This DIY chill pill costume was an instant favorite from our lineup, so I wanted to share the simple tutorial right away. After the Twinkies costume we made, this one felt like the natural next step—fun, bold and ridiculously easy to put together. There really isn’t a complicated process here: print the letter template, cut … Read more

Trying something new today: soap-making! Have you ever made soap at home? It’s surprisingly simple. For my first attempt I made a layered DIY birthday cake soap using a silicone cake pan. One pan yields eight neat slices—perfect as party favors or small gifts. Here’s how to recreate it. DIY Birthday Cake Soap Total Time: … Read more

Planning a Friendsgiving this weekend? We created a bright, playful Friendsgiving setup for our collaboration with Balloon Time, featuring a festive balloon centerpiece and adorable pumpkin pie balloon weights. The result is colorful, modern, and effortlessly fun. For this table we embraced a non-traditional color palette—an approach that works especially well for Friendsgiving, when you … Read more

Happy April Fools! It’s time for a playful food prank inspired by Studio DIY. Tiny, cereal-sized versions of familiar treats make perfect last-minute gags — especially when you want to surprise a partner, child, or coworker. Tell them you made a special treat and left it “in the kitchen,” then swap the real thing for … Read more

This DIY project is sponsored by Balloon Time. Shortly after the end of 2013 I announced a fun partnership between Studio DIY and Balloon Time. We launched with a big New Year’s Eve celebration, and over the coming months I’ll be sharing more balloon projects here and on their site. For this project I revisited … Read more

Hello — I’m Kelly. At carnivals, boardwalks, and state fairs I always choose to play the games instead of riding the rides. Anyone else feel the same? My parents still have a shelf full of cheap stuffed animals from my boardwalk game habit. I’ve used parasols in costumes before, and the idea of turning an … Read more

Someday, when I have a backyard of my own, I plan to host the best movie nights ever. For now, I get to enjoy my brother’s great backyard setup. We teamed up with IZZE to create a colorful backyard movie night guide that’s perfect for summer gatherings with friends. This post includes ideas for individual … Read more

I couldn’t resist one last easy July 4th DIY before the holiday arrives — and yes, it involves balloons. These star-spangled confetti balloons are simple to make and instantly festive. With just a couple of quick steps you’ll have patriotic decorations that add a fun, colorful touch to any barbecue or party. Start with clear … Read more

One of the most beloved sights of Halloween Time at Disneyland is the giant Mickey Mouse pumpkin on Main Street. Its friendly grin announces that fall has arrived and always brings a smile. We visit Disneyland every year to enjoy the Halloween decorations, but if you want a little of that park magic at home, … Read more

After the nursery reveal, many of you asked for a post about Arlo’s favorite books. I plan to share several updates over time, since his tastes change often as he grows. I read to Arlo every night before bed. He loves turning the pages, so our books need to be short and durable—board books are … Read more