Get Well Gift Ideas

Unless you are a doctor or a nurse, you might feel helpless when you find out a friend is at home sick.  You know you can't do anything to take away the sickness, so what do you do to show them you care, while still keeping a safe distance?

Whether you enjoy cooking, baking, crafting, or just want a quick pick up option, here are some porch drop ideas to show someone you care.

3D Flower Art Card

All over pinterest, I have been seeing 3D flower art.  So, when I wanted to make a special thank you card for an amazing friend, I knew that I wanted to try the 3D flower art for myself.  Here is a look at my take on this current trend.

Baker's Boxes as Seen on Atlanta & Company

Niki setting up for Baker's Box segment on Atlanta & Company

          On Tuesday, I did another segment for Atlanta & Company.  Four years ago I went back to school to complete my Broadcast Journalism degree because I love to creatively tell a story that will encourage and inspire.  The fact that I now have so many opportunities to couple that passion for communication with some of my other favorites in life, like DIY and crafting is "the icing on the cake."  Just follow along while I show host, Christine Pullara, how to create these decadent looking cake-inspired gift boxes.

 

4 DIY Pillow Makeovers as seen on Atlanta & Company

4 DIY Pillow Makeover Options

It can be so easy and inexpensive to do a DIY Pillow Makeover.  If you want to see just how easy, you can check out the video below from my recent visit to Atlanta & Company.

How to Make a Solar Powered Mason Jar Lantern

If you follow me on YouTube, then you know that a couple of weeks ago I showed you an easy way to turn an every day mason jar into a solar-powered lantern that will charge itself each day and glow all night.  It's a fun accessory for your porch.  I show you how to decorate it for Halloween to help light the way for all your trick-or-treat pals.  This video was sponsored by Darice, and can also be found on CraftyHangouts.

Just click the video above to see just how easy it is to create.

Hope you enjoy!

Niki 

DIY Canvas Bag with Iron-On Transfer

DIY Canvas Tote - Image Transfer

Hello, all you busy people!

Today, I am going to show you how to make a DIY canvas bag in a flash; it's a gift that can be personalized for that special touch that shows just how much you care.  And since teacher appreciation is just around the corner, you just might want to consider this quick, easy, and affordable bag as a sign of your appreciation.  Bonus: this teacher appreciation gift can be made for less than $10!!

Kid Crafts: Creative Gifts for Kids and Tweens

If you have a kid or tween that loves being creative, then I have the perfect gift idea for them.

Amanda from Crafts by Amanda has two amazing books that make ideal gifts to inspire kids to create: Duct Tape Mania and Rubber Band Mania.  She so kindly gave me one of each in exchange for telling you about them -- What a deal!!  I love sharing fun finds and opinions. :)  These books have SO many easy and fun ideas, so I thought I would share one of her fabulous tutorials with you today, so you could see just how cool these projects really are.

So, without further delay...

Kids Craft: Duct Tape Bracelet

DIY Black & Gold Decorative Nesting Boxes for Under $10: Nautical Inspiration

Learn how to decorate a paper mache box with this craft tutorial.

*This post is sponsored by Consumer Crafts, but the ideas, opinions and designs are mine.

Create your own decorative box set for less than $10

Decorating my new home has been so much fun!  I love decorating and re-decorating the shelves and built ins.  Decorative boxes make for awesome shelf accents because they are so functional.  They look pretty, can be modified to suit any decor, and they are the perfect way to keep things organized.  I love personalizing each decorative box and making it unique.  Nesting boxes can be placed on top of each other or scattered throughout a shelving unit.

Three Easy Party Favors with Free Printables - Canvas Bag, Hair Tie Napkin Ring & Printed Magnet with Free Printables and a Giveaway

3 Easy Party Favors with Free Printables

This post is sponsored by OnlineLabels.com - I received compensation for this post, however, the opinions and projects are my own. I truly enjoyed their products.

Goodies to take home make any party better.  Last week, I introduced you to an American Girl party that used Online Labels to enhance the pink and green decor.  You can check that post out here.  Today, I am joining Crafty Hangouts again to show you the three easy party favors and free printables that made the party memorable and fun for girls and dolls alike.

How to Make a No Sew Fabric Bookmark

How to Make a No Sew Fabric Bookmark

Last week, I was chillin' on the beach with lots of family, but I did find time to make an appearance on the web over at Carissa's blog, Creative Green Living.  While Carissa is focusing on the new baby, I am honored to be filling in for her by showing you how to make a NO sew fabric bookmark -- I am even using recycled fabric, which I know is a definite plus for this eco-conscious mama.

How to Make a Quick & Cheap Wedding Favor

Stenciled Wedding Favor for Cheap

The more guests at the wedding, the more time and money it takes to make favors for your wedding guests.  Today, I want to show you a really quick and inexpensive wedding favor that will look adorable at each place setting, or as a collection in a basket.

How to stencil a candle with sand and Mod Podge

Sand Stenciled Candle Before and After

I have to confess, I love taking what I already have on hand and making it better.  So, I was really excited when Amy from Mod Podge Rocks sent me some of her new adhesive stencils to try.  I immediately started thinking of things that I could transform.  I finally decided on my plain ol' tapered candles.

DIY Monogrammed Card Holder: No Machine Needed

DIY Monogrammed Business or Gift Card Holder

Having an embroidery machine is not the only way to monogram.  Today, I want to show you how you can easily transform a fabric business or gift card holder into a personalized gift, using baker's twine.

How to Personalized a Card Holder Using Baker's Twine

Tips for Arranging Gift Baskets - Elephant Baby Shower Basket

Gift Basket Tips

Packaging can make or break a gifts first impression.  That's why I always try to make my gifts look as cute as possible.  Gift basket are one of my go-to forms of gift wrap.  Today, I want to show you a baby shower gift that I coordinated with the baby's nursery theme - Elephants.  For this gift, I was going in with a friend, so I had a pretty good collection of items, but you can see more gift basket ideas here.

DIY Lace-Up Boots

Learn how to turn plain boots into boots that are as unique and beautiful as you are.  

The interchangeable laces make them the perfect compliment to any outfit.

DIY Lace-Up Boots with Interchangeable Ribbon

My faux UGG boots are one of my favorite things to wear, but every time I wore them, I felt like they were missing something.  Well, not anymore!  

DIY Styrofoam Corks

DIY Decorative Corks using Styrofoam

Learn how to turn an ordinary vase or bottle into a work of art by creating decorative corks using Styrofoam.

Mason Jar Cake Plate with Endless Possibilities

Mason Jar Cake Plate with Limitless Styling Options

{I received some super cool product in exchange for this post.  However, the opinions, post & tutorial are my own.}

Do you love decorating for parties?  If so, then you are going to love today's craft -- a mason jar cake plate!!  I am so in love with this thing.  <3  Consumer Crafts sent me some mason jars & some other amazing crafty products and challenged me to create something using the jars...I had so much fun dreaming up this one!!

Easy, Beautiful Scrapbooking with Project Life

Easy, Beautiful Scrapbooking

{This post is part of a paid campaign.  However, my LOVE for Project Life is real.  I have been drooling over them for months!!  They totally Rock!}
 
Don't you just LOVE it when you find a new product that is totally awesome AND solves a problem for you?  I sure do!  Today, I want to tell you about a crafty product that has solved a huge problem for me...and will for you too.  The amazing product is Project Life.  So, you might be wondering what problem they solved for me.  It was my scrapbooking dilemma.  I LOVE a beautiful scrapbook that displays your pictures, tickets, souveniers, etc.  However, I just can't ever seem to find the time to make them.  I don't know if I just take too many pictures and have my hand in too many pots (blogging, room mom, career, schooling, house keeping, other crafting whims, and a million other things) OR if I just want each page to be perfect and so I spend HOURS trying to get it to meet that standard.   Either way, I want a beautiful scrapbook (preferably without having to cut my pictures) that doesn't take me 3 months to complete...and THAT is what Project Life has done for me.

20 Ways to Support Others During an Illness or Death

20 Ways to Support Others during an Illness or Loss of a Loved One

When someone you know and love is in the hospital or loses a loved one, most likely one of the first things out of your mouth is, "Let me know if there is anything I can do to help."  Without a doubt there are things that you can do to help without them ever having to tell you what to do.

Easiest Handmade Jewelry Ever!

Handmade Jewelry Made Easy

I was given Styled by Tori Jewelry as compensation for this post.  However, the opinions here are 100% mine.