Braids continues to be a constant in the world of hair, and as school starts next week for us, the girls have been perusing the blog for hair ideas for the first day of school. Find yourself in a deadlock when it comes to getting a brush through your kiddo’s hair each and every morning before school? Then you’re in luck because we have unique braids that are sure to turn heads whether you’re looking to master a gorgeous Dutch flower braid or if you’re simply looking to get the lowdown on what exactly goes into creating the perfect fishtail
School’s in session, which means that the race for easy but creative back to school hairstyles is on. When you’re pressed for time, turning to Pinterest for inspiration may sometimes leave you feeling more stressed out than when you started. Going back to school is a huge event. Whether you’re in the first grade or a senior in college, you want to look presentable on the first day. These looks will have you looking and feeling incredible. The best part about these ideas, though, is how easy they are to copy. 1. AWESOME FAUX HAWK BRAID glamlatte 2. LACED
Going back to school sucks just as much for you as it does for your kids. Sure, you get them out of the house, but now you have to listen to them complain about tests and homework, and you get the giant bill for all their new school supplies. The start of fall invariably brings a wave of excitement to the air. The sound of school buses, the morning rush to get lunches packed and the overall hustle and bustle of a new school year is definitely refreshing and invigorating. 16. CREATE A HOMEWORK STATION polkadotchair 17. DIY NOTEBOOK LUNCHBAG
Impress your friends and show off your creativity with these back to school DIY ideas. These school supply DIY ideas will get you excited about going back to school! You can make your own personalized pencils, notebooks, organizers and more. Since the list of things to do for your kid seems impossible to conquer sometimes, we have put together some practical, but fun ‘back to school’ ideas that can make this school year easier and more exciting for all. 1. SUPER CUTE PENCIL TOPPERS awwsam 2. UPCYCLED BINDER CLIPS bsazcreates 3. DIY ‘WORK IT’ BACK-TO-SCHOOL CLIPBOARD dreamgreendiy 4. DIY
Isn’t it frustrating when you can’t find your favorite lipstick when you need it? Well, if that seems to be the problem, it’s the sign that you need a makeup storage ideas to make your own makeup organizer.These fashionable Do-It-Yourself ideas of makeup organizer and storage will help you to avoid being late for a meeting. The time for spring cleaning may be gone, but it never hurts having all your important daily needs organized. 16. OLD DINNERWARE designsbystudioc 17. SUSHI MAT ROLL-UP irinascutebox 18. MAKEUP BRUSH HOLDER centsationalgirl 19. COPPER TUBES hammerandheelsblog 20. PLASTIC DRAWERS danceswithbees 21. CLAY LIPSTICK
There’s a fine line between having an impressive makeup collection and being an excessive cosmetic hoarder. And more often than not, that line is determined by how one organizes their beauty goods. Keeping all your beauty needs in one place is never an easy job because you don’t often need to use all of them at once. 1. PAINTED PATTERNED MASON JAR bubbyandbean 2. ICE CUBE TRAY MAKEUP HOLDER designeatrepeat 3. SIMPLE CANDLE JAR MAKEUP STORAGE lifeannstyle 4. HANGING MAKEUP ORGANIZER agirlandagluegun 5. ROLL-UP MAKEUP BRUSH CASE sew4home 6. WASHI TAPE MAKEUP BRUSH HOLDER leroylime 7. EASY CARDBOARD MAKEUP ORGANIZER guidecentr
It is impossible to go through the summer without being invited to at least one wedding. It is the season of beautiful outdoor summer weddings and everything looks just so flawless. But what happens if you’re the one getting married? It all suddenly becomes a whole lot more complicated as there are tons of things you have to do and it is easy to become overwhelmed. But perhaps the biggest issue most new couples come across before their wedding is the actual cost of it. Weddings can easily get incredibly expensive and usually, you won’t know it until you’ve planned everything
Not only do butterflies bring color and beauty to the home and garden, but they do important work by pollinating flowers. Moreover, many species are endangered and so need our help and protection. Get crafty with these butterfly ideas because these ideas and check out a couple of these tutorials to make some incredibly cute trinkets. 16. CROCHET BUTTERFLY MOBILE crochet-news 17. FELT BUTTERFLIES cutesycrafts 18. BUTTERFLY CUPCAKES knotforlife 19. BUTTERFLY PUPPET shillopop 20. BUTTERFLY PRETZELS butterwithasideofbread 21. BUTTERFLY FABRIC BLOCK mybearpaw 22. BUTTERFLY APPLIQUE theitch2stitch 23. BUTTERFLY CANVAS megduerksen 24. BUTTERFLY CARD stampingeorgia 25. PAPER BUTTERFLY
There’s nothing more nature-like than butterflies and blooming flowers, and if we have already discussed blooms a lot, there were no roundups dedicated to butterflies. So now, guys, get ready to enjoy these cuties (of course, fake ones!) and add them to your home decor for cuteness and magic. 1. DIY BUTTERFLY PUSH PINS we-are-scout 2. SHRINK PLASTIC BUTTERFLY MOBILE myprintly 3. FABRIC ORIGAMI BUTTERFLY molliemakes 4. BUTTERFLY TEA BAG TAG craftberrybush 5. MAKE A BUTTERFLY FEEDER gnowfglins 6. BUTTERFLY BEADED KEYCHAIN thediydreamer 7. SHIMMERY BUTTERFLY TAG DIY sizzix 8. LACE BUTTERFLIES cutesycrafts 9. DIY PAPER BUTTERFLIES diy-green
They’re magical, mythical, and even quite mystical. What creature are we talking about? Unicorns of course! This whimsical animal has been doing the rounds online lately, mainly due to the fact that they’re awesome and totally on-trend. Unicorns are probably the sweetest mythological creatures that even kids love! Spread some magic around with these unique unicorn crafts for kids that are just gorgeous! 16. DIY GLITTER UNICORN ORNAMENTS hellowonderful 17. UNICORN BOOKMARKS happygoluckyblog 18. DIY UNICORN JEWELRY HOLDER horsesandheels 19. 3D PAPER CRAFT UNICORN HEAD bespoke-bride 20. UNICORN SILHOUETTES freeprettythingsforyou 21. MIXED MEDIA PAPER UNICORN CRAFT 22. DIY UNICORN
Unicorns, the single-horned mythical creatures we often hear or read about, don’t need to be limited to your kid’s fairy tale books alone anymore! Get your hands on these DIY unicorn projects and turn everyday household items or even desserts into a reminiscent of the unicorn. We’ve rounded-up some of the most amazing DIY unicorn crafts today to help you bring some extra sparkle into your life. From party goods, accessories, home decor 1. DIY UNICORN PLANTER bestfriendsforfrosting 2. DIY FLEECE UNICORN PILLOW bugaboocity 3. NO-SEW DIY UNICORN SLEEPING MASKS birdsparty 4. DIY STAINED GLASS UNICORN ohhappyday 5. RAINBOW CUDDLES
Lighted garland looks great draped over a mantle, hung above a headboard, traced around the perimeter of the ceiling, and more – the options are unlimited. Below are some string light ideas from creatives that you can recreate for an added glow in your room or on a patio. With a little effort your boring backyard or bedroom can also be turned into an enchanted space. If you love the ambiance Christmas lights create throughout the holidays and find yourself feeling reluctant to pack them away when the tree comes down, here are some other ways to use string lights
Nothing warms up a space like string lights. They add coziness, are painless to display, and are typically very affordable. String lights are often used in wedding, holiday and home decoration, and they can always make you feel warm, cozy and romantic. Hung alone, they have a minimalist, artsy-look that suits industrial spaces or city lofts. String lights can also be utilized as a lighting source for other projects, such as nightlights and artwork. Indeed, they have a soft, cozy glow that has a lot of appeal. 1. PIXIE DUST LIGHTS disney 2. AWESOME DIY CLOUD LIGHTS diyprojectsforteens 3. SPRAY PAINTED
All little girls (and lots of little boys) love mermaids. These under the sea fantasy creatures are always beautiful and colorful – what’s not to love? For everyone that wishes they had one of those gorgeous, sparkly tails, here are a bunch of fun mermaid crafts to make. We have a set of some awesome mermaid crafts and activities that your kids (and you!) will love. I took the time to write a little bit about each craft on the list, that way you can see if it might be a good fit for you and your little mermaid. 16.
Most little girls have dreamed at some point of being a magical mermaid who lives with the fishes in the sea. In fact, most little boys have probably pretend they were mer-people too! In all honesty, we’re still not over the fantasy that we, too, might one day sprout a sparkly tail and spend the day swimming through the waves. We know that’s not very likely, but the good news is that craft enthusiasts get to play make belief all the time! I’ve pulled together some of the most popular ideas on the web for everything from mermaid tails, to
Along with succulents, cacti make a great indoor plant, because they’re super low maintenance (read… really hard to kill). Limiting cactus to the outdoors is silly, when there are so many clever DIY ideas for home decor, crafts, food, and more! We’ve collected some of the cutest cactus projects around to share with you! Whether you have a green thumb or not, learn how to bring the modern cactus look into any room with these 15 DIY cactus crafts. These cacti are guaranteed to be drought resistant! 16. DIY PAPIER MACHE CACTI designsponge 17. DIY FOAM CACTUS SIGN thecraftedsparrow 18.