Crafts

Every craft post since 2011: wreaths, signs, sweater projects, kid crafts and the odd craft fail.

  • How to Make Wind-Up Paper Butterflies

    I had a baby so I’ve invited some fave guests to take over for me while I spend time with the little guy.

    Updated Jul 2025

  • Paper Bag Easter Eggs

    How about a little Easter themed week at YAMF? Sharon is back today with another genius craftorial. Her paper bag Easter eggs are hunt worthy but could…

    Published Mar 2025

  • Top 5 Cross Stitch Patterns for “Star Wars” Fans

    Five Star Wars cross stitch patterns: a Darth Vader bookmark, the Mandalorian, Baby Yoda and two more, for fans who would rather stitch than bake.

    Published Dec 2017

  • A Kid Craft for Emotions

    I was so excited when the movie Inside Out came out on DVD because we hadn’t seen it yet. So I did what any smart mom would do and ran out to Walmart to…

    Published Nov 2015

  • Spider Halloween DoorMat

    Are you ready to get spooky with your Halloween Decor? What’s scarier than spiders?!?!?! This Spider Halloween DoorMat is perfectly spooky to greet your…

    Published Oct 2015

  • Fall Flower Pots- Thrift Store Swap

    In case you missed it I shared my new happy place, our front porch is all decked out for fall! I had so much fun doing all sorts of small projects to…

    Published Sept 2015

  • Boho Jars

    Can you guess who’s room this post is for? We are working on details big and small to turn my oldest daughter’s room into a cool Boho Chic hang out for…

    Published Aug 2015

  • Back to School T-shirts with Printable Heat Transfer Material

    We found inexpensive plain t-shirts at both Target and Forever 21. We washed them first and I let my daughter pick out some fun designs. We made a white…

    Published Jul 2015

  • We Built a Play Zoo

    We Built a Play Zoo. Do you have kids that have lots of toys but always seem to be bored or have nothing to do. That’s my kids, their toys are some sort…

    Published Jul 2015

  • Blinged Out Thrifted Sweater

    Hey At Home with Sweet T Friends today’s post is from a special guest, my oldest daughter Lissy. She is sharing how she turned a thrifted sweater in to…

    Published Jun 2015

  • Tile Wipe-Off Activity

    This project is great to keep in your on the go bag to keep kiddos busy. You know for times when you need to keep them busy, like when you’re waiting on…

    Published Apr 2015

  • Gold Painted Succulent Jars

    Are you loving gold right now? I am and have been thinking of ways to add it to our home. I’ve also been wanting to add some succulents to our home. So I…

    Published Apr 2015

  • Painted Vase Craft Fail

    I wasn’t sure if I should write this post, it’s a craft fail after all and I thought who wants to see how I didn’t do a project. But in the spirit of…

    Published Mar 2015

  • How to Make a Cute Shamrock Shirt

    Do you wear green? I have very little in my wardrobe and my Sadie girl has zero green things to wear. I would hate for her to get pinched on St. Patrick’s…

    Published Mar 2015

  • Quick Wreath with Denim Flowers

    Remember when I shared our Denim Coasters? I told you about my love for blue and how I was adding it everywhere I could. I’m adding pops of blue to our…

    Published Feb 2015

  • Swimming Subway Art Free Printable

    Swim Season is upon us. Well for us Middle School Swim season has just begun. If you follow me on Instagram you see me posting pics of my swimmer girl all…

    Published Jan 2015

  • Thanksgiving Luminaries

    Well Halloween few by with a chill and Thanksgiving is quickly approaching. Good grief!!! Today I am sharing Thanksgiving Luminaries. These would make…

    Published Nov 2014

  • Caregiver Thank You Gift Tag Free Printable

    This is the perfect month to share a simple way to say thank you. About twice a month I meet with a mom’s group at a local church, our group is called…

    Published Nov 2014

  • Wings for a Buzz Costume

    After I shared that Sadie was going to be abee for Halloweenwhat did you guess Nolan would be? I told you the costumes went together in a corny way. He is…

    Published Oct 2014

  • A cute little bee costume DIY

    A DIY bee costume for a toddler from a black top and pants, yellow duct tape, a tutu and dollar-store wings: about an hour, under $20, warm enough for Halloween night. Baby and adult versions too.

    Updated Sept 2026

  • Spooky Halloween Luminaries

    Are you ready for Halloween? Now that I have costumes for my littles I am finally ready for Halloween fun. Come back later this week when I reveal their…

    Published Oct 2014

  • Bottle Cap Player Necklace – Friday Night Lights

    Tonight is the last regular season game for our team. It is also Senior night. My friend and other football mom will be walking arm and arm with her…

    Published Oct 2014

  • Book Page Pumpkins

    Slowing things are coming out and the house is being decorated for Halloween. As I was going through the totes full of all of our Halloween décor I found…

    Published Oct 2014

  • Autumn Blessings Pallet Sign

    Someone is in big trouble now because I can’t stop doing pallet projects!!! They are so easy and basically free or just really cheap. After I made the…

    Published Sept 2014

  • You & Me Looking Glass Window

    So if you follow me on Instagram you saw that my husband was so very sweet and brought me home not flowers but something far better- windows. He went…

    Published Sept 2014

  • Friday Night Light Series Noise Makers

    It’s Friday Night!!! And you know what that means-Friday Night Football!!! This week is a big game! Earilier this week another football mom posted her…

    Published Aug 2014

  • Bread Tin

    Hi all!!! I’m back again with another Blue Ocean Breeze project from the kitchen. This color is really working with the kitchen and I’m loving it.…

    Published Jul 2014

  • Turn a metal planter into a kitchen caddy

    Hey all! I have a little project to share today that brought some color to our kitchen and is functional.

    Published Jun 2014

  • 1st Birthday Garden Party with Birds

    I can’t believe my baby is 1!!! Seriously, where did the time go?!?! We celebrated Sadie’s birthday with a Birdie (because everything is birds for her-her…

    Published Jun 2014

  • Pretty bathroom organizing

    Happy Snowday! We are snowed in here in central Indiana with a slim chance of getting out tomorrow either. Tomorrow will be day 3 of no school! Ahhh!!!…

    Published Jan 2014

  • Lace earring organizer

    Happy New Year friends!!! Are you just going nuts trying to get your home cleaned and organized? I am!!! All of January’s post I will be sharing how I am…

    Published Jan 2014

  • Baby Shark- dut do, dut dut

    Do you know that song, Baby shark dut do, dut dut….??? It’s a cute song and even cuter now that Nolan is attempting to sing it with me. Maybe by Halloween…

    Published Oct 2012

  • Sweater Pumpkins/Gourds

    Can you believe October is here? Whew, where has the year gone? I’m not really complaining because I love fall and Halloween so much that I’m excited to…

    Published Sept 2012

  • Fall wreath

    Can you believe I don’t think I’ve ever made a wreath before? Well I decided it was about time I did. I love all the wreaths that I’ve seen on other blogs…

    Published Sept 2012

  • Personalized Wedding Gift

    Well this weekend we went to a fun wedding for my cousin Megan and her new husband Dustin. I’ve been really looking forward to her wedding especially…

    Published Sept 2012

  • Goodwill Canvas

    This is just a quick little Mod Podge project I did recently. Nothing fancy or difficult. I have been making very regular stops at our local Goodwills (3…

    Published Sept 2012

  • Quick Easy Scavenger Hunt

    I wanted to quickly share with you a quick and easy Scavenger Hunt. I know I’m not the first person to think of sending kids into the woods on a scavenger…

    Published Sept 2012

  • Craft Party

    Over the Labor Day weekend I hosted a craft party. Invitations were sent out over Facebook to a few family and friends. I intended to have a small party…

    Published Sept 2012

  • Scareman

    Every Halloween we make a Scareman to guard our home during Halloween. At least, that’s what I believe he’s doing sitting out there for the whole month.…

    Updated Sept 2026