Valentine’s Day calls for a little something special, if you ask me. It’s the perfect occasion to whip up an indulgent homemade dessert. In that spirit, I made these confetti ice cream cups to serve up a frozen chocolate treat for my family. I even took the opportunity to go over-the-top with some hot cocoa […]

The chocolate-covered strawberries you find at the grocery store don’t even compare to this fun DIY emoji version! Inspired by that super cute pink heart emoji, I put the Kailo Chic spin on this classic Valentine’s Day treat. Get ready to surprise your kids or wow your party guests with these adorable heart emoji chocolate-covered […]

One of my favorite traditions with school-age kids is making the valentine box every year for them to receive their classroom cards and trinkets. And I think this one takes the cake—literally! This DIY fake cake valentine box was so fun to make, and it’s definitely a keepsake item. I started with a paper-mache heart-shaped […]

Does taking down your holiday decorations make you a little sad? Let’s cut through the dreariness of January/February together by doing a little Valentine’s Day crafting! These little paper ring pop treat boxes would be so cute for a kid’s Valentine’s Day party. Or for your favorite T. Swift fan! (♪ I like shiny things […]

If you need that finishing touch for your New Year’s Eve party, I’ve got just the thing. It’s a disco ball version of my friendship bracelet garland! I took apart a disco-ball garland to use for this DIY, but you can also buy small disco balls on their own to use. I love this subtle […]

With five days left till the big day, are you in the spirit yet? If not, these Whoville tree cinnamon rolls are sure to do the trick! Make the dough the night before and serve up on Christmas morning to be a household hero. Who knows? This just might be a new family tradition. Or […]

Who doesn’t love the retro charm of oversized colorful Christmas light bulbs? I took that inspiration and ran with it to create this disco Christmas light garland. Of course, you could also do a more classic red and green color pattern, but I stuck to my tried-and-true rainbow palette. This garland would also look adorable […]

These DIY candle holders have everything – a whimsical shape, a happy color combo, and a healthy touch of sparkle. Find out how you can make your own peppermint candy candle holders below! If you like to work with clay, this’ll be a fun project. I used oven-bake clay to shape some candy-striped ribbon, then […]

I’ve got the funnest new spin on the advent calendar. I turned a simple vending machine into a super cool way for the kids to count down the days until Christmas! I fill my DIY advent vending machine with trinkets, candy, money, and advent activities and let each kid have one crank every day. I […]

Add that Christmas glow to your dining table or mantel with my DIY Christmas candles! This is such a fun one—definitely pairs well with wine and friends for a holiday crafting night! I used colorful wax sheets and teeny clay cutters to make the cutesy little shapes. Then they just stick right on to your […]

I just love when I can make an entire project with just a few sheets of colorful paper! This Christmas lightbulb paper wreath accomplished just that and looks super cute to boot. Below I will share the template for this 3D lightbulb so that you can recreate this wreath for your holiday home. Yes, even […]

If you’ve been on my blog before, you’ve probably seen some of my DIY fake cake projects (like this mirror and this Easter basket). They’re always a blast to make because you get to pipe the spackle like it’s cake frosting! It should come as no surprise that I made a Christmas version. Ready to […]