Category Archive: crafts

Easy DIY: Super Mario Coin Game

I used this for trivia game at my son’s Super Mario birthday party, but it can be adapted in all sorts of ways. Red, green and yellow for a car/racing party or wrap… Continue reading

Easy DIY: Quilted Blanket

This is probably the easiest sewing project you could tackle. All you need are two piece of fabric cut to equal measurements. I found this alpaca flannel and thought it would make a… Continue reading

Easy DIY: Bubble Tea Holder

Bubble tea is as popular here as it is in Asia, but one thing that hasn’t really made the jump over are bubble tea holders. A lot of Asian countries are limiting, if… Continue reading

Easy DIY: Pokeball Cards

These cards are perfect for the Pokemon lovers in your life. I used these as thank you cards for a Pokemon birthday party, but they would work as invitations or note cards. You… Continue reading

Easy DIY: Balloon Spider

Here’s a quick and easy Halloween decoration. You just need balloons, construction paper, tape and eyes. First step is to cut the construction paper into strips and roll into tubes. Tape two tubes… Continue reading

Easy DIY: Dino Snack Bag

My friend’s son loves dinosaurs so I used iron-on transfer paper to make an iron-on of his favorite, the stegosaurus.  Then I ironed it on a drawstring bag so he’d have a reusable… Continue reading

Easy DIY: Star Wars Obstacle Course

I made this obstacle course for my son’s Star Wars party. It’s mostly made from shipping boxes and wrapping paper.   For the pillars, I used FedEx tube boxes, wrapping paper and printer… Continue reading

Easy DIY: Light Saber Decorations

While looking for decoration ideas for the party table, I came across fluorescent light covers at my local lighting store.  I bought various colored tubes that I then cut in half using an x-acto… Continue reading

Easy DIY: Mint Tin Toys

I ordered these tin boxes from Paper Mart and saw these cute little play sets, so I thought I’d make some for Easter using pom poms.   

Easy DIY: Leather Gift Card Holders and Envelope Wallets

This is the perfect way to take gift cards to another level. Especially when you’re stuck with buying set denominations because sometimes you don’t want to give $50 gift cards but $10 doesn’t… Continue reading