DIY ADVENT GARLAND

We've been having some problems keeping Elliott out of our advent calendar. Even though it's hung up kinda high, he still manages to get up there. Here is the perfect solution if you are in my situation! An advent garland! No temptation of small toys poking out and hung high on the wall. See how to make your own here on Momtastic. 

DIY GLITTERY MITTEN CARDS

I don't like to toot my own horn, but aren't these little cards adorable? Elliott let me trace his hand and...well, you'll just have to see the rest of the tutorial over here on Momtastic! 

A HAPPY THANKSGIVING DIY!

Happy Thanksgiving to all! We're just heading out the door to spend the day with family but I wanted to stop in and wish you all a great turkey day. Also, check out these Thanksgiving badges I made over on Momtastic. There's still time to make them! I'm taking tomorrow off to spend with my man and celebrate our anniversary. So have a great day and weekend friends!

DIY CANDY CORN GARLAND

I can't be the only one out there with TONS of leftover candy corn. I thought i would put it to good use and make a fun little garland for Thanksgiving. The little corn shapes make a fun bunting look! Check out the tutorial here on Momtastic.

DIY LEATHER COLOR BLOCKED BOOKMARKS

I had some leather scraps and decided I needed a few bookmarks. These are so simple to make and would make a great stocking stuffer for a book addict.

Some supplies you will need:
Scrap leather
Rotary blade
Cutting mat
Foam brush
Acrylic paint
Tape
Clear glaze sealant

 Cut the leather into the bookmark shape you want. Mine are about 1.5 inches wide and 5 inches long.

Tape off the area you want to paint and go to town! Make sure to give yourself plenty of room for error by adding more tape so you don't get paint where it is unwanted.

Peel off the tape and make sure it's completely dry. I added a clear glaze over the paint to help seal it in and keep it from cracking.

And you're done! I am in love with the blue color. So pretty.