy Lifestyle](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/how-to-lose-weight-with-hashimotos/) - How to Lose Weight with Hashimotos Thyroid Disease- My Journey to a Healthy Lifestyle Before I start this post I want to let you all know that this is in no way a sponsored post. All the things that I am about to share are things that I have done and the products that I
- [Color Street 2020 Spring Catalog](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/color-street-2020-spring-catalog/) - Color Street 2020 Spring Catalog The new Color Street spring catalog is here and is AMAZING!!! The colors are so pretty and they are perfect for spring and summer! If you're wondering, what in the world is Color Street, then you need to check out this post. They are 100% nail polish strips that are
- [The Best Way to Store Vinyl {IKEA ALEX Storage Unit}](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/the-best-way-to-store-vinyl-ikea-alex-storage-unit/) - I am obsessed with vinyl, I use it ALL THE TIME!! Seriously, it is my go to craft. When I want to create something, it usually involves vinyl. I like it so much that I have a full page with all of my vinyl crafts. One of the most common questions I get about vinyl
- [Ikea Hack- DIY Computer Desk with Kallax Shelves](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/ikea-hack-diy-computer-desk-with-kallax-shelves/) - For the past year or so I have been remodeling our house. We are gradually getting everything to be more gray and whites instead of browns. Well one day I decided that I wanted a new modern barn door for my craft room. When we made it, it made me start thinking about redoing my
- [Craft Room Ideas, Organization and Storage {Ikea Craft Room}](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/craft-room-ideas-organization-and-storage-ikea-craft-room/) - We all need a place that we can call our own. That space for me is my craft room. I LOVE my craft room and love being in it. Recently we moved our piano into my craft room and that forced me to reorganize a few things and eventually made me remodel the whole thing.
- [Cute Baby Yoda Sticker](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/cute-baby-yoda-sticker/) - Cute Baby Yoda Sticker Oh baby Yoda, why do you have to be so cute?!?! Seriously though, isn't he the cutest?! I am obsessed with him. I had a couple kids ask me to make some Star Wars and baby Yoda stickers to put on their water bottles. I did it the only way I
- [DIY Baby Yoda Shirt](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/diy-baby-yoda-shirt/) - DIY Baby Yoda Shirt Are you as obsessed with baby Yoda as I am? Seriously, he is so cute and I want one!! I'm getting on the baby Yoda craze and made myself a t-shirt because we all could have more baby Yoda in our lives :). This DIY baby Yoda shirt is super easy
- [DIY Cube Organizer Shelf- IKEA Kallax Knock Off](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/diy-cube-organizer-shelf-ikea-kallax-knock-off/) - DIY Cube Organizer Shelf- IKEA Kallax Knock Off I love the Kallax line at IKEA. Seriously love it. My whole craft room is full of the cube organizers. I just love the look of them but also how functional they are. They can hold a ton of stuff and they look good too. Really they
- [Organizing Ideas {MMM #511 Block Party}](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/organizing-ideas/) - It's the last week of 2019, the last week of the decade. Where does the time go? Before we get to the linky party, we have some news: this our last week of the Block Party linky party. I have been doing a linky party for 10 years, this one is #511 for me. I
- [Boys' Game Room Bedroom Decor: Xbox and Nintendo Controller Canvases](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/boys-game-room-bedroom-decor-xbox-and/) - I have 4 boys so sooner or later I knew that I needed a game room. Right now we are using all of our rooms for bedrooms but we have one big room that is a bedroom/play room. A couple of weeks ago we had about 10 kids in this room and decided that it
- [Christmas Creations {MMM #510 Block Party}](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/christmas-creations-mmm-510-block-party/) - There's still time to make some awesome Christmas creations! Get festive with these awesome recipes and diy projects perfect for Christmas. Pop Up Christmas Card Pattern | Snowman Cheese Snacks | Christmas Truck Hand Towels Cactus Rudolf Crochet Pattern | Christmas Waffle Cookies | Walnut Christmas Ornament Cranberry Chocolate Cookies | Reindeer Christmas Pillows |
- [DIY Nativity Scenes {MMM #509 Block Party}](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/diy-nativity-scenes-mmm-509-block-party/) - I absolutely love Nativities. I have a whole collection and I love creating new ones with my kids to add to it! Here are some DIY options for amazing Nativities. Graham Cracker Nativity Scene | DIY Nativity Ornament | Nativity Christmas Ornament Craft | Crocheted Nativity | Felt Nativity Puppets | Nativity Blocks with Vinyl | Handpainted Nativity Scene | Simple Wooden Nativity | Chalkboard Lettering
- [DIY Christmas Ornaments {MMM #508 Block Party}](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/diy-christmas-ornaments-mmm-508-block-party/) - I love making Christmas ornaments every year. It's so fun to come up with a new and fun design each year, so I am always on the look out for fun Christmas ornament ideas. Here are some great ideas for you to get inspired to create! Baby Jesus Ornament Marble Painted Ornament Harry Potter Wrapping
- [DIY Gift Ideas {MMM #507 Block Party}](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/diy-gift-ideas-mmm-507-block-party/) - It's gift giving season and here are a bunch great DIY gifts and packaging ideas for giving and helping you gift! Sometimes the best gift is a a gift card or some cold hard cash but when I can I love to include a handmade packaging or tag or card of some sort! Origami Boxes |
- [25 Amazing Pies {MMM #506 Block Party}](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/25-amazing-pies-mmm-506-block-party/) - Thanksgiving is this week! While everyone else is prepping their turkeys and stuffing, I am over here working on the best part of Thanksgiving, PIE! I have pulled together some amazing pie recipes for you to enjoy this year! Apple Pie in a Jar Perfect Pecan Pie Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Apricot Hand Pie
- [Thanksgiving Dinner Ideas {MMM #505 Block Party}](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/thanksgiving-dinner-ideas-mmm-505-block-party/) - Thanksgiving is next week, how did that happen?! Thanksgiving is such a great holiday, time spent with family. Visiting, playing and of course, eating!!! Thanksgiving dinner is a big deal, so here are some great ideas to make the meal perfect. From turkey recipes, to sides and desserts. Apple Pie in a Jar Sweet Potato
- [Thanksgiving Crafts {MMM #504 Block Party}](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/thanksgiving-crafts-mmm-504-block-party/) - Fall is here and I'm excited to whip. up some awesome Thanksgiving recipes crafts and decor. Here are a bunch of delicious recipes, great kid crafts, and beautiful ways to decorate your Thanksgiving table. Fall Snack Mix Bottles | Chocolate Candy corn Pretzel Bites | Thanksgiving Printables | Chocolate
- [DIY Gifts for Kids {MMM #503 Block Party}](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/diy-gifts-for-kids-mmm-503-block-party/) - The time has come to start those handmade gift projects. Here are some of our favorite gifts for kids that you can make yourself! DIY Personalized Kids Chemistry Set DIY Pirate Dolls Boy Pajama Shirts Mini Play Tins DIY Candy Clip-On Earrings DIY Mermaid Worry Dolls Origami Slinky Doll Quilt Toddler Busy Board DIY Kitchen
- [Delicious Soup Recipes {MMM #502 Block Party}](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/delicious-soup-recipes-mmm-502-block-party/) - As I was sitting at the pumpkin patch this weekend, freezing my butt off, I had a big craving for soup! I love when it gets cold so you can enjoy all those warm and yummy soups that are perfect in the fall. Here are some amazing and delicious soup recipes to keep you warm
- [Last Minute DIY Marshmello Fortnite Costume](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/last-minute-diy-marshmello-fortnite-costume/) - Last Minute DIY Marshmello Fortnite Costume Back in September my son told me that he wanted to be Marshmello for Halloween. He even found a costume online for me. Well life was busy and I wasn't thinking about Halloween because it was still September.... so once October hit, I went to order the costume and
- [Homemade Bread Recipes {MMM #501 Block Party}](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/homemade-bread-recipes-mmm-501-block-party/) - There's just something so comforting about homemade bread. Whether it's a quick sweet bread or slow rising yeast version I've collected an amazing selection of delicious homemade bread recipes. Pumpkin Nutella Swirl Bread | Stuffed Crust Pizza Breadsticks | Easy French Bread Recipe | Restaurant Style Cornbread Recipe Oatmeal Muffins | Healthy Pumpkin Bread | Simplified Challah Bread | Everything Bagel Bread Best
- [No Carve Pumpkin Ideas {MMM #500 Block Party}](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/no-carve-pumpkin-ideas-mmm-500-block-party/) - Pumpkins, Pumpkins, everywhere! While Pumpkin decorating is a favorite fall activity, it doesn't have to be messy and full of seeds and guts. Check out these amazing pumpkin ideas that don't involve carving! Harry Potter and Hedwig Pumpkins Vinyl Pumpkin Faces DIY Jack O Lantern Shirt Frozen Pumpkins Sports Pumpkins Rainbow Glitter Pumpkins Crayon Drip
- [Halloween Decoration Ideas {MMM #499 Block Party}](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/halloween-decoration-ideas-mmm-499-block-party/) - October starts this week and that means it's time to start putting up the Halloween decor! I love Halloween and I love decorating for it! Here are some awesome Halloween decoration ideas for you to make your house spooky this month. Double Sided Sign Halloween Bookish Wreath Halloween Canvas Decor Boo Signs Halloween Wreath Paper
- [Apple Recipes and Crafts {MMM #498 Block Party}](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/apple-recipes-and-crafts-mmm-498-block-party/) - Some people are all about Pumpkin Spice this time of year but i myself go crazy for all things apple! So to celebrate apple season here are a bunch of great apple recipes, craft ideas, and projects! Brown Sugar Stuffed Baked Apples | Mason Jar Mini Quilt | Apple Roll Ups Apple Embroidery Hoop | Apple Ginger Moscow
- [DIY Halloween Costume Ideas {MMM #497 Block Party}](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/diy-halloween-costume-ideas/) - Do your kids know what they want to be for Halloween yet? If you want to DIY your Halloween Costumes this year, check out this amazing list! Ms. Frizzle | DIY Minecraft Costumes| Baby Kristoff Costume | Forky Costume| Classic Batman Costume | Ash Ketchum Witch Costume |iPad Costume | Pokeball Costume Steve Irwin Costume|Miraculous Lady Bug Costume |
- [Color STREET New Fall Catalog](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/color-street-new-fall-catalog/) - UPDATE- CHECK OUT THE NEW 2019 FALL CATALOG HERE. Color Street has been "open" now for three months, which means that it's time for a NEW CATALOG!! The launch was amazing and it has gotten crazy popular in such a short time. (Don't know what Color Street is all about, check out my post introducing it!)
- [Color Street Fall Catalog 2018](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/color-street-fall-catalog-2018/) - Update- the new Color Street Fall Catalog for 2019 is now here. Check out the details here. It's that time of year again, it's time for new designs for Color Street!! The new Color Street fall catalog is here, woohoo!!! (Don’t know what Color Street is all about, check out my post introducing it!) You guys these
- [Color Street Fall 2019 Catalog](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/color-street-fall-2019-catalog/) - The new Color Street Fall 2019 catalog is here and it is glorious!! There are SO MANY new designs that I just love. I seriously want to buy them all, they are so great! Check out and buy all of the wonderful designs here, remember that they are buy 3 get 1 free and French
- [Pumpkin Recipes, Crafts and More {MMM #496 Block Party}](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/pumpkin-recipes-crafts-and-more-mmm-496-block-party/) - It's September!!! This is my favorite time of year, school is in, the leaves are changing, cooler weather is here and it's the start of fall! I love fall so very much. Pumpkins are my favorite thing about fall, I love eating it and I love decorating with it. Here are some great pumpkin recipes
- [3 Ingredient Pumpkin Cookies](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/3-ingredient-pumpkin-cookies/) - I am not a huge fan of pumpkin. I have been seeing it all over the place lately and it doesn't sound that good to me. I like pumpkin bread and pumpkin pie and that's about it. Well my sister gave me this recipe and told me that I needed to try it out. I
- [Weeknight Dinners {MMM #495 Block Party}](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/weeknight-dinners-mmm-495-block-party/) - Anyone else as frazzled as I am and just need help on the dinner front? Here are a bunch of delicious looking weeknight dinner recipes sure to please your family and keep you from the drive-thru! BBQ Wonton Bowls | Kielbasa and Sweet Potato Hash | Caprese Chicken | Quick Parchment Wrapped Fish| Instant Pot Burrito Bowl | Tomato
- [The Best School Lunch Ideas {MMM #494 Block Party}](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/the-best-school-lunch-ideas-mmm-494-block-party/) - I don't know about you, but making lunches is the most stressful part of back to school in this house. It means trying to come up with ideas that our kids will actually eat and not just skip straight to recess. We have gathered some fun and easy lunch ideas to make this part of
- [Back to School Ideas {MMM #493 Block Party}](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/back-to-school-ideas-mmm-493-block-party/) - It's August, so that means it's time for back to school!! It's crazy how fast the summer went, I feel like we just got done with school and now it's time to go back. If it went quick for me, I'm sure it went crazy fast for the teachers! Chances are school is starting soon
- [Peanut Butter Recipes {MMM #492 Block Party}](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/peanut-butter-recipes-mmm-492-block-party/) - I have been craving Peanut butter like a crazy girl lately so how about a bunch of tasty looking Peanut butter recipes perfect for snack or dessert!? Peanutbutter Chocolate Cookies | Healthy Snacks for Kids | Reeses's Spread Crepes Peanutbutter Chex | Peanutbutter Cup Stuffed Cookies | Cake Mix Peanutbutter Cup Cookies Peanutbutter Rice Krispies | Honeyed Peanutbutter Ice Cream | Peanutbutter and Jelly Popcorn Peanutbutter Stuffed
- [Happy Potter Ideas {MMM #491 Block Party}](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/happy-potter-ideas-mmm-491-block-party/) - Happy Birthday Harry Potter! To celebrate our favorite wizard, we have pulled together an amazing list of Harry Potter crafts and recipes to celebrate the boy wizard. Harry Potter Hooded Towels Harry Potter Potion Slime Harry Potter Corner Bookmark Magical Unicorn Bath Bombs Crochet Dragon Pattern Harry Potter Scarf Pattern Harry Potter I Spy Bag
- [The Best DIY Projects to Make this Summer {MMM #490 Block Party}](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/the-best-diy-projects-to-make-this-summer-mmm-490-block-party/) - Summer might be almost half over, but there is still plenty of time to make something and enjoy it this summer! Here are some great DIY project ideas that would be perfect to make right now and enjoy them the rest of the summer time! $60 Fire Pit Mermaid Worry Dolls Emergency Diet Coke Sign
- [Must Make Projects {MMM #489 Block Party}](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/must-make-projects-mmm-489-block-party/) - There's something so happy about making a craft, completing a home DIY project or whipping up a special treat. These projects are perfect for gift giving or just for making with your own family! Candy Gift Jars and Tags | Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream |Frozen Yarn Dolls Worlds Best Guacamole | Washi Tape Shape Cards | Fabric Bag Set Banana Split
- [Lemon Crafts and Recipes {MMM #486 Block Party}](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/lemon-crafts-and-recipes/) - I love lemons! Ever since I have been married, I have had lemons in my kitchen. I love eating them and decorating with them! Here are some awesome lemon crafts and recipes! Is there anything that screams summer as much as Lemon? Enjoy all of these amazing Lemon crafts and recipes to brighten your summer!
- [4th of July Crafts and Food {MMM #485 Block Party}](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/4th-of-july-crafts-and-food-mmm-485-block-party/) - The 4th of July is only a couple weeks away, which means that we are right in the middle of summer! Crazy how fast time is going right now, I feel like we were just celebrating Christmas a couple of weeks ago. I love the 4th of July! It's such a fun holiday to celebrate!
- [Summer Strawberries Recipes, Crafts and More](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/summer-strawberries-recipes-crafts-and-more/) - Summer Strawberries Recipes, Crafts and More There is just something so perfect about sweet strawberries in summer. Here are loads of delicious and adorable summer strawberry recipes, crafts and more! Meringue Berry Trifle | Strawberry Princess | Strawberry Greek Yogurt pops Berry Salad and Vanilla Simple Syrup | Strawberry Mini Quilt | Candied Strawberry Strawberry Freezer Jam | Perfect Chocolate Covered Strawberries | Fruit Pizza Cream
- [Citrus Inspired Crafts {MMM #483 Block Party}](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/citrus-inspired-crafts-mmm-483-block-party/) - Nothing conjures up images of summer more than a cold glass of lemonade. To celebrate the beginning of summer I have a ton of citrus inspired craft and recipes DIY's for you get your fresh squeeze on. DIY Fabric Stamped Apron with Lemons When Life Gives You Lemons Sign and Font The Perfect Lemon Bundt
- [Avengers Shirt {I love you 3000}](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/avengers-shirt-i-love-you-3000/) - Avengers Shirt {I love you 3000} Raise your hand if you loved the Avengers Endgame movie! We did! It was such a great movie and I love how they ended the Avengers movies. One of my favorite lines from the movie is the I love you three thousand part. I won't go into much details
- [The Best Ice Cream Recipes and Treats {MMM #482 Block Party}](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/the-best-ice-cream-recipes-and-treats-mmm-482-block-party/) - The weather is getting warmer and it is time to start thinking about how to keep cool instead of how to keep warm. Check out these delicious Ice Cream recipes and fun crafts to keep your summer cool and fun! No Churn Cake Batter Ice Cream Pistachio Ice Cream Caramel Apple Smoothie Red White and
- [Painted Barbeque Shirt](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/painted-barbeque-shirt-silhouette/) - I am obsessed with my Silhouette. It's by far my favorite cutting machine. It does everything that I need it to do and more! Especially with the Designer Edition, you can do a ton of things with it. The main upgrade for the designer edition is that can you can design a .svg file and
- [Memorial Day Recipes and Crafts {MMM #481 Block Party}](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/memorial-day-recipes-and-crafts-mmm-481-block-party/) - Memorial Day is next weekend, which means that summer is almost here. It's crazy because I don't think that mother nature knows that summer is supposed to just around the corner, she is definitely a month behind where we live! I love Memorial Day weekend because it really is the weekend that starts summer. Memorial
- [DIY Flower Projects {MMM #480 Block Party}](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/diy-flower-projects-mmm-480-block-party/) - I am in love with all the gorgeous blooms I'm seeing everywhere so how about some DIY Flower Projects and Recipes for today's party? DIY Chrysanthemums | Twine Flowers | Melted Bead Flower Clips Ice Bucket Flower Pot | Flower Cupcake Toppers | Floral Embroidered Shoes Flower Lollipop Cookies | Rose Cookies | How to Create a Cut Flower Garden Floral Baby Bottles | Candy Flowers | Floral Sewing Machine
- [Mother's Day Gift Ideas {MMM #479 Block Party}](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/mothers-day-gift-ideas-mmm-479-block-party/) - DIY Mason Jar Planters with Printable Mother's Day Gift Tag Easy Handprint Flowers Personalized Shrink-a-dink Necklace DIY Hugs and Kisses Jar for Mother's Day Simple Paper Rose Boquet Fingerprint Heart Pendant DIY Popsicle Stick Planter DIY Paris Mother's Day Party Printables Upcycled Denim Mother's Day Brooch Free Printable Mother's Day Cards DIY Paper Summer Garden
- [Color Street New Packaging Gift Pouch for Teachers, Friends and Mother's Day](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/color-street-new-packaging-gift-pouch-for-teachers-friends-and-mothers-day/) - Color Street New Packaging Gift Pouch for Teachers, Friends and Mother's Day Color Street recently came out with some new packaging for their Color Street nails and because the packing is now bigger, my super fun and cute gift pouches I made last year won't work anymore. So it was time to redesign them and
- [Disney Themed Crafts and Recipes {MMM #478 Block Party}](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/disney-themed-crafts-and-recipes-mmm-478-block-party/) - We just got back from Disneyland and aren't quite ready to go back to reality, so here are our favorite Disney Treats and crafts! Disney Vacation Memory Box Disney Countdown Chains Disney Scattergories Mickey Mouse Nails DIY Disney Ears DIY Jasmine Costume Incredibles Fruity Slush Copycat Mickey Mouse Beignets Inside Out Krispie Treats Baby
- [Delicious and Easy Fruit Recipes {MMM #477 Block Party}](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/delicious-and-easy-fruit-recipes-mmm-477-block-party/) - Spring is here and so is the warm weather, finally! The sun is out and shining and that means that is going to be fruit season really soon! Fruit is one of my favorite things about spring and summer. Here are some amazing, delicious and easy fruit recipes to get you inspired and ready for
- [Awesome Creations {MMM #476 Block Party}](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/awesome-creations-mmm-476-block-party/) - Got the Maker bug? Whether you feel like baking up a delicious treat or crafting an amazing DIY project these awesome creations are perfect for putting your hands to work. Knot Bow Pattern | Harry Potter Make up Brushes | DIY Barn Door Coconut Cream Pie | Dinosaur Shelf | Great Harvest Cinnaburst Bread Recipe
- [Spring Crafts {MMM #475 Block Party}](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/spring-crafts-mmm-475-block-party/) - Flowers are blooming and spring brights are all around us this time of year, so we brought you some of our favorite spring brights and blooms DIY Inspiration. Tinkerbelle Inspired Tea Party Spring Table Runner Spring Bright Cinderella Dress DIY Felt Flowers Lily Pulitzer Inspired Floral Wreath Floral Vintage Embroidered Doily Pillow Spring Embroidery Hoop
- [Easter Bunny Craft and Recipe Ideas {MMM #474 Block Party}](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/easter-bunny-craft-and-recipe-ideas-mmm-474-block-party/) - Easter is on its way and today we are celebrating all things bunnies! These cute furry friends are the perfect spring decor! Bunny Pudding Pies Modern Ombre Quilt Easter Jelly Bean Pouches Bunny Softie Easter Rae Dunn Inspired Die Cuts Peter Rabbit's Cottontail Farm Crochet Easter Bunny Bunny Hand Print Art Spring Dinning Room Decor
- [Easter Egg Ideas- Crafts, Recipes and More {MMM #473 Block Party}](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/easter-egg-ideas-crafts-recipes-and-more-mmm-473-block-party/) - I love Easter, it's such a fun and great holiday. There is so many things that I love about it, but I especially love the change of seasons and the amazing candy. Is it just me, or does candy just taste better in egg shape?! Today we are talking all about eggs. We are sharing
- [Delicious Breakfast Foods {MMM #472 Block Party}](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/delicious-breakfast-foods-mmm-472-block-party/) - They call it the most important meal of the day so why not make it tasty. Here are loads of super delicious breakfast recipe ideas to start the morning off right. Lemon Berry Slush | Apple German Pancake | Strawberry Butter Lemon Blueberry Pancakes | Cinnamon Banana Overnight Oats | Bacon and Cheese Croquettes Best Quick Waffle Recipe | Apple Pie Scones | Strawberry Granola Cinnamon Roll
- [Pastel Inspired Crafts and Recipes to Make {MMM #471 Block Party}](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/pastel-inspired-crafts-and-recipes-to-make-mmm-471-block-party/) - Simple Squares Baby Quilt Pattern DIY Pom Pom Napkins Minky Toddler Pillowcase Tutorial DIY Popsicle Stick Planter Easter Candy Vase How to make yarn dolls Flannel frog rice warmer tutorial Easter Cadbury Egg Snack Mix Floral Inspired Skirt Tutorial Easter Jelly Bean Pouches Framed Paper Bunny Pastel Easter Egg Wreath How to make String
- [Green Inspiration for St. Patrick's Day {MMM #470 Block Party}](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/green-inspiration-for-st-patricks-day-mmm-470-block-party/) - St. Patrick's Day is one of those days that a lot of people skip over, but I absolutely love! We do an all green dinner with our food and we create fun treats and crafts to celebrate in the week up to it! It can be such a fun holiday if you want it to
- [Rainbow Crafts, Recipes and Ideas {MMM #469}](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/rainbow-crafts-recipes-and-ideas-mmm-469/) - I love color and I love all colors, so naturally I love RAINBOWS!! They just make me so happy! With St. Patrick's Day coming up, we are seeing a lot more rainbows this time of year. Here are some fabulous rainbow craft and recipe ideas! Be Magical Shirt Rainbow Jello Rainbow Princess Dress Rainbow Cupcake
- [Let's Get Creative {MMM #468 Block Party}](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/lets-get-creative-mmm-468-block-party/) - Need a little pick-me-up? Here are 15 awesome craft tutorials that are perfect for perking you up. Felt Chrysanthemums | Leather Hair Accessories | Nail Polish Dipped Rocks DIY Pacifier Clip |DIY Wood Slice Wall Hooks Heart Teardrop Earrings Heart Stuffie | Donut Jewelry | DIY Fabric Boxes Washi Tape Storage Box | Gold Cowrie Shell Necklace | DIY Needle Threader 15 Minute Reversible Placemats | Sweet Lavender Fabric Sachets | Swirl Painted
- [No Candy Valentines- Squishy Valentines with Printable](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/no-candy-valentines-squishy-valentines-with-printable/) - No Candy Valentines- Squishy Valentines with Printable My daughter loves squishy toys, she plays with them all the time and loves to squish them. Does anyone else have a child that loves them too?! Well since she loves them so much, I decided that for her valentines this year, we would make some fun squishy
- [Color Inspiration: Red {MMM #467 Block Party}](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/color-inspiration-red-mmm-467-block-party/) - With Valentine's Day coming up, I have been inspired by all things red. So this week we rounding up all the pretty things that have been made with the color that is like no other: RED! Heart Mini Quilt Pattern How to Make a Dresden Plate Pillow Personalized Reusable Gift Bag DIY Pokemon Boy's
- [Homemade Fortnite Valentines with Free Printable](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/homemade-fortnite-valentines-with-free-printable/) - Homemade Fortnite Valentines with Free Printable I have four boys, so of course I know about Fortnite. My kids love it, me on the other hand.... not so much. But I do love all the fun dancing that it has it in. I love that my kids know some of the old school dance moves
- [Chocolate Chocolate Chocolate {MMM #466 Block Party}](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/chocolate-chocolate-chocolate-mmm-466-block-party/) - Valentine's Day is a day of love, happiness and chocolate! Here are some of our favorite chocolate recipes to make for your sweetheart. Chewy Caramel Brownies Caramel Chocolate Pretzel Wands Chocolate Cake Roll Chocolate Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies Honey Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Chocolate Pomegranate Parfait Double Chocolate Strawberry
- [Avengers Party Game- DIY Avengers Bowling Cans](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/avengers-party-game-diy-avengers/) - When I was growing up, my closest sibling to me was my brother that is 2 years older than me. By the time I hit Jr. High all of my other siblings were out of the house (I was the youngest of 9) and because of that, I spent most of my time with my
- [Homemade Valentine Ideas {MMM #465 Block Party}](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/homemade-valentine-ideas-mmm-465-block-party/) - Easy homemade valentines are my favorite! I love making up some fun and unique valentines with my kids and they love handing them out to their classmates. Because we love it so much, we do it every single year. So here are lots of fun and easy homemade valentine ideas to make up this year
- [Game Day Bites {MMM #464 Block Party}](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/game-day-bites-mmm-464-block-party/) - Party food is the best food in my book and these Game Day Bites are right up my alley. These awesome appetizer recipes and chilis are on my must make list. World's Best Spinach Artichoke Dip | Chili Cheese Pigs in a Blanket | Cheesy Stuffed Jalapeno Poppers | Buffalo Wing Inspired Egg Rolls Healthy Taco
- [Activity Days Birthday Gift Idea- Candy Jars with Floral Tag](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/activity-days-birthday-gift-idea-candy-jars-with-floral-tag/) - Activity Days Birthday Gift Idea- Candy Jars with Floral Tag I recently received a new calling at my church. A calling is sort of a responsibility or job to help serve within the church. My new calling is in activity days. Activity days is a program for 7 to 10 year old girls, we meet
- [DIY Teal Ombre Pom Pom Wreath](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/diy-teal-ombre-pom-pom-wreath/) - DIY Teal Ombre Pom Pom Wreath I love ombre, I hope it's a trend that won't go out of style for a long time! I also love pom poms and how they look. I put the two loves together and created this fun ombre pom pom wreath for my front door. I love how it
- [DIY Storage and Organizing Ideas {MMM #463 Block Party}](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/diy-storage-and-organizing-ideas-mmm-463-block-party/) - Fabric Basket Diaper Caddy DIY DIY Toy Storage Bin Labels Craft Room Storage and Organization Ideas DIY Kids Lunch Cart Tangle Free Cord Organization DIY Bathroom Storage Candelabra Ikea Fabric Covered Boxes 20 Fabric Storage Ideas for your Sewing Room 7 No-Fail Ways to Organize Your Closet DIY Garage Mudroom Lockers It’s time for
- [Super Easy DIY Minecraft Creeper No Candy Valentine with Free Printable](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/super-easy-diy-minecraft-creeper-no/) - Super Easy DIY Minecraft Creeper No Candy Valentine with Free Printable I know that a lot of school do not allow candy with Valentines because of food allergies, so I thought that it would be fun to make a Minecraft Creeper valentine that didn't have any candy in it. These would always make great party
- [Holiday Turquoise Lights with Glitter and Snowflakes](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/holiday-turquoise-lights-with-glitter/) - This post contains affiliate links. There are several things that I love to change out during the holiday season. It's fun to have a change up in my decor and try out some new color schemes. I especially love to decorate for winter during the holiday season because I can keep it up longer than
- [Womens Winter Sweatshirts and Shirts](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/womens-winter-sweatshirts-and-shirts/) - Womens Winter Sweatshirts and Shirts Oh winter, how I dislike you. I grew up in Wyoming so winter usually started in October and ended in May. I never liked the cold, but I dealt with it. Now that I don't live in Wyoming anymore and live in a place that has mild winters, I have
- [Be Kind Shirt- Sweet Hearts Vinyl Pack](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/be-kind-shirt-sweet-hearts-vinyl-pack/) - Be Kind Shirt- Sweet Hearts Vinyl Pack One of my favorite things about holidays is the fun and new things companies come up with. I love going to the store and just browsing the holiday aisles just to see the new products and the fun designs that they have come up with. I also love
- [Color Street Valentine Nails](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/color-street-valentine-nails/) - Update! The new 2019 Valentine’s Day nails are here!!! Christmas is over and so it's time to start thinking about the next big holiday, Valentine's Day!!! Well with a new holiday means that there are new designs from Color Street, woot woot!!! These Color Street Valentine designs are amazing and I love all of them
- [Healthy Recipes {MMM #462 Block Party}](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/healthy-recipes-mmm-462-block-party/) - Healthy Recipes {MMM #462 Block Party} It is almost a new year! Take a fresh look at your lifestyle with these delicious, healthy recipes! Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Shake 15 Minute Caprese Chicken Cauliflower Mash Low Carb Cauliflower Buns Strawberry Poppyseed Salad Jalapeno Hummus Roasted Acorn Squash and Spinach Salad Mexican Cauliflower Rice Triple Grain
- [DIY Christmas Napkins using Kids Drawings](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/diy-christmas-napkins-using-kids-drawings/) - DIY Christmas Napkins using Kids Drawings A few year ago I started a tradition with my family. We started making our own Christmas dishes. It's been so much fun to bring them out every year and remember what they made last year. We made plates, glasses, mugs and now Christmas napkins. In the past years
- [Easy and Awesome Party Foods {MMM #461 Block Party}](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/easy-and-awesome-party-foods-mmm-461-block-party/) - Easy and Awesome Party Foods {MMM #461 Block Party} New Year's Eve is about a week away, who else is having a party?! We are and we love having finger foods, so here are some yummy and easy party foods that will be perfect to ring in the New Year! 7 Layer Bean Dip Spinach
- [DIY Christmas Ugly Sweater- Mantle with Stockings](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/diy-christmas-ugly-sweater-mantle-with-stockings/) - DIY Christmas Ugly Sweater- Mantle with Stockings I have always wanted to go to an ugly sweater party, so this year I decided that it was time to throw one. Since I am the one that is hosting the party, I needed to make myself an ugly sweater because you can't throw an ugly sweater
- [Christmas Ugly Sweater for Boys- Grinch Santa Shirt](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/christmas-ugly-sweater-for-boys/) - Christmas Ugly Sweater for Boys- Grinch Santa Shirt Every year my kids have a Christmas sweater day at their school and every year the night before that day, they tell me about it. Anyone else's kids do that?! Well this year my son told me about it a couple days before, so I actually went
- [Cookie Exchange Recipes {MMM #460 Block Party}](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/cookie-exchange-recipes-mmm-460-block-party/) - One of my all time favorite parts of this time of year are all the cookies! Here are some amazing unique Cookie Exchange recipes. I have loved every single cookie exchange I've ever been to. I love finding new recipes and coming home with a plateful of tons of different yummies to try. Here are
- [DIY Women's Workout Tanks with SVG Cut Files](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/diy-womens-workout-tanks-with-svg-cut-files/) - DIY Women's Workout Tanks with SVG Cut Files This year is the year of me. This is the first year in 13.5 years that I all of my kids are in school, so I am taking the year and I am focusing on myself. That means that I am working out more and trying hard
- [Christmas Truck Popsicle Stick Ornament](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/christmas-truck-popsicle-stick-ornament/) - Christmas Truck Popsicle Stick Ornament I love making ornaments, it's so fun! I was looking for something to make with some preschool aged kids and I saw this awesome idea. I loved it so much that I knew that I wanted to do something similar for my Sunbeam class (it's a Sunday school class with
- [Wooden Stick Christmas Tree Ornament {Kids Craft}](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/wooden-stick-christmas-tree-ornamen/) - Disclosure: I was given product to create this craft with, all opinions, ideas and content are 100% my own. I love to use the wooden craft sticks with my kids’ crafts. My kids love them and they are so easy to use, plus there are so many things that you can do with them!
- [20+ DIY Christmas Ornaments {MMM #355 Block Party}](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/20-diy-christmas-ornaments-mmm-355/) - DIY Christmas Ornaments are one of my all time favorite things. I love inspecting a tree and seeing a variety of treasures that tell the story and history of a family. Mini Collage Upcycled Lid Ornament | Popsicle Stick Ornament | Metal Marker Gift Tags (would be fun to hang these as ornaments)
- [DIY Christmas Ornaments {MMM #409 Block Party}](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/diy-christmas-ornaments-mmm-409-block-party/) - It is officially Christmas season and now is the time to get crafting for decor and presents! We have pulled together some of our very favorite DIY Christmas Ornaments to give you inspiration for this upcoming holiday! Make your Christmas tree the most festive tree on the block these fun ideas. Book Page Ornaments Quilted
- [Homemade Christmas Ornament Ideas {MMM #458 Block Party}](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/homemade-christmas-ornament-ideas-mmm-458-block-party/) - Once of my favorite things to do during the holiday season is make homemade Christmas ornaments. It's so fun to create them and it's a great family activity too! The majority of these Christmas ornament ideas are easy enough that everyone in the family can make them. Embroidery Hoop Ornaments Grinch Ornament Marbled Painted Ornaments
- [Christmas Pajamas- Official Cookie Tester](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/christmas-pajamas-official-cookie-tester/) - Christmas Pajamas- Official Cookie Tester Every year we give our kids pajamas on Christmas Eve, so they can wear them on Christmas day. It's a fun tradition and the kids look forward to it every year. They love getting new Christmas pajamas. Some years they are actually Christmas themed and some years they are just
- [Personalized Applique Christmas Stockings #FabulouslyFestive](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/personalized-applique-christmas/) - Disclosure: I was given product to create with, all ideas, content and opinions are 100% my own. This post contains affiliate links. I am super excited to share these stockings with you today!! I have been wanting to make stockings for awhile and finally got the courage to do them and I love how
- [Cove Smart Security System](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/covesmart-security-system/) - Cove Smart Security System For several years now my husband and I have been talking about getting a security system. It seems like there are more and more break ins happening and we want to keep our house and family protected. We really talked about getting a security system when there were a few break
- [Christmas Pillow Ideas with SVG Cut Files](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/christmas-pillow-ideas-with-svg-cut-files/) - Christmas Pillow Ideas with SVG Cut Files I love making Christmas pillows! There is just something about snuggling up with a nice blanket and Christmas pillow that really gets you into the mood of Christmas :). Since I love making pillows, I made several Christmas pillows and I wanted to show you all of the
- [Easy and Fun Ways to Countdown to Christmas {MMM #459 Block Party}](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/easy-and-fun-ways-to-countdown-to-christmas-mmm-459-block-party/) - It is almost time! In less than a week, we will officially be counting down the 25 days until Christmas. Here are some of our favorite advents to help you countdown in style! Christ-Centered Craft Advent Christmas Countdown Sign Block Advent Advent of Giving Advent Activity Cards Felt Tree Advent Christmas Cookie Countdown Advent Printable
- [Cozy Fall Crafts and Recipes {MMM #456 Block Party}](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/cozy-fall-crafts-and-recipes-mmm-456-block-party/) - The temperatures are getting cooler and with the time change, this weekend Fall is most definitely here. I gathered up some cozy decor, recipes, and crafts to keep you warm this fall. These all look so warm and snuggly that you will want to go make them immediately! DIY Flannel Infinity Scarf Easy Charm Square
- [Pom Pom Christmas Tree- How to Make Mini Pom Poms with a Fork](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/pom-pom-christmas-tree-how-to-make-mini-pom-poms-with-a-fork/) - Pom Pom Christmas Tree- How to Make Mini Pom Poms with a Fork A couple days ago I made a super fun Christmas pom pom wreath and I loved making it so much that I wanted to make something else to match it. It turned out so great that I did it the same way and
- [DIY Christmas Pom Pom Wreath- How to make Pom Poms](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/diy-christmas-pom-pom-wreath/) - DIY Christmas Pom Pom Wreath- How to make Pom Poms Anyone else love the pom pom craze?? They are so much fun to make and I love how they look! I recently got some pom pom makers, so I thought that it would be fun to make a super cute Christmas pom pom wreath. I
- [Thanksgiving Table Recipes and Crafts {MMM #457 Block Party}](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/thanksgiving-table-recipes-and-crafts-mmm-457-block-party/) - How on earth is Thanksgiving so stinking close!? No worries these amazing Crafts and Recipes for your Thanksgiving table will help you get ready. Brown Sugar Stuffed Backed Apples | Thanksgiving Plates | Pumpkin Tote Bag Turkey Napkin Rings | Pinecone Flower Candles | Raspberry Brie Appetizer Maple Glazed Butternut Squash | Dinner Roll Recipe | Turkey Cupcakes Best Green Bean Casserole | Pinecone Centerpieces | Dutch Apple Pie
- [Thanksgiving Shirt Ideas with SVG Cut Files](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/thanksgiving-shirt-ideas-with-svg-cut-files/) - Thanksgiving Shirt Ideas with SVG Cut Files Thanksgiving is such a great holiday, but I feel like it just gets over looked be Halloween and then of course Christmas. I have never had any Thanksgiving shirts, until now :). I thought that it would be fun to make up a few shirts that would perfect
- [Thanksgiving Family Tradition- DIY Personalized Thanksgiving Dinner Plates](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/thanksgiving-family-tradition-diy/) - Thanksgiving Family Tradition- DIY Personalized Thanksgiving Dinner Plates **I also made some Christmas plates. Go check them out.** I love holidays traditions. When I think about the holidays growing up I don't think about a certain present that I got one year or what we ate that other year. But I do remember being with
- [Personalized Turkey Placemats #TurkeyTableScapes](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/personalized-turkey-placemats/) - Personalized Turkey Placemats When it comes to Thanksgiving, the first thing I think about is the meal. I think about how it's fun to have place settings at the table and have it all decorated, ready for the meal. Now that we are starting to get bigger and older as a family, we are having
- [Thanksgiving Place Settings- 2x2 Wood Turkey and Pumpkin](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/place-card-turkey-and-pumpkin/) - I know that it’s a little late for Thanksgiving posts, but I just made these last night and I couldn’t not share them! Plus who doesn't love super cute place settings that are perfect for your Thanksgiving table :). Since we are hosting Thanksgiving this year, I wanted to make some fun place cards for
- [Family Costume Ideas- Round Up of Our Family Costumes](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/round-up-of-our-family-costumes/) - Family Costume Ideas- Round Up of Our Family Costumes I love dressing up for Halloween. I just love it! I especially love dressing up as a family, in theme. We have been doing it ever since my son was 2. Sadly, it’s getting harder and harder every year because my kids all have their own
- [Amazing Chocolate Desserts {MMM #455 Block Party}](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/amazing-chocolate-desserts-mmm-455-block-party/) - Do you have a sweet tooth? Satisfy all of your chocolate cravings with these amazing chocolate desserts! Chocolate Pudding Cake Coconut Oreo Cookie Balls Sinfully Rich Chocolate Cake Banana Walnut Brownies Simple No-Bake S’mores Refrigerator Cake PEANUT BUTTER BALL PUMPKINS AND CATS Chocolate Cake Mix Twix Cookies Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies The Best
- [Christmas Countdown Sign- How to Put Heat Transfer Vinyl on Wood](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/christmas-countdown-sign-how-to-put-heat-transfer-vinyl-on-wood/) - Christmas Countdown Sign- How to Put Heat Transfer Vinyl on Wood During the holiday season, one of the most common questions for my kids is, "How many more days until Christmas?". This starts way before December even gets here. So I made up this fun Christmas countdown sign so when they want to know, they
- [Halloween Cans Game- Halloween Party Game Idea](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/halloween-cans-game/) - Halloween Cans Game- Halloween Party Game Idea My two youngest kids have been obsessed with playing with my canned food lately. They will get into the cabinet and start stacking it up. Since I was sick of having to keep on cleaning it up, I decided to make them some cans that they could play
- [Easy Halloween Kid Craft Ideas {MMM #454 Block Party}](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/easy-halloween-kid-craft-ideas-mmm-454-block-party/) - Easy Halloween Kid Craft Ideas Halloween kid crafts are so much fun! One of my favorite things about holidays is all the fun themed kids crafts. Whether it's making something for my kids or my kids actually getting to create, I love it all! So here are some fun and simple Halloween kid craft ideas
- [Hand Print Spiders {Kids Craft}](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/hand-print-spiders-kids-craf/) - Halloween is less than a week away! How did that happen? It's getting a little too late to decorate for Halloween, but there is still time to do some fun crafts with your kids! I have been waiting to do this with my kids for awhile now. I knew it was going to be
- [Monster Paper Bag Puppets](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/monster-paper-bag-puppets/) - Monster Paper Bag Puppets Lately my kids have been really wanting to do some kind of craft. I have been busy lately and haven't done one with them for a couple weeks. So I came up with this idea. It was super easy to do, very little prep and the kids had a blast. All
- [Halloween Rag Table Runner](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/halloween-rag-table-runner-spookyspaces/) - Halloween Rag Table Runner It's October!! And it's officially time to start decorating for Halloween. I love decorating for Halloween, but I don't care for the scary part of Halloween, I like the colorful and fun and cute side of it. I have a pretty big table (have to have a big table when you
- [Double Sided Halloween Block Sign](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/double-sided-halloween-block-sign/) - Double Sided Halloween Block Sign I am a little obsessed with double sided things, I feel like I am getting more bang for my buck or something. I wanted to make a cute Halloween block sign for my kitchen, so I decided that it would be great to make it double sided because at the
- [Reversible Fall and Halloween Sign- Buffalo Plaid Block Sign](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/reversible-fall-and-halloween-buffalo-plaid-block-sign/) - Reversible Fall and Halloween Sign- Buffalo Plaid Block Sign It's September and it's time for decorate for fall. Normally I don't decorate for fall until November and I usually decorate for Halloween first and that's is usually the last week of September. Well this year since I have been making so many fun fall decorations, the
- [Easy Halloween Decor Idea: Spiderweb Table Runner](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/easy-halloween-decor-idea-spiderweb/) - Easy Halloween Decor Idea: Spiderweb Table Runner I have then fun table in my entry way that I am going to decorate for the holidays. It's one of the first things that you see when you walk into my house and so I had to make it bright and fun! I put up the decor
- [Glow in the Dark Boo Blocks](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/glow-in-dark-boo-blocks/) - Glow in the Dark Boo Blocks I love to transform 2x4s with vinyl and make easy and expensive decorations. Here is one a I did with the decorative vinyl and glow in the dark vinyl (yes it actually glows!). This is how I made it: I took a 2x4 and cut into two pieces, 5"
- [DIY Pokemon Jigglypuff Costume](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/diy-pokemon-jigglypuff-costume/) - DIY Pokemon Jigglypuff Costume Being the only girl in the family of boys, my little girls is forced to like or play with boy things. It's kinda how I grew up too, with having my closest sibling being a boy. So I love the super heroes and other things like that. She didn't love the
- [DIY Pokemon Charizard Dragon Costume](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/diy-pokemon-charizard-dragon-costume/) - DIY Pokemon Charizard Dragon Costume A couple days ago I revealed that our theme for Halloween this year was Pokemon. It actually took some convincing with me kids, some of them were super excited about it. Two of them were not. My second son wasn't super excited, which really surprised me because he's the one
- [DIY Pokemon Squirtle Turtle Costume](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/diy-pokemon-squirtle-costume/) - DIY Pokemon Squirtle Turtle Costume Halloween is just around the corner and I am finally getting costumes made. I like to do family themes every year. They are getting harder and harder to do because my kids are getting older and starting to have an opinion about who they want to go as. Can you
- [DIY Pokemon Pikachu Costume](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/diy-pokemon-pikachu-and-jigglypuff/) - DIY Pokemon Pikachu Costume I have shown our Squirtle and Charizard costumes. Now it’s time to show off the other two Pokemon. We couldn’t do Pokemon without having the mail one, Pikachu. And he is the cutest Pikachu ever! Seriously, he’s so cute! This costume turned out better than I hoped and he tolerated the
- [DIY Pokemon Ash Costume](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/diy-pokemon-ash-costume/) - DIY Pokemon Ash Costume Today I am sharing the last of our Pokemon costumes. This one was nice and easy to make and I love how it turned out!! It will go perfect with Charizard, Squirtle, Jigglypuff, and Pikachu! The main character in Pokemon is the pokemon trainer Ash. So my oldest decided that he
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- [DIY My Little Pony Fluttershy Equestria Girls Costume](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/diy-my-little-pony-fluttershy-equestria/) - DIY My Little Pony Fluttershy Equestria Girls Costume My little girl is obsessed with My Little Pony. She just loves it and I knew when it was time to come up with a Halloween costume that she would want to be a Little Pony for Halloween. Of course she picked one that is as popular,
- [Harry Hook from Descendants 2 Kids Costume](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/harry-hook-from-descendants-2-kids/) - Harry Hook from Descendants 2 Kids Costume Have you seen the new Descendants 2 movie? My kids are OBSESSED with it! Especially my four year old. He has it on repeat all. the. time. He loves Harry Hook (he is the son of Captain Hook) and when I asked him what he wanted to be
- [DIY Uma from Descendants 2 Costume](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/diy-uma-from-descendants-2-costume/) - DIY Uma from Descendants 2 Costume My family is obsessed with Descendants 2. We love the movie (including myself, I bought the soundtrack and have it on my phone playing all the time). On Halloween we love doing family costumes but last year we didn't do anything :(. Well this year I was excited to
- [DIY King Ben from Descendants 2 Costume](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/diy-king-ben-from-descendants-2-costume/) - DIY King Ben from Descendants 2 Costume This Halloween we are doing a family theme of Descendants 2. The kids are so excited about it and I am loving how these costumes are turning out! When I asked my son (who is 4 and is obsessed) who my husband should be for Halloween he immediately
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- [Purple Yarn Wig for Mal from Descendants 2 Costume](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/purple-yarn-wig-for-mal-from-descendants-2-costume/) - Purple Yarn Wig for Mal from Descendants 2 Costume This year we did an Descendants 2 theme and my daughter was Mal. We just bought her Mal costume but it didn't come with a wig. She cannot stand having a freak wig on, the hair just itches her and she just doesn't like it. She needed to
- [Tasty and Easy Halloween Treat Ideas {MMM #453 Block Party}](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/tasty-and-easy-halloween-treat-ideas-mmm-453-block-party/) - I've always dreamed about having an awesome Halloween Party full of fun and delicious Halloween treats and these Boo-rific recipes are the perfect resource for all your pumpkin parties. Halloween Treats | Fall Treat Pouches | DIY Pumpkin Potholders Ghosts Strawberries | Halloween Munch Mix | Zombie Brains Mini Pumpkin Pies | Chocolate Peanut Caramel Apples | Grasshopper Guts Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Protein Muffins | Halloween
- [Little Girls Halloween Shirt Ideas with SVG Cut Files](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/little-girls-halloween-shirt-ideas-with-svg-cut-files/) - Little Girls Halloween Shirt Ideas with SVG Cut Files Halloween is such a fun holiday! I love to celebrate all month long. One way that I like to celebrate is by making fun shirts for kids. I especially like making shirts for my daughter because my boys don't seem to care as much. I wanted
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- [Fall Pillow Ideas with SVG Cut Files](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/fall-pillow-ideas-with-svg-cut-files/) - Fall Pillow Ideas with SVG Cut Files I love pillows! I cannot tell you how many throw pillows I have in my house. They are one of the easiest things to make and to switch out during the holidays. I used to make pillows for every holiday but then I stopped doing it for some
- [DIY Halloween Pillow with Glitter Heat Transfer Vinyl](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/diy-halloween-pillow-with-glitter-heat-transfer-vinyl/) - DIY Halloween Pillow with Glitter Heat Transfer Vinyl It's October and that means that it's time for Halloween! This year I am going to make a bunch of fun Halloween pillows to put onto my big sectional couch. I haven't made pillows in several years and so I'm excited to have some new Halloween decorations
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- [Easy Halloween Decorations {MMM #452 Block Party}](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/easy-halloween-decorations-mmm-452-block-party/) - If you haven't already started decorating for Halloween, here are some really great DIY Halloween Decor Ideas. There are so many different types of decor and diy projects to do your house will be Halloween ready in no time! DIY Pumpkin Buffalo Plaid Pillow DIY Pumpkin Pot holders Trick or Treat Buffalo Plaid Vinyl Sign
- [The Best Homemade Halloween Costumes {MMM #451 Block Party}](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/the-best-homemade-halloween-costumes-mmm-451-block-party/) - Halloween is in just a little over a month and if you are a DIY-er, it is time to start thinking about costumes. We have you covered with 25+ costumes that you can DIY! Ms. Frizzle DIY Fairy Costume DIY Minecraft Costumes Baby Kristoff Costume Lego Costume Olaf Costume Bob Ross Costume Fire Truck Costume
- [Hocus Pocus Pillow with SVG Cut File](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/hocus-pocus-pillow-with-svg-cut-file/) - Hocus Pocus Pillow with SVG Cut File I am a huge fan of Hocus Pocus, I watched it all the time as a kid and now every Halloween I watch it with my kids and they love it too! Oh the classic 90's movies, they were the best! I have been wanting to make something
- [How to Make a Buffalo Plaid Sign with Vinyl](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/how-to-make-a-buffalo-plaid-sign-with-vinyl/) - How to Make a Buffalo Plaid Sign with Vinyl I love buffalo plaid signs and I love that you can use the design for lots of different holidays and seasons! Like the black and white buffalo plaid, it's great for fall, Halloween and Christmas! I love how versatile it is. I thought that I would
- [Fall Porch Decor Ideas](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/fall-porch-decor-ideas/) - Fall Porch Decor Ideas This year I have had a lot of fun decorating my front porch. It was a fun to put all of the different colors and patterns together. I went with a black and white buffalo plaid, lots of pumpkins and a touch of aqua blue for a fun pop of color!
- [Harry Potter Themed Crafts {MMM #443 Block Party}](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/harry-potter-themed-crafts-mmm-443-block-party/) - Harry Potter's birthday is in just a couple days. Wait... you don't celebrate Harry Potter's birthday? You should! There is nothing more fun then Harry Potter crafts and recipes. Find some of my favorite ones below. Sorting Hat Cupcakes DIY Harry Potter I Spy Bags Harry Potter Corner Bookmark Harry Potter Hooded Towels The Ultimate
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- [No Bake Apple Shaped Cake Batter Truffles](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/no-bake-apple-shaped-cake-batter/) - It's apple season!!! Now that I live in Washington, I have to like apples, right? Actually I love apples and I love being able to go to all the different orchids around here and pick apples (honey crisp are my favorite!). Thinking about apple season got me in the mood for apples. I haven't
- [Football Game Food Ideas- SNICKERS® Blitz Dip](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/football-game-food-ideas-snickers-blitz/) - This shop has been compensated by Albertsons. All opinions are mine alone. #GameDayMVP #Safeway #CollectiveBias The playoffs are going on right now and we are super excited about them, how about you?!?! Did your team make the playoffs?! Are you watching them every weekend until the big game? We are pretty excited about
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- [How to Paint Buffalo Plaid- Pumpkin Patch Sign](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/how-to-paint-buffalo-plaid-pumpkin-patch-sign/) - How to Paint Buffalo Plaid- Pumpkin Patch Sign Buffalo plaid is all the rage right now and I am loving it!! I have been able to find lots of awesome buffalo plaid decor for fall and it has been awesome! But sometimes I can't find exactly what I am looking for, like a buffalo plaid
- [Reversible Christmas and Fall Farmhouse Pillow](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/farm-fresh-pumpkins-fall-pillow/) - Reversible Christmas and Fall Farmhouse Pillow Is there such a thing as too many pillows? I think not! I love making different pillow covers for the holidays because they are super easy to change out and easy to store! Since farmhouse is so popular right now, I thought that I would make a pillow that
- [DIY Funny Womens Graphic Shirt Ideas with SVG Cut Files](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/diy-funny-womens-graphic-shirt-ideas-with-svg-cut-files/) - DIY Funny Womens Graphic Shirt Ideas with SVG Cut Files Last week I got a heat press and I am LOVING it!! I have been making myself shirts and it has been so much fun. It is so fun to have some funny graphic tees and that are just perfect for me. I made several
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- [SPOOKtacular 2x4 Halloween Characters Wood Decor](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/spooktacular-2x4-halloween-characters/) - SPOOKtacular 2x4 Halloween characters wood decor It's fall and that means it really time for Halloween decorations!! I don't decorate for a lot of holidays, but I do like to decorate for Halloween! So I came up with this for my front door. This is how I made it: Here is the cut files
- [Halloween Porch Decor Idea- Witch’s Broom and Witch Parking Sign](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/halloween-decor-idea-witchs-broom-and/) - Halloween Porch Decor Idea- Witch’s Broom and Witch Parking Sign Every season I like to change up my decor and for every holiday I like to change things up. I got all of my decorations out from the past couple years and I felt like a few of the things that I made in the
- [Fox Fall Pillow](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/fox-fall-pillow/) - I am in total fall mode and want to decorate for it right now! I went out shopping to pick up a few things and I found this adorable fox blanket from Ross Stores. I knew that my kids would love it and that it would be so fun to have for fall. I wanted
- [Learn Through Play- Creative Fun for Kids {MMM #449 Block Party}](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/learn-through-play-creative-fun-for-kids-mmm-449-block-party/) - I love tricking kids into learning and these awesome Learn through Play kid activities and craft ideas are perfect for getting those little minds turning! These fun, educational projects are all so cute I want to whip them all up. From sensory play with playdough to learning how to move their bodies, and of course
- [Rainbow Deco Foil Shirt {Be Magical Unicorn}](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/rainbow-deco-foil-shirt-be-magical-unicorn/) - Rainbow Deco Foil Shirt {Be Magical Unicorn} My daughter loves unicorns and rainbows and to be honest so do I! I would all be for my bedroom to be filled with them, but instead I have a boring grown up room and she gets to have the fun and bright rainbow room :). I love
- [DIY Fortnite Battle Royale Shirt](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/diy-fortnite-battle-royale-shirt/) - DIY Fortnite Battle Royale Shirt Anyone else's kids obsessed with Fortnite?? Mine are! I feel like that is all they talk about, 85% of the day. All of my boys love it and I figured that instead of fighting it, I might as well embrace it and make them stuff! Since Fortnite is still pretty
- [Pumpkin Crafts and Recipes {MMM #448 Block Party}](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/pumpkin-crafts-and-recipes-mmm-448-block-party/) - It's official. Pumpkin spice lattes can be spotted at every Starbucks so we must be headed into fall. If you live in a place that is still 90 degrees than these DIY Pumpkin Crafts, Decor and Recipes will have you daydreaming of cooler weather. Either way, we are officially on the countdown to comfort food
- [Woodland Animal Pillows Bear and Moose](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/woodland-animal-pillows-bear-and-moose/) - Woodland Animal Pillows Bear and Moose {Wood Texture Vinyl} Woodland animal pillows are so much fun and perfect for rustic decor! They are so much fun and perfect for the holidays or for whenever, especially if you live in the woods or in a cabin. They are also nice for and manly for a bedroom.
- [Red Buffalo Plaid Christmas Tree Farm Pillow](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/red-buffalo-plaid-christmas-tree-farm-pillow/) - Red Buffalo Plaid Christmas Tree Farm Pillow Buffalo Plaid is really trendy right now and especially the red buffalo plaid for Christmas time! I know it's hard to think about Christmas right now, but before we know it, it is going to be here and it's never too early to start planning for the season!
- [Red Buffalo Plaid Christmas Joy Block](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/red-buffalo-plaid-joy-christmas-block/) - Red Buffalo Plaid Christmas Joy Block It is never too early to start thinking about what you want to do for Christmas and how you want to decorate for it! If you love the buffalo plaid trend as much as I do, you might be thinking about decorating with colors that match and go with
- [Buffalo Plaid Fall Pillow- Grateful, Thankful and Blessed](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/buffalo-plaid-fall-pillow-grateful-thankful-and-blessed/) - Buffalo Plaid Fall Pillow- Grateful, Thankful and Blessed Fall is almost here, hooray!!! I seriously just love fall!! Are you ready to bust out the pillows and decor and get all decked out for fall?? I am!! I am thinking any day now my whole house is going to be filled with pumpkins and fall
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- [Buffalo Plaid Pumpkin Sign](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/buffalo-plaid-pumpkin-sign/) - Buffalo Plaid Pumpkin Sign Fall is coming and I am so excited about it! I had so much fun making the gather sign for fall the other day that, I made another sign! Check out how I made the gather sign here. I love this buffalo plaid vinyl it's so much fun and perfect for
- [Buffalo Plaid Fall Pillow {Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice}](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/buffalo-plaid-fall-pillow-pumpkin-spice-and-everything-nice/) - Buffalo Plaid Fall Pillow {Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice} Fall is coming and I cannot wait for it! Fall is my favorite season and I especially love decorating for it. This past week I made a couple of signs using white buffalo plaid and now I want to do everything with buffalo plaid! So I
- [Girls Halloween Shirt {Unicorn Witch}](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/girls-halloween-shirt-unicorn-witch/) - Girls Halloween Shirt {Unicorn Witch} My daughter and I love everything with unicorns! I swear I buy anything that has a unicorn on it. Well when I saw this unicorn witch cut file in the new fall bundle, I knew that I needed to have it! It's so cute and cuts so well! I loved
- [Warm and Yummy Soup Recipes {MMM #447 Block Party}](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/warm-and-yummy-soup-recipes-mmm-447-block-party/) - School has started and fall is just around the corner. I can't wait to pull out soups for cooler weather! Smothered Baked Potato Soup Crockpot Lasagna Soup Taco Soup Easy Rotisserie Chicken Soup 20 Minute Vegan Lentil Chili Vegan Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili Crockpot Chili Stewed Zucchini and Summer Squash Pasta Fagioli Soup Smoked
- [Easy Fall Decorations {MMM #446 Block Party}](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/easy-fall-decorations-mmm-446-block-party/) - I know that a lot of people don't even want to think about fall right now, but it's coming and it will be here before we know it! I like to have my seasonal decor up for awhile, so it is nice to start early so that you can make some fun decorations for fall.
- [Back To School Kindergarten Shirt {Dinosaur Shirt}](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/back-to-school-kindergarten-shirt-dinosaur-shirt/) - Back To School Kindergarten Shirt {Dinosaur Shirt} Back to school is almost here (or here for a lot of people) and lot of kids are starting kindergarten and starting school for the very first time. I had a friend ask me to make her son a shirt to wear on the first day of kindergarten
- [DIY Chemistry Notebook with Periodically Nerdy SVG Cut File](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/diy-chemistry-notebook-with-periodically-nerdy-svg-cut-file/) - DIY Chemistry Notebook with Periodically Nerdy SVG Cut File I'm a huge science nerd. Science has always been one of my favorite subjects in school and when I was in college, I majored in Chemistry. When I saw that Expressions Vinyl came out with some new patterned vinyl, I knew that I needed to make
- [Awesome Crafts {MMM #445 Block Party}](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/awesome-crafts-mmm-445-block-party/) - Whether you're looking for a fabulous project for your favorite teacher or student, a delicious meal or treat these awesome crafts, DIY Ideas and recipes have you covered! Unicorn Backpack | Peanut Butter Cup Cookies recipe | Painted Teacher Mason Jars DIY Farmhouse Signs | How to use Half Square Triangle Paper | Cheeseburger Salad Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches | Hot Fudge Sauce Recipe | DIY Trinket
- [Back to School Ideas {MMM #444 Block Party}](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/back-to-school-ideas-mmm-444-block-party/) - It's that time of year again! The mad scurry to get everything together before we send the kids off for the first day of school. Here are some really fun DIY Back to School crafts, recipes, and party ideas. DIY Reusable Snack Bags Back to School Party Back to School Pencil Shoes Notebook Cupcakes Afterschool
- [Small Bathroom Remodel Ideas- Bathroom Shelves with Board and Batten](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/small-bathroom-remodel-ideas-bathroom-shelves-with-board-and-batten/) - Small Bathroom Remodel Ideas- Bathroom Shelves with Board and Batten We have a 3/4 bathroom downstairs and it is a very small bathroom. When we first moved in, there was ZERO storage space and it drove me crazy. It was definitely built to be a guest bathroom and not be a bathroom that someone uses
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- [Ice Cream Recipes and Crafts {MMM #441 Block Party}](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/ice-cream-recipes-and-crafts-mmm-441-block-party/) - Ice cream may very well be the most perfect food! Is there really anything else that is quite so universally happy making? It seems like you think that's the case too since there were so many amazing Ice Cream Recipes Crafts and Party Ideas in the last few Block Parties. Ice Cream Card | No Churn S'mores
- [Easy DIY Music Notes Shirt with SVG File](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/easy-diy-music-notes-shirt-with-svg-file/) - Easy DIY Music Notes Shirt with SVG File I love music. It has always been a big part of my life. Music just makes me happy!! Recently I just got a new craft bundle that is full of fonts and SVG files and I saw this music notes SVG file and I knew that I
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- [Unicorns, Mermaids and Magical Beast Ideas {MMM #440 Block Party}](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/unicorns-mermaids-and-magical-beast-ideas-mmm-440-block-party/) - This week is all about DIY Mermaids, Unicorns, and Magical Beasts. Mermaids and unicorns have definitely been trending this year and there are so many beautifully inspired craft projects and recipes out there that really bring on the magical fun. Check out some really awesome DIY mermaids, unicorns, and magical beasts posts below. DIY Unicorns
- [DIY 4th of July Shirt Design Ideas](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/diy-4th-of-july-shirt-design-ideas/) - DIY 4th of July Shirt Design Ideas 4th of July is this week and I am finally getting to makings some 4th of July shirts for my kids and me. Better late than never, right?? These shirts turned out amazing and I cannot wait to wear them on the 4th of July during the parade
- [Disney Crafts and Recipes {MMM #439 Block Party}](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/disney-crafts-and-recipes/) - We are all about Disney in our house! We have pulled together some of our favorite Disney crafts and recipes below for the Disney fans. There are lots of different kinds, from Mickey and Minnie Mouse and Disney Princesses to Disney movie themed crafts! Disney Vacation Memory Box Disney Countdown Chains Disney Scattergories Mickey Mouse
- [Yummy Summer Treats and Drinks {MMM #438 Block Party}](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/summer-treats-and-drinks-mmm-438-block-party/) - One of my favorite things about summertime are the yummy summer treats and drinks!! There is something about all the fruit and cool drinks that just tastes amazing in the summer time and the heat! Here are some yummy treats to enjoy all summer long! Caramel Apple Smoothie Frozen Butterbeer Soda Bar Drink Ideas Patriotic
- [Fun Sewing Ideas using Scraps or Little Fabric {MMM #437 Block Party}](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/fun-projects-using-scrap-or-little-fabric-mmm-437-block-party/) - Fun Sewing Ideas using Scraps or Little Fabric I am a sucker for scrap busting projects and diy ideas! Its such a fun to bust out of all the small pieces of fabric. Plus when it's smaller, then it doesn't take as long and is usually simple, so I'm all for that! I am a
- [4th of July Mason Jars Utensil Holder](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/4th-of-july-mason-jars-utensil-holder/) - 4th of July Mason Jars Utensil Holder 4th of July is one of my favorite holidays, I love celebrating our country, spending time with family and friends, eating lots of good food and ending the day with fireworks! It's just a FUN holiday!! When I think about the 4th of July, I immediately think about
- [Father's Day Tie Coloring Page Printable](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/fathers-day-tie-coloring-page-printable/) - Father's Day Tie Coloring Page Printable For my church, I teach the sunbeams (3-4 year olds) and so I am always looking for ideas that work with preschool aged kids. Our lessons are about 50 minutes long, which is a really long time for sunbeams, so I like to have lots of activities for my
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- [Amazing and Easy French Bread Recipe](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/amazing-french-bread/) - Amazing and Easy French Bread Recipe I am NOT a baker, I do not love to cook. I do it because my family needs to eat. But when I find an amazing recipe, I just have to share it with you. Being out in the middle of nowhere, I’m going to have to do more
- [Summer Fun- Recipes and Crafts to make with Kids {MMM #436 Block Party}](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/summer-fun-recipes-and-crafts-to-make-with-kids-mmm-436-block-party/) - It's officially summer and the kids are around the house and ready to have some fun. Here are some great crafts and recipe ideas to make with the kids while you are inside trying to stay cool and beat the heat. Frozen Yarn Dolls DIY Popsicle Stick Planter Patriotic Tattoos Photo Memory Box No Mess
- [The Best and Fluffiest Homemade Breadsticks Recipe Ever](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/the-best-and-fluffiest-breadsticks/) - The Best and Fluffiest Homemade Breadsticks Recipe Ever We are suckers for bread at our house. We LOVE it!! And I just love homemade bread. But I don't love those recipes that take 1-2 hours, because honestly I don't have the patience for that. I got this recipe for a friend and it is AMAZING!!
- [Easy Chicken Enchiladas Recipe](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/chicken-enchiladas/) - Easy Chicken Enchiladas Recipe I love chicken enchiladas, they are so yummy! So when I got this recipe from a friend, I knew that I had to make it and share it with you! You will need: Easy Chicken Enchiladas Recipe 4 chicken breasts1 28 oz can green enchilada sauce1 cups shredded cheese1/2 onion (sliced)2
- [Easy 4th of July Decor: 2x4 Flag and 2x2 Firecrackers](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/2x4-flag-and-2x2-firecrackers/) - Easy 4th of July Decor: 2x4 Flag and 2x2 Firecrackers It’s time for 4th of July decorations. I just love the colors and the stars of the 4th of July, they are so much fun!! I saw the flag idea on pinterest. And last year I made these firecrackers, so I thought I would make
- [Spray Painted 4th of July Shirts](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/spray-painted-4th-of-july-shirts/) - Spray Painted 4th of July Shirts I love making shirts for my kids, especially for the 4th of July. It's fun to have them wear it to the parade. This year I decided that it would be fun to let them make their own shirts instead of me making it for them. Sometimes it's hard
- [Easy DIY 4th of July Shirt: Fireworks Shirt using Pipe Cleaners](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/easy-diy-4th-of-july-shirt-fireworks/) - Easy DIY 4th of July Shirt: Fireworks Shirt using Pipe Cleaners I'm starting a new tradition with my kids- every 4th of July they get to make their own shirts. That means I let them completely do it, paint and all. They love it and they love to wear shirts that they made! Last's years
- [Apple Cinnamon Applesauce Bundt Cake #FlavorOfFall #CollectiveBias](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/apple-cinnamon-apple-sauce-bundt-cake/) - Apple Cinnamon Applesauce Bundt Cake #FlavorOfFall #CollectiveBias Fall is in the air and it is finally cool enough to turn on the oven and bake! I enjoy baking, especially when it fills my house with a sweet smell, like apple and cinnamon. Right now it is apple season and I love it! I love that
- [Warm Weather Drink Recipe- Amazing Berry Lemonade Slush #PourMoreFun](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/warm-weather-drink-idea-amazing-berry/) - Warm Weather Drink Recipe- Amazing Berry Lemonade Slush #PourMoreFun The weather is starting to get warmer and we are enjoying the outdoors! It has been in the 70s here and it's so wonderful! When the weather gets warm my kids start begging for yummy Popsicles and cold slushes. This berry lemonade slush is AMAZING! Seriously
- [Fresh and Easy Chicken Pasta Salad](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/fresh-and-easy-chicken-pasta-salad/) - Fresh and Easy Chicken Pasta Salad It's getting warmer and the days are getting longer, yay! It's time to start getting more healthy, working out and eating lighter foods. I don't about you, but when it's super warm outside, I don't want to have to do a lot of cooking. I don't want to spend
- [15 Minute Caprese Chicken with Avocado](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/15-minute-caprese-chicken-with-avocado/) - 15 Minute Caprese Chicken with Avocado One of the hardest things about eating healthy for me is that for some reason I think that healthy things are bland and don't taste as good as the other comfort foods that me and my family enjoy. Well I was definitely wrong about this!! It's amazing what some
- [5 Cheese Baked Ziti Pasta Recipe with Homestyle Sauce](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/5-cheese-baked-ziti-pasta-recipe-with_10/) - 5 Cheese Baked Ziti Pasta Recipe with Homestyle Sauce At our house, we are huge fans of pasta. It's by far our favorite kind of food, everyone loves it and eats it so well. The best part about pasta is that there is so many varieties so my family doesn't just get sick and bored
- [Dinner Ideas with Chicken: 3 Cheese Penne Chicken Pasta #SummerofGiving](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/ad-dinner-ideas-with-chicken-3-cheese/) - Dinner Ideas with Chicken: 3 Cheese Penne Chicken Pasta #SummerofGiving It's no secret that I'm a fan of pasta. By far my favorite kind of food. And my family is a huge fan too. I love it because first off, it's amazing and yummy. I also like it because it's easy to make, it is
- [Amazing Veggie Pizza with Chive and Onion Cream Cheese #SpreadTheFlavor](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/amazing-veggie-pizza-with-chive-onion/) - Amazing Veggie Pizza with Chive and Onion Cream Cheese #SpreadTheFlavor I am always on the look out for balanced dishes that are both nutritious and yummy. This veggie pizza is just that. Normally when people make this they use ranch dressing seasoning in the cream cheese but the flavor was just too strong for my
- [Chipotle Ranch Onion Ring Burger Recipe #SpringIntoFlavor](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/chipotle-ranch-onion-ring-burger-recipe/) - Chipotle Ranch Onion Ring Burger Recipe #SpringIntoFlavor Do you guys have foods that you just love? Like you can't get enough of them? I don't know about you, but I have several foods that I just love :). Potatoes are one of them. I love potatoes. I love them in any kind of style: raw,
- [Easy Party Appetizer Idea: Bacon Cheddar Cheese Ball Recipe](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/easy-party-appetizer-idea-bacon-cheddar/) - Easy Party Appetizer Idea: Bacon Cheddar Cheese Ball Recipe I have a thing for cheese balls, I love them! This one my in laws made while we were there for Christmas and it is amazing, I might have eaten half of it by myself! It was so good and had so much flavor! I'm definitely
- [Quick and Easy Meal Idea- Best Ever Taco Soup Recipe](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/quick-and-easy-meal-idea-best-ever-taco/) - Quick and Easy Meal Idea- Best Ever Taco Soup Recipe The other day I woke up and it had been raining all night. The temperatures were in the 40s and when I went outside it just felt like fall and I loved it!! After all the heat of the summer I'm so excited to see
- [Father's Day Gift Ideas {MMM #435 Block Party}](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/fathers-day-gift-ideas-mmm-435-block-party/) - Father's Day and Summer are just around the corner. All of these DIY Father's Day Gifts are perfect for keeping little ones busy and dad will love all of them! Picture Bookmarks | Photo Treat Jar | Popsicle Stick Planter|Handprint Tie Printable Father's Day Cards | BBQ Sauce Gift Pack| Father's Day Tool Box Gift
- [Whatever Wednesday: Father's Day Shirt](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/whatever-wednesday-fathers-day-shirt_08/) - I made a shirt like this for my husband four years ago for father's day. Well since we now have two more children, I thought that it would be good to make him another one. I used heat transfer paper for the shirt. I used colors: black, white, yellow, dark pink and teal all in smooth.
- [DAD Chalkboard Frame](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/dad-chalkboard-frame/) - Father's Day is coming up and I wanted to make something loud and proud for husband. So I made him a fun chalkboard frame with the kids' pictures in it. This is how I made it: I made the frame out of 1x3's. I used my frame tutorial. I actually had my husband make it,
- [Light Switch DAD Frame](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/light-switch-dad-frame/) - Father's Day is this Sunday!! Not sure how that happened. Do you need a quick and easy idea for the man in your life? Here is a great one that I made my for my husband this year. This is how I made the frame: You'll need some light switches and book rings and then
- [Father’s Day Gift Idea: Fish Handprint Shirt](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/fathers-day-gift-idea-fish-handprin/) - I always make a shirt for my husband for Father's Day with my kids' hand prints (or footprints). This time I wanted to change it up a little bit and turn the hands into something. So I made them into little fish :) This is how we made it: I painted my kids' hands
- [Backyard Fun- DIY, Crafts and Recipes {MMM #434 Block Party}](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/backyard-fun-diy-crafts-and-recipes-mmm-434-block-party/) - It's Memorial Day weekend, which means that it's the start of SUMMER!!! Ready or not, it's here and it's going to be awesome! Lots of playing outside, staying up late and enjoying family time. We love spending time outside, especially in our back yard, so here are lots of backyard ideas, from DIY projects and
- [Backyard Ideas- DIY Fire Pit Cover](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/backyard-ideas-diy-fire-pit-cover/) - Two years ago we built an awesome fire pit and we LOVE it! We have spent many nights out there enjoying time together as a family. Then last year we built a sweet bench to go around it and it made the fire pit even better! Well this year as I was thinking about backyard
- [DIY Fire Pit Bench with Step by Step Insructions](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/diy-fire-pit-sofa-bench-with-step-by/) - One year ago we built a fire pit in our back yard (it only cost $60 to do and it's one of my favorite things we have every made!) We have used it lot this past year and we just love it. We have s'mores whenever we want and roast hot dogs on it and
- [Fabulous Crafts and DIY Projects {MMM #433 Block Party}](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/fabulous-crafts-and-diy-projects-mmm-433-block-party/) - There have been so many amazing diy projects and delicious looking recipes I seriously want to make them all. Here is a nice round up of lots of great ideas, from treats and recipes to home improvement and DIY projects! Half Square Triangle Tutorial | Sorting Hat Cupcakes | DIY Firepit Cover | Chickpeas and
- [Mentos and  Diet Cola = Awesome Family Night](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/mentos-diet-cola-awesome-family-nig/) - This summer we are focusing on doing some fun family activities. Our kids are getting bored of summer and we can't just go to the park or the swimming pool because they are 45 minutes away. We have a certain activities for the different days of the week. One of the day is science experiments.
- [Outdoor Activities for Kids {Let Kids be Kids}](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/outdoor-activities-for-kids-let-kids-be/) - I am a firm believer that we should let kids be kids. I feel like lately kids are forced to be like adults sooner than they were before and it's so sad to me. You don't see kids playing outside like you did when I was growing up, or doing any kind of outdoor activites.
- [How to Build a Shiplap Wall In a Master Bedroom For $100](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/how-to-build-shiplap-in-master-bedroo/) - This past weekend we decided to give our master bedroom a face lift and I am so glad that we did. I think that the master bedroom should feel like a spa/retreat so when you have had a really long day, you can go and relax in it and enjoy the space around you. Well
- [Road Trip Tips for Young Kids: Individual Road Trip Binders {Free Printable}](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/road-trip-tips-for-young-kids/) - It's summer time and for us that means lots and lots of vacations and road trips! This summer we have two really big road trips planned, one to California for a family reunion (12 hours of driving one way) and one to Wyoming to visit grandparents (15 hours of driving one way). I love going
- [Bright and Sunny Yellow Ideas {MMM #432 Block Party}](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/bright-and-sunny-yellow-ideas-mmm-432-block-party/) - Summer is almost here and this week it's all about everything sunshine and yellow! Check out all the yellow color DIY inspiration below! And don't forget to enter the block party! DIY sunshine in my pocket cut files DIY Belle Dress from a men's shirt Framed Felt circle wreath DIY farmhouse style frame No-sew yellow
- [Ikea Expedit Shelf in my craft room!](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/ikea-expedit-shelf-in-my-craft-roo/) - For the first time in my life, I actually have a craft room! And it is just a craft room, I don’t have to share it with the guest bed or with the washer and dryer! I can’t tell you how excited I am about this. I finally have a room that I can just
- [How to Build a Large Modern Barn Door](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/how-to-build-a-large-modern-barn-door/) - Do you know what your style is? I am gradually figuring out mine. Back when we bought this house there was a lot of browns and traditional features with it. Well as we have been living in it we have been updating it here and there and make things work. We made a rustic barn
- [Built In Desk with Shelves for Craft Room or Office](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/built-in-desk-with-shelves-for-craft-room-or-office/) - In my house we have a formal dining room but we have turned it into my craft room. We have been remodeling it this past two months and I am loving the changes that we have done. In this formal dining room, there is a little nook that is about two feet deep and 4
- [Summer Outdoor Fun {MMM #431 Block Party}](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/summer-outdoor-fun-mmm-431-block-party/) - School is out in just a few weeks! Check out these fun ideas for getting outside with your kids! These are great to have some summer outdoor fun when the weather is beautiful! Plus it's a great way to get the kids' energy out and wear them out! How to Make Sidewalk Chalk Paint
- [End of the School Year Gift Idea for Students or Teachers {Free Printable}](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/end-of-school-year-gift-idea-for/) - I wanted to make one last end of the school year gift for my kids' teachers. I wanted it to be fun and bright and colorful! So I made a little tag for a box of crayons. I also thought that it would work for a students gift too. I know that some teachers like
- [Teacher Appreciation Gift Idea- Target Gift Card with Printable](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/teacher-appreciation-gift-idea-targe/) - It's teacher appreciation week and it's Thursday, oops!! My kids told me yesterday that it was this week for our school, so I hurried and put something together for their teachers. I had to give them something because their teachers are amazing and they do so much for my kids! As much as I like
- [Easy Teacher Gift Idea- Dry Erase Markers with Printable](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/easy-teacher-gift-idea-dry-erase/) - I know that it's the second week of June and I'm posting about an easy teacher gift idea and most of you are probably out of school.... but we get out this week and I'm just getting to it :). This year I'm going for practical gifts for our teachers. I made them a fun
- [Crayon Mongram Teacher Gift](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/expressions-vinyl-giveaway/) - With school getting out, I wanted to make my sons' teachers a little gift. I did this last year and it was a huge hit!! They all just loved this crayon monogram teacher gift. So I did it again. I just made a monogram out of crayons and glued it onto a piece of card
- [Easy Sports Team Treat- Sports Balls Candy Pouches with Free Printable](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/easy-sports-team-treat-sports-balls/) - This spring we have been enjoying baseball with my three older boys. It has been so much fun to watch my boys improve as the season goes on. My youngest is in T-ball and he loves to get run people down with the ball and get them out. They play where everyone gets to bat
- [DIY Disney Notebooks](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/diy-disney-themed-notebooks/) - I had so much fun making my Minecraft themed notebooks, that I thought it would be fun to make some Disney notebooks too. I mean seriously you can not beat super cheap notebooks right now!! My little girl is obsessed with Disney Junior right now, so I knew that those would be the perfect theme
- [DIY Kitchen Pantry Sign with Subway Art Printable](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/diy-kitchen-pantry-sign-with-subway-ar/) - This past month we have been remodeling our kitchen and I had to change out the vinyl that I had over my pantry. I am trying to make my style a little more fancy and not so cute, so I wanted to make a really nice frame for the space. I had a hard time trying
- [DIY Cami Secret- No More Tank Tops Needed!](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/tutorial-tuesday-no-more-tank-top/) - Have you ever heard of Cami Secret? Well I hadn't until last week when my sister told me about it. I went to their website, looked at it and immediately thought, "I can make that!" and so you can you. It's super easy! It's a great alternative to wearing a tank top. It just hooks
- [Star Wars Light Saber Pencils](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/light-saber-pencils/) - My son's Star Wars themed birthday party is today, so we made some awesome light saber pencils for the goody bag. These are super easy to make and look awesome. They are so easy to make that kids can help make them (my son is turning 5). Plus they do great when they are sharpened
- [Last Minute Teacher Appreciation Gift Ideas {MMM #430 Block Party}](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/teacher-appreciation-ideas-mmm-430-block-party/) - Teacher appreciation week is coming up and it is a great time to show the teachers the love that they deserve. They put so much time and energy into their jobs and the kids they teach. If you need some great teacher gift ideas, check out these last minute teacher appreciation gift ideas that were
- [Craft Room Decor Ideas and Craft Supplies Organization](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/craft-room-reveal-decor-ideas-and-craf/) - I think that every one needs their happy place. Today I am going to share my happy place: my craft room. I have been working on decorating it and rearranging the furniture this past month and I LOVE how it turned out! I'm so excited to have it more organized and a better layout to
- [Fireplace Remodel with Mosaic Tiles](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/fireplace-makeover-with-mosaic-tiles/) - We just recently discovered tiling (we were too chicken to do it before) and now we are hooked! We tiled our kitchen back splash and loved it so much that we decided to do a fireplace remodel. One day my husband said that he saw a fireplace with mosaic tile on it and really liked
- [How to Install a Kitchen Backsplash with Wavecrest and Mosaic Tile using Sticky Mat](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/how-to-install-kitchen-back-splash-wi/) - There are so many styles and trends that I love in houses. One of those trends are kitchen back splashes. For the past 5 years I have been wanting a kitchen backsplash. In our last house, we never did it because we would have had to change our counter tops too and we didn't have
- [Kitchen Makeover Ideas without a Major Renovation](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/kitchen-makeover-ideas-without-major/) - For the past 1.5 years my husband and I have been remodeling our kitchen and dining room area, so I wanted to show some kitchen makeover ideas and the process we went through. When we moved in three years ago I was so excited for our kitchen, it had everything that I have ever wanted
- [Tips On How to Replace Countertops In Your Kitchen {Iced White Quartz}](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/tips-on-how-to-find-perfect-counter/) - Have you ever had wanted to change out the counter tops in your kitchen or bathroom? Well a couple months ago I wanted to and when I started looking into it, I was CLUELESS on the process that goes into it. There is a LOT more details and steps that I was expecting. I was
- [Tips on How to Paint Dark Veneer Cabinets White {with Iced White Quartz Counter Tops}](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/tips-on-how-to-paint-dark-veneer/) - If you've been following along then you know that we have been remodeling our master bathroom. It has been a LOT of work but I seriously love the outcome of it all! I look in there and I'm in shock that it's my bathroom and that my husband and I did the work :). If
- [WFM Unlimited Text, Talk & Data Plan and DIY Angry Birds Game](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/wfm-unlimited-text-talk-data-plan-and/) - We are huge fans of angry birds at our house, so we made an awesome giant DIY angry birds game to play in our front yard. It was a blast and a super easy to make! With school starting soon, you may be on the hunt for a new cell phone for one of your
- [How to Make a Framed Map](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/framed-map/) - I bought this map awhile ago and I just LOVED the colors of it and knew that I wanted to do something with it. My young family has had to move quite a bit in the past few years. So I wanted to do something fun to show the places that we have lived together
- [DIY No Sew Yellow Rope Baskets](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/diy-no-sew-yellow-rope-baskets/) - This past week I made a cute little table for my the side of my sectional. After I made the table I decided that I wanted some kind of rope baskets for the little shelf on it. Just for decoration but then to store things like knick knacks and small blankets, things like that. After
- [Mother's Day Gift- Mom and Me Moment](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/happy-mothers-day/) - UPDATE: Get the printable for the Mother's Day gift, here. I just wanted to drop in and tell all of you wonderful mother's out there, HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!! I hope that you are all having a wonderful day celebrating being a mom. Being a mom is one of the hardest jobs ever but one of
- [How to Build a Sofa Side Table For About $15](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/how-to-build-sofa-side-table-for-abou/) - A couple months ago I made a fun sofa table for my loft area. It was my very first piece of furniture that I made all by myself. When I got done with it I loved how it turned out and wanted to make a little mini version of it to go right by my
- [DIY Star Wars Glowing Light Sabers](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/diy-glowing-star-wars-light-sabers/) - Star Wars is coming!!! Are you excited about it?? With a house full of boys, we are definitely excited about it! We LOVE the Star Wars movies. My sister is throwing her son a Star Wars birthday party this weekend and we were talking about party ideas and favors. So to get my kids even
- [Science Experiment- DIY Foam Volcano Perfect for Baking Soda and Vinegar](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/science-experiment-diy-foam-volcano/) - For my son's 10th birthday we had a big party all about natural disasters. It was so much fun and it was full of experiments. You can see the details here. One of the experiments that we did was the classic baking soda and vinegar. I know it's an oldie but it's awesome!!!! Because I
- [Mother's Day Card with Gold Deco Foil](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/mothers-day-card-with-gold-deco-foi/) - Mother's Day is coming up this week, so naturally I am doing things last minute :). I try to make a new Mother's Day card every year so this year I decided to put some pzazz on with it with some deco foil. This stuff is so cool and awesome and I can't wait to
- [Mother’s Day Gift Idea: Hugs and Kisses Jar {Free Printable}](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/mothers-day-gift-idea-hugs-and-kisses/) - Mother's Day is this Sunday! Are you ready? I always have a hard time coming up with something for my mom and mother in law because they really don't need anything and don't have a ton of space. So I thought about what they might want that wouldn't take up too much space and still
- [Mother’s Day Gift Idea Kids Can Make {Perfect for Primary or School Kids}](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/mothers-day-gift-idea-perfect-for/) - I think that Mother's Day gifts made by kids are super cute, so I wanted to come up with a Mother's Day gift idea kids can make. A few years back I posted about this idea. My children where in primary and their Primary Presidency made them up for them to give to the moms
- [DIY 2x4 Star Wars R2D2 Book Ends](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/diy-2x4-star-wars-r2d2-book-ends/) - The new Star Wars movie is coming soon, woohoo!!!! Are you super excited about it?!?! We are! So excited that I decided that I needed to make some fun Star Wars book ends for my boys' room! These were super easy to make and super inexpensive to make, they are just made out of
- [Family Time Capsule](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/family-time-capsule/) - Today is our 10 year anniversary!!! To celebrate we made a family time capsule! In these past 10 years, my husband and I have had quite the adventures! 5 kids, 4 cities, 4 states, 6 homes, 12 jobs, and countless memories together. It’s hard to believe that I have been married for 10 years. It’s
- [Father’s Day Gift Idea: Handprint Tie](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/fathers-day-gift-idea-handprint-tie/) - Father's Day is next Sunday, are you ready?? If you're not, this is a SUPER EASY gift idea and you can get it done in about 30 minutes! I saw the idea here, sadly it was a bad pin that didn't go to the website (I hate it when that happens...). But it's a great
- [Boys Homework Station: DIY Minecraft Crafting Table](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/boys-homework-station-diy-minecraf/) - My boys are obsessed with Minecraft. They just love it. Since school is starting this week for us, I need to make a homework station for my boys to do their homework on. This is what we came up with- a Minecraft Crafting table. For the past three months I have been rearranging our house.
- [DIY Minecraft Home Décor: 2x4 Creeper Book Ends](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/diy-minecraft-home-decor-2x4-creeper/) - My boys are starting to get quite the collection of Minecraft books and I love it (whatever to get them to love reading, right?). When I built the Minecraft crafting table, I wanted to make some shelves to go above to help keep it more organized. Instead of just putting the books into a basket,
- [Little Girl Birthday Party Ideas- Tea Party with Different Stations](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/little-girl-birthday-party-ideas-tea/) - Yesterday was my little girl's 4th birthday!! So over the weekend we had a big birthday party for her! This was her first time every having friends over for a party, so I decided that I wanted to go big. And since this is the first time I've done a real girl birthday party, I
- [Minecraft Bedroom Idea- Easy DIY Minecraft Shelves](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/minecraft-bedroom-idea-easy-diy/) - If you have been reading my blog this week, then you know that my boys love Minecraft and that I have been making them a homework station in their bedroom. After I built their crafting table, I wanted to build some shelves for the wall to help them organize everything. I decided to do some
- [Minecraft Wall Art Idea: Large Wood Minecraft Characters](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/minecraft-boys-room-decor-idea-large/) - If you saw my home tour post, then you saw my three boys' room all decked out in Minecraft stuff. I had so much fun making their Minecraft themed room. Some of my favorite pieces in there is this large statement piece with this Minecraft wall art, including a zombie, Steve and a creeper. Each
- [DIY Minecraft Notebooks](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/diy-minecraft-themed-notebooks/) - I love back to school time because it's a great way to stock up on supplies for super cheap! My kids love having notebooks, so I got several of them for the next few months. They also loved themed notebooks, but there's no way I'm spending $2-$3 on a notebook when I get them for
- [DIY Easy Minecraft Christmas Pajamas](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/diy-easy-minecraft-christmas-pajamas/) - Yesterday I learned that today was pajama day at my kids' school. I usually just send them in mixed matched pjs that we have laying around. Well then I decided that I needed to do something fun for them and so last night, way past bedtime, the four of us made these fun shirts! They
- [Christmas Pajamas Idea- Easy DIY Minecraft Pajamas](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/christmas-pajamas-idea-easy-diy/) - One of our family’s traditions is opening one present on Christmas Eve. And that one present is new pajamas. I like to either buy/make pajamas that are characters of movies/games that they like. My little girl is fairly easy because she loves all the Disney stuff and they are super popular, so I just picked
- [Thank You Gift Idea- Softsoap Foaming Hand Soap with Printable](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/thank-you-gift-idea-softsoap-foaming/) - I am always in need of a good thank you gift idea. I love giving practical gifts. I like to give people something that you know that they will use. That's why I love to give people soap. That's what I did for neighbor gifts this Christmas and they were a huge hit.
- [How to Cook Hard Boiled Eggs in an Instant Pot in 10 Minutes](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/how-to-cook-hard-boiled-eggs-in-instan/) - We love hard boiled eggs at our house but I don't like to boil them and deal with timing them and making sure that are done. And then you have to cool them correctly to make sure the shells come off smoothly. It's kinda a big hassle, so I honestly don't make them very often.
- [Indoor Kids Game Idea: Balloon Ping Pong {Kids Craft}](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/tot-thursday-balloon-ping-pong/) - For my son's birthday, we had the 2012 Cool Olympics (he came up with the name). One of the games the kids had to compete was balloon ping pong. They had fun with it and it was super easy to make! What is great about this game is that it is fun for kids of
- [Turquoise Pendant Lights - How to Dye Light Shades](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/turquoise-blue-pendant-lights-how-to/) - I have said this before and I'm sure I'm going to say it again, I love my house. It's been a great house for us these past 16 months. There are some things that I don't love about my house though and one this is the builder's grade lights. They are just so plain and
- [Tips on How to Find the Perfect Gray Paint Color from Sherwin-Williams](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/tips-on-how-to-find-perfect-gray-pain/) - My house was built in 2010, right when the dark browns and beige were super popular. Everything in my house was beige, the walls, ceilings, tiles, carpet and finishes. At first it didn't bother me, but as we have been remodeling our house and adding more and more white and gray, the beige wall color
- [Disney Party Game- Disney Scattergories Printable](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/disney-party-game-disney-scattergories/) - I love animated movies. I think it's the kid in me. But I could watch the good ones over and over again (I have, trust me). I especially love the Disney ones, they are just so good. I remember when I was in high school my friends and I would go to each other's house
- [Book Shelf Curtains](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/book-shelf-curtains/) - When I was trying to decide on how to organize and decorate my Ikea Expedit shelves for my craft room, I needed to come up with some way to hide my supplies that weren’t super organized. But it needed but something cute and not just a container. So I came up with little bookshelf curtains.
- [Ikea Expedit Shelf in my craft room!](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/ikea-expedit-shelf-in-my-craft-roo-2/) - For the first time in my life, I actually have a craft room! And it is just a craft room, I don’t have to share it with the guest bed or with the washer and dryer! I can’t tell you how excited I am about this. I finally have a room that I can just
- [DIY Dining Table with Burned Wood Finish using a BernzOmatic Blow Torch](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/diy-dining-table-with-burned-wood/) - Three years ago we bought the perfect dining table for our family. I loved everything about it and it worked perfectly for us for three years, then we moved into our new house. It worked but it made our dining room really cramped, so it just wasn't working. I have been wanting to do make
- [LDS Scattergories Game Printable- Perfect for Church Activity or FHE](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/lds-scattergories-game-printable/) - Most of you know that I am LDS (aka Mormon). Well recently I got a new calling (it's like a job in our church) and I'm the new chairman for the Relief Society meetings. We have an activity monthly and so I get to come up with ideas to do each month. Well recently we
- [Delicious and Healthy Veggie Recipes](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/delicious-healthy-veggie-recipes/) - It's a new year and I'm sure a lot of people are focusing on getting themselves and their families healthy again! I am always looking for new ways to get veggies into my family. These great vegetable recipes are perfect for keeping the family satisfied and healthy! Veggie Pizza | Strawberry Poppyseed Salad | DIY
- [DIY Kitchen Crafts {MMM #429 Block Party}](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/diy-kitchen-crafts/) - DIY Kitchen Crafts make some of the best gifts. Everyone needs something for their kitchen and a handmade craft is sure to be a big hit. Whether it's a personalize coaster or hotbed these awesome tutorials with have you created the cutest kitchen creations! Wood Burnt Coaster | Pot Holder Emergency Kit | Kitchen Subway Art Customized Coffee Sleeve | Snack
- [For the Love of Chocolate {MMM #418 Block Party}](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/love-chocolate-mmm-418-block-party/) - I'm had a crazy chocolate craving lately. So today's block party is about all things chocolate, but who doesn't love chocolate?! Dauntless Chocolate Cake | Chocolate Banana Smoothie | Chocolate Zipper Pouches Chocolate Topped Cookie Dough | Chocolate Covered Strawberries Tip | Chocolate Dipped Honeycomb Chocolate Nut Clusters | Chocolate Stout Ice Cream | Chocolate Torte Double Chocolate Bacon
- [St. Patrick's Day Ideas {MMM #421 Block Party}](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/st-patricks-day-ideas-mmm-421-block-party/) - I love St. Patrick's Day there are just so many fun shamrock and rainbow ideas. I have gathered our favorite rainbow ideas below. Rainbow Cupcakes Rainbow Dress Lucky Printable Scrappy Rainbow Tote Shamrock Rainbow Wreath Rainbow Tote 12 Layer Rainbow Jello Rainbow Seed Treats Rainbow Ice Cream Sandwiches Fruity Rainbow Crispy Treats Irish Frosties Rainbow
- [Mother's Day Ideas {MMM #428 Block Party}](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/mothers-day-ideas-mmm-428-block-party/) - Mother's Day is just around the corner, make mom feel extra loved with one of these easy and darling DIY Mother's Day Gifts. Paper Roses Mother's Day Card with Foil Fingerprint Necklace Polka Dot Ring Dishes Silhouette Locket Flower Thumbprint Planter DIY Paper Flowers Activated Charcoal Detox Bath Jewelry Hanger Mother's Day Printable Art
- [Home is the Key- Habitat for Humanity](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/home-is-the-key-habitat-for-humanity/) - This is a sponsored post with Habitat for Humanity. All opinions are 100% my own. I love my home. My kids love our home. It is a place that we can relax, spend time together, have shelter from the weight of the world and just be ourselves. Homes are very important for everyone, especially families.
- [Easy Dinner Ideas {MMM #427 Block Party}](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/easy-dinner-ideas-mmm-427-block-party/) - I am always in need of good and yummy dinner ideas to make for my family!!! There were lots of good ones linked up last week, so I thought it would be good to share them all with you!!! Instant Pot Teriyaki Chicken Classic Foil Dinner BBQ Chicken Pizza Linguine Chickpea Salad Beef Suya Kabobs
- [Ideas for Video Game Lovers {MMM #426 Block Party}](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/ideas-for-video-game-lovers-mmm-426-block-party/) - I have been looking forward to the Ready Player One movie for a long time so to celebrate I pulled together some fabulous DIY Crafts and Tips for Video Game Lovers. DIY Gamer Shirt | Angry Birds Pom Poms | Super Mario Brothers Hack | Remote Tray Ready Player One Characters Shirt | Too Many
- [Fun Easter Treats {MMM #425 Block Party}](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/fun-easter-treats-mmm-425-block-party/) - Easter comes early this year, check out of all of the fun sweets and treats you can make this week to celebrate the holiday! Easter Candy Pouches Chocolate Flower Pretzels Cadbury Egg Snack Mix No-Bake Cheesecake in Kataifi Nests Easter Lamb Cinnamon Rolls Chocolate Chick Pretzels Spring Meringue Cookies Easter Egg Peanut Butter Bites Blueberry
- [Fun and Easy Easter Crafts {MMM #424 Block Party}](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/fun-easy-easter-ideas-mmm-424-block-party/) - Easter is two weeks away!! It kinda snuck up on me, I haven't done a thing for it!! Luckily lots of people linked up some awesome Easter crafts so I can do some fun things for my family!!! Easter Candy Pouches Resurrection Eggs DIY Bunny Costume Easter Egg Bath Bombs Buffalo Plaid Mason Jars He
- [Ideas for a Green Spring {MMM #423 Block Party}](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/ideas-green-spring-mmm-423-block-party/) - The weather has finally started warming up this week in a way that makes me think it's for good. It's got me thinking all things green and leafy and fresh. Here are lots of recipes to tempt you that will work for St. Patrick's Day and on through the rest of spring Key Lime Pie
- [St. Patrick's Day Recipes, Crafts and More {MMM #422 Block Party}](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/st-patricks-day-recipes-crafts-mmm-422-block-party/) - I love all the green, rainbows and delicious Irish recipes I've been seeing everywhere. Here are some of the best St. Patrick's Day recipes, crafts and more! Rainbow Shamrock Art | Pinch Proof Shirts | St. Patrick's Day Pillows | Mint Brownies I Struck Gold Printable | Mint Chocolate Chip Snookie | Leprechaun Gak | Button Shamrock Art Irish Fish Pastry | St. Patrick's Day Oreos | Thin Mint Brownies | World's Best
- [Easy and Yummy Dinner Ideas {MMM #420 Block Party}](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/easy-yummy-dinner-ideas-mmm-420-block-party/) - I am always looking for super easy and yummy dinner ideas! Especially this time of year when my life is crazy busy with all the school and after school activities. These dinner ideas will definitely get your mouth watering! Instant Pot Teriyaki Chicken Creamy Shrimp Pesto Zoodles Turkey Burger Lettuce Wraps BBQ Chimichangas Turkey 5
- [Last Minute Projects to Make for Valentine's Day {MMM #419 Block Party}](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/last-minute-projects-make-valentines-day-mmm-419-block-party/) - Just a few more days to try a couple Valentine's Day projects. You'll love these last minute ways to add some red and pink hearts to your life. Printable Valentine Bookmark| You're my Jam Embroidery Hoop Art | Heart Shaped Box Double Chocolate Strawberry Cupcakes | Giant Heart Cuddle Pillow | Valentine Sprinkle Sugar Cookies Valentine's Day Ice
- [How to Make a Child's Tie Out of a Men's Tie](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/tutorial-tuesday-childs-tie/) - Does your husband have any ties that he doesn't wear, that are ruined in the front or just not his style. Then reuse them and make a little baby tie! These are so cute and super easy to make. If you can tie a tie, then you can make this. I love all of boy
- [Tutorial Tuesday: Ribbon Bow Tie](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/tutorial-tuesday-ribbon-bow-tie/) - One of the hardest things about having three boys is that I can't make them things to wear. Even if I did sew, a shirt for a boy is not nearly as cute as a dress for a little girl. I love all the headbands that everyone makes but I think that it would be
- [Tips on How to Build a Closet to Make a Room a Bedroom](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/tips-on-how-to-build-a-closet-to-make-a-room-a-bedroom/) - Do you have a room in your house that no matter how many times you rearrange it or declutter it or organize it, it is still a big disaster and drives you CRAZY?!? Well that was my boys' bedroom, which really was a bonus room. It's a HUGE room which is awesome but also caused
- [Appetizers for Football Parties {MMM #417 Block Party}](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/appetizers-football-parties-mmm-417-block-party/) - The Big Game every year is the perfect time to try out some amazing new dips and appetizers! Below we have pulled together some of the best recipes to make your football recipe a hit! Copycat Chilis Queso Dip Spinach Artichoke Dip in 15 minutes 7 Layer Bean Dip Green Pepper Tomato Salad Avocado
- [Lots and Lots of Homemade Valentines {MMM #416 Block Party}](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/lots-lots-homemade-valentines/) - Valentine's Day is the next big holiday and I love making homemade valentines for my kids! This year I am going to be prepared and make them ahead of time, instead of on February 13, LOL. Here are some super fun and cute homemade valentines to make this year. Nintendo Valentine Harry Potter Valentine Pinwheel
- [Gift Guide for Moms](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/gift-guide-for-moms/) - This is a sponsored post, all opinions are 100% my own. The holiday season is coming up soon, so it is time to start thinking about ideas for gifts. I think that one of the hardest people to buy for is Moms whether it be for my mom or mother in law or one of
- [Ultra Violet Color of the Year- Purple Craft Ideas](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/ultra-violet-color-year-purple-craft-ideas/) - With Christmas over, and drab winter days still upon us, I'm always ready to start adding more color to my life. Since Pantone announced their Ultra Violet as their color for the year, I thought it would be fun to celebrate all things purple and violet. Assymmetrical Body Pillow | Trinity Stitch Tutorial | Fancy Nancy Costume Tutorial | Be You-tiful
- [Best of 2017 Crafts from Lots of Awesome Craft Bloggers](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/best-2017-crafts-lots-awesome-craft-bloggers/) - How is it even possible that 2017 is almost over? I feel like I say this every year but I am always so shocked by how quickly time goes by. I think the older you get, the quicker time flies by. As 2017 comes to an end, it's fun to reflect on the year and
- [15 Organizing Ideas for the New Year](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/15-organizing-ideas-new-year/) - One of the my favorite things about the new year is that I am ready for a fresh start and ready to start working on things that were put onto the back burner during the holiday season. I love taking the time at the beginning of the year to organize and put life in order.
- [Top Ten Posts of 2017](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/top-ten-posts-2017/) - It's the end of 2017 and it's time to reflect on the best posts that performed the best this year. When I went back and looked at them, I was surprised by some and not surprised by others :). Here is a look at my most popular posts from this year! 10) Christmas Neighbor Gifts
- [Caterpillar Catapult {Kids Craft}](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/caterpillar-catapult-kids-craf/) - We went to summer reading this past week and they made a super fun craft that I had to share with you. The theme is dig into reading, so they had a bug theme. They made a little caterpillar catapult using two cups, a balloon, pipe cleaner and pom poms. This is how they made
- [Superhero Obstacle Course {Playing Dress Up}](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/superhero-obstacle-course-playing-dress/) - I am a member of the Collective Bias® Social Fabric® Community. This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper insights study for Collective Bias and their client. Who says that playing dress up and costumes are just for Halloween? My kids are constantly getting into our costume box and playing in them.
- [Christmas Bingo and Candy Pouch](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/christmas-bingo-and-candy-pouc/) - Every Christmas Eve we play Bingo. That’s how I grew up and I loved it so much that I wanted to continue the tradition with my kids. Since my kids are still really young, I make up my own Bingo cards (free printable at the end of the post). This year I wanted to do
- [BIG bubble wand](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/big-bubble-wand/) - While my husband and I were away looking at our new home, we left our 4 kids with my parents in Boise. One day my sister let them try out these awesome bubble wands. She made them for her activity girls (girls from the ages of 8-11) and let me tell you, my kids LOVED
- [Masking Tape Race Track](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/masking-tape-race-track/) - It is getting to the end of summer and my kids are really starting to get bored. They like to play outside but end up turning on the water and making a huge mess with mud, so I don't let them go out unsupervised. They are running out of things to do that actually entertain
- [Big Hero 6 Party Game Idea- Baymax and Yokai Cans Bowling Game #BigHero6Release](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/big-hero-6-party-game-idea-baymax-and/) - This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #BigHero6Release #CollectiveBias On February 24th Big Hero 6 came out on DVD and my family was so excited about it! I immediately got it and planned a fun family movie night around it. We had popcorn and
- [Backyard Night Games with Energizer Headlights](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/backyard-night-games-with-energizer/) - I am a member of the Collective Bias® Social Fabric® Community. This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper insights study for Collective Bias and their client. You all know that I have young kids, very young kids. Sometimes it's a challenge to keep them entertained so I'm always trying to come
- [Whatever Wednesday: Angry Birds Cans](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/whatever-wednesday-angry-birds-cans/) - For my son's birthday party, the theme was angry birds!! I saw this idea on Pinterest and knew I wanted to do it for the party. It was perfect and so much fun for the kids. This is how I made it: 1) I got some regular cans, washed them and removed the label. 2)
- [Christmas Party Game -Bowling Cans](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/christmas-bowling-cans/) - My kids have loved the Angry Birds cans and the Halloween cans that I have made for them. So I decided to that these would be perfect as a Christmas party game. It's fun because both kids and adults like to play it (there is something about throwing something and trying to knock things down
- [DIY Etched Personalized Christmas Glasses](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/diy-etched-personalized-christmas/) - This post contains affiliate links. Last year I started a family tradition for our family. Instead of getting holiday dishes, we are making our own! And each year we add to them just a little bit at a time. Last year we started with the plates (which I absolutely love!) and now this
- [Christmas Family Tradition- DIY Personalized Christmas Dinner Plates](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/christmas-family-tradition-diy/) - Last week I made some personalized Thanksgiving plates and it was such a big hit with my kids, we decided to make some fun Christmas ones. It's such a fun tradition and I can't wait to use the fun plates. For the Thanksgiving ones, we all did the same design. But for the Christmas dinner
- [Christmas Nativity Traditions and Crafts {MMM #411 Block Party}](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/christmas-nativity-traditions-crafts-mmm-411-block-party/) - The Christmas nativity is the reason for the season. Nativities are one of my favorite traditions at Christmas. Here are some fun nativity ideas you can make yourself to add to your collection. These would be a great activity for the family! Or you can decorate with them or make them and give them as
- [Christmas Kids Crafts {MMM #412 Block Party}](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/christmas-kids-crafts-mmm-412-block-party/) - This week the kids get out of school and winter break officially starts! Are you ready for it? It is always crazy chaos at my house because the kids are so excited about Christmas and school being out. Well this year I am going to be prepared and have some awesome Christmas kids crafts for
- [Teacher Christmas Gift Idea- Printable for Target Gift Card](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/teacher-christmas-gift-idea-printable/) - Christmas is coming and this is the last week of school for us. So of course this week it has hit me that I haven't done a Christmas gift for my kids' teachers yet!!! Ahhh, I always have good intentions to get things done earlier in the month, but it never happens! I made
- [Christmas Place Settings- 2x2 Wood Santa and Reindeer](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/christmas-place-settings-2x2-wood-santa/) - I have found that my kids LOVE when I make something just for them, with their names on it! It's not very often that we do big fancy dinners, only on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Easter. I love to do some kind of place settings for those dinners, just for fun. I made some turkey
- [DIY Picture Canvas](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/guest-post-ginger-snap-crafts/) - Hi! I'm Ginger, & I blog over at Ginger Snap Crafts. It's a fun place where I share my cute & easy craft projects. Would love to have YOU drop by sometime. :) Today I'd love to show you how to make you own canvas prints for much cheaper than ordering them! For this project
- [Christmas Tree Crafts, Treats and More {MMM #410 Block Party}](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/christmas-tree-crafts-treats-mmm-410-block-party/) - I love seeing Christmas trees decked out everywhere it's such a fun part of the holiday season. I find it fun and totally geeky that now Christmas trees have become a symbol in and of themselves. I especially love doing Christmas tree crafts and treats because it's an easy shape to make and they turn
- [Easy and Fun Olympics Birthday Party Ideas](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/2012-cool-olympics/) - A couple of weeks ago, we had my son's 7th birthday party. I didn't know what to do with a bunch of 7 years old, so I decided on doing an Olympic party since the 2012 Summer Olympics are this year. It was a lot of fun and the kids really seemed to like it.
- [Phone holder for running](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/phone-holder-for-running/) - Now that it's getting warmer, I have been running more and more. I love having my phone with me, it has a GPS tracker that tracks my pace, mileage and route. I also love to listen to Pandora while I run.. But I cannot stand having anything on my arm. It cuts off my circulation
- [Pies!! Traditional and Non Traditional Pie Recipes {MMM #408 Block Party}](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/pies-traditional-non-traditional-pie-recipes-mmm-408-block-party/) - One of my favorite parts about Thanksgiving dinner is the pie at the end!! I have a major love for sweets :). But sometimes I want more than just apple pie or pumpkin pie. Sometimes I want to change it up and have another kind of pie, like a non traditional pie! Well I have
- [How to Build a Sofa Table for Only $30](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/how-to-build-sofa-table-for-only-30/) - A couple weeks ago I decided that it was time to change up some decor in my loft area. I started ripping things off the wall and rearranging things for it. Then I got a nice big window for the area, put my cute yellow wreath on it and tried to make my existing cabinet
- [Blessing Bags and Charity Packets #LighttheWorld](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/charity-packets-lighttheworld/) - I think all of us have been driving around town and seen a homeless person or someone who is less fortunate on the side of the road with a sign asking for money or food. And I think all of us want to do something about it but either don't have cash or anything to
- [Easy Christmas Decoration - Christmas 2x4's with cut file](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/tutorial-tuesday-christmas-2x4s/) - It's Christmas time!!! I LOVE decorating for Christmas, it is my favorite holiday! I love the feel of the season, everyone seems to be so much happier :). You all know that I love an easy Christmas decoration so this one is perfect for me (and you!). I made some 2x4 snowmen last year, but sadly
- [Easy Christmas Porch Decoration - 2x4 Wood Greeting Snowmen](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/tutorial-tuesday-2x4-snowmen/) - I have a thing for snowmen. I just love decorating with them. I think that I like them because you can use them for Christmas but you can also use them for all of winter. It is so nice to have a Christmas porch decoration that is adorable but that will last all winter long!
- [Turkey Kids Crafts {MMM #406 Block Party}](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/turkey-kids-crafts/) - Oh my Thanksgiving is just around the corner. These quick and easy turkey kids crafts are perfect for getting in the spirit of the season. These easy turkey projects for kids will keep little hands busy while big people tend to the feast and the football! They are fun for building exciting for the
- [Tasty Thursday: Chicken Pot Pie](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/tasty-thursday-chicken-pot-pie/) - This recipe was one of my favorites growing up and it's still today!! You can use it with chicken or turkey (this would be a great meal to use with left over turkey from Thanksgiving or Christmas) Chicken Pot Pie: 1/3 cup butter 1/3 cup flour 1/3 cup chopped onion 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon
- [Snickers Ice Cream Pie](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/snickers-ice-cream-pie/) - I am a member of the Collective Bias® Social Fabric® Community. This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper insights study for Collective Bias and their client. One my favorite things in life is dessert. I love it. You know how you tell your kids that they can't have dessert until
- [Apple Pie in a Mini Jar with Free Printable #ThankfullySweet](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/apple-pie-in-mini-jar-with-free/) - This shop has been compensated by #CollectiveBias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. Thanksgiving and Christmas are coming up and one of my favorite foods of the holiday season are the pies! I love walking around the store and seeing all the different pies, it just gets me super excited about
- [Cozy blankets and Puffy Pillows Ideas {MMM #407 Block Party}](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/cozy-blankets-and-puffy-pillows/) - One of my favorite things about the winter and the cooler weather is being able to curl up under a warm blanket to get warm and comfy! Well today we have lots of cozy blankets and puffy pillows to make! Quilt Links Vintage Sheet Charm Square Quilt |Color Block Baby Blanket | Nautical Whale Quilt |Fat-Quarter Snuggle Blanket |Mini-Memory Quilt
- [Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse Homemade Valentines with Free Printable](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/mickey-mouse-and-minnie-mouse-homemade/) - My little girl loves Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse, so I decided that she needs to give out Mickey and Minnie valentines this year. I had so much fun making these. I love these candy pouches and they look so great as Mickey and Minnie. Plus they are soooo easy to make. They are
- [Kitchen Vinyl Subway Art](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/kitchen-vinyl-subway-art-and/) - Disclosure: I was given product in exchange for this post. All opinions are 100% my own. You all know that I absolutely LOVE vinyl, right? Well I do! Just LOVE it! I had a space is my kitchen that needed something. It was the space right above my pantry door. It's a pretty decent
- [Kitchen Aid Subway Art Vinyl Decal Tutorial](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/kitchen-aid-subway-art-vinyl-deca/) - This post contains affiliate links.I love color (maybe a little too much). When I bought my kitchen aid I didn't have the option of getting one of the pretty colored ones (I really badly wanted one...). I went with the plain white one because I knew that I could do something to it. So
- [Funny Men’s Shirt- DIY Nerdy Chemistry Shirt](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/funny-mens-shirt-diy-nerdy-chemistry/) - My husband's birthday was this past weekend and I like to make him funny shirts for his birthday. Well I saw something like this on Facebook one day and the chemistry major in me knew that I HAD to make it! I just loved it because it's so funny and clever. So I made
- [Foil Dinners- Chicken and Steak Fajitas using ExtremeStart Firestarter](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/foil-dinners-chicken-steak-fajitas-using-extremestart-firestarter/) - This is a sponsored posts, all opinions are 100% my own. It's November and the weather is definitely starting to get colder. There is a chill in the air that I know isn't going away any time soon. So it's time to start thinking about staying warm during the cold. Right now it's the
- [15+ Candy Corn Crafts, Recipes and Ideas {MMM #405 Block Party}](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/15-candy-corn-crafts-recipes-and-ideas/) - Whether or not you like the taste of candy corn, you have to admit it sure is cute! Appreciate the combination of orange, yellow and white without the taste with these fun crafts and recipes. Candy Corn Halloween Ornaments Harvest Munch Mix Felt Candy Corn Candy Corn Pots Candy Corn Letter Board Candy
- [My Craft Room REVEAL!](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/my-craft-room-revea/) - This post contains affiliate links. I am so excited to show you my craft room today! By far my favorite room in the house. I just love how it turned out and it’s so awesome to be able to have a room all to myself. I got to make it super girly and cute and
- [Rainbow Cupcakes and Fruit- Perfect for St. Patrick's Day](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/rainbow-cupcakes-and-fruit-perfect-for/) - This post contains affiliate links. A couple years ago my daughter was obsessed with rainbows and so we had a rainbow birthday party. It was very fun and I thought that the food that we had would be perfect for St. Patrick's Day and since it's coming up, I thought I would share with you
- [Backyard Food Ideas: DIY Dirty Soft Drinks and Hot Dog Roast](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/backyard-food-ideas-diy-dirty-sof/) - This post contains affiliate links. While I was at Snap Conference in Utah, I discovered the joy of a dirty Dr. Pepper. I had heard of them before but I have never had them before and they are amazing! Swig was one of the sponsors and had a set up so you could go get
- [How to Frost Glass with Vinyl For More Privacy](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/how-to-frost-glass-with-vinyl-for-more/) - This post contains affiliate links. For the longest time I have been searching for a way to make my french glass doors more private for my son's bedroom. I find a solution that was not only easy it was inexpensive and I LOVE how it turned out! I wish that I would have done
- [DIY Furniture Idea: $5 Accent Chair Redo](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/diy-furniture-idea-5-accent-chair-redo/) - This post contains affiliate links. Accent chairs are really big right now. I so badly wanted to get one for my living or family room. When I went shopping for them I saw that they were at least $100 and some of them were even $200. I don't have that kind of money for a
- [DIY Hanging Car Garbage Bag](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/car-garbage-bag/) - This post contains affiliate links. I don't know what it is about the car, my kids think that they can just throw trash on the ground in the car. My car is always filthy because of it. It drives me crazy, so I decided to do something about it. So I made a garbage bag
- [Easy Kitchen Aid Bowl Cover Sewing Tutorial](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/easy-kitchen-aid-bowl-cover-sewing/) - This post contains affiliate links. This Christmas I got a Kitchen Aid!! I actually bought it for myself before Christmas (anyone else buy their own gifts?). I got really a good deal on it and have already put it to good use. I love being able to store the attachments in the bowl but I
- [DIY Disney Princesses Notebooks](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/diy-disney-princesses-notebooks/) - This post contains affiliate links. School is coming soon (yay!!!) and the stores have all of their school supplies out (another yay!). I love to get stocked up on school supplies this time of year because they are so cheap! I love to buy regular supplies and then turn them into fun designs and characters.
- [How to Swap Faces in Paint.net {Easy Father's Day Gift}](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/how-to-swap-faces-in-paintnet-easy/) - This post contains affiliate links. I know that Father's Day was yesterday but I still wanted to show you all what I made for my husband this year (you can use the idea for next year!). A couple years back I made a chalkboard frame with a picture of my kids holding the word DAD.
- [DIY Fidget Spinner Popsicles](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/diy-fidget-spinner-popsicles/) - This post contains affiliate links. Has your family been hit by the fidget spinner craze?! My boys are obsessed with them and they have been great for when we are at home. My kids like to constantly be doing things, constantly moving and fidgeting, so these are great for them (I have also enjoyed playing
- [30 Minute Instant Pot Salsa Verde Chicken Burritos Recipe](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/30-minute-instant-pot-salsa-verde/) - This post contains affiliate links. I am still in LOVE with my Instant Pot. It seriously is one of my favorite inventions ever! If you just got one, check out my very detailed tutorial on how to cook chicken in it (there is major hand holding in that post :D). Burritos are one of
- [Homemade Valentines- Ring Pop Valentine with Printable](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/homemade-valentines-ring-pop-valentine/) - This post contains affiliate links. My favorite part about Valentine's Day is coming up with fun valentines for my kids. I like to make them with my kids each year and come up with something that they love. My daughter loves candy, but her absolute favorite candy is ring pops. She just loves them, so
- [2016 General Conference Kids Activity- Prophets and Apostles Memory Game](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/2016-general-conference-kids-activity/) - This post contains affiliate links. General Conference is coming up this weekend! So for the lesson in my primary class we talked about prophets, so I thought it would be fun to make a game out for it. It worked out really well for the lesson and I think it will be good for General
- [No Candy Boy Homemade Valentine- Sport Ball with Printable](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/no-candy-boy-homemade-valentine-spor/) - This post contains affiliate links It's February 13th and I am now getting to making valentines... it's been a crazy year so far!! But I am finally getting to them and so I wanted to share with you one that made for my 2nd grader who loves sports. These are great if you don't want
- [Silhouette CAMEO 101- fabric interfacing: Christmas Tree Pillow](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/silhouette-cameo-101-fabric-interfacing/) - This post contains affiliate links. There is so much you can do with the new Silhouette CAMEO!!! I love it!! One of it's many features is the fabric interfacing. Yup, it cuts fabric!! I saw this pillow and loved it, so I decided to make one for myself! This is how I made the pillow:
- [Fun Christmas Treat- Christmas Snack Pack Pudding Cups with School Jokes Printable](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/fun-christmas-treat-christmas-snack/) - This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #SnackPackMixins #CollectiveBias Christmas is my favorite time of the year. It's so fun to get out the fun and festive decorations and feel like a kid again. I love eating sweet treats, drinking hot chocolate and having Christmas music blaring
- [Christmas Pillow Idea- Ornament Pillow](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/whatever-wednesday-ornament-pillow/) - This post contains affiliate links. I love making pillow covers, they are so easy and I love how they look! I saw this idea, she made a shirt with ornaments but I thought that it would be cute as a pillow. This is how I made it: 1) I cut the fabric out with my
- [Santa and Teacher Gifts #GiveExtraGum](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/santa-and-teacher-gifts-giveextragu/) - I am a member of the Collective Bias® Social Fabric® Community. This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper amplification for Collective Bias and it's advertiser. #GiveExtraGum #sponsored This post contains affiliate links. I love candy and chocolate. And I love to make treats and give them out during the Christmas season.
- [Easy Winter Craft: 2x4 Wood Snowmen](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/2x4-snowmen-silhouette-promotion/) - This post contains affiliate links. Vinyl is one of absolute favorite things to cut with my Silhouette. I LOVE it! Here is a fun little winter craft I did using vinyl. I have a thing for snowmen. I think I like that I can use them for Christmas but also have them up with my
- [Teacher and Friend Gift Idea- Extra Gum Reindeer with free printable #ExtraGumMoments](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/teacher-and-friend-gift-idea-extra-gu/) - This shop has been compensated by #CollectiveBias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. This post contains affiliate links. I love Christmas time. I love the spirit of the season. People seem happier and they seem to be willing to serve and think about others. I feel like that the Christmas season brings
- [Easy Thanksgiving Treat Idea- Turkey and Pumpkin Candy Pouches](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/easy-thanksgiving-treat-idea-turkey-and/) - This post contains affiliate links. Raise your hand if you have a TON of Halloween candy left over. We do! I'm getting sick of it in my house but I feel bad throwing it away and then going and buying candy for the holidays. So I thought that it was a good time to use
- [Tasty Fall Treats](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/tasty-fall-treats/) - I am a member of the Collective Bias® Social Fabric® Community. This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper insights study for Collective Bias and its client. This post contains affiliate links. It's September, so I can officially start posting fall things, right? Fall is by far my favorite season: the cooler
- [Paper Towel Roll Turkeys](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/paper-towel-roll-turkeys/) - Disclosure: I was given some products to use for this post. All opinions, content and ideas are 100% my own. This post contains affiliate links. Craft Project Ideas has a material of the month every month and this month it was cardboard tubes. When I was thinking about a fun kids craft to do with
- [Applesauce Apple Cinnamon Mini Bundt Cake Bar](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/applesauce-apple-cinnamon-mini-bund/) - This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #BakeintheFun #CollectiveBias. This post contains affiliate links. Fall is almost here!! Fall is my favorite season, I love it! I especially love the cooler whether. It's so nice to be able to cook and bake and be able to
- [Halloween Treats and Snacks {MMM #404 Block Party}](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/halloween-treats-and-snacks-mmm-404/) - Halloween is fast approaching! Are you ready for it yet? These fun and festive treats will definitely get you into the mood of Halloween if you weren't there yet :). Frankenstein Apple Salad Monster Cupcakes Easy Halloween Treats Oreo Cheesecake Ghost Cookies Jack O'Lantern Cupcakes Candy Corn Jello Cadbury Egg Zombies Ghost Cupcakes Gluten Free
- [DIY Barn Door with Burned Wood Finish Perfect for Large Openings](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/diy-barn-door-with-burned-wood-finis/) - Disclosure: I was given product in exchange for this post. All opinions, ideas and content are 100% my own. This post contains affiliate links. Today I am very excited to share with you a project that I have been wanting to do for a while now. I know that barn doors are really popular right
- [Easy DIY Furniture: DIY Daybed Made from a Door and 2x4s](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/easy-diy-furniture-diy-daybed-made-fro/) - This post contains affiliate links. A couple weeks back I found some old doors at a garage sale for a great price, so I decided to get them and make something with them. About three months ago we switched my daughter's bed from a queen size to a twin size (the queen went to my
- [Tips on How to Install Hardwood Flooring by Yourself- Bamboo Strand Handscraped Hardwood](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/tips-on-how-to-install-hardwood/) - This post contains affiliate links. I LOVE the look of hardwood floors. They are so pretty!! We have been wanting to put in hardwood floors in our living room ever since we moved in (18 months ago). We love the look of it plus we wanted to have hardwood because our bar/kitchen area is really
- [How to Build a Shiplap Wall for $75](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/how-to-build-shiplap-wall-for-75/) - This post contains affiliate links. We have been redoing our downstairs for the past year and I am LOVING all the changes that we have done! It's been so fun to watch it transform to a very bright kitchen! We have loved everything about it!! Well I wanted to add one more thing to our
- [Tips on How to Install Tile Flooring in a Bathroom with Ridgemont Silver Tiles](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/tips-on-how-to-install-tile-flooring-in/) - This post contains affiliate links. This winter has been really, really long. We have had 10 snows days, 8 of them since the beginning of the year. We were trapped in our house for several days and I was going crazy. So I needed something to do. I've been wanting to redo my master bathroom
- [Tips on How to Tile a Corner Bathtub using Wavecrest and Venatino Linear Mosaic Tiles](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/tips-on-how-to-tile-corner-bathtub/) - This post contains affiliate links. This past month we have been remodeling our master bathroom and I am LOVING it! The difference is just night and day and it makes me so happy when I walk in there everyday. This is part 2 of the journey and if you missed part one, check it out
- [Kids Gray and White Bathroom Makeover](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/kids-gray-and-white-bathroom-makeover/) - This post contains affiliate links. Do you ever do a project and when you are finished that you love it so much that you want to do it to your whole house?! Well while we were redoing our master bathroom I was loving the outcome so much that I wanted to redo my kids' bathroom too.
- [Master Bathroom Makeover with Gray and White Color Scheme](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/master-bathroom-makeover-with-gray-and/) - This post contains affiliate links. We have been working on our master bathroom this year and I'm finally ready to show you the whole thing, all complete!! There were three big parts to this remodel, we tiled the floor, tiled the bathtub, and painted the vanity. I absolutely love how it turned out and I
- [Organized Laundry Room Makeover](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/organized-laundry-room-makeover/) - This post contains affiliate links. 7 months ago my husband and I started doing a remodel on our house. It was built in 2010 so it is VERY beige, so we starting updating it and making it more gray and white. We tiled our master bathroom and kids' bathroom and I loved how it turned
- [Super Easy DIY Indoor/Outdoor Sign Post Perfect for Holiday Decor](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/super-easy-diy-indooroutdoor-sign-pos/) - This post contains affiliate links. Every year when I bring out my holiday decor, whether it's Halloween, fall or Christmas I find that I have a lot of signs that need to be hung. As I was setting up my Halloween stuff I decided it was time to make a post that I could hang
- [Things on my to do list](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/things-on-my-to-do-lis/) - CrystalsMod podge braceletblocksDinosaur suitcaseCrepe paper decor ballsDecor Balls Flip flopsGrowth chartFabric Wall DecorSkirtTooth Pillownecklace shirt with rhinestones
- [Link Parties!!!](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/link-parties-2/) - Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Saturday: Sunday: Did I miss one? Leave me a comment and a link and I'll add it!
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- [About Me](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/about-me/) - Hi and welcome to my blog! I'm so glad that you stopped by. Let me introduce myself, I'm Kaysi, and I'm a stay at home Mom to four wonderful kids. I have three fun and active boys, ages 7, 5 and 3 and one beautiful baby girl who just turned 1. They keep me busy
- [Christmas Advent Calendar](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/christmas-advent-calendar/) - I saw this adorable idea here and couldn't resist doing it. I took 24 squares of paper (cut at 2 3/8") and rounded the edges with a rounding punch. I then inked the edges with a stamp pad. The circles were made with a circle punch about 1 3/4" in diameter and then stamped each
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- [Fabric squares](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/fabric-squares/) - While shopping at Hobby Lobby, I found some square canvas looking things that had a horrible design, argyle with a picture a lady by a river. They were only a $1 so I saw the potential in them and picked up three. I covered the whole canvas with fabric and used a staple gun to
- [WELCOME](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/welcome/) - I made this welcome sign using just normal wooden blocks and then painted them. When I finished up the painting, I felt like they needed a little something. So I went to my craft room and went through the tons of things that I have for scrapbooking. I have a circle rug in my entry
- [Stamped Tea Lights](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/stamped-tea-lights/) - I saw this great idea and decided to do a simplified version of it. It is awesome to transfer the ink to the candles, I had a lot of fun doing it and the boys enjoyed watching it. I used all of her tips and it worked great. I'm pretty sure she made the little
- [Birthday Calendar](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/birthday-calendar/) - This is one of my favorite gifts to give. It seems like calendars are a fun gift for Christmas, so why not give them a calendar that lasts more than one year! It is also nice because all of your birthdays are in one place and you don't have transfer them every year. I used
- [Binder Clips Picture Holders](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/binder-clips-picture-holders/) - Do you ever print out pictures and you don't know what to do with them? There aren't enough to scrapbook and you really don't want to frame them but you do want to display them. Here is a super EASY and inexpensive way to display your pictures. I happened to do them for Christmas, but
- [Cake stand](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/cake-stand/) - As I was looking through blogs, I saw a cute idea to make your own cake stand. So I headed to the dollar store and picked up these two items.I didn't really care for the texture on the candlestick, so I spray painted it brownI first started with the plate. I loved the color of
- [Post-It Note Holders](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/post-it-note-holders-2/) - When I saw this idea I knew immediately that I wanted to make them for my son's preschool and sunbeam teachers. So I went to the dollar store and picked up several 4x6 plastic frames. I cut the decorative paper out 4"x6". Put some scrapbook supplies to finish it off. Just in case you are
- [Photo Box](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/photo-box/) - This is one of my favorite projects. I made these boxes for Christmas last year for the grandparents. It is just packed full of pictures but looks stylish just as a box. So here are the instructions to make this awesome box.Photo Box Instructions A: Choose paper, you will need 5 pieces of 12x12 paper,
- [Picture/card holder](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/picturecard-holder/) - Do you ever have a great idea that you so excited about doing. It looks so cute in your head, it even looks great on paper but when you sit down to do it, it doesn't work out and just doesn't look like you thought it would. Well that happened to me with this project.
- [Wood photo puzzle](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/wood-photo-puzzle/) - I saw this wonderful idea and could not resist making one for my family, but I wanted to do mine with photos instead of pictures. After reading her tutorial, I tried to think of another way to make these because the idea of sanding and cutting the blocks didn't sound too fun, plus we don't
- [Reuse Christmas Packaging](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/reuse-christmas-packaging/) - Christmas brings lots of presents and gifts, but it also brings lots of cute boxes, pails and other packaging that you can turn into a gift or decoration. My mother in law got this super cute pail filled with hot chocolate. The second that I saw it, I knew that it could be turned into
- [Craft Room Sign](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/craft-room-sign/) - Thanks to everyone that helped me with all of the word suggestions! I really appreciate it. You guys came up with some really good words. I decided to go with "imagine" "create" and "inspire."I started with wood. I cut, sanded and painted the wood.Then I stamped on plain paper with a stamp around roller to
- [Thinking outside the {shoe} box](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/thinking-outside-shoe-box/) - Happy New Year!! I cannot believe that 2010 is already here, I remember thinking that it seems so far away just a couple years ago and now it's here! With the new year, we all have our resolutions. If one of your resolutions is to be more organized, I have an easy way to store
- [Menu Planner Tutorial](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/menu-planner-tutoria/) - Is one of your New Year's resolution to be more organized when it come to planning your weekly menu? Well I have a great project to make that will help. It is a menu planner that holds your menus and your grocery list.Here is how to make it:You will need, 8 1/2"x 10 1/2" paper,
- [Scrapbook Title Page](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/scrapbook-title-page/) - I'm sure by now, you have guess that I am a scrapbooker. I love it! My mom is and I absolutely loved going through my scrapbooks from when I was growing up. So I of course want that for my kids. Every time my boys get a new scrapbook, I make a title page with
- [Whatever Wednesday: Thank You Cards](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/whatever-wednesday-thank-you-cards/) - Today is the day that will change from week to week. I may not even post at all, depending on the week. Wednesdays are for projects and crafts that I do that are cute ideas but really don't need much explaining, or maybe I'll post pictures of crafts that I want to do from other
- [Home Tour with It's So Very Cheri](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/home-tour-with-its-so-very-cheri/) - Hello everyone. I'm excited to let you know that Cheri from It's So Very Cheri has let me do a home tour with her today. So if you want to see the before and after pictures of my home, go head over there right now!It's So Very Cheri
- [Whatever Wednesday: Rocking Chair Makeover](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/whatever-wednesday-rocking-chair/) - This is the rocking chair that I bought from a garage sale for my baby's nursery. It is very comfortable and big, but doesn't really match the decor in his room. So I painted the chair white and put blue fabric all over it. I then painted some wooden buttons brown and sewed those on.
- [Motivate me Monday #3](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/motivate-me-monday-3/) - Thanks to everyone that posted last week! I enjoyed looking at all of them and seeing all the fun creative things you came up with. Here are a few of the things that were posted last week:Colleen painted these amazing doors, if I wish I could paint like that, amazing! Melissa made super cute flowers
- [Tutorial Tuesday: Gift box decorations](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/tutorial-tuesday-gift-box-decorations/) - One thing I don't like about decorating for holidays is that I feel like I am constantly putting it up and then taking it down and putting new holes in the walls. Sometimes I just get lazy and don't decorate for holidays. Well I saw this idea to use gift boxes for holiday decor, so
- [Whatever Wednesday: Clips, headband and bracelets](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/whatever-wednesday-clips-headband-and/) - My good friend just had her first little girl on Monday, so I decided that I wanted to try to make her some bows and headbands. My wonderful sister gave me ribbon about 6 months ago and I was planning on using it on cards and scrapbooking, but I definitely found a better use for
- [Tip Thursday](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/tip-thursday_28/) - I have come to realize that me getting a Cricut anytime soon isn't going to happen. So I have to work with what I have. I have always traced my chipboard letters like a stencil and cut out the letters. It takes a little longer time wise, but I'm fine with that. I just love
- [Motivate me Monday #4](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/motivate-me-monday-4/) - Thanks to everyone that linked up last week, it was really fun to look at everyone's crafts. Seriously, you all are SO talented! You really got me motivated last week! :)Alyssa at Persnickety Peacock made these awesome burlap curtains, they look so and I absolutely love the color of the turquoise on the burlap.Tiffany from
- [Tutorial Tuesday: Utensil Holder](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/tutorial-tuesday-utensil-holder/) - I needed a better way to store all of my spatulas and other utensils. I don't have the biggest drawers and the ladles always seemed to get stuck. Plus, my one year loves to pull everything out of my drawers. So I decided to decorate a big jar that someone gave me. I used fabric
- [Whatever Wednesday:Washer Necklace](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/whatever-wednesdaywasher-necklace/) - I am not a girly girl, I rarely do my hair, wear makeup or wear jewelry. I wish that I was the type of girl that could pull off the cute headbands and earrings but I can't. I can never find the type or color of jewelry that I want to wear and when I
- [Motivate me Monday #5](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/motivate-me-monday-5/) - Wow there were some great ideas and I really enjoyed looking at all of them. Thanks!!Here are a few that I really enjoyedCJ at Pink Tea made this adorable tea set. I was just in shock by the cuteness of this!!Stephie made this cute monogrammed magnets. I actually tried these with my boys and they
- [Tutorial Tuesday: Valentine's Can](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/tutorial-tuesday-valentines-can/) - Since my husband checks this blog everyday, I couldn't put something that I made for him on it. :) I made him one of these a couple of years ago, so I decided to make it for a lady that I visit teach. It's super easy to make and you can reuse all of your
- [Whatever Wednesday: Home made Valentines](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/whatever-wednesday-home-made-valentines/) - Now that my oldest is in preschool, I got to make home made valentines with them. It was a lot of fun! This is by far the best part of the holiday, coming up with cute rhymes or sayings! I remember one year, filling a funnel with mini M&M's, putting a piece of thread at
- [Motivate me Monday #6](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/there-were-ton-of-good-ideas-this-week/) - There were a ton of good ideas this week! I cannot believe the talent out there and things that people come up with. It was so much fun going through all of them though! So ThanksMissy for the Little Green Bean painted this wall to look like brick, isn't it just awesome! I could not
- [Tutorial Tuesday: Multiple Washer Necklace](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/tutorial-tuesday-multiple-washer/) - I saw this idea from Becca at Blue Cricket Design. I thought that it was so cute. I thought I would put my personal touch on it and add decorative paper to each washer, I love color. There were at least four men that asked me what I was doing at the hardware store. I
- [Motivate me Monday #7](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/motivate-me-monday-7/) - I cannot believe all of the cuteness out there! Little ol' me had 70 links this week, it was awesome!! I loved looking at all of them. Seriously, you ladies are AMAZING!!!So here are a few of my favorite:Childmade made this adorable burger chore chart. I am always trying to figure out a way to
- [Tutorial Tuesday: Cookie Sheet Calendar](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/tutorial-tuesday-cookie-sheet-calendar/) - One of my friends got a cookie sheet calendar from her friend for Christmas. I saw it and immediately knew that I wanted to make one! They are just so cute!! It took a little bit of time, but it is really easy to make. Here is how I made mine 1) I picked out
- [Whatever Wednesday: Guiltless Alfredo Sauce](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/whatever-wednesday-guiltless-alfredo/) - I am not much of a cook, I just don't enjoy that much. Maybe it's because my kids never cooperate and make it so much harder to cook. Or maybe it's because I'm not very good at it. Either way, I just don't love cooking. But I do love it when I find a recipe
- [Motivate me Monday #8](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/motivate-me-monday-8/) - I love Mondays, I can just sit back and see what everyone has done. There were some really great things last week. There were two that really spoke to me and made me start creating that day (more to come on that on Tuesday). So here is some of the greatness!I know that this just
- [Tutorial Tuesday: A Free Dry Erase Board](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/tutorial-tuesday-free-dry-erase-board/) - A couple of weeks ago something happened in my kitchen, I don't know what or who did it, but my super cute dry erase board that my mom gave me fell and broke. So I had planned on making something else, possibly a ribbon board and dry erase board combo. The problem, I really really
- [Whatever Wednesday:Gift Box, St. Patrick's Day](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/whatever-wednesdaygift-box-st-patricks/) - Now that it is about time for St. Patrick's Day, it's about time for me to switch my gift box decorations. Now that St. Patrick's Day is only two weeks away, this will probably be my only decoration (at least I have one, right?) I'm really loving this whole gift box decor, it's so cheap,
- [Motivate me Monday #9](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/motivate-me-monday-9/) - I had over 100 links last week and it was so great looking through all of your ideas! I love all the ideas that I get and the projects that I plan on doing (my husband on the other hand, doesn't so much love it :) ). Here are a few of them that really
- [Tutorial Tuesday: Finally a decoration for my mantle](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/tutorial-tuesday-finally-decoration-for/) - I have lived in my house for two years and have not put a single decoration on my mantle. I have put a lot of other things one it (flat surfaces sometimes collect junk in my house), just not decorations. Well when I finally got to the Dollar Tree, the closest one is an hour
- [Whatever Wednesday: Yarn Wreath](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/whatever-wednesday-yarn-wrea/) - I have seen lots of people wrap things with twine and string. I have a ton of yarn, so I thought that I would give it a try. I just took a floral wreath that I got from the dollar store and started wrapping. It was fun. My two younger boys even helped. I would
- [Motivate me Monday #10](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/motivate-me-monday-10/) - Wow another great party ladies!! I cannot believe what you come up with, it just boggles my mind! It's just amazing! I seriously love looking through all of your ideas.If you haven't notice, lately I've been in a decorating mood. The next few weeks are going to have several decorations that I have done (mostly
- [Tutorial Tuesday: Spring Decoration](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/tutorial-tuesday-spring-decoration/) - I have not been a big holiday decorator. I have decorated for Christmas and that's about it. Well since I've started this blog and seen how people decorate and that you can do it without breaking the bank, I've decided to decorate a little more. One big reason that I don't like about decorating is
- [Whatever Wednesday: Spiderman Frames](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/whatever-wednesday-spiderman-frames/) - For several months now, my 5 year old has been wanting me to decorate his room with Spiderman. I have been looking everywhere for cheap decorations, but of course you can't buy them, you have to make them. So when I saw these place mats in the Target dollar bins (I love those bins, I
- [Motivate me Monday #11](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/motivate-me-monday-11/) - Another great week!! Lots of great ideas. It's getting harder and harder to not just post 50 pictures, but I do have to limit myself. So here a few that are just awesome!The ladies at Lemon Tree have some great things, including this book wall art. Isn't it just so cool!Cassity from Remodelaholic made this
- [Tutorial Tuesday: Family Sign](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/tutorial-tuesday-family-sign/) - Way back in September I went to one of those vinyl lettering parties. I love the look of the last name in bold letters and then "families are forever" on top of it. So I went to party thinking I would finally get one, until I saw that it would cost $30!! Since then I've
- [Whatever Wednesday: Wedding on a budget](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/whatever-wednesday-wedding-on-budge/) - 2 weeks ago I was asked by some missionaries to decorate for a wedding of an investing couple. Without really thinking, I told them yes. Then I realized that I was doing. I panicked! Luckily I have this blog because I wrote a post and you all came to the rescue! So thank you!! One
- [Motivate me Monday #12](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/motivate-me-monday-12/) - My favorite day of the week! I'm super excited to see what you have for me this week!Last week was another great week!Stephanie from Under the Table and Dreaming made this, go check her out to see how she did it!Tracy from Tracy's Trinkets and Treasures redid this chair. The before and after pictures are
- [Tutorial Tuesday: 1 fabric, 3 decorations](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/tutorial-tuesday-1-fabric-3-decorations/) - My 5 year old has been asking for a Spiderman room, so lately I have been focusing on his (and his brother's) rooms and decorating them. I found this fabric at Walmart and decided to do lots with it. First I made a little board for his art. I made it because I really get
- [Whatever Wednesday: Fruit Bowl](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/whatever-wednesday-fruit-bow/) - I don't know about you, but I love fruit! I love this time of year because the fruit is actually fresh and there is so much more variety. We would just put our fruit on top of the microwave, not very cute. So I came up with this idea. I just took a bowl that
- [Motivate me Monday #13](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/motivate-me-monday-13/) - Happy Easter everyone!!! I hope that you all had a wonderful weekend, filled with friends and family and candy!!! I didn't do any crafts this weekend and just relaxed, it was great.Wow, there were almost 150 links last week! I'm not going to lie, it's a little overwhelming to see how talented you all are!
- [Tutorial Tuesday: My very first skirt!!](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/tutorial-tuesday-my-very-first-skir/) - I am loving this sewing right now, I decided to make a cute skirt. This is the first skirt that I have even sewn, so it's not prefect, but I really like it! I saw the idea at Sew a Straight Line. I didn't follow her tutorial exactly (I just don't like following instructions sometimes
- [Whatever Wednesday: Dining Chairs Makeover](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/whatever-wednesday-dining-chairs/) - About 1 1/2 years ago, I found my dream table at a garage sale for $75!!! It was awesome and I was so excited about it. It was exactly what I was looking for, colors and all.The only problem with it, it only had 4 chairs. I was pregnant with my third child when we
- [Motivate me Monday #14](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/motivate-me-monday-14/) - My favorite time of the week! Last week was another great week! I loved looking through the ideas. Lots of great ideas out there!Here are a few that caught my eye:Leanne from Organize and Decorate Everything made this cute candle and ball. Julie from Less than Perfect Life of Bliss made this great spiral topiary.
- [Tutorial Tuesday: Flower Topiary](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/tutorial-tuesday-flower-topiary/) - I have seen a lot of tutorials to make a topiary around lately, so I thought that I would give it a try. A lot of them involved Styrofoam balls and I can't handle the sound of Styrofoam, so I went a different route. This is what you are going to need:-balloon-newspaper-school glue-glue gun-stick-flowersThis is
- [Motivate me Monday #15](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/motivate-me-monday-15_18/) - Hello everyone. I can't believe another week has gone by, where does time go? We had some amazing links this week and over 150! Wow lots of great ideas!Here are some great ones (click on the picture to take you to the link)The Sew*er, the Caker, The Copycat maker make this little table for kids.
- [Tutorial Tuesday: Fabric cake stand](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/tutorial-tuesday-fabric-cake-stand/) - I made a cake stand awhile back and so I decided to make another one. This time I thought that it would be fun to have the background of the plate be fabric.Here is how I made it:1) I took a clear plate and then cut a circle of fabric, about an inch bigger than
- [Whatever Wednesday: Spiderman Gift Boxes](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/whatever-wednesday-spiderman-gift-boxes/) - While shopping at Target, I came across some Spiderman folders on clearance for $.25. I was super excited and picked up four of them ( I should have gotten more, to use as folders). I knew exactly what I wanted to do with them. I cut them down to size and then just glued them
- [Motivate me Monday #16](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/motivate-me-monday-16/) - First off, I think that all of your should go check out my awesome sponsors!!Second, I am going to have several giveaways going on this week, so you won't want to miss out on them. So check back often!Third, it's the best day of the week! I love looking at everything, it's so fun to
- [Tutorial Tuesday: Car Roll Up](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/tutorial-tuesday-car-roll-up/) - I have seen a lot of these little car roll ups around in blogland, so I had to try one. They are really easy and perfect for church!! I first saw the idea here. This is how I made it:1) I took two different fabrics and cut them both 14x14 inches 2) Then on the
- [Motivate me Monday #17](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/motivate-me-monday-17/) - Hello everyone! I hope that everyone had a great weekend. Sadly, I didn't do any crafts, instead went to a near by lake and just hung out!With Mother's Day coming next week I thought that I would show what people are making for Mother's Day. I don't know about you, but I need all the
- [Tutorial Tuesday: Tie Shirt](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/tutorial-tuesday-tie-shir/) - When I saw the link that Megan from the Brassy Apple posted to my Motivate Me Monday party, I knew that moment that I wanted to do it! I knew the exactly what shirt I wanted to use too. I have a shirt that has gone through one pregnancy and nursing two kids... so it's
- [Whatever Wednesday: Dresser Makeover](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/whatever-wednesday-dresser-makeover/) - I just wanted to remind everyone about my two giveaways I have going on, they end on Sunday!Also, today I'm guest posting at Tatertots and Jello!! It's garage sale season!! I love it, my husband hates it :). About a month ago, I found this dresser for my son's room for $5So I painted it
- [Motivate me Monday #18](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/motivate-me-monday-18/) - HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!!!! I hope that all of you had a fabulous day and you were treated like a queen!!For the $75 Simple Expressions gift certificate:#5: Chelsea: who said, "I'm a follower"Congrats ladies!! Shoot me an email, kaysiscrafts@gmail.com! You have 48 hours to contact me or it will go to someone else. Thanks to everyone
- [Tutorial Tuesday: Another Shirt Refashion](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/tutorial-tuesday-another-shir/) - I am loving all of these shirt refashions I have been seeing. I have over 100 shirts, so I really don't need any new shirts but I like to have something new and exciting. This solved my problem and it was free!! These are a pair of my sons pants, yup there's a nice hole
- [Whatever Wednesday: Ottoman Makeover](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/whatever-wednesday-ottoman-makeover/) - I am really into redoing my furniture right now. In the past month I have already a chair, dresser and now an ottoman. And I plan on doing two other chairs. I have had the same furniture for 6 1/2 years, I guess I was just ready for a change! I found a great chair
- [Motivate Me Monday #19](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/motivate-me-monday-19/) - Happy day to you all!! Is it just me or are the weeks getting shorter and shorter? I can't believe it's party time again!! Woo hoo!!Here are some of my favorite:Brandy from Home Sweet Home shows how to make potato chips in the microwave!Mama E from Home and Hearts made this mobile with playing cards,
- [Tutorial Tuesday: Dyeing Leather](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/tutorial-tuesday-dyeing-leather/) - **** Post update: I would do this to a chair or inexpensive piece of furniture but I wouldn't do it on a couch or in a car, I would let professionals do that. Make sure your piece is leather and not pleather.**** By now you all know that I love garage sales! Well I really do.
- [Whatever Wednesday: Teacher's Gift](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/whatever-wednesday-teachers-gif/) - With the school year ending soon, I decided to make my son's teacher a little gift. It was very simple to make and hopefully she likes it!It's a little picture holder for her desk. Since it will be on her desk, I did the back tooAnother gift that I thought would be cute for a
- [Motivate me Monday #20](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/motivate-me-monday-20/) - You ladies are so talented! I am so amazed by what you come up with and how you find to do it all!Here are few of my favorites: (click on the picture)Katie from Impatiently Praying for Patience made these floor candlesticks, aren't they pretty!Jessica from Majestic Street made this mirror out of a tomato cage,
- [Tutorial Tuesday: Painted Counter tops](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/tutorial-tuesday-painted-counter-tops/) - This post contains affiliate links. I have already posted this, but that is when I had about 30 followers. So I'm posting it again. I thought that this would be a great project to do for Memorial Day weekend Before: After: I always knew that you could paint counter tops. My parents had nice
- [Whatever Wednesday: Ribbon clip holder](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/whatever-wednesday-ribbon-clip-holder/) - A couple weeks back I went to a baby shower, so I made her this cute clip holder for her little girl. If was really simple to make and only took about 15 minutes. I just took some wood, stapled some fabric to it and then stapled some ribbon over the fabric. It was that
- [Tutorial Tuesday: Pants to Apron](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/tutorial-tuesday-pants-to-apron/) - A couple of weeks ago, Kimbo from Girl and a Glue Gun linked up this idea. I really don't wear aprons, but I have a ton old jeans that I don't use, so I thought that I would give it a try. They turn out so cute and are super easy. I have loved it
- [Whatever Wednesday: Fun Sign](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/whatever-wednesday-fun-sign/) - I found this sign at a garage sale for $.50. I really didn't care for the saying (especially since I don't drink!) but I love the color and chunkiness of the frame. So I picked it up. I just quickly painted it black and then mod podged some words onto it. I think it looks
- [Motivate me Monday #21](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/motivate-me-monday-21/) - Welcome back to Motivate me Monday! I hope that all of you had a great holiday. It was nice to take a day off. So what have you been creating lately. Here's something I have been creating :)With summer and everything, don't be super surprise if I'm slacking a little bit. I'll try to post
- [Tutorial Tuesday: Mod Podge Star](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/tutorial-tuesday-mod-podge-star/) - Thank you all for the sweet comments yesterday, it was a long day and it really made it much better!! So I am loving garage sales this year!!! I have found a several good things. Well I found this star for $3 (it's huge, like 2 1/2 feet across) at one the other weekend. So
- [Whatever Wednesday: Father's Day Ideas](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/whatever-wednesday-fathers-day-ideas/) - With Father's Day coming up, I thought I was post about some of the things that I have done for my husband in the past. I made this shirt for him 3 years ago. I used paint but I think that now I would trace their hands on fabric and then put it on the
- [Motivate me Monday #22](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/motivate-me-monday-22/) - Welcome to Motivate me Monday! It was so nice to look at everyone's links again! I loved all of them!This week I'm actually in Boise visited my parents (hip hip hooray!!). I'm still going to have the party, but I know that I won't be commenting on all of them (so sorry!) I'll try to
- [Tutorial Tuesday: Light Switch Frames](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/tutorial-tuesday-light-switch-frames/) - With Father's Day coming up this weekend, I did my usual, made my husband something involving the boys. I have been waiting to use this idea for awhile now, but didn't know what pictures to put it in. So I was super excited when I came up with the idea to use letters!! This is
- [Whatever Wednesday: Spruce up Sunglasses](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/whatever-wednesday-spruce-up-sunglasses/) - Last week I picked up some sunglasses at Target for $5. They are very basic, so I thought that I would spruce them up real quick with some rub-ons. It took about 2 minutes and now I love them!!BeforeAfter:Here's another pair that I did.If I had some little rhinestones, I would probably put them in
- [Motivate me Monday #23](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/motivate-me-monday-23/) - Happy Father's Day to all those wonderful dads out there!!!How was everyone's weekend? I just got back from a week long trip in Boise. Wow, it feels so good to be home!! I didn't get a chance to look at all the links, so sorry! I was just too busy spending time with my family!
- [Tutorial Tuesday: Standing Chalkboard](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/tutorial-tuesday-standing-chalkboard/) - Back when I was trying to come up with an idea for a teacher gift, I came up with this. It's a little chalkboard made out of the back of a frame. It is super easy to make and would look great on any desk or counter. I plan to use mine to celebrate any
- [Whatever Wednesday: Baby Blocks](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/whatever-wednesday-baby-blocks/) - I love making these baby blocks, they are so fun and simple. I plan on making one with my anniversary on it, just haven't gotten there. Here are a few that I have made:This one I used fabric as the background and then mod podged the letters onto the fabricThis is one is also fabric,
- [Motivate me Monday #24](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/motivate-me-monday-24/) - WOW! What another great week! I sure do like going through all of the links. Too bad I didn't have any time this week for crafts, we rearranged our family room and that took up my whole week! Here are a few that really caught my eye this week:Bobbie from A Vision to Remember has
- [Tutorial Tuesday: Be Sign](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/tutorial-tuesday-be-sign/) - Remember my mosaic family sign?? Well I loved it so much that I decided to use the same technique to make a sign with the 6 Be's. I used a board that was 2 ft x 2ft and instead of 1 inch squares, I used 1 1/2 inch squares of paper. So using this tutorial,
- [Whatever Wednesday: Repurpose pants](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/whatever-wednesday-repurpose-pants/) - Last year I bought a pair of pants at a garage sale. They were prefect in every way, except one. They were too short. So I always planned on doing something with it, but never did. Well I finally did, I made a pair of shorts of them and then with the left over pant
- [Motivate me Monday #25](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/motivate-me-monday-25/) - Happy 4th of July!!!!!!!!!I hope that you all had a great holiday weekend, we really didn't have anything planned and it was awesome! We just got to enjoy time as a family, doing fireworks, going to parades and playing! Now onto the crafty part, here are a few from last week:Maria from Agape Love Designs
- [Tutorial Tuesday: Destressed Table](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/tutorial-tuesday-destressed-table/) - As I was going to garage sales last week, I came across this little table. I loved the look of it, all of it except the green. You know how much I love green, but this was a little much, even for me. So I decided to paint it.BeforeAfterThis is how I did it1) I
- [Whatever Wednesday: Mentos and Diet Coke](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/whatever-wednesday-mentos-and-diet-coke/) - I'm sure that a lot of you have seen this before, on the internet or on Mythbusters. Well we thought that our boys would really enjoy this. It's a fun summer activity!!All you need to do it:Mentos Diet Coke (has to be diet)(My husband told my oldest to keep his head over it....)What to do:Add
- [Motivate me Monday #26](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/motivate-me-monday-26/) - Good evening everyone!!! I hope that you are having a fantastic weekend!! Mine was crazy busy, with a farmer's market and garage sale but now that's over and hopefully life gets a little less crazy (yeah, right). Once again, you amazed me with your talents this past week!!Brandy for Gluesticks made this adorable star wreathSarah
- [Motivate me Monday #27](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/motivate-me-monday-27/) - Wow what another great week of links! You all are so talented! I just love seeing what fun ideas you all come up with. Here are a few of my favorites!Julie from Less Than Perfect Life of Bliss made this great chalkboard table for game nights!Ashley from Cute as a Fox made these great fabric
- [Motivate Me Monday #28](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/motivate-me-monday-28/) - Check out my current giveaway!Hello everyone!!! How was your weekend? Mine flew by like usual but was very fun!! Last week we have another great week!! It's so fun to look at what everyone is doing. It really gets my mind turning and thinking about what I want to do next. Judy from In His
- [Tutorial Tuesday: Ruffle Shirt](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/tutorial-tuesday-ruffle-shir-2/) - This being my 4th pregnancy, I have a lot of maternity clothes, so I really don't want to buy anymore. I do want something different, so I've decided to redo some of them. Here is one that I did, I just made ruffles for the front of it.This is how I made it:1) I took
- [Whatever Wednesday: No Tank Top Required](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/whatever-wednesday-no-tank-top-required/) - I have a lot of cute maternity clothes. They are great, but there is one problem, the majority of them require a tank top underneath them. For some reason, that is a very common style for maternity shirts. Well I love the layered look, but where I live it is not uncommon to hit 100+
- [Scrapbook Thursday](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/scrapbook-thursday_29-3/) - Here's a quick page I did last night. After all of that scrapbooking a couple of weeks ago, my creativity is gone, so I went back to simple. I did sew on the page a little bit.Here a made a big pocket to put all of his preschool papers I wanted to save
- [Motivate Me Monday #29](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/motivate-me-monday-29/) - Hello everyone!! It's amazing how quickly the week goes by, I can't believe it's already time for another amazing link party! Christy at From Glitter to Gumdrops took some old drawers and turned them into shelves!Annabelle from Justs Make It made some adorable baskets out of fabric!Carol from Frugal Life Project turned some canvas from
- [CSN Stores Review](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/csn-stores-review-4/) - I know that everyone has heard of CSN Stores because when a store is awesome, news travels fast!! I personally love CSN Stores and just love to browse all of their 200+ stores, drooling and wishing :).They seriously have so much,from dining room furniture, and sofas, to kitchen appliances.Here are some awesome things that they
- [Tutorial Tuesday: Basket Lining](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/tutorial-tuesday-basket-lining/) - I am loving having a sewing machine, there is so much you can do!!! I'm still a beginner, but I'm getting a little better. I was so excited when I came up with this idea in my head and it actually worked, on the first try even! :) I have a few baskets in my
- [Whatever Wednesday: Another Dresser Makeover](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/whatever-wednesday-another-dresser/) - Recently my two oldest boys moved into the same room together, so we needed a dresser for their clothes. I found one at a garage sale that looked pretty good, but was a little girly. So of course I painted it. Here it is before (sorry this is such a bad picture) And here is
- [Motivate Me Monday #30](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/motivate-me-monday-30/) - WOW what another great week!! There were more than 200 links and some really good ideas!!Elizabeth from Twelve Crafts Till Christmas made this adorable magnetic tic tac toe board!Julie from Less than Perfect Life made these lovely decor balls with scrapbook paper!Patrica from If life was a like a cupcake made this awesome sunburst wall
- [Tutorial Tuesday: Ribbon Board](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/tutorial-tuesday-ribbon-board/) - I made this ribbon board for my son's room. It was really easy and fun to make. This is how I made it: 1) I used an old bulletin board 2) I took them apart and then painted the outside brown 3) Next I covered the cork board with fabric 4) Then I glued the
- [Whatever Wednesday: Potty Chart](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/whatever-wednesday-potty-char/) - We have been potty training one of our sons lately, so I made him a little potty chart to help along the process. I just took a cookie sheet, mod podged some paper onto it and then made little magnets. Every time he goes potty, he moves a little magnet onto the number and when
- [Motivate Me Monday #31](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/motivate-me-monday-31/) - Hello everyone!!! Sorry about the lack of comments last week, it was a crazy one! And this week, I'm out of town, so I won't be commenting again (so sorry!). I'm taking a break this week, so I'm going to leave the link party open until the end of the week, so link up!!Nancy from
- [Motivate Me Monday #32](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/motivate-me-monday-32/) - Here are some awesome links from last week!Alison from Oopsey Daisy made this adorable FHE boardMelissa from Those Northern Skies made these dresses out of sheets!Leanne from Organize your stuff now made some really fun flower magnets. Ashley from Cute As a Fox made these super cute teacher gifts!So here's the party, I'm so excited!!!
- [Tutorial Tuesday: Maternity Band](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/tutorial-tuesday-maternity-band/) - I have a pair of maternity pants that are so cute, but they go well above my belly. It drives me nuts!!!!! So I decided to cut off the top part and add a band to go under my belly. I saw this on a blog, but have no clue where, if anyone knows, let
- [Whatever Wednesday: Family Game Night Table](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/whatever-wednesday-family-game-nig/) - A couple weeks back, there was a link in my Motivate Me Monday party that I loved. A little chalkboard table. Well that weekend, I went out garage sale-ing and went looking for a cute end table. Well I scored and found this great table for only $3! So I distressed it to match this
- [Scrapbook Thursday](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/scrapbook-thursday-14/) - Wow, it's been a long time since I've scrapbooked. I guess I go in spurts, I'll do it for a week straight and then go months without doing anything. Well here is one that I whipped up yesterday. It's nothing special but hey, it's done and in the book :). I ripped off the corner,
- [CSN Stores Review:  Bassinet](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/csn-stores-review-bassine/) - I was lucky enough to get to review one of CSN Stores products. They seriously have a huge selection, so I didn't even know where to start. I had several items on my wish list, things that were practical, things that we needed and things that I just wanted for fun :). After much thought,
- [Sponsors](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/sponsors/) - I am looking for people that are interested in being a Sponsor of Keeping It Simple.I have two kinds of sponsors. Both will have a 125x125 button on my right hand sidebar for the whole month.Motivate Me Monday Sponsor: This advertising costs $5 a month and you will get to sponsor Motivate me Monday once
- [Motivate Me Monday #33](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/motivate-me-monday-33/) - Sponsor of the week: Shadowcase The place to get all of your shadow box cases and accersories!If you're interested in advertising on Keeping It Simple, click hereWhat a great week last week, so many great ideas!!! Everyone is so talented and so creative! You really get my head turning!Here are a few of my favorites:Pati
- [Tutorial Tuesday: Shirt Makeover](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/tutorial-tuesday-shirt-makeover/) - So I am absolutely loving this repurposing and refashioning clothes!! It's so fun to do and it really cheap too! I LOVE it! I just go to garage sales, pick things up for $.25 or $.50 and then go crazy. Here is my latest creation, I made these fun flowers for the collar of this
- [Motivate Me Monday #34](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/motivate-me-monday-34/) - Sponsor of the Week: Aspen FlavorIt is the place to get all of your party favors and gifts! So go check it out!Hello everyone!!! How is your holiday weekend going? We aren't doing much, so it has given me time to craft. I have a lot to get done before my baby comes in 2
- [Tutorial Tuesday: Rocking Chair Makeover](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/tutorial-tuesday-rocking-chair-makeover/) - A couple of years ago, I got this rocking chair at a garage sale. So I redid it to make it look like this. Sadly, something spilled all over it and ruined the fabric so I had to do it again. So this time, I decided to have stripes :) This is how I made
- [Whatever Wednesday: Basement Makeover](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/whatever-wednesday-basement-makeover/) - Sponsor of the Week: Aspen FlavorFor the past few months we have been redecorating and rearranging our family room. I finally think that I have it the way that I like it!! So here is how we have changed it. Before we moved in One month ago NowBefore, no paint on the wallOne month ago.
- [Scrapbook Thursday](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/scrapbook-thursday-13/) - Sponsor of the Week: Aspen FlavorWe just recently found out that we are having a girl this November!!!!! So I decided to work on her baby announcements. Before every baby, I half make baby announcements. I do all of the hard work so then when the baby is born I can just assemble them and
- [Motivate Me Monday #35](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/motivate-me-monday-35/) - Sponsor of the week: Photo Jewelry MakingYou can make your personalized jewelry there!Hello everyone! How is your weekend going? Did everyone have a good week? We have a lot of good links this week, I was so impressed!!Susan from Living With Punks made this adorable ruffle scarf, I can't wait for cooler weather so I
- [Tutorial Tuesday: Baby Blankets](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/tutorial-tuesday-baby-blankets/) - Now that we know that we are having a girl, I really have started to make some fun things. My kids love those soft, plush blankets so much (so do I!). With my boys, each of them have certain colors. It got really hard to find a certain color with my 3rd son, so I
- [Maternity Leave at Keeping It Simple](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/maternity-leave-at-keeping-it-simple/) - I have decided that I am going to take the month of November off from blogging, so I can have a baby and get used to having four kids! So I am looking for people to do a guest post while I am gone. I would like them to be tutorials, but they can be
- [Whatever Wednesday: Carseat Redo](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/whatever-wednesday-carseat-redo/) - I have several people redo car seats and strollers. I have really wanted to do it, but just didn't. Well I found the most perfect fabric at Walmart (I couldn't believe it) and so I decided redo our little car seat. I encounter a couple of problems but overall I think that it turned out
- [Scrapbook Thursday](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/scrapbook-thursday_16-2/) - Every time my boys get a new scrapbook, I make a title page with a 8x10 picture and their name. Now that I have three boys, I just do the same design/set up for each of them because it is just too hard to come up with unique ideas every time. I usually change the
- [1000 Followers Giveaway (closed)](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/1000-followers-giveaway/) - This past day I have hit 1000 followers!!!! I was so excited when I woke up that I decided to do a giveaway to thank you all for following me and reading my blog!! I have really loved doing this blog!! Do you remember this post, about turning pants into aprons? Well because I'm a
- [Motivate Me Monday #36](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/motivate-me-monday-36/) - Sponsor of the week: A Splash Of Elegance You can find some beautiful jewelry there!!Check out my apron giveaway!Hello everyone!!! Wow what a week of links. There were some really cute and fun ones!! With this week being the beginning of fall (hooray, I love fall!), I thought that I would feature some cute fall
- [Tutorial Tuesday: Super Easy and Cute Pumpkin](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/tutorial-tuesday-super-easy-and-cute/) - This week is the beginning of fall! I'm so excited for fall. I love the weather (especially now that I don't live in Wyoming and it doesn't snow) and the changing of the leaves. It's just a fun season. So I actually like to decorate for it. This is a super cute and easy pumpkin
- [Whatever Wednesday: Chicken Chow Mein](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/whatever-wednesday-chicken-chow-mein/) - Just like my crafts, I like to keep my cooking simple and easy. I don't love to cook, so I only like meals that take about 30 minutes from start to finish and are super easy to make. But most of all, they taste really good! Here is one of my favorites growing up, chicken
- [Scrapbook Thursday](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/scrapbook-thursday_23-2/) - Here is a two page spread. This was one of those times that it didn't look as cute as I thought it would in my head. I just had to finish it, put in it his scrapbook and go back and look at it. Although not my best page, I like it and I'm just
- [Motivate Me Monday #37](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/motivate-me-monday-37/) - Hello everyone!!! WOW, what a great week for links. There were so many great ideas, I really enjoyed looking at them!!Here are a few that caught my eyeKrista from While He was Napping made this fun menu board!!Suzy from Joy is at Home made this great dishwasher magnet out of an old cd!!Halloween is on
- [Tutorial Tuesday: Autumn Blocks](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/tutorial-tuesday-autumn-blocks/) - Do you remember this post? Well I finally made my autumn/winter blocks!! This is how I made them:1) I took a 2x6 and 2x4 and cut them into various sizes and then painted them white2) I then cut out scrapbook paper to fit each block3) I then cut out the letters to spell autumn 4)
- [Whatever Wednesday: Paper Pumpkin](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/whatever-wednesday-paper-pumpkin/) - I saw this cute idea here and had to make one! Instead of using 6 inch strips, I used 24 1"x12" strips to make mine. I punched a holed in each strip and connected them on with a brad on the top and the bottom. Then I added a paper stem and some raffia. Super
- [CSN Stores Review](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/csn-stores-review-3/) - CSN Stores is one of my favorite stores right now, it is just so awesome!!!! I literally spend hours and hours looking at what they have and they never cease to amaze me what they have. Every time I go to their websites, I found something new that I want to have!! If you haven't
- [Scrapbook Thursday](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/scrapbook-thursday_30-2/) - This past weekend I went to a baby shower. As one of my gifts, I usually make up 20 thank you cards that they can send out (I wish I would have made some for me too :D). They both are having boys, so I made some cute boy cards. Both of them are about
- [Motivate Me Monday #38](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/motivate-me-monday-38/) - Sponsor of the week: Photo Jewelry MakingYou can make your personalized jewelry there!WOW WOW WOW!!! There were a ton of great ideas this week! All of these fun Halloween crafts are making me really excited about Halloween (it's my second favorite Holiday, after Christmas!). You all are so amazing, creative and talented!! I do want
- [Tutorial Tuesday: Fall Decoration](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/tutorial-tuesday-fall-decoration/) - Fall has been here for a couple of weeks, but in Kansas we are finally getting the cooler weather! I'm so glad because being 8 months pregnant in 90+ weather is not fun!!! So here is another part of my fall decoration I have in on my piano. I switch the blocks and what is
- [Whatever Wednesday: Halloween Decoration](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/whatever-wednesday-halloween-decoration/) - You all probably know that I like simple and cheap crafts that don't take a lot of time or space. Well here is another one! :) Way back in February I decided to use some gift boxes for a decoration. Then every holiday I just decorate different gift boxes and change them out. Here are
- [Scrapbook Thursday](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/scrapbook-thursday-12/) - I'm really trying to get caught up on scrapbooking before this baby comes, it's not coming very well though. I would much rather do any other craft than just sit down and scrapbook for some reason. I was able to do a couple of pages done though. Here is a layout that I did for
- [CSN Stores Review: Puzzles](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/csn-stores-review-puzzles/) - All of us with kids know how important puzzles are in learning and playing. So when you are going to buy one, you want it to be a good one! One that will hold up to lots of playing. I'm sure that all of our kids have at one point played with a Melissa and
- [Motivate Me Monday #39](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/motivate-me-monday-39/) - Sponsor of the week: A Splash Of Elegance You can find some beautiful jewelry there!!Show me some cuteness!!
- [Tutorial Tuesday: Dryer Duct Pumpkin](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/tutorial-tuesday-dryer-duct-pumpkin/) - I was so excited when I saw this idea a couple weeks back. I was excited because it is super cute and we had just replaced out dryer duct, so I had some left over and didn't have to go out a buy one!! So this past weekend I decided that it would be a
- [Whatever Wednesday: Spider Wreath](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/whatever-wednesday-spider-wrea/) - This past weekend I decided that it was time to change my wreath and make a Halloween one. All I did was wrap orange yarn around a Styrofoam ring and then added spiders. I love the spider hanging in the center :)
- [Scrapbook Thursday](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/scrapbook-thursday_14/) - Sometimes when I scrapbook, I like to describe what my child is like that particular age. It just happened that I did this with my first son at 18 months. I like it so much that I decided to do it with all of my kids. I do the exact same layout with different colors.
- [Motivate me Monday #40](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/motivate-me-monday-40/) - Sponsor of the Week: Lemons and LaceAn etsy shop with all of your girlie needs! Cute headbands and more!There were a ton of great links this week!!! It was so fun going through all of them in the middle of the night when I couldn't sleep, due to contractions and moving baby. :)Here are a
- [Lemons and Lace Giveaway (closed)](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/lemons-and-lace-giveaway/) - Today I am so excited to tell about my new sponsor Camille from Lemons and Lace.She has a lot of cute things at in her etsy shop! Adorable skirtsPink rose clipReversible bagShe has a lot more too!!Camille has been nice enough to give one of you a $15 credit to her shop, how awesome is
- [FREE Photo Canvas!!](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/free-photo-canvas/) - Yes, that's what I said, FREE!!!! I know that we all LOVE free things, so you have to go check this out!! Photo Canvas is offering a free 8x10 canvas, all you have to do is pay shipping and handling. With the holidays coming, this is a great gift idea!! They are super cute and
- [Tutorial Tuesday: Taco Soup](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/tutorial-tuesday-taco-soup/) - Now that it is getting a little bit cooler, it's time to start cooking up nice warm meals. October seems like the month of chili and chili cook offs, so I thought that I share a recipe for taco soup. It's so easy, if you can brown hamburger and open a can, then you can
- [Whatever Wednesday: Paver Pumpkin](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/whatever-wednesday-paver-pumpkin/) - When I saw this idea, I immediately knew that I wanted to do it!! So simple and easy but so cute!! I had one problem though, our hardware store in town didn't have the pavers that I needed. Luckily, I found some at a garage sale, I was so excited!! I immediately painted one that
- [Scrapbook Thursday](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/scrapbook-thursday_21/) - One of my favorite things about scrapbooking is being able to describe my child through pictures and journaling. I know that in a couple of years I'm going to forget what he is like right now and I don't want to. My youngest boy is obsessed with buttons, all kinds of them. Mostly on remotes,
- [Motivate Me Monday #41](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/motivate-me-monday-41/) - Get your FREE 8x10 Photo Canvas hereIt's time to party!!
- [And the winner is..............](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/and-winner-is-3/) - I was never contacted by the other winner, so the new winner is.....#21 Ranae Broadhead who said "follower of Keeping It Simple". Congrats Ranae, please shoot me an email at kaysiscrafts@gmail.com in the next 48 hours.
- [CSN Stores Review](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/csn-stores-review-2/) - Even though I can't believe it, Christmas is on it's way!!! And it's time to start thinking about doing some Christmas shopping. Where I live, we don't have much shopping and the nearest city that does have good shopping is 4 hours away. That means that I had to do my shopping here or online.
- [Motivate Me Monday #42](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/motivate-me-monday-42/) - May the force be with you!!HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!from Yoda, Darth Vader, Anakin, Luke and Padme!Show me what you have be doing this week!
- [Heat Transfer Tutorial and GIVEAWAY!! (closed)](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/heat-transfer-tutorial-and-giveaway/) - I was recently contacted to do a review of some products that Silhouette has to offer. I'm always up for trying out new products and seeing what is out there!! So I thought that I would give a little tutorial of a shirt that I was able to make with their heat transfer paper. Don't
- [More heat transfer shirts](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/more-heat-transfer-shirts/) - Here are a couple more shirts that I made for my older boys.To make them, I used Silhouette heat transfer paper, that I'm giving away here. To make the soccer balls, I printed out some clip art off the computer and then cut it out of the heat transfer paper with scissors.The back was done
- [Motivate Me Monday #43](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/motivate-me-monday-43/) - Sponsor of the week: Photo Jewelry MakingTurn those pictures into jewelry!!!I'm ready for some awesomeness!!
- [And the winner is..............](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/and-winner-is-2/) - #73 Jen who saidI follow! Love the t shirt design!Congrats Jen!!! Thanks to all that entered my Silhouette giveaway! Remember, until November 13th, you can get 25% off accessories, just use the word "SIMPLE"
- [My Latest Creation...](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/my-latest-creation/) - Tasyn BrookeBorn Nov 11 at 2:52pm7 pounds 8 ounces20 inches
- [FREE 8x10 Canvas](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/free-8x10-canvas/) - Have you gotten your FREE 8x10 photo canvas yet?? Here is one that my sister in law made of her beautiful wedding picture. I LOVE it!! Photo canvas is offering a FREE 8x10 photo canvas, just pay shipping! If you want bigger, then upgrade to a larger size, and you will get $55 off you
- [Motivate Me Monday #44](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/motivate-me-monday-44/) - Sponsor of the week: Laceybugg Designs You can make your Christmas photo cards there!!Let's see those links!!
- [Lacey Bugg Designs Giveaway! (closed)](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/lacey-bugg-designs-giveaway/) - Christmas is just around the corner and it's time to start creating and sending out Christmas cards. Today you're in luck because one of my sponsors is going to be giving away 25 4x6 Christmas cards!! Here are a few samples of the adorable cards that you can get there!Lacey Bugg Designs doesn't just have
- [Motivate Me Monday #45](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/motivate-me-monday-45/) - Sponsor of the week: A Splash Of EleganceYou can find some beautiful jewelry there!!Today is the last day to enter my current giveaway, so go check it out!Show me some cuteness!!
- [CSN Stores Review](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/csn-stores-review/) - I'm so excited to be doing another review for CSN Stores!!! I seriously love looking through all of their stores! It is one of my favorite sites to go and just browse! I am always so amazed by what they have to offer. There is just so much!! CSN stores have pretty much everything, leather
- [The Cute Kid Baby Contest](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/cute-kid-baby-contes/) - Do you think that you have a cute kid??? Well I sure do!!I just heard about an awesome baby contest where you can submit your photos and enter a chance to win monthly prizes and a grand prize of $25,000 College Fund. The Cute Kid offers to their contest entrants $70 worth of free products
- [Turkey Paver](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/turkey-paver/) - I am now off of maternity leave. First off, I want to say a big THANK YOU to everyone that helped me out and did a tutorial for me. There were a ton of great ideas, you all are so talented. November has just flown by. The past couple weeks, my focus has been on
- [Whatever Wednesday: Snowman Paver](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/whatever-wednesday-snowman-paver/) - First off, I want to wish you all a HAPPY THANKSGIVINGtomorrow!! I'm taking the rest of the week off to spend some time with my family! I'm so grateful for all of my readers, without you I wouldn't be doing this blog, so thank you!!!Usually the weekend after Thanksgiving we whip out the Christmas decorations.
- [Motivate Me Monday #46](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/motivate-me-monday-46/) - Party time!
- [Eco Natural Soap Review and GIVEAWAY!! (closed)](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/eco-natural-soap-review-and-giveaway/) - Today I am so excited to be doing a review and giveaway for a company called Eco Natural Soap.Eco Natural Soap is company that sells all natural and organic soaps and balms. They have soaps and balms that you won't find at the store.Here are a few samples of what they have to offer:Luscious Lips/Lip
- [Whatever Wednesday: Naughty or Nice?](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/whatever-wednesday-naughty-or-nice/) - I am always trying to figure out ways to get my boys to be behave at home. So I thought that it would be a good idea to use the idea of Santa checking his list for naughty and nice children. I made this sign, one side says "nice" and the other side says "naughty."
- [Scrapbook Thursday](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/scrapbook-thursday-11/) - Wow, it's been awhile since I have posted some scrapbook layouts. Good thing I did a lot of scrapbooking before my baby was born because I've been taking a ton of pictures lately and no scrapbooking at all. Here is one of my oldest son going to Kindergarten!!For the first day of school, they made
- [Cutting Edge Stencils Review and GIVEAWAY!! (closed)](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/cutting-edge-stencils-review-and/) - I'm so excited to do a review and giveaway for a neat company called Cutting Edge StencilsIt is a company that sells stencils and kits to paint designs on walls and really transform a room. There have a large variety of stencils. These stencils are made of very durable plastic, so they are reusable, so
- [Coming Next Week](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/coming-next-week/) - Next week I am celebrating my one year anniversary for this blog!!! I cannot believe that it has already been a year!! When I decided to do a craft blog, I really didn't think it was going to go anywhere. I felt like my crafts were taking over my family blog, so I started this
- [Motivate Me Monday #47](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/motivate-me-monday-47/) - Sponsor of the week: Laceybugg DesignsYou can make your Christmas photo cards there!!I did and this is what it looks like, I love it!!This week is the start of my one year anniversary celebration!! There is going to be a giveaway each day and some tutorial, so make sure you check back often! Also, check
- [Dolls and Daydreams GIVEAWAY!!!! (closed)](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/dolls-and-daydreams-giveaway/) - Sponsor of the week: Laceybugg DesignsYou can make your Christmas photo cards there!!I did and this is what it looks like, I love it!!I'm so excited to start up my anniversary week and I hope that you are excited too! I have a lot of giveaways going on, so make sure to check under my
- [Shaklee GIVEAWAY!! (closed)](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/shaklee-giveaway/) - Bette from Frugal Mom x3 and Shaklee has been nice enough to do the second giveaway!Shaklee is an Independent Distributor and sell products to make your life healthier! They have a variety of things to help make you healthier, including: Healthy Nutrition Healthy WeightHealthy HomeHealthy BeautyWho doesn't want to have a healthier life, I know
- [Every Crafty Endeavor GIVEAWAY!! (closed)](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/every-crafty-endeavor-giveaway/) - Amanda from Every Crafty Endeavor and Hip & Fresh Designs has been sweet enough to do our third giveaway of the week!!Amanda's etsy shop Hip & Fresh Designs has a ton of cute stuff!! She has some awesome clips, necklaces and much more!!Here are a few things that you can get from there:White Lace RosetteInterchangeable
- [12 Crafts Till Christmas GIVEAWAY!!! (closed)](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/12-crafts-till-christmas-giveaway/) - Today I am super excited to share with you our next giveaway!Elizabeth from Twelve Crafts Till Christmas has a super cute blog and has been nice enough to do our fourth giveaway!Elizabeth's blog is so fun! She has a ton of great ideas, they are so fun!!Here are a few things that you can find
- [Nancy's Couture GIVEAWAYS!!!! (closed)](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/nancys-couture-giveaways/) - Today I am so excited to sharing our final giveaway! It's been a few week of tutorials and giveaways!!Nancy for Nancy's Couture was kind enough to do our final giveaway. She has a super cute blog and a ton of super cute ideas. Here are a few things that you can find there:Adorable sweater dressSanta
- [And the winner is..............](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/and-winner-is/) - The winner of the Cutting Edge Stencils is.....#1 Christina who said "I am kind of obsessed with damask, so I think that would be the obvious choice for me! I LOVE so many of their patterns though!!"Congrats Christina!! Shoot me an email at kaysiscrafts@gmail.com with your info!!Now I want to say a big THANK YOU
- [Motivate Me Monday #48](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/motivate-me-monday-48/) - Sponsor of the week: Photo Jewelry MakingI have five giveaways going on right now, so check them out here!
- [Glass Plate Covered with Christmas Fabric](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/tutorial-tuesday-christmas-plate/) - Christmas is coming fast and if you're like me, you've been procrastinating..... This year I had a hard time coming up with a neighbor gift for all of my close friends. I know that one common gift is a plate of goodies. So I thought why not give two gifts in one, a cute decorative
- [A CSN Christmas](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/csn-christmas/) - I was so glad when I got to pick something out from CSN Stores to review!! What a perfect time too, Christmas time. I got some great Christmas gifts for my 1 year old and then also something for me :)My 1 year old is really into building things right now, so these Lego sets
- [Whatever Wednesday: Christmas Ideas](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/whatever-wednesday-christmas-ideas/) - Christmas is almost here and sadly I haven't been able to do as many crafts that I would have like too. My time has gone to other things this past month, like my baby girl, hosting Thanksgiving, throwing my 4 year old son a Star Wars birthday party and my baby girl's baby blessing. All
- [Scrapbook Thursday](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/scrapbook-thursday_16/) - I love to use shapes when I scrapbook. One of my favorite is a circle. They go with so many things. Here is a layout that I did with different kinds of circles. On the side I made the circles different textures. I distressed some, put some with metal, crimped some, crumpled up some and
- [A CSN Christmas for me! :)](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/csn-christmas-for-me/) - Ever since the first time I was asked to do a CSN Stores reviews, I have wanted to get a rug for my master bedroom. I have some horrible cranberry carpet in there and a fairly large space on the side of the bed. I have just wanted to cover it up with a cute
- [Winners](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/winners/) - I am still waiting for winners to email me! You have until tomorrow afternoon to email me or I will pick new winners. The 10 winners of the Shaklee giveaway are.....#1- #25 Jackie#4- #31 Kelly#7-#8 TCEWaters#8- #15 Rita#9-#3 ajoy181984The winner of the 12 Crafts giveaway is......#8 AshleyCongratulations to everyone that won. Please shoot me an
- [Motivate Me Monday #49](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/motivate-me-monday-49/) - Sponsor of the week: A Splash Of EleganceYou can find some beautiful jewelry there!!Sorry for the lack of features. I'm still trying to adjust to having four kids and then we got hit hard with a horrible flu. Maybe next week....People weren't paying attention to the separate sections, so I decided just to have one
- [I finally got my FREE canvas!!!](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/i-finally-got-my-free-canvas/) - I have wanted a canvas for a long time now...I have patiently waited for my little girl to come. Then I waited to get a good family picture. Well the waiting is over and I finally got my FREE canvas for Canvas People!!!I absolutely love it!! The quality is so great and my favorite part,
- [Whatever Wednesday: Melting Snowman Cookie](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/whatever-wednesday-melting-snowman/) - It's Christmas break and my kids are already having cabin fever. So I was so excited when I found this idea here, because I knew that my boys would love to make these melting snowman cookies. And they did!! They are really messy, but that's a good thing! :)Hurry, offer ends Dec 31st!!
- [Scrapbook Thursday](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/scrapbook-thursday_23/) - One of our Christmas traditions growing up was to play Bingo Christmas eve. We played into the wee hours of the nights. It was so much fun!! So of course, I wanted to do this tradition with my own family. Since my boys are a little young to play with the regular bingo cards, I
- [Tutorial Tuesday: Hand Print Calendar](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/tutorial-tuesday-hand-print-calendar/) - My son (who is in kindergarten) gave me the cutest calendar that I just had to share with you all. If you want to your child to give a present to someone that will melt their hearts, then this is the gift to give!! It just melted my heart when he gave it to me
- [New Sponsor](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/new-sponsor-3/) - First off, here are four new winners for the Shaklee giveaway:#1- #13 Ruth#2- #27 Momma Meg#3- #19 Dana#4- #1 KelliPlease shoot me an email at kaysiscrafts@gmail.com with your info! Congrats!!Now I am super excited to tell you about my new sponsor. Silhouette specializes in an electronic cutting machine and accessories that go with it. With
- [](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/merry-christmas-from-my-family-to-ours/) - MERRY CHRISTMAS from my family to yours!!!
- [Motivate Me Monday #50](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/motivate-me-monday-50_26/) - How was everyone's Christmas??? I hope that you all had a wonderful day filled with family, presents, candy and good times!! We sure had a wonderful day!!It's been awhile since I have been able to look through all the links. It was nice to sit down and look at them all! Wow, I have been
- [Whatever Wednesday: Place mat bags](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/whatever-wednesday-place-mat-bags/) - For Christmas, my mom made all of my kids these super cute bags. She took a place mat, folded them in half and sewed the sides together. Then she added ribbon for the handles and cute embellishments in the front. My boys love them!! They carry them around with them and put their toys in
- [Scrapbook Thursday](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/scrapbook-thursday_30/) - I love to weave paper in scrapbook layouts! It's just a fun and easy way to do a side bar. Well this one, I decided to use three strips of paper instead of my usually two. I love how it looks! I then just cut all the pictures to 4"x4". Here's the fun weave!
- [Offers that end this week](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/offers-that-end-this-week/) - I just wanted to remind everyone of some offers that end this week.First off, the FREE 8x10 photo canvas or $55 off any size ends on Dec 31st (that's tomorrow!!) from Canvas People. Here's mine, I love it!!Next, Silhouette is having a couple of promotions going on this week and end at the end of
- [New Sponsor](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/new-sponsor_28/) - I'm so excited to tell you about my new sponsor!It's called Chunky Bling and it specializing in so fun and funky jewelry!They are have a ton of fun stuff! I have already spent a couple hours just drooling over what they have there!!You can build your own watch to fit your style:You choose the band:And
- [Whatever Wednesday: Top Ten in 2010](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/whatever-wednesday-top-ten-in-2010/) - The new year is approaching fast! I'm still getting used to writing 2010 when I write the date.... :) Here is the top ten posts from this past year based off of comments: #10Flower Topiary #9Fruit Bowl #8Mod Podge Star #7Dyeing Leather #6Pants turned into Aprons #5 Dry Erase Board #4Car seat redo #3Hurricanes #2Seasonal
- [Tasty Thursday: Manicotti](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/tasty-thursday/) - I thought that it would be fun to have Tasty Thursday in addition to my Scrapbook Thursday. I am not an awesome cook, I really don't enjoy it. But like most things I do, I like to keep it simple and easy. Most of all with food, it has to be good. My recipes are
- [Celebrate Being A Girl!](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/celebrate-being-gir/) - HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! 2011 is here!In the month of January, I thought that it would be fun to have a month dedicated to being girls and what fun we can have being girls!! I just recently had my first little girl and I am loving making things for her. I've had so much fun, that
- [Motivate Me Monday #51](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/motivate-me-monday-51/) - Sponsor of the week: A Splash Of EleganceGorgeous jewelry that will add to any outfit!Happy 2011!! Wow, I can't believe that 2010 is now gone. Time definitely goes quicker the older you get!!We had a small party last week, but there was still some awesome links!!Dacia from Creative Mommas shows how to make a hooded
- [Chunky Bling Review](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/chunky-bling-review/) - Have you gone over to Chunky Bling yet?Well if you haven't, you should!! I got an awesome watch there that is stinkin' cute!! I'm totally in love with it!!When I got in the mail, I was super excited!! I couldn't wait to get it on and go show it off. That evening, I decided not
- [My Dream Sample Box GIVEAWAY!! (closed)](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/my-dream-sample-box-giveaway/) - I'm so excited that I have another giveaway for you all! This is prefect for the celebrating girls month because any girl would love to have it!My Dream Sample Box is a company that puts together boxes filled with samples from all different kinds of people and companys. Cindy researches and finds some of the
- [Celebrating Girls This Month](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/celebrating-girls-this-mon/) - Well it's already been one week of celebrating girls and I hope that you all are liking all the girlie things! There were so super cute things last week, so you'll have to go check out all the links! Here were a few of my favorites: Haley from The Autocrat really knows how to throw
- [Whatever Wednesday: Ruffle Shirt](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/whatever-wednesday-ruffle-shir-2/) - This is actually a shirt that I did a long time ago, while I was pregnant. I found a super cute shirt at a garage sale but it was a little too wide. So I decided to take the extra fabric on the sides to make a ruffle for the top. It was one of
- [Scrapbook Thursday](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/scrapbook-thursday-10/) - I finally get to scrapbook for a little girl! I can finally use all of those flowers that I have boughten, yay!! This is the title page for her scrapbook. I just love the colors in it!Using my Silhouette, I cut out the letters out of card stock I used the same flower that I
- [Motivate Me Monday #52](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/motivate-me-monday-52/) - Sponsor of the week: Photo Jewelry MakingTurn your photos into gorgeous jewelry!WOW! Those were some awesome links this time!! There were a ton of good ones, so you'll have to go check them out!! I can't believe that I have been doing this for a full year. I have learned soooo much from all you
- [Tutorial Tuesday: Fabric Watch Band](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/tutorial-tuesday-fabric-watch-band/) - I don't know about you, but I am loving this girl month, it's been so much fun to think about girlie things!! Hooray for being a girl :). When I saw this idea, it immediately hit my to do list. So I finally got to it and I love how it turned it. I love
- [Whatever Wednesday: Super Easy Skirts](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/whatever-wednesday-super-easy-skirts/) - After every pregnancy, I get an itch to get something new. This time I have wanted some new skirts. I wear a lot of skirts that I have from when I was in high school, so it's time for some new ones. I went shopping and couldn't find any that were my style or in
- [Winner and announcement](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/winner-and-announcemen/) - And the winner of the My Dream Sample Box giveaway is.....................#32 Kari VKari congrats!! I'll be sending you an email soon!Now onto the big announcement.....I am going to be having a huge, gigantic, humongous, enormous giveaway next week starting Monday. I'm so excited about this one that I just want to burst. Trust me, you
- [Scrapbook Thursday](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/scrapbook-thursday_13-2/) - I don't know about you, but I take way too many pictures!! Especially when my babies are born. There is nothing like a newborn baby and I want to remember it the best that I can. Lots of pictures means lots of pages! So for the birth of my baby, I have 8 pages (4
- [Celebrating Girls This Month](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/celebrating-girls-this-month_15/) - What another great week for links!! My to-do list is growing fast!! Stephanie from Double Equis made this adorable coat, I just adore it!Mandy from Sugar Bee made this super cute snowman out of a pillow case, love it!Catherine from Cat on a Limb made this great play kitchen for her kids!!Jill from Madt it
- [Motivate Me Monday #53](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/motivate-me-monday-53/) - Sponsor of the week: Laceybugg DesignsFor all of your photo card needs! She even does baby announcements, like this one that she did for my baby!Hello everyone!! I hope that everyone's weekend went well! There were some really great links last week! There are a ton of talented people out there, WOW! I had so
- [Valentine's Subway Art Tile and GIVEAWAY! (closed)](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/valentines-subway-art-tile-and-giveaway/) - Remember that Silhouette is having an awesome promotion this week with premium vinyl. You can get the machine, 2 rolls for premium vinyl, 1 roll of transfer tape and a home decor cd all for $225! Plus all of their premium vinyl is 25% off! Just use the code SIMPLE at checkout!I'm loving vinyl!! I
- [40% off and free shipping](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/40-off-and-free-shipping/) - Canvas People are having a big sale until Valentine's Day. You can get 40% off any size canvas and free shipping!! Here's mine, I absolutely love it!!These canvases are high quality and look great with any decor! This would be a great V-Day gift ( you must order by Feb 3rd to get it in
- [Silhouette promotion, review and GIVEAWAY!! (closed)](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/silhouette-promotion-review-and/) - I'm so excited for today!! I have been so excited for this day for a long time, keeping it in has made me want to burst! Before I get ahead of myself, let's start with an awesome promotion that Silhouette is having this week.This week, January 17-22 Silhouette is having an awesome promotion on premium
- [Tutorial Tuesday: Zipper Flowers](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/tutorial-tuesday-zipper-flowers/) - It is so fun having a little girl to make things for!! I have had a pretty big obsession with hair bows, she doesn't leave the house without one! She has so many that one outfit has two or three bows that go with it :). You've probably seen these before, they are flowers made
- [Vinyl Family](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/vinyl-family/) - Enter to win a Silhouette machine here!!I have always wanted to have a little vinyl family on my car. I just think that they are so cute!! I just really couldn't figure out exactly how I was going to do it. I was jumping up and down when I saw that on Silhouette's online store,
- [Whatever Wednesday: Fabric Flowers](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/whatever-wednesday-fabric-flowers/) - It is so much fun making flowers out of fabric!! Here are two flowers that you can make by using circles! Both are super easy! For the 6 petal flower, I got the idea here. This is how I made it: 1) I traced out 6 circles on the back of my fabric. These were
- [Scrapbook Thursday](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/scrapbook-thursday_20-2/) - Scrapbooking for girls is so much fun!! I found this awesome pack of paper and I'm loving using it! Then I just bought one image off of Silhouette's online store for $.99. It was a layered flower, so whenever you cut it, you get two flowers. I love being able to make the flowers different
- [Tasty Thursday: Chile Verde](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/tasty-thursday-chile-verde/) - This is one of the easiest meal that we have. I LOVE crock pot meals!! Chile Verde: This is what you'll need: 3-5 lbs pork loin (I like tenderloin) 1 can diced tomatoes 1 can Rotel 1 can green chiles dash of garlic powder Put all of the ingredients into the crock pot and cook
- [Girl's Tile](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/girls-tile/) - Remember that Silhouette is having an awesome promotion this week with premium vinyl. You can get the machine, 2 rolls for premium vinyl, 1 roll of transfer tape and a home decor cd all for $225! Plus all of their premium vinyl is 25% off! Just use the code SIMPLE at checkout!Enter to win a
- [And the winners are........](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/and-winners-are/) - It's the moment that you have been waiting for, I announce the winners of my two giveaways! Before I get to that, I wanted to thank everyone who entered! I had a lot of fun reading all of the comments. Seems like you all have a lot planned if you win this machine. My favorite
- [Motivate Me Monday #54](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/motivate-me-monday-54/) - Sponsor of the week: Stitches N' GigglesSorry, now features this week. I had strep throat all last week and didn't have energy to do much. I'm excited to see what you have for this week though!!
- [So Many Uses for Vinyl!](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/so-many-uses-for-viny/) - Remember that Silhouette is having an awesome promotion this week with premium vinyl. You can get the machine, 2 rolls for premium vinyl, 1 roll of transfer tape and a home decor cd all for $225! Plus all of their premium vinyl is 25% off! Just use the code SIMPLE at checkout!Enter to win a
- [Celebrating Girls This Month](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/celebrating-girls-this-month_22/) - Lelanie from To Sew with Love made this adorable skirt, love the colors!Stef from It's All in my Head made this awesome fabric beaded necklace!The Quick Unpick made this skirt out of a napkin, can you believe that?!Cami from You Seriously Made That made this darling yellow booties!I'm so excited to see some more girlie
- [Stitches N' Giggle Review and Rag Skirt Tutorial](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/stitches-n-giggle-review-and-rag-skir/) - Do you have a fabric addiction? Well recently I have gotten one! Just in the past couple of months, I have been sewing more and more. I have been going out of my comfort zone and making some clothing for me and my daughter. I wanted to get stocked up on some super cute fabric,
- [Tasty Thursday: Cola Roast](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/tasty-thursday-cola-roas/) - Here is a sweet twist for roast Cola Roast: What you need: 1 roast 3-5 lbs 1 can of Coke (can be caffeine free but not diet) 1 can of cream of mushroom 1 package of onion soup mix Put all of them together in crock pot and set on high for 6 to 8
- [Tutorial Tuesday: Fabric Head Band](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/tutorial-tuesday-fabric-head-band/) - In the past two months, I have really been venturing out and trying new things. Mostly girlie things. I have been really liking having flowers in my hair, so I thought why not try a head band :) This is how I made it: 1) I took a 2"x44" strip. I left the middle 11"
- [Whatever Wednesday: Blessing Dress](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/whatever-wednesday-blessing-dress/) - I decided to make my daughter's blessing dress. This was my first time ever using a pattern and making a dress. For my first, it wasn't too bad. It's far from perfect but she looked beautiful in it and that's all that matters!I've never used a pattern before, so I didn't know what I was
- [New Sponsor](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/new-sponsor-2/) - I'm excited to introduce you to my sponsor, Say It on the WallThey have an awesome selection of vinyl sayings and designs. They do all the work for you, you just have to put it on the wall! Here is just a small sample of what they have to offerXOXO SignDate DiceSubway artThey have a
- [Scrapbook Thursday](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/scrapbook-thursday_27-2/) - I have a pretty decent paper collection. Sometimes I just like to collect the paper and not use it. I think I bought this vellum 5 or 6 years ago. So I was so excited to find it again and be able to use it and that it matched!!Here is the flower and letters that
- [Now on Facebook](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/now-on-facebook/) - Well I thought that I would join everyone in the blogging world and so I am now on facebook! I know, I'm a little behind :). Just curious, what do people do with their facebook pages? Do you actually post quite a bit on there or do you just have your blog feed on there?
- [Notice anything different?](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/notice-anything-differen/) - Have you noticed a change on my blog lately? Well I finally got a custom background and I love it!! I love that it matches my header and buttons! I wish I could say that I did it, but I just don't work well with computers. So Erika from Oops, I Craft my Pants and
- [Silhouette Sale!](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/silhouette-sale/) - Have you gone onto Silhouette's website lately? Well from January 29-February 3 they are having 20% off all of their products!!! Just use coupon code CHA2011Silhouette has some new products too, for cutting fabric! Yes this machine just got better!!So go check out Silhouette and take advantage for this 20% off sale!
- [Motivate Me Monday #55](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/motivate-me-monday-55/) - Sponsor of the week: Sweetheart SilverPersonalized silver jewelry!Sweetheart jewelry has some super pretty jewelry! I'm very proud to be a mom and I like to show it, so I made a necklace made with my children's names on it. I love it!! It's so elegant and pretty but so personal too!Hello everyone!! I really hope
- [Whatever Wednesday: Valentine's Mail Box](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/whatever-wednesday-valentines-mail-box/) - Have you seen the cute mailboxes at Target in their dollar section? They had them last year and I saw them, but when I went back to get some they were out. So I made sure to get some this year!! I thought that it would be fun to decorate them with my expressions vinyl,
- [New Sponsor](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/new-sponsor_31/) - I really that I have another sponsor!! This one I'm sure several will love. It's a vinyl company where you can get vinyl for really cheap!! It's called Expression VinylThere have a TON of colors of vinyl! The best part, they come in sheets that are 24" long and 12" or 9" wide. And they
- [Tutorial Tuesday: Decorative Pillow](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/tutorial-tuesday-decorative-pillow/) - A couple months back I saw a super cute pillow with a big flower on it, I have no clue where though. I looked at it and really liked it, but thought, I could never do that. Now that I have a little more confidence in my sewing, I thought that I would try one
- [Scrapbook Thursday](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/scrapbook-thursday-9/) - Here's a simple layout that I did with buttons and cirlclesA closer look at the buttons
- [Tasty Thursday: Super Bowl Dips](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/tasty-thursday-super-bowl-dips/) - The Super bowl is this weekend. My husband loves football, so we of course will be watching and having a little get together. Here are the dips that I will be making:Guacamole:3 avocados1 medium tomato1/4 oniondash of salta little lime juiceMix all of the ingredients into bowl and serve with chips7 layer bean dip (sorry
- [Last day!](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/last-day/) - Today is the last day for Silhouette's sale! Get 20% off all of their products!!! Just use coupon code CHA2011The Silhouette now cuts fabric, I'm so excited to try it out!!Also, today is the last day to order a photo canvas and get it by Valentine's Day! Canvas People is having a big sale until
- [Motivate Me Monday #56](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/motivate-me-monday-56/) - Sponsor of the week: ScentsyWonderful scents that fill your homeWhat a great week for links!! I thought with Valentine's Day being next week, I would feature some really good Valentine's Day ideas!Laurie from Scene of the Grime made this adorable V-Day decor!Amy from Flexible Dreams made this cute apron out of a dish towel and
- [Tutorial Tuesday: Safety Pin Watch Band](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/tutorial-tuesday-safety-pin-watch-band/) - Ever since I got my watch from Chunky Bling, I have really liked having a watch again. So of course I had to have a different color watch. As much as I love brown, it just doesn't go with everything. Like my awesome red pants. So I decided to get me a red watch face
- [Whatever Wednesday: You Rock Valentine](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/whatever-wednesday-you-rock-valentine/) - When I saw this idea to make a little iPod, I knew that I wanted to do that with my kids. It's so hard to come up with something that isn't too girlie. This was just perfect for my boys to give to their classmates! All I did was take a box of the conversation
- [Tasty Thursday: Sweet Pork Quesadillas](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/tasty-thursday-sweet-pork-quesadillas/) - This is a super easy crock pot recipe! I love my crock pot! :) Sweet Pork Quesadillas What you need: 2-3 lbs pork tender loin 1/2 cup Pace salsa 1 1/2 cups brown sugar salt and pepper to taste Put all ingredients into the crock pot and cook on high for 2-3 hours. Serve with
- [Whatever Wednesday: Pants turned into baby outfit!](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/whatever-wednesday-pants-turned-into/) - By now you probably know that I like color. Well I have always loved color, especially in high school. I had some awesome turquoise pants (yes I did wear them!). I liked them so much that I have a maroon pair too. I was a little crazy in high school :). Anyway, now that I'm
- [Scensty Review](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/scensty-review/) - I don't know about all of you, but I love a good smelling house! I love to walk into a house and smell something sweet. I like my house smelling good, rather than smelling like dirty diapers and spit up! I'm not a big fan of candles though. First off, they are pretty expensive. I
- [Scrapbook Thursday](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/scrapbook-thursday_10/) - Here is a very simple layout that I did. This is the flower that was on the cover of my packet of paper. I just thought it was super cute!Check out these sites!!
- [Vinyl Addiction](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/vinyl-addiction/) - Just last month I tried out vinyl and I'm happy to say that I am addicted to it! I love how it looks and how you can put it on most everything. So you should expect lots of post involving vinyl in the near future :). Here is something that I made for my 2
- [Motivate Me Monday #57](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/motivate-me-monday-57/) - Sponsor of the week: A Splash of Elegrance Gorgeous jewelry for any occasion!I can't believe that the weekend is already over, where does it go? Good thing I have your links to look forward to on Mondays!!! I hope that everyone is enjoying a wonderful day filled with love!!I had over 300 links last weeks!
- [Shabby Apple Dress GIVEAWAY!!! (closed)](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/shabby-apple-dress-giveaway-2/) - Today I am super excited to tell you about a fun company called Shabby Apple. They have a ton of super cute and affordable vintage dresses. They are just gorgeous. Instead of telling you, let me show how gorgeous they are!CiderMoss and IvyRed FoxScared FallsSierra NevadaAren't they amazing?!? Do you want one? Well you can
- [Tutorial Tuesday: Boy's Cuff](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/tutorial-tuesday-boys-cuff/) - My boys get a little sad when I make things for my little girl and nothing for them. Sometimes it is just so hard to find things to make for boys. So when I saw this post, I really wanted to make something like it. Cuffs are pretty cool for boys to wear and my
- [Get to know me](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/get-to-know-me/) - I thought that it could be fun to do a little Q & A thing. You ask questions about me and I'll answer them sometime next week. So feel free to ask me something that you want to know about me! It doesn't have to be about crafts or my blog (it can be though).
- [Tasty Thursday:Chicken or Shrimp Cappellini](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/tasty-thursdaychicken-or-shrimp/) - I believe that this is a Rachel Ray recipe, it's super yummy! Chicken Cappellini aka Chicken Spaghetti This is what you need: 1 pound chicken or shrimp (we use chicken) 1 Tbs salad oil 1 medium onion, chopped 1/2 green pepper, chopped 1 garlic clove, pressured 1 can (8oz) tomato sauce 1/2 can Rotel 1/4
- [CSN Stores](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/csn-stores/) - It is starting to warm up a little bit here and we are getting a little glimpse of spring!! It is getting me really excited to be able to send my kids outside and play. One problem, we don't have a great swing set. Luckily, CSN Stores have some awesome wooden swing set!! They also
- [Scrapbook Thursday](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/scrapbook-thursday_17/) - This is one of my favorite layouts. It's so simple and easy to do! I cut out the letters with my awesome Silhouette. I love the cursive over the letters, it's so fun!Check out these sites!!
- [Guest Posting and Etsy Shop](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/guest-posting-and-etsy-shop/) - I'm in need of some more people that want to do a guest post on my blog. If you have a tutorial of a craft that you want to show off and want to do a guest post, please email me at kaysiscrafts@gmail.com. About a year ago I attempted to do an etsy shop. It
- [Whatever Wednesday: St. Patrick's Day Subway Art](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/whatever-wednesday-st-patricks-day-2/) - Check of my giveaway for $25 of expression vinyl!! Now that Valentine's Day is over, it's time to put up some St. Patrick's Day decor. Using my Silhouette, I cut out the words in vinyl and put them on a 12x12 tile. I used my vinyl from expression vinyl. I used colors: green, black and
- [Silhoette Saturday: Boys' Shirts](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/silhoette-saturday-boys-shirts/) - Make sure you enter my Shabby Apple Dress giveaway, ends Monday!!I am a big fan of my Silhouette! I have enjoyed having it these past two months! I like it so much, that I'm going to (try to) post a craft each Saturday that I did using my Silhouette. Here are a few shirts that
- [Motivate Me Monday #58](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/motivate-me-monday-58/) - Sponsor of the week: Desden Carrie DesignHello everyone!! It's the beginning of the week again, where does time go? I'm so sorry that there aren't features this week. My husband is an accountant at a CPA firm, which means that it's tax season and he puts in 65+ hours each week. So it's been a
- [Expressions Vinyl GIVEAWAY!! (closed)](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/expression-vinyl-giveaway-2/) - Do you all remember my sponsor Expressions Vinyl?Well they have vinyl in a bunch of great colors!! Plus you can buy them in two foot sheets for under $2!! Well one lucky winner is going to get a $25 gift certificate to there! Awesome, huh? You can do a ton with the vinyl. Here is
- [Tutorial Tuesday: Pillowcase shirt](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/tutorial-tuesday-pillowcase-shir/) - So I love pillowcase dresses, they are so cute!!! But with my daughter being so young and it being winter, I decided to make a pillow case shirt instead. I'm so glad that I did, I'm going to be making more of these!! I used a tutorial from Nap Time Crafts and just altered it
- [Silhouette promotion](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/silhouette-promotion-3/) - Silhouette is having another great sale now through March 1!! You can get the Silhouette machine, 1 roll of premium black vinyl, 1 roll of premium frosted vinyl, 1 roll of premium transfer tape and 1 home decor cd all for $225!! That is a $375 value! Just use the code SIMPLE at checkout. And
- [Tasty Thursday: Citrus Water](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/tasty-thursday-citrus-water/) - I love fruit drinks at parties, they are so yummy. One problem I always come across is that everyone adds sprite or 7-up to them and I don't drink carbonation. So here's a great drink that doesn't have any pop in it. I had it at my wedding reception, it's so yummy! Citrus Drink Makes
- [Silhouette Saturday: Live, Laugh, Love Tiles](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/silhoette-saturday-live-laugh-love/) - I had no decorations in my downstairs bathroom. Well until now!! I love using vinyl on tiles, they look so good!! Plus, tiles are really cheap (I got these for $.68 each) and they are already the color that I want so I don't have to paint them. I just cut lots and of circles
- [Scrapbook Thursday](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/scrapbook-thursday_24/) - My oldest son lost his first tooth way back in August, so I of course had to scrapbook it!! He lost his tooth with out us knowing it and swallowed it, so he wrote a note to the tooth fairy and drew a picture of his tooth. So I put that in the layout. I
- [All about me](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/all-about-me_25/) - You asked questions last week and I'm going to answer!! First off, here's some general info about me. I have four little kids and one amazing husband. I grew up in Rock Springs, Wyoming and now live in Kansas. Today actually is my birthday and I just turned 21.... hehe not really. That would be
- [Silhouette Saturday: Premium Vinyl](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/silhoette-saturday-premium-viny/) - Silhouette is having another great sale now through March 1!! You can get the Silhouette machine, 1 roll of premium black vinyl, 1 roll of premium frosted vinyl, 1 roll of premium transfer tape and 1 home decor cd all for $225!! That is a $375 value! Just use the code SIMPLE at checkout. And
- [Motivate Me Monday #59](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/motivate-me-monday-59/) - Sponsor of the week: Photo Making JewelryTurn your favorite pictures into beautiful jewelry!!Hello to everyone! How was everyone's weekend? Mine was great! It was my birthday on Friday and I just did things that I wanted to do. I didn't clean or cook and the crafts that I did were for me! It was wonderful!!
- [Tutorial Tuesday: Dress Refashion](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/tutorial-tuesday-dress-refashion/) - Ever since I did my Shabby Apple giveaway, I have been really wanting a cute dress. I have entered every giveaway that I could find, no luck. Then I remembered that I had a dress that I could refashion. I bought this dress when I was pregnant (it's a pregnancy dress) for $1 at a
- [Whatever Wednesday: Coat rack](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/whatever-wednesday-coat-rack_02/) - This year I am really trying hard to get more organized. I have come to realize that with kids, you have to have a spot for things to go and with mine, they have to their names on it. So I made this coat rack for their coats and backpacks. This is how I made
- [Gotta love giveaways!!](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/gotta-love-giveaways/) - I enter a lot of giveaways. Well one day, I won three different giveaways! It was a great day! And then a week later, I won one more! I was so excited it. This is what I won:First I won a $35 gift certificate to CSN Stores from the awesome blog Hallelujahs!So I took that
- [Scrapbook Thursday](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/scrapbook-thursday-8/) - Here is a simple and easy page that I did for my daughter's one month pictures. The paper I was using had a shiny shade and a dull side. So for this flower I alternated sides with each layer. Check out these sites!!
- [Tasty Thursday: Teriyaki Chicken](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/tasty-thursday-teriakyi-chicken/) - I had a giveaway over of my favorite blogs and to enter they had to tell me what their favorite food was. Well one of my friends told me about this yummy and super easy recipe! It was so good, everyone loved it! Teriyaki Chicken What you will: Chicken 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1/4 cup
- [Etched Desk](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/etched-desk/) - Remember that awesome desk that I got from CSN Stores yesterday? Well early this morning I decided that I wanted to do something with it... like at 5:00am when I was feeding a little girl. Well I did it, shortly after getting her back to sleep (have a mention that when I want to do
- [Tasty Thursday: Sweet n Sour Chicken](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/tasty-thursday-sweet-n-sour-chicken-and/) - This is one of those yummy recipes that I had growing up. It's yummy and of course easy :) Sweet n Sour Chicken What you will need: 1 1/2 pounds of chicken nuggets, cut into chunks 1 green pepper sliced 1 small onion, sliced 1/3 cup brown sugar 1 can 20 (oz) pineapple, save juice
- [A new desk for me!!](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/new-desk-for-me/) - Have I told you lately that I love WayFair?? Well I do!! I just love the variety for things that they have!I'm really trying hard to organize my house. One major room that needs to be organized is my craft room. When I started this blog, I was really only into paper crafts, now that's
- [Silhouette Saturday: Countdown blocks](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/silhoette-saturday-countdown-blocks/) - I love counting down things. I secretly counted down the days to my birthday :). So I wanted to make some blocks so the kids could help me count down. We just finished counting down to my son's birthday (yesterday) and now we are going to count down to the end of tax season!These are
- [Motivate Me Monday #60](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/motivate-me-monday-60/) - Sponsor of the week: A Splash of EleganceGorgeous jewelry for any occasion!Mother's Day Necklace On the rocks earringsFrom now until Mother's Day, A Splash of Elegance is having FREE shipping!! So go check it out!!As you know, it's tax season and my husband is an accountant and crazy busy. So I need to know if
- [It's back!!! FREE 8x10 Canvas!](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/its-back-free-8x10-canvas/) - I'm so excited to tell you that Canvas People has brought back their promotion!! You can get a FREE 8x10 canvas!!! All you have to do is pay shipping! Awesome, huh? So if you missed it last time, don't miss it again because this offer won't last! If you don't want an 8x10, then upgrade
- [Tutorial Tuesday: Ruffle Skirt](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/tutorial-tuesday-ruffle-skir/) - When I saw this skirt, I just fell in love with it. I knew that I wanted to make one like it. So that's what I did :). One day I was shopping at Target and found this round tablecloth for $3.75. It actually matches our kitchen perfectly and fits our table, but when I
- [Whatever Wednesday: Turtleneck, no more!](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/whatever-wednesday-turtleneck-no-more/) - I'm not a fan of turtlenecks. I have never been. So when I go shopping, I don't even look at them. Well one day I was at Target and happened to look at some turtlenecks that were on clearance for $3.00. I had a 20% off coupon from here, making them $2.40. Then I remember
- [Silhouette Saturday: Paper Stencil Shirts](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/silhouette-saturday-paper-stenci/) - I'm sure that you've all seen freezer paper stenciling. It's been around for quite some time. I don't know why I haven't tried it until now, but I'm hooked!! I love it and it's so easy but so cute! Walmart had a ton of $1 shirts, so I'm making some for the younger boys in
- [Tasty Thursday: Play Dough](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/tasty-thursday-play-doug/) - I know that this recipe isn't very tasty, it doesn't taste good at all, too salty. Anyway, spring break is here or coming up, so this is fun thing to do with the kids when they aren't in school. Play Dough What you will need: 2 cups flour 1 cup salt (this is a lot
- [Silhouette Saturday: Easter Tile](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/silhouette-saturday-easter-tile_19/) - Now that St. Patrick's Day is over, it's time for the Easter decorations to come out. So I made this colorful Subway art tile. I used my Silhouette and cut out of the words and then bought two images for the basket and egg. I used Expressions Vinyl, in colors carnation pink, powder blue, maize,
- [Motivate Me Monday #61](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/motivate-me-monday-61/) - Sponsor of the week: Photo Making JewelryTurn your favorite pictures into beautiful jewelry!!Check out these sites!!
- [My Garden of Eden GIVEAWAY (closed)](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/my-garden-of-eden-giveaway/) - Today I'm excited to have a giveaway for you! Don't you just love giveaways? Because I know that I do!!This one is a super cute one too! Abbi from My Garden of Eden Is going to give away a set of these adorable Easter blocks!!So cute, huh? I just love them!!She has some really cute
- [Tutorial Tuesday: Baby Dress](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/tutorial-tuesday-baby-dress/) - It's starting to get warmer and it time to break out the dresses and skirts!! I really wanted to try making my little girl a dress. I'm still new to sewing and I'm realizing that the fabric makes a huge difference! The quality and the design. What really makes this dress is the super cute
- [Whatever Wednesday: Vinyl Garbage Cans](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/whatever-wednesday-vinyl-garbage-cans/) - I just bought some garbage cans and thought that they were a little plain, so I decided to whip out my Silhouette and Expressions Vinyl and decorate them!Here's one for my bathroom. I used powder blue and olive vinyl.It now goes great with my tiles in there. And this one is for my craft room!
- [Ruffle fabric skirt](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/ruffle-fabric-skir/) - Have you ever seen this ruffle fabric? Well it's amazing stuff!!! You can have an awesome ruffle skirt without all the hard work of making ruffles!! And where do you get this awesome stuff, from Ruffle Fabric!! The fabric is 60" wide, so you can do a lot of things with a yard!! They have
- [Motivate Me Monday #62](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/motivate-me-monday-62/) - Check out these sites!!
- [Tasty Thursday: Orange Chicken](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/tasty-thursday-orange-chicken/) - I got this recipe from Sisters' Stuff, it's super yummy!! Orange Chicken This is what you will need: Chicken breasts, cut in half 3 eggs 1/2 cup cornstarch 1/2 cup flour garlic salt (sprinkle) oil 1/4 cup chicken broth 1/2 cup vinegar 3/4 cup sugar 1 Tbs soy sauce 4 Tbs ketchup 1) Dip chicken
- [Fabric Appliquéd Onesie](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/fabric-appliqued-onesie/) - Have you heard that the Silhouette now cuts fabric? Well it does and it's awesome!!! I finally got some fabric interfacing (they sold out last time) and got to make my first appliquéd onesie!Right now Silhouette is having a promotion on their fabric interfacing. You can get the Silhouette SD, both kinds of fabric interfacing
- [Tutorial Tuesday: Easter Wreath](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/tutorial-tuesday-easter-wrea/) - Last year I saw this idea to make a wreath out of easter eggs. Well I saw it too late in the season and decided not to make it. I wanted to make this year though, and I'm so glad that I did. It's super easy and pretty cheap. All you need is 4 bags
- [Whatever Wednesday: Family Sign](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/whatever-wednesday-family-sign_23/) - Do you remember this sign that I made awhile back. Well I loved the colors, but it was just a little too busy for me. I sometimes forget that I like things simple. So I redid the sign. I just flipped it over, painted it brown and added some vinyl. I cut out the letters
- [Boys' shirts](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/boys-shirts-2/) - My 4 year old is obsessed with nuts right now. Not the food kind, but the hardware. He has a collection going. We even went to Home Depot and he got to pick our 4 nuts, he was so excited!!I thought that it would be fun to make him a shirt with a nut on
- [They finally came!!!](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/they-finally-came/) - I just got my Photo Canvases yesterday and I couldn't be happier!! There is nothing like a week old baby, so I wanted to remember that with my babies. So I made a canvas of all of my kids. These are pictures of them when they were about a week old. I LOVE them!! I
- [Elephant in the room](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/elephant-in-roo/) - Have you noticed that the size of my pictures have increased this past week. Well with this new change, I feel like I should address the elephant in the room.... My pictures They aren't beautiful, they aren't edited. I'm sure a lot of you have noticed it. I'm not a photographer. I don't have an
- [Silhouette Saturday: Car Onesies](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/silhouette-saturday-car-onesies/) - Right now Silhouette is having a promotion on their fabric interfacing. You can get the Silhouette SD, both kinds of fabric interfacing and 1 roll of white flocked heat transfer for $229!! If you don't need the machine, you can get the fabric interfacing for 25%. Just use code SIMPLE at checkout. This deal is
- [Motivate Me Monday #63](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/motivate-me-monday-63/) - I just wanted to thank all of you for those wonderful comments about my pictures. It made me feel a TON better! I've been putting a lot of pressure on my self lately with this blog and it's really nice to know that you don't mind that my pictures aren't prefect. I want to thank
- [ScentSationals review and GIVEAWAY!!! (closed)](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/scentsationals-review-and-giveaway/) - I recently had the privilege to try some ScentSationals products!! ScentSationals is company that sells warmers and wax to make your house smell wonderful!! It's prefect for your house or even your office (my husband has one in his office at work and he loves it!). ScentSationals are great!! I love all of the things
- [Tutorial Tuesday: Petal Shirt](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/tutorial-tuesday-petal-shir/) - Here's another quick and easy redo on a turtle neck.This is how I made it:1) I took the turtleneck and cut off the neck2) With the fabric from the neck, I cut up several petals. I used the whole neck.3) Starting from the top, I pinned on the petals and did three layers of them.4)
- [Easter Wreaths](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/easter-wreaths/) - I love it when I inspire people to create and craft, it makes me so happy! Well my Easter wreath has done just that. I've had several links and emails telling me that they have made one. So here are some that people are making!Wendy emailed me these super cute wreaths. She made two of
- [Whatever Wednesday: Ruffle Shirt](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/whatever-wednesday-ruffle-shir/) - There is only a couple of days left to get 40% off in my etsy shop. Just enter code 40OFF Are you sick of the turtle neck redos yet? Well I bought 6 of them... so I might not be done :). I love how this one turned out. No one would have ever known
- [Tasty Thursday: Chicken Parmesan](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/tasty-thursday-chicken-parmesan/) - Have you notice that we like pasta at our house? Well we love it! But I like some variety, instead of just spaghetti. So here's a good recipe for some variety. Chicken Parmesan This is what you will: Chicken breasts Rtiz crackers garlic salt salt and pepper 3 eggs spaghetti sauce mozzarella or swiss cheese
- [Silhouette Saturday: Temple Block](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/silhouette-saturday-temple-block/) - My friends birthday was a week ago and so I decided to her this glass block. I used my white expressions vinyl and Silhouette to make it. The temple image was from their online store, they have several temples, including San Diego (where I got married)! The glass block has a hole in the bottom
- [Feature Friday: WobiSobi](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/feature-friday-wobisobi/) - Hey Everyone, My name is Anne and I live over at Wobisobi. Kaysi was so sweet and asked me to do a guest post here at her wonderful blog house, and of course I said, absolutely, positively, Yes, I most certainly will. This also happens to be my 4 month old blog Birthday, YAY!!!!, and
- [Motivate Me Monday #64](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/motivate-me-monday-64/) - Sponsor of the week: Photo JewelryTurn your favorites pictures into precious jewelry!Check out these sites!!
- [Whatever Wednesday: A-Line Skirt](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/whatever-wednesday-line-skir/) - Have you noticed that I like skirts? Well I do, they are easy to make and it's fun to have something new. I've decided that I'm going to wear more skirts this spring and summer. I wore this one to park..... there's not many places I go, I could have worn it to the grocery
- [Tasty Thursday: Funeral Potatoes](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/tasty-thursday-funeral-potatoes/) - The first time I had this was at our ward Christmas party. It's so yummy!! Funeral Potatoes This is what you need: 32oz frozen hashbrowns 16 oz sour cream 1/2 cup butter, melted 1/2 onion 1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese 2 can cream of chicken soup 2 cups corn flakes 2 tbs butter, melted
- [Babes 'n Beads Esty Shop Review](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/babes-n-beads-esty-shop-review-2/) - Today I am very excited to be doing a review for an etsy shop called Babes 'n Beads. The shop is full of things for your little one!! There are skirts and dresses like this one:Peasant DressIt comes in several different fabrics that are so cute!!And these:PettiskirtsThere are vintage headbands like this one:3 rolled roseThere
- [Tutorial Tuesday: 2x4 Spring Animals](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/tutorial-tuesday-2x4-spring-animals/) - Before I get to the tutorial, I want to just complain a little bit.... I promise it won't be much. I'm going to complain about Walmart. Their craft section just isn't very good and being in a small town, it's the only place that I can get craft supplies because local stores just can't compete
- [Tutorial Tuesday: Shirred Dress](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/tutorial-tuesday-shirred-dress/) - For Easter this year, I made this little dress for my little girl. I liked it so much that I thought to myself, "I want to make one for myself" and so I did. This dress only took a little over a yard to make. This is how I made it: 1) I took two
- [Etsy shop](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/etsy-shop/) - I'm still on the fence with this whole etsy shop thing. I would love to sell crafts, but I want to make it worth my time. Anyway, I just added a couple more things to it this past week. If you have any suggestions for me, I would love to hear them because I need
- [Silhouette Saturday: Photo Canvases](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/silhouette-saturday-photo-canvases/) - Remember my photo canvases that I got from Canvas People? Well I finally decided on a cute saying and put it up. And let me tell you, I seriously love it!! I used my Silhouette to cut it and then used colors powder blue and celadon of my Expressions Vinyl. Remember, you can get a
- [Motivate Me Monday #65](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/motivate-me-monday-65/) - Sponsor of the week: A Splash of EleganceElegant jewelry, prefect for any outfit. Free shipping until Mother's Day!Check out these sites!!
- [Scensty Warmer GIVEAWAY!! (closed)](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/scensty-warmer-giveaway/) - Today I'm so excited that I have a giveaway for you! I'm jealous because I would LOVE to win this!! You probably already know that I love Scentsy! I love their warmers. They have a few new ones for Spring, and I'm in love with this one:There are even a few new scents. Lauren is
- [Tasty Thursday: Salsa Verde Chicken](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/tasty-thursday-salsa-verde-chicken/) - This is a super quick and yummy crock pot meal! Salsa Verde Chicken What you will need: Chicken breasts Salsa verde (green salsa, found next to salsa) garlic powder Add all of the ingredients into crock pot and cook on high for 3-4 hours. Serve on tortillas. Tastes great with rice, cheese, sour cream and
- [I love this dress!](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/i-love-this-dress/) - About a month ago, I woke up to the best email. It was from Jessica from Mad in Crafts (she has a super cute blog BTW, you should go check it out!).Well I looked in the subject and it said "Shabby Apple Giveaway Winner" and I was just jumping up and down when I read
- [Tutorial Tuesday: Easter Ties](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/tutorial-tuesday-easter-ties/) - I wasn't planning on doing anything for Easter this year because we will be on vacation that weekend (yay!) and won't be attending church that day. But then out of the blue, I thought it would be fun if I made ties for the boys and skirts for the girls. So I did just that.
- [Whatever Wednesday: Bunny Paver](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/whatever-wednesday-bunny-paver/) - Do you remember all the pavers I did last fall? The snowmen, turkey and pumpkin? Well I felt like I needed one for spring, so I made a bunny! I think it turned out pretty cute and wish that I would have thought to do it like this when I made my animals out of
- [Silhouette Saturday: Super Hero Capes](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/silhouette-saturday-super-hero-capes/) - One of my sweet friends made my boys some capes 2 years ago. They LOVE them but they just got to be too small. So I decided to make them some. I googled capes and I found this tutorial on Creation Corner. We went to Hobby Lobby one weekend and I let the boys pick
- [Motivate Me Monday #66](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/motivate-me-monday-66/) - Sponsor of the week: The Ribbon RetreatI'm so excited to introduce you to a new sponsor, called The Ribbon Retreat!! They have a ton of things for us crafty people! They have ribbon (of course :D) They have fabric: And much more!! You should go check them out because their prices are awesome!!Tomorrow is tax
- [Whatever Wednesday: Long Black Skirt Refashion](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/whatever-wednesday-long-black-skir/) - So I have had this long and stretchy black skirt for a long time, since 8th grade. I loved this skirt, I wore it all the time and I wore it with everything. Well when I moved to Kansas where winters really aren't that bad and I discovered boots, I have stopped wearing long skirts.
- [Tasty Thursday: Striped Delight](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/tasty-thursday-striped-delig/) - This is one of my favorite desserts, I love it!! Striped Delight What you will need: graham crackers 2 packages of chocolate pudding 8oz cream cheese 2 tubs whip cream 2 sticks butter, nelted milk 1) Prepare 2 boxes of chocolate pudding, with 3 cups milk and refrigerate for 1 hour 2) Crush graham crackers
- [Tea Review](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/tea-review-2/) - I love clothes, I love buying clothes for my kids, I just love clothes! So I love when I discover new places to shop! Have you ever heard of Tea?Well they have adorable clothes for people of all ages, they even have Designer Children's Clothing! They have girl's clothing like this:And adorable girl's dressesTheir boy's
- [Tutorial Tuesday: Elastic Thread](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/tutorial-tuesday-elastic-thread/) - I'm still really new to this whole sewing thing. There is a ton out there I don't know about. Well I just discovered elastic thread and I LOVE it!!! I'm going to start putting ruffles on everything because they are so much easier with elastic thread!!I made my Easter skirt and for the top I
- [Necklace Onesie](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/necklace-onesie/) - Silhouette has a promotion going on right now!! You can get the machine and the rhinestone starter kit all for $229. The starter kit has everything you need to start making shirts like this! If you don't need the machine, all their rhinestones and paper are 30% off. Or you can get the rhinestone bundle
- [Silhouette Saturday: Name Shirts](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/silhouette-saturday-name-shirts/) - There is something about having your name on a shirt. I know that my kids love it!! We went with original names in our family so if my kids want to have their name on something, I have to make it. They just can't go to the store and pick it out. I have always
- [Motivate Me Monday #67](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/motivate-me-monday-67/) - HAPPY EASTER!!! I hope that everyone had a wonderful Easter this year!! We got to spend our Easter on a much needed family vacation (we haven't gone anywhere since August!). How was your Easter weekend?This next couple of weeks, I'm going to be taking a "break" from blogging. I'm going to still be posting a
- [Rhinestone flower shirt](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/rhinestone-flower-shir/) - Silhouette has a promotion going on right now!! You can get a bundle that includes the machine and the rhinestone starter kit all for $229. The starter kit has everything you need to start making shirts like this! If you don't need the machine, all their rhinestones and paper are 30% off. Or you can
- [Ruffle Swimsuit](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/ruffle-swimsui/) - It's the start of swimsuit season!! I have one problem, I really don't have a swimming suit. I have some from high school that I squeeze into but they just aren't cute. And whenever I go shopping for one, I can never find one that fits my full figure. So when I saw this idea
- [Whatever Wednesday: Teacher Gift](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/whatever-wednesday-teacher-gift_18/) - It's that time of year, the end of the school year and it's time to start thinking about teacher's gifts. When I saw this idea, I loved it and knew that I wanted to do it for my boys' teachers. It was really easy to do and I think that they will like them. All
- [Whatever Wednesday: Ipod Case](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/whatever-wednesday-ipod-case/) - I'm a big fan of my Ipod. It's just awesome. I was playing games on it in the hospital to pass the time when I was in labor with my little girl. I wanted to make something to carry it in (it has now become my scriptures for church). So I made a little case
- [Tasty Thursday: Chicken Tortellini Soup](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/tasty-thursday-chicken-tortellini-soup/) - I found this recipe here and decided to try it when I had some friends over for dinner. It was a big hit! Chicken Tortellini Soup What you will need: 2 tbsp. olive oil 4 large chicken Breasts 1 large onion 2-3 stalks celery chopped 2-3 carrots chopped 1 clove garlic mined 1/2 tsp. basil
- [Photo Canvas](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/photo-canvas/) - Mother's Day and Father's Day are approaching fast!! Don't know what to do? (Me neither...) I bet that they would love a Photo Canvas! You can still get a FREE 8x10 or $50 off a larger size right now!! Just go to Canvas People and create yours! It's so simple and the hardware to hang
- [Motivate Me Monday #68](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/motivate-me-monday-68/) - I thought that I would leave the link party open a little longer while I am taking my "break." Hopefully by next week I will have my life back in order so I can start crafting and blogging again. But right now my head is so full of things that I want to make that
- [All Things Homemade Etsy Shop](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/all-things-homemade-etsy-shop/) - Today I am so excited to be doing a review of an etsy shop called, All Things Homemade. Karen, the creator, is actually one of my friends from high school and she is crazy talented!!! I love looking around her shop and seeing all of the cute things that she makes. Here are some of
- [Babes 'n Beads Esty Shop Review](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/babes-n-beads-esty-shop-review/) - Do you all remember that super cute etsy shop, babes 'n beads? Well Sharlie has been super busy creating more super cute things!!! She has a new collection called Ocean Breeze that is adorable!!!Sharlie makes the cutest skirts, I just love them. This one she made is called an apron skirt. It has a bottom
- [Silhouette Saturday: Another Sign Redo](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/silhouette-saturday-another-sign-redo/) - I decided to redo another one of my signs that I did a little while ago. Once again, just too busy. Sometimes I forget my own motto: keep it simple. I really felt like it was taking away from what was important, the words. So here is the before:And here is the after:I just used
- [Motivate Me Monday #69](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/motivate-me-monday-69/) - Sponsor of the week: The $500 WeddingHAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!!! I hope that all you Moms out there had a terrific day and that you feel loved and appreciated today! Well I'm back from my break. I was hoping to feel like a new person, but sadly a two week break from the blog didn't do
- [Tutorial Tuesday: Jean Skirt](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/tutorial-tuesday-jean-skir/) - I saw this idea to make jeans into a skirt and I thought that I would give it a try. I had the prefect pants, they are so cute but the crouch was just too high. It's also perfect for those jeans with holes in the knees! This is how I made it: 1) I
- [Scrapbook Thursday](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/scrapbook-thursday-7/) - Can you believe it, I actually did a scrapbook page?!?! When I asked my mom what she wanted for Mother's Day, she said pictures of us in a page, so that's what I did. I've been scrapbooking for about 8 years now and I was still super nervous to do it. My mom is an
- [Silhouette Saturday: Family Subway Tile](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/silhouette-saturday-family-subway-tile/) - Now that there is a little break in the holiday season, I decided to make a family subway art tile. I'll have it up when there isn't a holiday close by. I love how it turned out! I used my Expressions vinyl. I used the colors: white, brown, powder blue and celadon. And I used
- [Tasty Thursday: Oreo and Ice Cream Dessert](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/tasty-thursday-oreo-and-ice-crea/) - One day I had to make a dessert for a little gathering and I remembered one dessert that my mom made when I was in high school. I called her up and said that I needed that "ice cream dish recipe" and she knew exactly what I was talking about :) This is one of
- [Tutorial Tuesday: Sand Table](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/tutorial-tuesday-sand-table/) - In my son's kindergarten classroom, they have a little sand table. One day all my boys were in there playing with it. They all loved it, so I decided that I wanted to make one for my boys. It's not the prettiest thing in the world, but it works great for them! This is how
- [Whatever Wednesday: $1 Swimsuit](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/whatever-wednesday-1-swimsui/) - Have you seen the swimsuits at the Dollar Tree? I got one for my little girl and thought it was a little boring, so I decided to put a couple of ruffles on it from some scrap fabric I had left over from my long black skirt. So here is the before: And here is
- [FREE Friday #5 Hapari Swim wear Giveaway (closed)](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/free-friday-5/) - Today I am so excited because I have an awesome giveaway for you!!It's starting to get really warm! On Sunday we hit 99 degrees, now that's a little hot for me! I have found that running through the sprinklers or going to the pool help with the heat. So it's time to start looking for
- [Motivate Me Monday #70](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/motivate-me-monday-70/) - Sponsor of the week: Ribbon RetreatRibbon, flowers, fabric and much more! Craft supplies at great prices!! Good evening everyone!! I can't believe that it's that time of the week again, where do the weekends go? I hope that everyone had a wonderful weekend!!Remember to enter my current giveaway, you could win an $85 credit to
- [Gun Holsters and Silhouette Promotion](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/gun-holsters-and-silhouette-promotion/) - Silhouette is having a promotion going on and you won't want to miss it!! From now until May 25th, you can get the Silhouette SD machine, 1 roll of white flocked heat transfer paper, 1 roll of teal smooth heat transfer paper and 1 roll of dark pink smooth heat transfer paper, all for $219!
- [Silhouette Day: Jedi Shirt](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/silhouette-day-jedi-shir/) - My FREE Friday isn't really working out, so I'm going to be changing Friday again. If you have any suggestions of what to do, let me know! As of right now, I'm just going to have my Silhouette stuff be on Friday until I figure something else out. Silhouette is having a promotion going on
- [Motivate Me Monday #71](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/motivate-me-monday-71/) - Sponsor of the week: Photo Jewelry MakingTurn your most precious memories into beautiful jewelry!! Most viewed link last week:No sew, 10 minute shirt redoCheck out these sites!!
- [Heat Transfer Onesies](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/heat-transfer-onesies/) - Silhouette is having a promotion going on and you won't want to miss it!! From now until May 25th, you can get the Silhouette SD machine, 1 roll of white flocked heat transfer paper, 1 roll of teal smooth heat transfer paper and 1 roll of dark pink smooth heat transfer paper, all for $219!
- [Boys' shirts](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/boys-shirts/) - I really like making shirts for my boys. It's about the other thing that I can "make" them, well clothes that is. That's why I love the Silhouette heat transfer paper, it makes it so easy!! I'm all for the freezer paper stenciling, but the heat transfer paper is sooooo much easier, faster and looks
- [Tasty Thursday: Won Ton Salad](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/tasty-thursday-won-ton-salad/) - It's starting to getting warmer and time for some nice light meals. Here is a great salad from my friend that will actually work for the main dish! Won Ton Salad This is what you will need: 1 package won tons chicken lettuce (which ever you prefer, I used romaine) 1 cup diced green onions
- [Silhouette: Temple car decal](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/silhouette-temple-car-deca/) - I love all of the temple images that Silhouette has on their online store. They are just beautiful! I got married in the San Diego temple, so I wanted to put one on my car (it's a great conversation starter :D). I used my white premium vinyl from Silhouette. Check out these sites!!
- [Motivate Me Monday #72](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/motivate-me-monday-72/) - Sponsor of the week: A Splash of EleganceHandmade jewelry at affordable prices!Sea glass braceletHappy Memorial Day!! I hope that everyone is enjoying a 3-day weekend with your family! It's always nice to have a break!! School is now out and we are adjusting to not having any schedule! Good thing it's nice and warm and
- [Whatever Wednesday: Ribbon Blanket](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/whatever-wednesday-taggie-blanke/) - My little girl is growing so fast!! She is already 6 months and is starting to really like toys and grabbing anything that is in front of her. She just loves her soft blankets, so I used the left over fabric from them and made her a ribbon blanket. I picked ribbons that all had
- [Creativity For Kids GIVEAWAY!!! (closed)](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/creativity-for-kids-giveaway/) - It is summer time and it's time to do some fun things with my kids!!! My kids LOVE crafts and I love doing them with them. Creativity for Kids has a ton of fun kits and paint that will entertain your kids for hours! Sometimes I struggle to find something to do with them. Well
- [Scrapbook Thursday](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/scrapbook-thursday-6/) - Scrapbooking used to be my "thing". Whenever I needed something crafty I would do something with my scrapbook supplies, either scrapbook or makes lots of cards. Since this blog, I have learned so many other things to do other than scrapbooking. I've done it for 8+ years and some times it just gets boring, so
- [Tasty Thursday: BLT Salad](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/tasty-thursday-blt-salad/) - This is a tasty salad that my friend made once for a Christmas dinner. She got the recipe from here. It is so yummy that I had to make it myself! Loved it! BLT Salad What you will need: 1 pound bacon 1 head of lettuce 2 cups of croutons 2 tomatoes 3/4 cup (I
- [Tutorial Tuesday: Ruffle Dress](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/tutorial-tuesday-ruffle-dress/) - Do you ever have a good idea and you have to create it right then! Well that happened to me with this dress. I was laying in bed on Sunday morning and was thinking about the usually crafty stuff that occupies my head and then I jumped out of bed and decided to make my
- [Must Do Friday](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/must-do-friday-4/) - I think that I might have Fridays be a day that I share one or two projects that I find in my blog hopping that I just have to do! What do you all think of that? I saw this idea and immediately knew that I wanted to try it out! Maize from Maize in
- [Silhouette Saturday: "I'm Bored" Dice](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/silhouette-saturday-im-bored-dice/) - It's summer time and the kids are going crazy because of boredom. My oldest saying "I'm bored" at least 10 times a day!! So I made some dice that they can roll when they say "I'm bored". I made two dice, one with activities that are quiet and don't require much cleanup. And then I
- [Motivate Me Monday #73](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/motivate-me-monday-73/) - Fun on a dime made this awesome photo tie, I love it! Shannon from Our Seven Dwarfs made this super cute sign! Lynda from Something Created Everyday decorated this clipboard with paint samples, so fun! And now onto the party, can't wait to see what you have been doing!
- [Scrapbook Thursday](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/scrapbook-thursday_09/) - This page is nothing special. I'm so far behind that I'm really just trying to get the pages done. I figure that they look a lot cuter on a page than they do in the envelope stuffed in a box. I've decided that I really like the vinyl on the page. So many times I
- [Must Do Friday](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/must-do-friday_10/) - It's time to start decorating for the 4th of July!! Here's a super fun idea to make star topiaries from Ashley at Simply Designing.
- [Silhouette Saturday: Chore Charts](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/silhouette-saturday-chore-charts/) - I have been wanting to make my boys a chore chart for a very long time. I have struggled with them doing their chores because of school ending at 4:00 and me having to make super at 4:30, there wasn't much time to "enforce" it, so it didn't happen. Well that's not the case anymore!!
- [Motivate Me Monday #74](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/motivate-me-monday-74/) - Hello everyone!! How was your weekend? I hope that it was great! Ours was spent at local festivities, all celebrating beef. Yes I said beef!! We live in a town that celebrates beef for two full weeks! It's super fun and we love it!! Here are a few of my favorites from last weeks party
- [Feature Friday: Confessions of a Craft-A-Holic](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/feature-friday-confessions-of-craf/) - Hi I'm Lilli! I'm a stay at home mom that loves to create! I have 2 beautiful children that are the inspiration to all my creations! I also have an awesome loving & very supportive hubby! When I'm not busy tending to my 2 kids, in between their naps and playtime, you can be sure
- [Shabby Apple Review](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/shabby-apple-review-2/) - Have you heard of Shabby Apple? Well if you haven't you are missing out!! They are a company that sales the cutest, most feminine dresses I have ever seen. They are so stylish, so colorful and so fun!! I absolutely love going to their site, just to look around and see what kind of dresses
- [Tutorial Tuesday: Pants Refashion](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/tutorial-tuesday-pants-refashion/) - I found these pants at a garage sale for a $1. I picked them up because they are super soft. I took the pants and made something for myself and for my baby. First I cut off the legs and made a pair of shorts for me. Super simple, took about 5 minutes. And I
- [Whatever Wednesday: 2x2 Firecrackers](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/whatever-wednesday-2x2-firecrackers/) - I've seen this idea around in the blogosphere, so I thought that I would make some too. I just took some 2x2 wood pieces and then painted them. I cut out some Expressions Vinyl with my Silhouette. I used colors white, red and gentian blue.
- [Accessorize!](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/accessorize/) - This past week, I got another Shabby Apple dress!! I'm not a huge dress person, but Shabby Apple is sure converting me! :) So I'm not a girlie person. I'm getting more and more but still not super girlie. I rarely where accessories. Half of the week I don't do my hair and wear my
- [Tasty Thursday: Lasagna](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/tasty-thursday-lasagna/) - I'm sure that everyone has their own lasagna recipe, but I figured I would give mine :) Lasagna What you will need: 1 box lasagna noodles cheddar cheese 1 pound hamburger 1 jar spaghetti sauce 1 container cottage cheese 1) Cook noodles as directly on package. Drain and lay on foil 2) While cooking noodles,
- [Must Do Friday](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/must-do-friday_17/) - This little wagon is made out of a crib, how awesome is that?! My kids would LOVE this!! So go check out how Cami from Tidbits of my crafty side made it!Amy from Serving Pink Lemonade made this marble game out of a cereal box, so fun!!Check out these sites!
- [Silhouette Saturday: 4th of July Subway Tile](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/silhouette-saturday-4th-of-july-subway/) - It's time to start decorating for the 4th of July!! I cannot believe it, time is going by so fast! Since I've made a tile for each holiday, I had a make one for the 4th of July. I used my fonts on my computer and my Silhouette. I then used my Expressions Vinyl in
- [Motivate Me Monday #75](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/motivate-me-monday-75/) - HAPPY FATHER'S DAY to all of your fabulous fathers out there!! I don't know what I would do without my wonderful husband, he is amazing!!! Did you know that the 4th of July is in two weeks? Crazy, huh? I love the 4th of July, too bad because we live in an area that is
- [The Ribbon Retreat GIVEAWAY! (closed)](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/ribbon-retreat-giveaway/) - I am so excited for today's giveaway. It's a really good one and I know that all of you are going to want to win!! The Ribbon Retreat is an awesome store to get lots of crafting supplies!! They have so much stuff and are constantly getting more and more!! I love going and looking
- [Tutorial Tuesday: Apron that turns into bonnet!](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/tutorial-tuesday-apron-that-turns-into/) - One day we were at Boot Hill with my in-laws, when we came across an super cute apron that turned into a bonnet. Our stake is going on the trek this year. They have to dress up like pioneers, so they get to wear skirts and bonnets. So I wanted to help the girls make
- [Popflop's Summer Extravaganza Giveaway](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/popflops-summer-extravaganza-giveaway/) - Today is June 21st. Do you know what day that is?? Well it actually happens to be my husband's 30th birthday today, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO HIM!! But it is also the first day of summer. And with summer, comes flip flops!!! I LOVE flip flops. Love is actually an understatement. I love them so much
- [Whatever Wednesday: Ruffle Pillow](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/whatever-wednesday-ruffle-pillow/) - This is by far the easiest pillow I have ever made. It took about 10 minutes to make and I love it! I just took a 18x18 square of my ruffle fabric and then took a 18x18 square of brown fabric, sewed the three sides together. Then I put it onto another pillow that I
- [Pick Your Plum](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/pick-your-plu/) - Have you ever heard of Pick Your Plum? Well they are a new company and they are awesome!! Each morning at 7:00 am (mst) they post a new deal. The deals are amazing deals and they only last until they run out. I have seen some last only one hour! They are lots and lots
- [Tasty Thursday: German Pancakes](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/tasty-thursday-german-pancakes/) - This is one our favorites, my kids eat it so well! German Pancakes This is what you will need: 1 cup milk 1 cup flour 6 eggs 1/4 tsp salt 1) Add ingredients to blender in that order and blend until smooth. 2) In a 9x13 dish, melt 6 tbs of butter in oven at
- [Must Do Friday](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/must-do-friday_24/) - The Silhouette blog made super fun golf balls. I know that father's day is over, but I still love this idea!! They used their tattoo paper, awesome! Remember that Silhouette is having their June promotion going on right now!! You can get the Silhouette SD and two packages of the tattoo paper for only $199!!
- [Silhouette Saturday: Tattoo](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/silhouette-saturday-tattoo/) - I am loving these temporary tattoos, they are so fun!!! All I did for this one is found an image on the Silhouette store that you just print and cut. So easy and quick!! This is my trying to flex..... ha, not much there! Silhouette's June promotion is an awesome one!! You can get 25%
- [Motivate Me Monday #76](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/motivate-me-monday-76/) - Right now, my life is super busy and crazy, so I'm going to be taking a break for awhile. Maybe even for the rest of the summer, we'll see. I will keep doing Motivate Me Monday every week but not posting every day. I will post here and there because it's hard to stay away
- [Motivate Me Monday #77](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/motivate-me-monday-77/)
- [Well that was INSANE!](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/well-that-was-insane/) - So I have had 4 kids in about 5 1/2 years and for some reason with this baby, I really thought that I would be able to lose the weight without dieting or exercising. Boy was I wrong on that one. So after my baby was about 5 months old, I decided that it was
- [Motivate Me Monday #78](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/motivate-me-monday-78/)
- [Tutorial Tuesday: Tattoo Paper](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/tutorial-tuesday-tattoo-paper/) - Today is the start of Silhouette's June promotion and it is one that you won't want to miss! Right now until June 29th, you can get the Silhouette SD machine and two packages of the temporary tattoo paper, all for $199!! That is an awesome deal! But the deal gets even better, all products are
- [Tutorial Tuesday: Crinkle Toy](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/tutorial-tuesday-crinkle-toy/) - When I saw this idea to make a crinkle toy, I knew that I had to make one for my little girl. She LOVES playing with bags and wrappers. So this was prefect, without the danger :). It was so easy too, I think it took about 15 minutes and she loves it! This is
- [Whatever Wednesday: Quick Shirt Refashion](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/whatever-wednesday-quick-shir/) - Here's a super cute and easy refashion that I did in about 10 minutes. I have long arms and a lot of times long sleeves shirts don't always go to my wrists, so I didn't feel bad at all for cutting off the sleeves on this shirt :) All I did was cut off the
- [Guest Post: The Stuff of Success](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/guest-post-stuff-of-success/) - I am Athena Nagel from http://www.thestuffofsuccess.com/ and I am so excited to be a guest on Keeping It Simple! I am the proud mom of five kids (two are grown young men) and the younger three have varied special needs. My site is dedicated to accidental learning opportunities for my children, crafts, life and all
- [Motivate Me Monday #79](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/motivate-me-monday-79/)
- [Home Tour: Entry Way](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/home-tour-entry-way/) - Since I'm moving soon, I thought that it would be fun to post all of my before and after pictures of our house. We have lived here for 3 1/2 years and I have painted every room in some way! Oh how I love paint and how it can transform a room. This has been
- [Home Tour: Nursery](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/home-tour-nursery/) - We have lived in this house for three years now and I have done a LOT of painting. Well my favorite room of all is my nursery. I absolutely love it! I just love how it turned out. Here is the before picture: Although I really did like orange well, it just wasn't cute enough
- [Motivate Me Monday #80](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/motivate-me-monday-80/) - Another week has gone by, wow! My life is still crazy right now. I can't wait until we move and settle down and hopefully life will calm down a little bit. I'm a little afraid of moving to Utah, so if you live there, let me know what your favorite thing about living there is,
- [Home Tour: Living Room](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/home-tour-living-roo/) - We have a nice spacious living room. The built in shelves were that dark purple that was in the entry way, so we had to get rid of that. And then some white trim. We didn't have to paint this room much, just the trim and the built in shelves. Many pictures and decorations, including
- [Tutorial Tuesday: Ruffle Shirt](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/tutorial-tuesday-ruffle-shir/) - I just loved this tutorial from Tea Rose Home and thought that it would fun to make a similar shirt to hers. I scored these two shirts for $1.50 a piece!! I was so excited to find them. I just made one into a short sleeve shirt and then other one I made into this
- [Expression Vinyl GIVEAWAY!!](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/expression-vinyl-giveaway/) - I'm sure that most of you know about my sponsor Expressions Vinyl. (And if you haven't heard of them, then you don't read my blog much :D).I absolutely love them!!! I use their vinyl for a ton of things, home decor, labeling, scrapbooking, the list goes on. They have so many colors that chances are
- [Guest post: Growing Up Gardner](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/guest-post-growing-up-gardner/) - Hi there! I'm Amanda from Growing Up Gardner. Let me introduce myself:I'm married to my childhood sweetheart and am the proud momma of a precocious three-year old girl and a bubbly 5-month old boy.Growing Up Gardner is a collaboration of posts about my family, DIY, homeschooling, saving money, recipes, crafts and anything else that comes
- [Shabby Apple Sale](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/shabby-apple-sale-2/) - The Shabby Apple Sale just got better!! Not only can you get 20%off of almost everything in the store, you can also get free shipping!!! Just use coder SUMMER20. Here are some of their gorgeous dresses that you could getGo find the prefect dress for you at Shabby Apple!
- [Silhouette SD](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/silhouette-sd/) - Silhouette has now launched a new machine called the Cameo (it's 12 inches instead of 9!). They will no longer sell the Silhouette SD. Right now, they are on sale for $175 and they will go until they are gone. The supplies are limited, so if you want to get a Silhouette SD, don't wait.
- [Crib bedding](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/crib-bedding/) - When I was pregnant with my little girl, I found the cutest fabric!! It just screamed my name. You've probably know by now that I love green and I especially love it with blue and brown. So when I saw this fabric I just fell in love with it and I knew that I had
- [Guest Post: Belle's Bazaar](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/guest-post-belles-bazaar/) - Hi all! I am Heather from Belle's Bazaar and I decided I needed an outlet from my busy life of 3 kids, 1 husband, tutoring and husband's schooling. This has been surprisingly helpful to remind me that I still have a brain!! My blog is a mish mash of a bunch of things: Muffin Mondays,
- [Silhouette Saturday: Wedding Gift](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/silhouette-saturday-wedding-gif/) - It is summer time, so that means that it is also wedding time!!! Last weekend I went to a wedding and had to come up with an easy idea to make. This one took me about 10 minutes and cost $5, so it was just prefect! This is how I made it: 1) I cut
- [Motivate Me Monday #81](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/motivate-me-monday-81/)
- [Tutorial Tuesday: Marshmallow Fondant](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/tutorial-tuesday-marshmallow-fondan/) - Today I am over at the Expressions Vinyl Blog, go check it out! I am not much of a baker. I haven't made cookies from scratch since I was 16, I accidentally broke my mom's food processor because the brown sugar was too hard. I have been afraid of it since then. Whenever I make
- [Guest Post: Occasionally Crafty](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/guest-post-occasionally-crafty/) - Hi everyone, I'm Valerie from Occasionally Crafty! I am super excited to be here on Keeping it Simple today- Kaysi's blog is one of the first craft blogs I ever started reading. So many of her projects have inspired me over the past few years, so I am honored to be her guest today.At Occasionally
- [Home Tour: Dining Room and Kitchen](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/home-tour-dining-room-and-kitchen/) - The living room leads right into the dining room. Dining room before: First thing we did in the dining room is take out the carpet. Carpet does not get along with three boys and their food! We replaced it with a laminate wood floor that continues to go into the kitchen. A new light fixture
- [Tutorial Tuesday: Scrapbook](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/tutorial-tuesday-scrapbook/) - The past few weeks, my husband was in Utah starting his new job and the kids and I were left at home in Kansas. I decided to take the time to scrapbook in the evenings. I got quite a bit done, too bad I'm not even close to being caught up, but I'm closer! I've
- [Whatever Wednesday: Personalized Base Ball Bat](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/whatever-wednesday-personalized-base/) - My oldest boy is in t-ball right now. While we were at the store, picking him out a glove, he spotted a nice red bat. He really wanted it but we told him no. We had a prefectly good bat at home. Instead, I told him that I could decorate his bat with red vinyl.
- [Guest Post: Family Ever After](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/guest-post-family-ever-after/) - Hi! I'm excited to be doing my very first guest post ever! Thanks Kaysi for giving me the chance! My blogging name is Rach H (I like my name cuz it rhymes), and I write the blog Family Ever After, where I post about sewing, crafts, cooking, recipes, clogging, running, photography, gardening and how we
- [Must Do Friday](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/must-do-friday-3/) - I've had a little bit of time to just browse through some blogs, and I came across this idea from the Moody Fashionista. She made little tea cups out of plastic eggs!! I love this idea and can't wait until my little gets a little older so I can have a tea party with her.
- [Silhouette Saturday: Dry Erase Letters](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/silhouette-saturday-dry-erase-letters/) - When my four year old was in preschool, he's teacher told me that he wouldn't trace his letters. So I tried to work with him and he didn't want to trace them with me either. Soon, I learned that he loved to write on a dry erase board, so I came up with this idea
- [Motivate Me Monday #82](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/motivate-me-monday-82/) - It's the month of August! I cannot believe that it is time to start getting ready for school again. I could have sworn that it was just May a little while ago! I'm excited for school to start, but I'm sure going to miss sleeping in until 9:00 :). I'm sure excited to see what
- [Must Do Friday](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/must-do-friday_12/) - When I saw this idea at Seasons with the Sewells I knew that I need to make one! With a mobile baby that puts everything in her mouth, it would be nice to have somewhere the boys can play with their legos that isn't the ground. This is a super easy and simple solution!!
- [Motivate Me Monday #83](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/motivate-me-monday-83/) - Here are a few of the most popular links from last week Kate from It's the Small Things shows how to do this hair-do, love it! Organize and Decorate Everything used old windows to make this gorgeous decor! Rachel from Loving Life made these super cute wall hangings from canvases!
- [Tutorial Tuesday: Pencil Box](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/tutorial-tuesday-pencil-box/) - School started today!!!! I don't know where the summer went. Like always, it just flew by. When I was getting my son's school supplies, I looked at all of the different options of pencil boxes. There were the cheap ones and then themed ones that were three times as much. So I got the plain
- [Scrapbook Thursday](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/scrapbook-thursday-5/) - Do you notice my daily deals at the right hand corner? From now on, if one of my sponsors has a sale or great deal going on, I'm going to post it up there. So check it out to see what kind of good deals you can get because we all can always use a
- [Solemates Sandals GIVEAWAY (closed)](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/solemates-sandals-giveaway/) - If you don't know by now, I have love flip flops and sandals! I can never have enough of them! Well there is an awesome company called Solemates Sandals They have darling flip flops with interchangeable "mates". I LOVE the idea of having one pair of shoes but several different styles and colors. They have
- [Motivate Me Monday #84](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/motivate-me-monday-84/) - Hello everyone!! I hope all is well! I was really planning on going through the last week's link and get several features, but then life happened.... Our van broke down, we had a garage sale and then of course packing, so I didn't get to it! But I did see a couple that I loved!
- [Home Tour: Master Suite](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/home-tour-master-suite/) - My house has an amazing master suite. It is upstairs, away from the kids and I love it!! Master bedroom before: With a little white paint on the windows and wood blinds, some cute bedding a few pictures this room is my favorite in all the house. Our place to sit back and just relax!
- [Whatever Wednesday: Tooth Pillow](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/whatever-wednesday-tooth-pillow/) - My oldest son is about to lose his front teeth. I've seen lots of people make little pillows, so I thought that I would make him and my other son one. They are very simple and I just used what I had on hand. For these pillows, I used Expressions Vinyl t-shirt vinyl. They have
- [Whatever Wednesday: Shirt Redo](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/whatever-wednesday-shirt-redo/) - Remember those turtlenecks I bought way back in February? Well here is another one that I did. I made it very simple. Just cut off the neck and sleeves. I made it a v-neck and gathered the sleeves. Seriously only took about 10 minutes!
- [Scrapbook Thursday](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/scrapbook-thursday_25/) - Family pictures...... sometimes don't go as planned. Sometimes they go great. Usually in my family, I have to bribe my kids so they will smile for me and that doesn't always work. This photo shoot actually wasn't too bad, but I love the "other" pictures that didn't make the cut. So I scrapbooked some of
- [Motivate Me Monday #85](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/motivate-me-monday-85/) - Hello everyone! I hope that you had a great weekend! TODAY IS MOVING DAY!! Today we start our 13 hour journey to Utah. It's going to be an adventure with the four kids. Most likely we will be stopping a TON. Wish us luck on this new adventure! I'm going to take a two week
- [Motivate Me Monday #86](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/motivate-me-monday-86/)
- [15% Off!!!!](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/15-off/) - Two of my sponsors are having 15% off of everything in their stores right now!!!The first one is Shabby Apple Use code Ivy and you can get 15% off, plus you get FREE shipping on all domestic orders!They have a new line called Academia and of course all of the dress are gorgeous!! With HonorsScholar
- [Motivate Me Monday #87](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/motivate-me-monday-87/) - Today is the 10 year anniversary of 9/11. I'm sure that all of us remember this horrible day! I was in high school. When I arrived at school, I had no clue what was happening. Everyone was talking about it. My first two teachers taught lessons like nothing happened. Finally by the time third period
- [Scrapbook Thursday](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/scrapbook-thursday-4/) - Here is a simple layout that I did. I loved how My 1st Christmas was written on her shirt, so I tried to copy it as much as I could. I used lots of brads and then silver Expressions Vinyl for the words and the snowflakes. The snowflakes are from Silhouette's online store.
- [Must Do Friday](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/must-do-friday-2/) - I can't believe that there are already Halloween crafts posted already!! I'm sooooo behind! Amanda from Every Creative Endeavor made these adorable Halloween pillows! I love them! Alison from Oopsey Daisy made these adorable soaps, I love them and I'm so going to make them!! LeAnne from Organize and Decorate Everything made this adorable paper
- [Love Notes](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/love-notes-2/) - For the longest time I have wanted to put little love notes in my son's lunch box. I don't know why I haven't, but I forget all the time. Or I can't find a pen or piece of cute paper (especially now, I think they are still in boxes!). So I came up with this
- [Tutorial Tuesday: 5 minute vinyl](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/tutorial-tuesday-5-minute-viny/) - Wow I am on a vinyl kick! We are moving next week and with all of this packing, I have had to take a break and make something. I've been making lots of vinyl things because it doesn't take up any space and is so easy and quick. Today is our 8th wedding anniversary and
- [Tutorial Tuesday: Matching Shirts](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/tutorial-tuesday-matching-shirts/) - Yup, another turtleneck refashion. I hope that you're not sick of them because I have had fun with them! Never again will I look at a turtleneck with disgust. Instead I will see the potential in it! With this one, I made a shirt for me and my daughter! This is how I made it:
- [Whatever Wednesday: Vinyl Flowers](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/whatever-wednesday-vinyl-flowers/) - When we moved to Utah, we decided to rent a house instead of buying one. It's really hard to have a house and not be able to paint. You all know that I love color, so I needed a way to put some color on the walls! Vinyl came to the rescue! I love it
- [Motivate Me Monday #88](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/motivate-me-monday-88/)
- [Scrapbook Thursday](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/scrapbook-thursday_22/) - Here is a cute and quick page that I did. I just cut a bunch of circles out of paper and then edged them with brown ink. I didn't even mat my pictures, I just rounded them with a corner rounder punch.
- [Shopping in my closet](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/shopping-in-my-close/) - I have a ton of clothes. One day I counted (this was a couple years ago too) and I had 110 shirts. I like to get new clothes too. There is just something about wearing something for the first time. Since the move, I've realized that I had too many clothes. I don't have enough
- [Motivate Me Monday #89](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/motivate-me-monday-89/) - Here are the two links with the most hits: Ciao! Newport Beach has a great post with a ton of fun pumpkins ideas! Design DNA made this fun Halloween decorations.
- [Photo Canvas Offer](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/photo-canvas-offer/) - Photo Canvas has another great deal going on right now!! Hurry and take advantage of this sale because it won't last long!!
- [Scrapbook Thursday](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/scrapbook-thursday_29-2/) - When my babies turn 3 months, I do a special ABC layout for them. I have a word for each letter of the alphabet that describes them. I always love how they turn out!
- [Scout by Bungalow Review](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/scout-by-bungalow-review/) - Today I'm excited to intro you to a company called Scout by Bungalow They specialize in bags, storage containers and more. They have very stylish bags! Here is a small sample of what they have. Uptown Girl Tote I was able to review the Be-Low-Me storage bag. It's perfect for under bed storage. It's is
- [UPrinting GIVEAWAY!! (closed)](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/uprinting-giveaway/) - Giveaway is closed, winner is #6 andream.steveh said...6 I liked uprinting on facebook. Today I have an awesome giveaway for you all!!! Have you heard about UPrinting at all? If you haven't, they are a printing company. You can get lots of different printed there! They have business card printing, custom business cards and even
- [Tutorial Tuesday: Candy Corn Wreath](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/tutorial-tuesday-candy-corn-wrea/) - I saw this idea on How Does She? last year and have wanted to do it all year!! I finally did it and I'm so glad that I did! This is what you will need: -wreath -candy corn -glue gun -electrical tape -acrylic glaze This is how I made it: 1) I wrapped electrical tape
- [Whatever Wednesday: Vinyl Light Sabers](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/whatever-wednesday-vinyl-light-sabers/) - Star Wars is now on Blu Ray!! I haven't gotten it yet, but hopefully will soon. My two sons really love Star Wars. I don't blame them at all, I really love Star Wars!!! So this is what I did in their room: This is how I made them: 1) I took a picture of
- [Tea Review](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/tea-review/) - Fall is here!! And so is the cooler weather, which I love right now! Every year I have to get new clothes for my kids at this time, I swear they grow like weeds during the summer!! Tea has a large collection of designer children's clothing They have a variety of girl's clothing, including girl's
- [Blogger Party!!!](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/blogger-party/) - I have only been in Utah for three weeks and I have already been to a blogger party!!! Lilli from Confessions of a Craft-A-Holic invited me to go and of course I said yes. I was so excited to meet people like me and talk about everything crafty, plus get a girls night out! It
- [Whatever Wednesday: Layered Ruffle Skirt](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/whatever-wednesday-layered-ruffle-skir/) - One day I was garage sale-ing and I found this satin robe for $.50. I knew exactly what I wanted to do with it, make a cute skirt for my little girl. And so I did just that!This is how I made it1) I took the robe and cut it into several different pieces. I
- [Heart Shirt](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/heart-shir/) - My son has a friend that had to get heart surgery over the summer. She was very anxious about this operation (who would blame her, I would be too). I just felt like I needed to make her something for when she went to get the operation. So I came up with this idea. Can
- [Motivate Me Monday #90](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/motivate-me-monday-90/) - Fall is definitely here!! The leaves are starting to fall and it is getting cooler. Plus, everyone is starting to decorate in the fall colors (which I love). I just love fall!! Here are a few of my favorites from last week: Awesome front door from Mel Designs, I just love it!!! Miss Lovie made
- [Whatever Wednesday: Felt Candy Corn](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/whatever-wednesday-felt-candy-corn/) - I have seen a lot of candy corn decorations going up, so it got me thinking. After much thought, I came up with this. I was going to make two of them, but then my patience ran out :) This is how I made it: 1) I took a Styrofoam cone (I got mine from
- [Scrapbook Thursday](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/scrapbook-thursday-3/) - Here is a cute page I did for my daughter. I tore the edges and put decorative paper behind to make the corners. I used red and green Expressions Vinyl and cut the strawberries and letters out with my Silhouette. Check out these sites!
- [Must Do Friday](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/must-do-friday/) - I saw this idea and feel in love! Maxi dresses are so in right now and I love how they flow. Go to Sweet Verbena and check out how she made her own Maxi dress! I absolutely love these printable pictures of the temples over at Lil' Luna
- [Tutorial Tuesday: Mummy Pillow](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/tutorial-tuesday-mummy-pillow/) - It's October now and it's time to really decorate for Halloween. This past weekend I got out all of my Halloween decorations and put them up. Then I decided that I need more :). So I made this pillow. This is how I made it: 1) I cut two pieces of fabric. I cut them
- [The Children's Wear Outlet Review and GIVEAWAY!!](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/childrens-wear-outlet-review-and/) - This giveaway is now closed I am super excited for today's post. Not only do I have a great review for you, but a giveaway too!! It's starting to get cold and it's time to start layering and having cute jackets! I love buying sets for my kids, they are just so darn cute. The
- [Halloween Tile](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/halloween-tile/) - I made this Subway art tile for Halloween. I'm so glad that they have no added purple and lime green into the Halloween colors, black and orange can get a little boring and redundant after awhile. I cut the vinyl out with my Silhouette and used my Expressions Vinyl in colors: purple, lime-tree green, orange
- [10K](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/10k/) - This morning I ran my second 10K. I've really struggled with losing the baby weight this time around. I was 5 pounds heavier when I had my little girl and it's those 5 pounds that I can't seem to lose. So I did Insanity and got down to my normal weight, but then the stress
- [Tutorial Tuesday: Halloween Pillow](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/tutorial-tuesday-halloween-pillow/) - I'm going to try to decorate more for the holidays, well the holidays that I really like :). I'm going to attempt to make at least one pillow. I wanted to make it really easy to change the pillow out, so I made a pillow case to go over one of my old throw pillows.
- [Scrapbook Thursday](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/scrapbook-thursday_13/) - I took a ton of pictures at my daughter's blessing and I loved how they turned out, so I had to do several pages to get them all. I ended up doing 6 pages. I kept with the same colors and theme in all of them. I used my Silhouette to cut out the flowers,
- [Tasty Thursday: Chewy Caramel Brownies](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/tasty-thursday-chewy-caramel-brownies/) - It's been awhile since I've posted any recipes. I struggle with cooking in the summer, it's just so hot! Plus I haven't try anything new. I'm not in the mood to cook again, so I'm going to be doing Tasty Thursday again! Here's a super good dessert!! Chewy Caramel Brownies What you will need: 1
- [Must Do Friday](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/must-do-friday_14/) - There is so much talent out there, wow!! Anne from Wobisobi made this awesome skull shirt! It's so cool and I so want to make one! Melanie from the Crafty Cupboard this awesome spider web table runner!! Brandy from The Moody Fashionista made this awesome ghost feet sign. My kids would love to do this!
- [Knit Bubble Skirt](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/poppy-seed-fabrics-review-and-giveaway/) - I saw this idea here and knew I wanted to make for one my daughter. This is how I made the bubble skirt. My little girl's waist is 15", so I doubled that and added 1" for seam. I wanted the skirt to be 8", so I doubled that and added 3 1/2" for seam and
- [Motivate Me Monday #91](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/motivate-me-monday-91/) - Halloween is definitely getting closer! I'm getting so excited. We are doing a theme (of course) for the whole family and I can't wait until we all get dressed up and get to go out and trick or treat. Halloween is definitely my second favorite holiday (it's a close second behind Christmas). I absolutely love
- [Shabby Apple Review](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/shabby-apple-review/) - I don't know how Shabby Apple keeps on doing it, but they keep on coming up with some amazing lines of dresses. I just love all the different colors and styles, so gorgeous!! Their line Academia, is awesome! Look at how adorable these skirts and dresses are! I just love them!! I got the opportunity
- [Whatever Wednesday: Ruffle Pumpkin Pillow](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/whatever-wednesday-ruffle-pumpkin/) - For the pillow case for Thanksgiving/fall, I have been wanting to make a pillow with a pumpkin for a long time. I love pumpkins! You can decorate with them for Halloween and then keep them until Thanksgiving! I went back and forth on how I was going to make it, then I finally settled on
- [Pumpkin faces](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/pumpkin-faces/) - My mom brought my kids each a pumpkin from her garden. We always want to decorate and carve them too soon though, they always go rotten before Halloween gets here. So this year, I let my kids pick out a face from the Silhouette online store and then we cut it out of black vinyl
- [Tutorial Tuesday: Circle Flower Shirt](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/tutorial-tuesday-circle-flower-shir/) - Yup you guessed it, another turtleneck refashion :). This one is super simple and my husband didn't even know that I made it. He just thought that I bought it from the store (even after I told him that I was up in the middle of the night making shirts :D). This is how I
- [Scrapbook Thursday](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/scrapbook-thursday_20/) - I had a lot of fun with this lay out. I used the same fabric from the dress and made it ruffled and then sewed it onto the page.For the girlie girl, I cut it out with my Silhouette in both black and lime-tree green vinyl and then layered it. Then I used a zig-zag
- [Halloween and Fall Decorations](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/halloween-and-fall-decorations/) - Here's the what I made last year for Halloween and fall.
- [Apple caramel dip](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/tasty-thursday-apple-caramel-dip/) - I love eating apples in the fall! They are so yummy this time of year! I just love the honey crisp ones too! What's an apple without caramel to dip it in? This one is so easy and so yummy! Apple Caramel Dip What you will need: -1 8oz package of cream cheese -1/4 cup
- [Pinterest Picks](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/pinterest-picks-5/) - I finally caved in and joined Pinterest!! I'm trying hard to not spend a whole lot of time on there.... So Friday are probably going to be become Pinterest Picks. Similar to the Must Do Friday. This what I found on there this week Made it Monday made this adorable Star Wars finger puppets! You
- [Motivate Me Monday #92](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/motivate-me-monday-92/) - Revolutionaries made this great fall piece our of TP rolls, I really need to start saving mine! Passionately Artistic made this awesome Halloween frame, go check out how she did it! The Creative Imperative made this great Spiderman pillow! With three boys, I most likely will be making this! While He was Napping made this
- [eShakti Review](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/eshakti-review/) - Today I am excited to introduce you to an awesome clothing store called eShakti. They have some super cute and stylish clothes. They have dresses, skirts, blouses, pants and more! Here are a few things that I just loved I decided to be daring and get something that was so cute but not really my
- [Whatever Wednesday: Vinyl Train](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/whatever-wednesday-vinyl-train/) - My two year son really likes trains right now, (what 2 year boy old doesn't love trains?) so I decided to decorate his room with trains. I love how his train turned out, it's so big and fun on the wall! This is how I made it: For the tracks 1) I first I took
- [Angry Birds costumes](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/angry-birds-costumes/) - I'm so excited for our Halloween costumes this year!! This the first time that I have sewed all of our costumes. I found this awesome tutorial from Motivate me Monday. I was so excited because they were very easy to make! I followed her tutorial for the most part. I just made straps to put
- [Angry Birds Shirt](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/angry-birds-shir/) - We are huge fans of Angry Birds at our house!!! I personally love the game and so do my boys. I find myself playing it all the time, when I should be cleaning or doing something more productive :). This is how I made it: 1) I found a photo online and opened it in
- [Motivate Me Monday #93](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/motivate-me-monday-93/) - What a great week!! I love looking at all the talent out there. You all are so talented and creative, I love it! I can't believe that Halloween is only 1 week away, it's crazy! I think I'm just as excited to wear our Angry Bird costumes as my kids :) Here are some of
- [Halloween Kid Crafts](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/halloween-kid-crafts/) - This is Halloween week! I'm so glad that I don't have to worry about costumes (well I do have a couple of touch ups). It's going to be a busy week for me, but I love all of the fun things to do. I'm going to do a craft for my 6 and 4 year
- [Scrapbook Thursday](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/scrapbook-thursday_27/) - Here is a super cute lay out that I did. I used vinyl for the letters and cut it would my Silhouette.Check out these sites!
- [Tasty Thursday: Chicken Tortilla soup](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/tasty-thursday-chicken-tortilla-soup/) - Two times a week, we have sports at 4:10. So that means that I either have to have dinner ready and prepped before we go or I have to cook in the crock pot. I love the crock pot, so most of the time, I do that! My friend has a great cooking blog and
- [New CAMEO Silhouette](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/new-cameo-silhouette/) - I'm sure you've heard the buzz about the new CAMEO Silhouette coming out this week. I sooooo badly want one. I'm trying to figure out how to justify buying one when I have the SD that works just fine. I just want that extra three inches!! Did you know that Expressions Vinyl sells them too?
- [GO POKES!](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/go-pokes/) - I grew up in the great state of Wyoming. Then I went to school at the University of Wyoming. If you don't know, UW does not like Utah teams, they are rivals. So it KILLS me ever time I walk into a store and see U of Utah and BYU things. They even sell it
- [Motivate Me Monday #94](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/motivate-me-monday-94/) - HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!! I hope that everyone is having a wonderful Halloween weekend! It has been prefect weather here and we are loving it! Lots of fun things to do and it's not even Halloween yet :). Our Angry Birds costumes have been a big hit. We even won a little costume contest, they announced us
- [Easy Thanksgiving Decoration using 2x4s](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/tutorial-tuesday-thanksgiving-2x4s/) - I absolutely loved how my Halloween 2x4s turned out, so I decided to make some for fall/Thanksgiving. I love having something on the door step to great people when they come! I also made some for Christmas too. This is how I made it: 1) I took a 2x4 and cut it into four pieces.
- [Whatever Wednesday: Not so boring white shirt](https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/whatever-wednesday-not-so-boring-white/) - I have a ton of white shirts, but rarely wear them because they are little too boring. Oh and because I'm afraid of staining them because of my kids. So I put some pretty flowers and swirls on this one to really spruce it up! This is how I made it: 1) I cut the

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