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Summer Inspired DIY Gift Wrap Create a Gift Tag: 1. Cut a 3x3 square from 6x6 scrapbook paper 2. Hole punch the top and add an eyelet 3. Adhere vellum sentiment sticker to white card stock 4. Punch out a mini tag and embellish 5. Repeat step 2 for each tag and tie all together with bakers twine Add Summer Flair to a Gift Bag: 1. Scallop punch a paper strip and glue to top of bag 2. Die cut scrapbook paper and glue to bag 3. Create a pinwheel using … [Read more...]
Hey everyone! It's Abbey here from The Cards We Drew and I'm so excited to be here as the newest holiday contributor to Somewhat Simple!! Today I am here to share with you a fun idea to make beach buckets for kids! My blog is about crafting, party planning, home decor and more and I'll be here monthly sharing fun ideas with you that are great for upcoming holidays. This may not be a "holiday" post exactly, but today I'm going to share with you a fun idea to get your kids pumped up for their … [Read more...]
School is almost over. Temperatures are changing. Parents and children are getting fidgety. So much to do, so little time... So I'll keep this short and sweet. Need a gift for your child's teacher? Mom's birthday is coming up? Grandpa needs a little pick-me-up? Grab some flowers, a small plant, a basket of fruit, or a package of rulers / measuring tape and slap one of these FREE Thank You For Helping Me Grow gift tags on it and voila! You've just made someone you … [Read more...]
Strawberries and cake are two beautiful things! Put a layer of cream cheese filling between them and you have... tasty beautiful things! Strawberry Cake in a Jar! This is one of my mom's old recipies, but I've added a twist as I baked them in individual portions! I've seen so many adorable desserts in a jar (like on Our Best Bites), and I thought this recipe would work well in a jar too! For the cake: My mom used to use a betty crocker white cake mix, which is good and easy! I … [Read more...]
Here is a fun Mother's Day gift I made a few years ago for my Mother In Law- a Block Puzzle with photos of all her kids and their families! Me and my "long lost friend" (who used to live a mile away from me that now lives 15 miles away whom I NEVER see anymore) got together one afternoon and made these. They are simple and cute and sure to please all of the moms out there! MATERIALS NEEDED: 9 wooden cubes, Mod Podge, sponge brush, scissors, distress ink (though I ended up not using it) … [Read more...]
