After sifting through the trash and Goodwill piles, we created this DIY trash to treasure coat rack from scratch! We were lucky enough to find a simple pedestal table as a great base for this project: As soon as I saw that table, I immediately saw the potential for a coat rack base. When I explained my idea to Kelli to…
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In honor of Cindo de Mayo (aiy yai yaiii!) we made dulce de lecha carmelita’s. I got this muy delicioso recipe called Dulce de Leche Carmelitas from my blog friend Jessica and the dulce de leche was sent from mi amiga en Argentina (¡gracias Cintia!) and we just love everything about the combination 🙂 Mmmm. Alright we’re quite aware carmie’s aren’t…
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Since a lot of you are probably like us and are either “naptime-crafters”, “stay-up-all-night-crafters” or the worst kind…”procrastinator-crafters”, this post should suit you beautifully 😉 Introducing some DIY Mother’s Day ideas from our past posts. Hopefully one of these describes that special lady in your life: the Sentimental mom: If she prefers crafty, this just may make her smile cry. [click here for…
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My little man received a fun block set for Christmas but, it came in a box. A dumb box that you can’t flap shut and doesn’t store well… plus, it’s ugly and doesn’t match his nursery so I knew I needed something else 😉 My solution? A drawstring bag! I ♥ that I can simply suffocate those pesky blocks pull the cord tight…
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How we ♥ this blog & fun author behind it! Meet Ashley, so stinkin cute… I bet at least 10 of you are going to be making birdhouses this weekend while munching on nutter butter cookie balls! 😉 Thanks for guesting, Ash! . . . . . I am so excited to be guest posting today here at Lolly Jane! I’m Ashley, the…
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My husband told me “cheeps” isn’t actually short for chocolate covered peeps but I told him that’s a long post title so it makes sense to me. He still doesn’t get it. lol! So anyway! Kelli’s little 8 year old {remember THIS butterfly bday cake?} was baptized over the weekend {she wore the earrings I made, btw!} and Kell asked me…
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Our family is from sunny Arizona but our little sis married a boy from Baton Rouge. Just for fun, we made the newlyweds sweet decor for their cozy apartment: [Arizona + Louisiana] Want to make your own? You probably have everything on hand.. Supplies Needed: computer/printer cardstock 8×10 frame double-sided tape heart stickers [or red marker] vinyl “+” [or black marker] Directions: 1. Google image…
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Today we’re delighted to share our newest blog friend, Nicole, from Wannabe Crafty with you all. You’re gonna love her style… enjoy! . . . . .I’m silly excited about guest posting here on Lolly Jane today! I absolutely love Kelli and Kristi’s blog for their totally adorable ideas (without all the fluff posts)! I’m Nicole and I just started…
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I’ve talked about the fun online swap group I participate in before. This holiday’s package was amazing and I was thrilled to receive some darling kissing eggs! I know, right? AMAZING. Tracy made these darling eggs which I’ve dubbed kissing eggs {similar to kissing balls/pomanders.} AND, she gave me the bird too…I know, I’m spoiled! (: After emailing the creative egg…
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Want to make a HUGE statement that just screams “I freakin’ L♥VE SPRING”? Read on to make your own {chirp! chirp!} headband 🙂 Supplies: Tree bark/pine needles . Brown eggs . 4×4 piece of felt . Feathers . Hot glue . “Cheep” headband . Wooden skewer or something really pokey! Instructions: 1. Layer tree bark in nest shape, gluing as you go:…
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Today’s guest blogger is the creative Lindsay from Diary of a Crafty Lady… you’ll probably recognize this craft queen’s latest projects: We’re thrilled she’s popping in to show you all how to make this cute sign! I’m Lindsay, and my blog Diary of a Crafty Lady is my chance to document all the crazy crafts I do. I craft constantly and…
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