The Crafty Work At Home Momma

It's officially summer and the party invitations are rolling in each week. For the little girls, a Princess themed party seems to be the most popular. But how do you make yours stand out from the rest? Now you can have your little princess have the best Princess Birthday Party ever with a few tips and suggestions... There's tons of Princess Themed products out there to make your party a success, but if you're in the mood, I will also show you how you can make a lot of things yourself. Stay connected as I will continue to add to this post... First Thing on The List... You Need Princess Party Invitation     I've made numerous Princess Themed Invitations for my family and friends. It's a great way to showcase more than just one photo of your little Princess. Check out         MissPicturePerfect.com You can also buy a variety of non photo card Princess Party Invitations... These are just a few of my favorites... ...

If your family isn't taking a vacation this summer, Little Passports can help your child "travel" and learn about different cultures around the world. For instance, did you know each year between June 21 and 24 , different European countries celebrate Midsummer’s Eve and Midsummer Day (the longest day of the year!), including Sweden, Denmark, Finland, and Norway? Traditionally, people prepare their houses for Midsummer celebrations by decorating their homes with colorful flowers and wreaths. Little Passports has fun facts for your children to learn all sorts of information at their own pace. You can sign up for a 1 month trial, 3 month subscription (Perfect for summer!) or a 1 year subscription. Let me know what you and your kids think of the Little Passports Box when you open the mail next month!

Video Instructions on How To Make a Tutu Materials Needed: Fabric Scissors Needle and Thread 1/2"-3/4" Width Roll of Non Roll Elastic (Amount determined by waist size) OR elastic headband for waist (if you do not want to hand sew the elastic ends together) Tulle From The Roll/Spool (fabric stores sell tulle by the yard from a bolt, which is usually 54" wide) or 6" by 25 yard roll of tulle Optional: Paper Towel Roll to bring elastic waistband around Optional: Quliters Lip Edge Ruler, Rotary Cutter and Mat to cut even strips. Extremely helpful when cutting tulle from the bolt. If using tulle from the bolt, you will need to purchase at least 5-6 yards of tulle for a baby/toddler size. Ages 4 and up will need at least 8-10 yards of tulle. If using tulle from the roll, purchase 6" by 25-yard rolls of tulle. You will need 2-3 rolls for a baby/toddler size and 3-4 rolls for ages 4 and up. I personally love using tulle ribbon from a...

The courses on Craftsy are awesome! So awesome, they've got a few FREE mini courses available. The best part is that you're able to test them out ans become familiar with the courses available on the website.   The next 2 Craftsy mini-courses I'm going to take are:   1. Sewing Machine 911: Give your sewing machine some TLC with the help of this free course. Learn to clean and maintain your sewing machine with tips and tricks taught in this class. Although I already know how to sew, I believe this class would be a great refresher and I might even learn a few tips. 2. The Hand-Painted Cake: Elevate your cake with Erin Schaefgen's freehand painting techniques. Create beautiful and edible works of art with Erin's tips and tricks. Check out all of the other free Craftsy mini-courses by clicking here .

With the warm weather rolling in, it's time to shake off the winter blues and fire up our creativity! Craftsy is having a one day sale on all their online classes. All Craftsy Classes are up to 75% off! There are tons of great ebook and online classes that will help inspire you. Learn how to bake artisan breads, decorate fondant cakes, or even master the art of epoxy clay jewelry. There's even a class on recreating your favorite pair of jeans without having to take them apart! If you're familiar with YouCanMakeThis.com, then Craftsy will blow your mind! :) Take advantage of this offer and learn a new crafting skill. It expires TONIGHT at midnight MDT! All Craftsy Classes up to 75% off! Have a great day! -Mariana

I just received an email from Reading Eggs for a free 4 week trial. The normal trial is usually only 14 days, but I received a special email granting a 4 week trial instead. I thought Iwould pass on this great opportunity to you. My experience with Reading Eggs has been great. The kids love it and I have nothing but great things to say. Read my full review here . Simply go register before midnight Wednesday March 20, 2013 and you can start your 4 week FREE trial by typing 4WEEK in the 'Have a Promo Code?' box.    

I've thrown away countless of cardboard boxes ranging from cereal boxes, big boxes of baby wipes refills and diaper boxes. Had I known, I could've saved a lot of money by reusing them. I have baby #4 on the way and I recently had to move my 3 year old daughter out of our co-sleeping arrangement and into her new bed. The transition went smoothly. :)   Now I need to declutter the girls room and use the bookcase. I've donated quite a few books so I can use the bookcase for their underwear, socks, pj and toy storage. So the past few weeks, I've saved almost every box and container imaginable so that I can make storage boxes for their bookcase. For the following project, you will need: * Carboard Boxes (Preferably the same size) * Tissue Paper (Different colors to match the scene you want to create on your boxes) * Modge Podge or Elmers glue slightly diluted with very little water) * Paint Brush to apply glue evenly * Extra Cardboard pieces to use as divide...