Summer is a sweet, lazy time, isn’t it? Nothing says summer like the combination of seashells and carefree, outdoor games! I did just that with a bit of paint and some seashells to create a backyard Tic Tac Toe game! Not only is it fun to sit around with some iced tea and play a […]
9 June 2014 
Mouse Trap Organizers
June 9, 2014 By 3 Comments
Okay y’all…I’m probably the most DISorganized person anyone will ever meet. My mind goes int one direction. What ever I’m doing at the time…that’s it. I have no skills when it comes to this sort of thing. Like the little sign in my post says…”I’m too busy to be organized”. I didn’t say Importatnt…just busy. […]
23 April 2014 
Pin Cushion–Mother’s Day Craft
April 23, 2014 By 2 Comments
I’m sharing a special Mother’s Day craft with you today: a homemade pin cushion! This pin cushion craft comes with a little story from when I was a young girl. My kindergarten teacher was Mrs. Mutter. She was the most gorgeous, smartest teacher I had ever seen (although she was the only teacher I […]
11 April 2014 
Easy Easter Treats
April 11, 2014 By 2 Comments
I usually think of Easter candy in terms of chocolate ~ I’m a chocolate lover from way back ~ but I wanted to make some Easter Candy with my two younger boys ~ something that was easy to make but messy and gooey. These Easter Candy Nests are easy to make and were a perfect […]
24 March 2014 
Double Stacked Ring Woven Bracelet
March 24, 2014 By 2 Comments
Happy Monday Live Creatively Inspired Readers. I’m Carol from The Answer Is Chocolate, and this is my first post here at the LCI blog. I love making just about everything from cards, home décor item, seasonal crafts and jewelry. Today I’m sharing a fun woven bracelet that requires very few supplies. For this project you will […]
6 March 2014 
Super Easy DIY Truffula Trees
March 6, 2014 By 2 Comments
March 2nd earlier this week marked the birthday of Dr. Seuss, whose books are more popular than ever. And with the popularity of the books and the movies, there’s an ongoing desire to create DIYs and crafts for Dr. Seuss-themed parties and events. In this spirit, here’s my Super Easy DIY Truffula Trees, perfect for […]
14 February 2014 
Wintertime Bird Feeder ~ Crafting with Kids
February 14, 2014 By 2 Comments
It has been a harsh and cold winter for so many of us here in the United States and Canada and while we’re busy keeping ourselves warm, safe and dry let’s not forget our feathered friends. Yesterday morning amidst the snow and cold I heard the birds chirping merrily and it made me smile thinking […]
9 February 2014 
Piñata Valentine Hearts
February 9, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Granted, a broken heart is a bad thing…but everyone will want to break open these! Piñata Valentine Hearts are a fun treat & easy to make. Even after making 33 of them I am still having fun. Well, that is because I am making them with my daughter for her class. Getting crafty with my […]
9 December 2013 
Paper Towel Roll Ornaments
December 9, 2013 By 1 Comment
Making Paper Towel Roll Ornaments Christmas is definitely upon us…it’s all around us singing…sparkling..and shopping! It’s a crazy, expensive time of the year. I’m IN LOVE with this holiday…but I really hate what it has become. I hate the money that gets spent…the materialistic values that America, in general has embraced. Most of y’all […]
17 October 2013 
It’s a ‘Wrap’ to make a Mummy Candle!
October 17, 2013 By 7 Comments
It is a snap or actually a ‘wrap’ to make a mummy candle… All you need are these few supplies: inexpensive ginger jar candle (mine was $3.99 on sale ); rolled gauze or cheese cloth; black felt; 2 googly eyes; 2 buttons; glue Steps: remove label from the candle (I submerge the candle in a […]
