Kim Byers
The Celebration Shoppe
Browsing for fun ideas that kids can help with, I ran across these fun chenille napkin rings from Better Homes & Gardens that would be perfect for a Mother’s Day brunch or girly birthday party. Here’s what you’ll need: 3 colors of chenille stems Paper towel tube Ruler And here’s what you do: Choose six …
These oh so fun pinwheel planters are perfect decoration or favors for a spring garden party or birthday bash. This idea from Better Homes & Gardens Magazine touts a letter at the center of each pinwheel, which might be fun to spell out your guest of honor’s name. Here’s what you’ll need: Craft paper (preferably …
I’ve mentioned before that my youngest son has severe milk allergies, so holidays can be tough when it comes to buying pre-packaged candy. With this in mind, I wanted to figure out how to make the carrot candy wrappers so that I could stuff them with jelly beans or gummy savors. (The picture shows M&Ms, …
As you can see I’ve been looking through magazines again. This simple and beautiful idea is from our friends at All You Magazine. Here’s what you’ll need: Two similarly shaped vases, one 3″ narrower than the other Peeps Jelly beans Flowers Here are the easy steps to pulling it together: Insert the smaller vase inside …
I posted an idea for a valentine mailbox a few weeks ago and thought I would try my hand at a birthday version. On birthday mornings I like to have something special waiting by their pancakes and what better than a little mailbox filled with birthday cards and goodies. {I know, goodies before breakfast… but …
In addition to the buggy headbands, we’re also going to demonstrate today on Daytime Columbus how to make these super easy ladybug clip on wings for your next bugs and butterflies birthday bash. I know, you’re thinking “she says everything is easy.” Well these really are. Here’s what you need: ½ yard netting or bridal …
This morning we’re going to be showing Gail Hogan of NBC’s Daytime Columbus how to make these soooo cute, if I do say so myself, ladybug and dragonfly headbands. These are wonderful for bugs and butterflies party favors or just for pretend play. Here’s what you’ll need: ¾ inch (at least) headband ¾ inch ribbon, …
This might be my favorite craft of recent months. While I was creating these, my boys were so excited they kept trying to sneak them from my craft table, which of course tells me that these fun stick ponies will be a great favor at any Wild West Cowboy bash. Here’s a list of what …
Cowboys and girls will happily ride off into the sunset with these loot-filled goody bags and you’ll love how easy they are to make. Here’s what you need: Brown paper lunch bags Twine Sherriff badges Black Sharpie, thick Dollar sign template Cut out the template and trace the dollar-sign onto your brown lunch bag (about an inch-and-a-half …
These Valentine mailboxes are so adorable from my friend at currentlycrafting.com. She found the boxes for $1 at Target and then simply embellished them with beautiful craft papers. Here’s what you’ll need: small mailbox scrapbook paper mod podge sponge mod podge applicator and paintbrush chipboard letters fine sandpaper For all the how to details and …
