I love making piñatas for every major holiday and a few smaller occasions, and these mini witch’s hat piñatas are a new favorite. I tested Aleene’s adhesives while making them, and they worked perfectly to assemble and embellish this reusable Halloween version. I made mine small, but you can scale the pattern up if you … Read more

Annie recently picked up several school lunch trays while sourcing props and we instantly knew: school lunch costumes. The lineup features everything needed for a balanced, nostalgic tray—PB&J, an apple, a chocolate chip cookie and my favorite, a juice box. These ideas are delightfully simple to recreate and easy to personalize if you want to … Read more

I’m so excited to share these rhinestone statement earrings — I’ve been wearing them for weeks and getting nonstop questions. They’re a DIY, and credit goes to my friend Cyn (better known as @hotpinkpineapples), who made them and kindly agreed to share the tutorial. When I opened the gift box, I immediately messaged her: “Did … Read more

After I made the donut piñata, I decided to start turning donuts into everything. Are you with me? One of my first ideas was donut balloons. It turns out donut-shaped balloons already exist, but they’re missing the best parts: the glossy frosting and sprinkles. So I made colorful, sprinkle-covered donut balloons that look almost good … Read more

Many of you are already back to school (or have sent the kids off), but where I grew up the big first day was the Tuesday after Labor Day. To celebrate that tradition, I’m closing out back-to-school season with one last DIY: crochet backpack flair. Yes — crochet pins for your backpack! After a reader … Read more

These under-the-sea crafts and activities are a playful way for children to explore nature and ocean life. They’re perfect for an Under the Sea birthday party, a camp day, or simply a creative afternoon. Many projects are aimed at toddlers but can easily be adapted for older kids. Shell Crafts Use real shells from the … Read more

Moving into a fixer-upper brings plenty of surprises. Thankfully, the previous owner had replaced all the windows, but they left behind a chaotic mix of window coverings: a deep sage-green blind in the living room, cream shades in the dining room, wood blinds in one bedroom and vertical blinds in the master. It was a … Read more

I often use pink, yellow and green as staples in my designs, but for this project I introduced a new favorite: plum. Deep plum, eggplant and wine tones brought a rich, moody feeling to this bathroom while pairing unexpectedly well with softer pinks I love. A small touch of red added the perfect pop — … Read more

Everyone’s Christmas tree could use a little extra sweetness. These DIY donut ornaments are made with a donut pan and plaster of Paris, then painted and decorated in countless fun ways. Make a baker’s dozen for your own tree, attach a donut ornament to each gift, or give them as small holiday presents. These ornaments … Read more

I’m so in love with how these mugs turned out! We teamed up with Keurig® to give your morning cup a playful upgrade with these 3D graphic clay mugs. We’ve been enjoying The Original Donut Shop® Coffee at home on the weekends and wanted a few fun mugs for the studio, too. With commutes getting … Read more