My mom bought me a Kitchen Aid Mixer for Easter. I was shocked. I usually get chocolate. I decided to try a Gluten Free Cookie recipe with Oatmeal and chocolate chips. I've been looking at this recipe few times a week on the back of my Trader Joes Rolled Oats bag.....it was taunting me. I ...
What to Decoupage?
Have you ever wondered What to Decoupage? A bit ago, I did a project for Mom It Forward that started my latest obsession of Mod Podge, decoupaging anything and everything. For the lazy crafter like myself, Mod Podge is perfect. It's very forgiving and allows for a few mistakes. What to ...
Decoupage How To – Vintage Map Tray
My newest crush is on decoupage. Decoupage How to is one of the easiest DIY crafts you'll ever do. I always think it's much harder and I always have to review the "how to decoupage" instructions before each project. That's because I'm not always a confident crafter and I'm just not convinced it's ...
DIY- Hide Your TV
Here's a DIY TV idea for hiding your television. Sliding Shutter Doors! Some of you might not know my aversion (neurosis) to seeing electronics, like TV's in my living space. Don't get me wrong, I love TV, I love watching TV, but I don't want to see my TV if I'm not watching it. This whole TV over ...
Setting the Table- Cutlery Printable Pouch
This post about Setting the Table was posted years ago. Sibylle from Funky Time no longer has a website, so these are no longer available from her. I am choosing to keep this post live for pure inspiration. I do however have a free download for a Halloween version of this Cutlery Pouch she designed. ...
Birthdays – Planning a 13yr old Boy’s Birthday Party
After first posting about my son's 13th Birthday here, I've had a few questions from readers. 13 year old boy birthday party ideas are hard to come by, and birthdays for boys can be so hard to plan, but this one is pretty simple. This Neon Birthday Party for Teens is another great idea! Birthday ...
My 13 yr olds Birthday Party!
I was dreading planning My 13 yr olds Birthday Party! Thanks to simple foods, a few things ordered off Etsy, the Game Truck and screen printing our own t-shirts, this party was a hit! And it didn't wear me out just planning it. I'm sharing ALL the details, so keep reading! He turned 13 and had 12 ...
Iced Tea Recipes
Iced Tea Recipes are great any time of year! It doesn't have to be hot out to enjoy a freshly brewed glass of ice tea. Fruit flavored Ice Teas, Herbal Ice Teas... you'll find several ice tea recipes to try on this list! Iced Tea Recipes I'll be the first to admit that my craving for iced tea ...
Printable Valentines – Tags & Labels
These Printable Valentines are perfect for gift tags or labels. I love a printable that's versatile for many uses! Printable Valentines - Valentines Day I have MORE Printable Valentines for you! The cute gals at SissyPrint designed these a few years ago and I have used them every year! One year I ...
Valentines Day Printable
You are going to LOVE this Valentines Day printable! LOVE! I am happy to announce another great partnership for free printables. Printables for Valentines Day I am so excited to be working with Sybille from FunkyTime to bring all you fabulous readers amazing printables for decorating, crafts, ...
Dr. Seuss Lorax – Temporary Lorax Tattoos
Dr. Seuss Lorax Craft A few years ago I was asked to working with Universal Studios on the release of the movie The Lorax. My goal was to create a fun craft that kids would enjoy. I decided to create a simple temporary tattoo craft for kids with Dr. Seuss Lorax Movie images! Kids LOVE tattoos! ...
Ultimate Nachos- What to Eat for Dinner
Easy to make nachos with your favorite toppings. Great for game day. What to Eat For Dinner? Those words cross my lips a few times a week, as I'm sure they have yours too! Ultimate Nachos - Favorite Meals I've been asked how I try to make my weeknight dinners special. I thought about it and ...
How to Make Brown Sugar
You'll never be without brown sugar after I teach you How To Make Brown Sugar with only 2 ingredients! Blackstrap Molasses and sugar are all you need for this simple kitchen hack. How to Make Brown Sugar The other night my family wanted me to make Chocolate Chip Cookies. As I started ...
MAGIC Reindeer Food – Feed the Reindeer!
We MUST feed the reindeer! Feeding the reindeer was something my son looked forward to every Christmas Eve. As soon as we would get home from Christmas Eve dinner, he would set out Santa's treat and then head out to the yard and sprinkle the reindeer food that came with his Santa Letter. Reindeer ...
Christmas DIY Free Printable
This Christmas DIY Joy to the World printable garland project is one of the first ones I posted on Today's Creative Life. Just goes to show how far we've come with posting tutorials! Free Christmas printables make it so easy to decorate on a budget! I am happy to say that not only do I still use ...
Screen Printing Tutorial
Here's a super simple Screen Printing Tutorial I think you'll like. A while back I was asked if I wanted to play around with the PLAID Simply Screen Custom DIY Screen Printing Kit. I was hesitant, because it sounded hard and we all know by now, I don't do hard crafts. But they caught me off ...
Holiday Cheer Printable – Christmas Printables
I've got a surprise for you! A free holiday printable! Don't you love Christmas Printables? FREE Christmas Printable I know many of you have started your holiday decorating, so I thought I'd share my latest FREE Christmas Printable. Holiday Cheer! I love it. The gals at SissyPrint do ...
Martha Stewart
I was so excited to get another big box of Martha Stewart Craft Supplies. I mean, who doesn't like getting big boxes delivered, especially when it's full of Martha Stewart products! This box was full of Craft Paint in all finishes. Glitter, satin, pearl, high gloss. It also had other solutions to ...
Rust-Oleum
Spray paint is a girls best friend when it comes to updating or giving something a new look. My new love is Rust-Oleum Metallic spray paint. And no, I am not being paid to show you........although I should. :) My home is about 13 yrs old. My home had a lot of that "Carpenter's Brass", as Rhoda ...
Thanksgiving Table Place Cards
Thanksgiving is only a couple of weeks away. If you're hosting, then you may be starting to freak out about your table setting and these Thanksgiving Table Place Cards will really come in handy! Well, Today's Creative Life and SissyPrint to the rescue! I love their stuff and they are such cute ...
Family Rules
I am just tickled pink about the new Family Rules Printable I have now as a free gift for joining the TCB facebook page. Yes, I now have a welcome page for the TCB facebook and there is a free printable for anyone who joins. And if you've already "liked" my page.........and seriously, why wouldn't ...
Free Printables for Thanksgiving
Create a simple and stylish holiday with printable ideas from Today's Creative Life. Thanksgiving Printables make your holiday so much easier and more personal! Find printable free Thanksgiving place cards, Thanksgiving Invites and more to make your Thanksgiving holiday run more ...
Printable Halloween Bottle Labels
Ok pretty people, here are your Printable Halloween Bottle Labels. Sissy Print designed this for TCB and I just love them! Halloween party planning made easy! Easy Halloween Decorating so many ways. These labels are great for wine bottles, soda bottles, liter bottles or even water ...
Chocolate Truffle Recipe Sugar Free
Edited to add: Since making this Chocolate Truffle Recipe back in 2011, I have perfected my recipe. My new favorite is my Coconut Oil Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups. They are so tasty with our without nuts, especially with a bit of sea salt sprinkled on the top! The first time my husband tried ...
