I take voting seriously and have cast my ballot in every election since I turned 18--even the elections I was overseas for. I can remember how excited I was to vote in my first election. The issues I care the most about have changed since that first election, but my passion over voting hasn't. I'm very excited to be partnering with PopSugar and Rock the Vote to remind you how important it is to get out there and vote this November. We all have opinions and I'm not here to debate them, but I will ... Read More
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Tassel Ghost Necklace
I am so happy that it's back to being the acceptable time of year to share Halloween fun! The girls have been talking about what they want to be this year and I've been happily pulling out decorations. Each piece I pull out gives me an idea of another project to make and I've been happily puttering my way through. I've had the idea for this Tassel Ghost Necklace for awhile and with this month's Craft Lightning theme being Halloween crafts you can make in under 15 minutes, it worked out ... Read More
Kids’ Clay Koru Necklace
Our girls are very proud of their New Zealand heritage. They tell anyone and everyone that they are part Kiwi. When Alli announced her Kids Crafts from around the World series, I knew immediately that we would make something New Zealand inspired. The koru is one of New Zealand's iconic images in my mind and the girls jumped at the chance to make Kids' Clay Koru Necklaces. This post contains affiliate links. We used: Sculpey clay in Emerald Sculpey tools baking sheet jump ... Read More
Beaded Key Necklace
You know how sometimes you're wandering JoAnn's and you see something that you absolutely need even though you don't immediately know what you're going to do with it? I was recently wandering the jewelry section and came across this key and it needed to come home with me. It didn't take me long to make this Beaded Key Necklace. **This post contains affiliate links.** I used: twist key pendant in bronze colored copper wire in fuchsia wooden beads paint in grey storm foam ... Read More
Fairy Dust Necklace
It was only a matter of time before I combined my love of glitter with my newfound love of making jewelry. My girls were recently discussing just how to fly and of course fairy dust was brought up. While my Fairy Dust Necklace won't help you fly, it will make you smile! **This post contains sponsored content and/or affiliate links. All opinions are my own.** To make this Fairy Dust Necklace, you will need: Mod Podge foam brush glitter glass bottle charm jewelry chain jump ... Read More
10 Minute Chain Necklace
You know how sometimes you put an outfit on but feel like it's missing something? You search through your stash of jewelry, but nothing is quite right. I have a super fast 10 Minute Chain Necklace for just such an occasion! It's also a fun piece to make with your kids because it's so easy and would make a great gift. The beauty of this necklace is that you can totally customize it however you want. The idea is to have different chains and colors, so you can play around with sizes and ... Read More