You can’t throw a “No Boys Allowed” party without an over-the-top Boy Tears piñata. This giant soda-can–style piñata, complete with a dramatic pull-tab and a “100% Fresh Squeezed” label, is playful and easy to adapt. You could make it resemble any canned beverage, but this cheeky design fits the theme perfectly. DIY Boy Tears Piñata … Read more

A Note from Kelly: I’m thrilled to introduce Studio DIY’s new DIY and recipe contributors this month. After hearing your requests for fresh perspectives, we invited a few talented creators to share projects and recipes. First up is Andrea from Salty Canary, known for her over-the-top milkshake creations. She’s joining us to share this playful … Read more

What a weekend! We moved Studio DIY’s headquarters to a new space and then went to a lively Meghan Trainor concert—danced a ton and had an unforgettable night. If your weekend was busy too, this quick and fun Cricut project is perfect: DIY balloon stickers inspired by sprinkles, ice cream and donuts. They’re simple, stylish, … Read more

Kelli and Brian’s 2012 wedding set a high bar—an inspired evening garden party that blended rustic charm with vintage details. The couple envisioned a warm, intimate celebration and brought it to life at Los Calamigos Ranch. Their color palette of browns, ivory, moss, and terra cotta created a cohesive, natural look that carried through invitations, … Read more

This month’s interview feels like dessert heaven. When I opened our newest clutch and saw those perfectly embroidered sprinkles, I knew I had to send one to Rosie, founder of Sweetapolita. No one understands sprinkles—and the joyful world they represent—better than she does. Rosie curates the most colorful, playful sprinkle mixes, and we’ve been using … Read more

Last week’s newsletter hinted at something big, and now it’s here: the ultimate pool float giveaway! One lucky reader will take home every float pictured, so you can host an unforgettable pool party with friends. Read on for the details and enter at the bottom of this post for your chance to win. Photos by … Read more

If I were ever to host a haunted house (which I won’t), this is about as spooky as I’d make it: glittery spiders dangling from helium balloons on the ceiling. I’ve said before I don’t love terrifying Halloween decor, but these playful spiders are the perfect balance of spooky and fun. They make a dramatic … Read more

Over the years we’ve published many free printable Valentines and Valentine’s Day activities. To make things easier, here’s a curated collection you can reference for classroom treats, office handouts, Galentine’s gifts, and party activities. Each entry includes a quick description so you can choose what works best for your situation. Free Printable Valentines Five Printable … Read more

There’s endless debate online about when National Pancake Day falls — I’ve seen September, February, March. Pancakes are worth celebrating any day, but since one observance lands on March 3rd, it’s the perfect excuse for a pancake party. Make it fun with pancake drink stirrers. They’re simple, playful, and made from round foam makeup sponges. … Read more

How do you preserve your family’s memories? I genuinely want to know. As the year turned, I found myself thinking about how quickly time passes and realizing I hadn’t updated Arlo’s baby book even once. That made me look for a simpler, more consistent way to document our life. My sister-in-law used to make a … Read more