Makely

Let's Make Life Awesome

  • Home
  • Decorating/DIY
    • Create Your Decor
    • Decorate Your Home
    • Paint Your Walls
    • Transform Your Furniture
  • Healthy Living
    • Essential Oils
    • Family Wellness
    • Household Care
  • Project Gallery
  • Contact
You are visiting: Home » crafts » Page 17

Easy Kid’s Craft: The Grassy Buddy

by Lindsay Ballard on May 15, 2014 1,545 Comments

Grassy Buddy - super easy kid's craft

A few weeks ago, Emma was just beside herself when I went to pick her up from preschool.  She’s always excited to see me, but today was extra special – her teacher had helped her make a Grassy Buddy at school.  Emma was so excited that she was shaking.  Even cuter?  She made it for her big brother, Zack.  Awwww!

The Grassy Buddy is essentially a kid-made chia pet.  Although Emma made this at school, I thought I’d give you the instructions so that you can do it with your own kids.  It is probably one of the easiest crafts you’ve ever helped your kids put together.  We’ll definitely be making more of them this summer, as Zack wants to make one for Emma.  🙂

Supplies:…

Read More »

An Itty Bitty Bit of Bold

by Lindsay Ballard on May 7, 2014 1,482 Comments

If you’ve been reading for any length of time, you know that I love paint – and particularly bold paint.  I joked with a friend yesterday that I don’t normally go for colors described as “soft” or “light.”   And to make it even more bold, I usually combine those colors with super graphic patterns and lots of bright stripes.

Now, I know that look isn’t for everyone.  As my husband would say, “That’s a whole lotta look.”  So for those of you who crave a little boldness but maybe just on an itsy bitsy, teeny tiny scale, I created a crazy easy spray paint project that you can do in an hour.

spray painted glass vase
Darling, right?  My little planter is just the right touch of funky boldness without going all Makely on your walls.  It is spray paint season after all.

…

Read More »

« Previous Page
Next Page »
  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter

About Makely

Lindsay Ballard is a former college mascot turned political geek turned roller derby playing, DIY fanatic.

Lindsay chronicles her projects, design ideas, and lifestyle tips here at Makely, where she shares tutorials and inspiration. Her DIY designs are bold and graphic, while her spirit is fun and full of color.


Archives

Categories

PRIVACY POLICY
Copyright © 2009-2019 Makely School for Girls | All Rights Reserved | Posts may contain advertising content or affiliate links