Customizing a Bed Sheet DIY

 

Customizing a bed sheet is "Sew-Easy"! My easy to follow directions and photos will help you create unique sheets that accentuate your child's (or your) personality!

Privacy Curtains From a Sheet DIY

Do you need a specialty curtain for a kid's themed room? Try a bed sheet! Directions and photos are included for making your own curtains, along with an easy DIY for adding a privacy lining.

DIY: Hand-Quilted Bear Picture

This hand-quilted project was delayed and took extra time to finish, but the results are amazing! Included are directions and tips with photos along with a little history of the project.

Jelly Bean Math

Math is delicious, and this Jelly Bean Math Activity proves it! This fun-filled activity can be used for Home School, In-person school, or even on Family Game Night! Difficulty can be adjusted for different ages.

Haystacks

Haystacks - this crunchy, munchy dessert is unbelievably quick and easy to make, with only 4 ingredients. How could anything this easy be so delicious? It's kid-friendly, so get the family involved. Enjoy!

The "Birthday Money Grab"!

Are you looking for a new idea for kids birthday celebrations? Do you have lots of spare change around? There's your answer! Have a "Birthday Money Grab"! It's easy and fun!

DIY Winnie the Pooh Pillow "Redo"

Do you have keepsakes stored from when your kids were young? Get those precious heirlooms out of storage, and give them new life! This "Winnie the Pooh" pillow got a makeover, and now it's nicer than new! This project was "Sew-Easy".

A Bed Tent for Bunk Beds DIY

A bed tent for bunk beds? Grandson Alex sleeps on the bottom bunk and wanted a bed tent, so this Mamaw rose to the challenge! Included are step-by-step directions with photos for all 4 sides (each is different), and tips to adapt this DIY to your own bunk beds. Sweet dreams! 

Sea Shell Boxes DIY

 

Do you have a sea shell collection? If so, what do you do with all those sea shells? Grandsons Lucas and Landon made a special craft on a recent beach trip, and here's the DIY for our projects. This craft is grandkid tested and approved!

Anniversary SURPRISE!!

Anniversaries are special, no matter how they are celebrated. Enjoy the pictures and memories of a surprise anniversary party for parents Joshua and Natalie planned by 2 of my grandsons - Lucas (who was 6) and Landon (who was 3). 

Our "Big Woods" Tree House DIY

"When are you going to build the Tree House?" was the question the grandkids repeatedly asked Papaw. Now, it's done! Check out how this novice carpenter did it!

Oh No! I TORE MY SHIRT!!!

Among the 4 word sentences that parents (or grandparents) hate to hear is, "I tore my shirt!"  So what do you do? Throw it out? Use it for a rag? Not this Mamaw! I fix it! Here's my DIY with Easy-sew directions and photos.

"Dual-Theme" Mario/Pokemon Birthday Party

With 2 siblings born about 2 weeks apart, it made sense to have one party, until the year that they wanted different themes! That's how the "Dual-Theme Party" came about! Read how we did it!

DIY "Dual-Theme" Birthday Pinata

Here's the dilemma: 2 siblings born about 2 weeks apart, so it makes sense to have their birthday parties together, right? That worked until the year they couldn't decide on a theme. Is it possible to have a dual-theme party? Yes, it is! Here's how to make a "Dual-Theme" Mario and Pokemon Pinata from cereal boxes for the party!

The "Drive-by" Birthday Party

A "Drive-by" Birthday Party? What is that? That's what I asked my son Jacob when I first heard about granddaughter Abby's forthcoming party. With COVID-19 and Social Distancing going on, a traditional birthday party was simply out of the question. Read how Abby's Daddy and Mommy turned what could have been a very disappointing event into the "best birthday ever"!

The Molly Moocher Hunt!

Whether you call them Molly Moochers or Morels, hunting for these mushrooms is lots of fun! We recently took a break from Home School to go on a "Field Trip" in the woods with 3 of our grandkids, and it was a great day. Enjoy our adventure and photos!

Native American Shirt with T-Shirt Fringe

Making costumes can be fun! This Native American shirt that I made for my grandson Alex from an adult t-shirt was “sew-easy”!

DIY Corkscrew or "Korker" Basketball Bow

When granddaughters Aleyna and Abby needed special bows to wear with their t-shirts on TOT Days and to special activities, Mamaw made it happen! Use my easy-to-follow directions and photos to create a special corkscrew or "korker" bow for your rising "Sports Star"! Directions are given for a 2-layer and 3-layer bow.

Mission: Repair the Shield!!

Crisis: Both Captain America Shields are broken! This is a job for..."Super Mamaw!" Can I rise to the challenge and save the day? Stay tuned and read on...

Pizza Dip

Here's a family favorite recipe that's great for parties and Italian night! It's quick and easy, so get the kids involved! Mmmmmmm - now that's Italian!