Life in the Mommy Lane by Riche Holmes Grant — DIY + Crafts
3 Christmas Table Tree Decorations that Bring the Bling 0
With simple materials from your local crafts store, you can create eye-catching Christmas table decorations that add an impressive wow-factor to your holiday table -- in just a few steps! Photo by Riche Holmes Grant Fringe Benefits Sparkly silver fringe and a topper made from deconstructed garland make this Christmas table decoration a stunning focal point. Measure the circumference of your cone in 1.5-inch sections from the bottom to the top before purchasing the fringe so that you don't over- or under- buy. Photo by Riche Holmes Grant Materials Papier mache cone of desired...- Riche Holmes Grant
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Giving Thanks with a Gratitude Basket 0
Our family started a new Thanksgiving tradition this year with a gratitude basket pictured below. Toddler boss and I made it to the crafts store just in time (10/31) to grab the last of the fall-themed items before the Christmas turnover. Sad, but true. Throughout the month of November, we've asked each person present in our home, including extended family and friends, to take a moment to think about something that s/he is thankful for and write it down on a notecard to place in the basket. It's now Thanksgiving Day and our basket is literally overflowing...- Riche Holmes Grant
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The Chicest of Pumpkin Decorating Ideas? Decoupaging It with fabric! 0
Can a pumpkin make a fashion statement? Absolutely, with the right pumpkin decorating ideas. This stylish transformation requires decoupaging your ordinary pumpkin with cool fabric and adorning it with a gorgeous braided stem wrap. Try this on for size! MATERIALS Small to medium-size pumpkin (real or faux) Flat craft paintbrush Martha Stewart Crafts Multi-Surface Satin Acrylic Craft Paint in Beetle Black 1/4-1/2 yard of lightweight fabric (depending on pumpkin size) Fabric scissors Medium-size foam brush Martha Stewart Crafts Decoupage Glue 8-12 inches of black braid (depending on stem size) Glue gun HOW TO MAKE THE...- Riche Holmes Grant
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How to Make a Dazzling No-Sew Tutu 0
Trying to figure out how to sew a tutu? What if you didn't have to sew it at all! You'll love how easy it is to make this gorgeous no-sew tutu just as much as your little ballerina will love wearing it. Photo by Danielle Sara Photography MATERIALS - 1 1/2-inch ribbon (yardage will depend on waist measurement; see below) - 6-inch tulle spools in coordinating colors (2-3, depending on desired fullness) - measuring tape - scissors - 1/4-inch-thick book or piece of cardboard with desired tutu length - masking tape Photo by Riche Holmes Grant First, you...- Riche Holmes Grant
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4 Fun Projects to Do with Your Kids This Weekend 0
Make family time a little sweeter with these fun, easy, kid-friendly projects. Photo by Riche Holmes Grant POPSICLE PAINT Who doesn't love a good Popsicle on a hot summer day? Popsicle molds, water, and food coloring can also make "paintsicles" -- an easy art project that kids of all ages will want to try. Think watercolors, but way cooler. As the paintsicles melt, that's when the magic begins. "The more food coloring you add, the more vibrant the colors will be," says Anjali Varma, who counts this among her favorite art-themed projects at her Kidville Bethesda facility. Tip: Messy means more fun...- Riche Holmes Grant
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