Each year our family makes a simple DIY photo popsicle stick ornament to capture a moment in our child’s life. We give them to grandparents, hang one on our tree, and keep one as a keepsake. This year we turned ours into tiny popsicle stick fireplaces — a cozy backdrop for a holiday photo. These … Read more

Looking for a creative costume idea? Dress in bright colors and top your outfit with a pie tin turned into a bottle cap to become a soda bottle. This DIY soda bottle costume is simple to make and easy to customize — pick your favorite label, flavor, or brand and personalize the look to suit … Read more

This post was created in partnership with Truvia® Sweetener. All content and opinions are my own. Thank you for supporting the sponsors that keep the Studio DIY party going! Read more about my editorial policies. We recently spent a joyful afternoon building mini edible haunted houses for Halloween using simple store-bought supplies like graham crackers … Read more

It’s gift guide time, curated by Arlo Mitchell Mindell. This list mixes toys Arlo already loves with items still on his Christmas list. We limit the number of presents Arlo receives each year and try to focus our resources on gifting other families in need, so these suggestions are meant to inspire both thoughtful purchases … Read more

We don’t have a lot of dedicated play space in our home, so we’re selective about which toys come in and which stay. Arlo isn’t obsessed with toys in general — he’s more interested in toys that belong to other kids — but a handful of items have become favorites over the past year. These … Read more

Almost everyone knows someone who loves to cook, bake, or entertain (sometimes all three). This gift guide is for them. Each item here is both beautiful and practical—an ideal combination for anyone who spends time in the kitchen. Browse these thoughtfully chosen gifts for home chefs and bakers to find something perfect, useful, and unique. … Read more

I have a fun Friday treat: another food-inspired costume, this time a gumball machine! Credit goes to my talented friend Juli—better known as The Garter Girl and founder of United With Love—who made this adorable costume for her daughter Amory. Juli is an excellent seamstress and whipped this up quickly. She provided the full tutorial … Read more

It’s fringe time for this week’s second DIY project from Kellyn’s rainbow birthday party! This simple vertical fringe garland is short, colorful and perfect as a backdrop or dangling from a party sign. It pairs beautifully with a larger fringe garland for layered texture — you can never have too much fringe at a celebration. … Read more

I’m knee-deep in glitter over here! I don’t use glitter year-round, so when the holidays arrive I go all out. Here’s the first of several sparkly projects: DIY glitter party hats for the holidays. I was sent a box of Mod Podge products to try, and since it’s the best adhesive for glitter, I put … Read more

Have you tried Pocky? Our team was excited when they reached out—Pocky is a nostalgic snack for many of us. We wanted to turn our favorite Strawberry Cream Pocky into a bright, summery dessert, and white chocolate Pocky bark was the perfect idea. Using the cream-covered biscuit sticks gives the bark great texture and color. … Read more