Easy DIY & Craft Ideas - The Soccer Mom Blog https://thesoccermomblog.com/category/family/diy/ Parenting, Kids Activities & Family Recipes Thu, 16 Nov 2023 20:10:42 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2.3 https://thesoccermomblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/TSM.jpg Easy DIY & Craft Ideas - The Soccer Mom Blog https://thesoccermomblog.com/category/family/diy/ 32 32 Homemade Pine Needle Cleaner https://thesoccermomblog.com/pine-needle-cleaner/ https://thesoccermomblog.com/pine-needle-cleaner/#respond Fri, 21 Apr 2023 16:55:25 +0000 https://thesoccermomblog.com/?p=45539 This DIY pine needle cleaner breaks down grime, wipes away clean, and leaves a fresh pine scent! It’s easy to make with simple, natural ingredients! Homemade Pine Sol Cleaner When I became a mom, I started looking for ways to “detox the home” so to speak. This included switching to greener cleaning products. But did ...
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]]> https://thesoccermomblog.com/pine-needle-cleaner/feed/ 0 20 Thrifty Kitchen Hacks https://thesoccermomblog.com/kitchen-hacks/ https://thesoccermomblog.com/kitchen-hacks/#comments Tue, 21 Mar 2023 16:48:11 +0000 https://thesoccermomblog.com/?p=8418 These 20 kitchen hacks are both thrifty and easy! Organize your kitchen and food storage even on a tight budget with these up-cycled solutions and clever tricks! Anyone else find that keeping your kitchen clean and organized is a daily challenge? From too-small trash bags to plastic lids with a mind of their own, the ...
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]]> https://thesoccermomblog.com/kitchen-hacks/feed/ 2 Rice Dyed Easter Eggs https://thesoccermomblog.com/rice-dyed-easter-eggs/ https://thesoccermomblog.com/rice-dyed-easter-eggs/#respond Wed, 08 Mar 2023 19:43:25 +0000 https://thesoccermomblog.com/?p=46216 Rice dyed Easter eggs have a beautiful textured appearance and they’re easy to make with little to no mess! Speckled Rice Dyed Eggs Our family dyes Easter eggs every year and we like to try different methods to create new designs and styles. Last year we made our own simple Easter egg dyes with vinegar ...
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]]> https://thesoccermomblog.com/rice-dyed-easter-eggs/feed/ 0 30 Holiday Gift Wrapping Ideas https://thesoccermomblog.com/gift-wrapping-ideas/ https://thesoccermomblog.com/gift-wrapping-ideas/#respond Wed, 14 Dec 2022 19:52:21 +0000 https://thesoccermomblog.com/?p=44918 This big list of Christmas gift wrapping ideas is sure to inspire! Kids will love to see these fun presents under the tree! 30 Clever Christmas Present Wrapping Ideas Christmas is almost here! I’ve always loved to wrap presents and make them look pretty. I think I get that from my mom…she always makes gifts ...
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]]> https://thesoccermomblog.com/gift-wrapping-ideas/feed/ 0 Baby Bottle Christmas Ornament https://thesoccermomblog.com/baby-bottle-photo-ornament/ https://thesoccermomblog.com/baby-bottle-photo-ornament/#comments Thu, 17 Nov 2022 14:30:56 +0000 https://thesoccermomblog.com/?p=16668 Celebrate baby’s first Christmas with this adorable handmade baby bottle ornament! This unique photo ornament will be a treasured keepsake! DIY Baby Bottle Ornament for Baby’s First Christmas This summer we welcomed a new member into our family, and this will be her first Christmas! All of our daughters have a special ornament commemorating Baby’s First ...
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]]> https://thesoccermomblog.com/baby-bottle-photo-ornament/feed/ 2 Laundry Jug Christmas Lanterns https://thesoccermomblog.com/laundry-jug-christmas-lanterns/ https://thesoccermomblog.com/laundry-jug-christmas-lanterns/#comments Tue, 01 Nov 2022 21:18:48 +0000 https://thesoccermomblog.com/?p=43940 Transform laundry pod containers into glowing Christmas lanterns with this easy upcycled holiday craft! Christmas Lanterns from Laundry Pod Containers It all started with a Tide Pod container… Last Halloween we had some extra containers that I saved, thinking I could make a Jack-O-Lantern. I loved how my Tide Pod Jack-O-Lantern turned out so much ...
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]]> https://thesoccermomblog.com/laundry-jug-christmas-lanterns/feed/ 2 How Do I Make My Own Cricut Card https://thesoccermomblog.com/cricut-insert-cards/ https://thesoccermomblog.com/cricut-insert-cards/#respond Thu, 22 Sep 2022 16:50:29 +0000 https://thesoccermomblog.com/?p=43283 Learn how to make cards with Cricut with this easy step-by-step tutorial. Design your own professional looking insert cards in minutes! Sponsored by Cricut. I am a big believer in cards: thank you cards, birthday cards, Christmas cards…you name it, I make them and send them! Even in our world that’s full of technology, I ...
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]]> https://thesoccermomblog.com/cricut-insert-cards/feed/ 0 What Materials Can You Use With Cricut? https://thesoccermomblog.com/essential-cricut-materials/ https://thesoccermomblog.com/essential-cricut-materials/#respond Thu, 25 Aug 2022 23:46:48 +0000 https://thesoccermomblog.com/?p=42342 Inside: Learn the types of materials you can use with different Cricut machines, as well as answers to frequently asked questions about Cricut materials. Sponsored by Cricut. What Materials Can You Use With Cricut? Thinking about investing in a Cricut cutting machine? Or did you just get one and are wondering what you can do ...
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]]> https://thesoccermomblog.com/essential-cricut-materials/feed/ 0 Strawberry Hack to Save Mushy Fruit https://thesoccermomblog.com/strawberry-hack/ https://thesoccermomblog.com/strawberry-hack/#respond Sat, 21 May 2022 15:52:27 +0000 https://thesoccermomblog.com/?p=40013 Can soaking strawberries in ice water make them look fresh again? We tried the viral strawberry hack to see if it really works! Here’s what happened… Can You Refresh Strawberries with Ice Water? Saw this strawberry hack floating around on social media, but of course I was skeptical. You can’t believe everything you see on ...
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]]> https://thesoccermomblog.com/strawberry-hack/feed/ 0 3-Ingredient DIY Ant Spray https://thesoccermomblog.com/diy-natural-ant-repellent-spray/ https://thesoccermomblog.com/diy-natural-ant-repellent-spray/#comments Tue, 17 May 2022 16:46:55 +0000 https://thesoccermomblog.com/?p=1580 This DIY Ant Killer is nontoxic, easy to make with 3 household ingredients, and works better than store-bought sprays! Safe to use in a home with kids and pets! DIY Ant Killer (That Works!) If you live in a warm climate, then chances are you’ve dealt with pesky ants. Whether they’re sneaking onto your countertops ...
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]]> https://thesoccermomblog.com/diy-natural-ant-repellent-spray/feed/ 100 DIY Shower Melts https://thesoccermomblog.com/diy-shower-steamers/ https://thesoccermomblog.com/diy-shower-steamers/#respond Thu, 13 Jan 2022 19:26:13 +0000 https://thesoccermomblog.com/?p=13578 Melt away stress, feel more energized, and breathe easier with these aromatic Essential Oil Shower Melts. These DIY shower steamers are easy to make and and harness all the soothing powers of essential oils. Aromatherapy Shower Steamers Aromatherapy is an ancient healing art. Essential oils have traditionally been used to heal a wide range of ...
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]]> https://thesoccermomblog.com/dollar-store-christmas-crafts/feed/ 1 Instant Pot Christmas Potpourri https://thesoccermomblog.com/instant-pot-christmas-potpourri/ https://thesoccermomblog.com/instant-pot-christmas-potpourri/#respond Sat, 13 Nov 2021 22:26:24 +0000 https://thesoccermomblog.com/?p=33796 This fragrant Instant Pot Christmas Potpourri recipe is an easy way to fill your house with the sweet smells of the holidays! Makes a great DIY mason jar gift too! Easy Instant Pot Christmas Potpourri One of my favorite things about the holiday season are the smells! Fresh-cut Christmas trees. Cookies baking in the oven. Fragrant ...
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]]> https://thesoccermomblog.com/instant-pot-christmas-potpourri/feed/ 0 Rudolph Clothespins https://thesoccermomblog.com/clothespin-reindeer-craft/ https://thesoccermomblog.com/clothespin-reindeer-craft/#respond Tue, 09 Nov 2021 20:28:37 +0000 https://thesoccermomblog.com/?p=34266 This clothespin reindeer craft is an adorable way to display Christmas cards or can be made into an ornament for the tree! We’ll show you two ways to make this easy holiday kids craft! Reindeer Clothespin Craft One of my favorite things about the holiday season is receiving Christmas cards. We rarely get “real mail” ...
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]]> https://thesoccermomblog.com/clothespin-reindeer-craft/feed/ 0 101 DIY Kids’ Christmas Ornaments https://thesoccermomblog.com/diy-christmas-ornaments-for-kids/ https://thesoccermomblog.com/diy-christmas-ornaments-for-kids/#respond Tue, 09 Nov 2021 18:24:48 +0000 https://thesoccermomblog.com/?p=32859 Inside: Over 100 easy DIY Christmas ornaments that kids can make. These handmade ornaments are great for gifting and make sweet keepsakes to hang on the tree! Every year our family picks one day in December to get together for our annual ornament making party. One year we made orange pomanders, another we made candy ...
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]]> https://thesoccermomblog.com/diy-christmas-ornaments-for-kids/feed/ 0 Farmhouse Fall Entryway with Cricut https://thesoccermomblog.com/cricut-fall-entryway-decor/ https://thesoccermomblog.com/cricut-fall-entryway-decor/#respond Tue, 05 Oct 2021 18:14:43 +0000 https://thesoccermomblog.com/?p=32608 Inside: Freshen up your Fall entryway decor with these simple Cricut Maker projects! Learn how to make a DIY doormat, decorative pillow, and leaf cutouts. Sponsored by Cricut. Fall Mudroom Decor Ideas with Cricut Fall is my favorite season! Even though the cool weather isn’t quite here yet in Texas…Fall decorations are IN THE HOUSE!! ...
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]]> https://thesoccermomblog.com/cricut-fall-entryway-decor/feed/ 0 10 Mindfulness Activity Cards for Kids (FREE Cricut Template) https://thesoccermomblog.com/mindfulness-activities-for-kids/ https://thesoccermomblog.com/mindfulness-activities-for-kids/#respond Sun, 29 Aug 2021 21:14:05 +0000 https://thesoccermomblog.com/?p=29747 What is mindfulness and why it matters for children — these 10 mindfulness activities for kids are easy, low/no prep, and effective! Plus, a free template to make mindfulness cards using your Cricut Maker or Explore! Sponsored by Cricut. How often have you found yourself rushing out the door and jumping headfirst into your day without even thinking ...
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]]> https://thesoccermomblog.com/mindfulness-activities-for-kids/feed/ 0 Pumpkin Mason Jars https://thesoccermomblog.com/mason-jar-pumpkins/ https://thesoccermomblog.com/mason-jar-pumpkins/#respond Tue, 24 Aug 2021 15:13:58 +0000 https://thesoccermomblog.com/?p=15852 These DIY Painted Pumpkin Mason Jars are a gorgeous addition to your farmhouse fall decor and so easy to make! You’ll use them year after year! DIY Mason Jar Pumpkins I’m on a mason jar kick lately — they’re such a versatile crafting supply! We’ve already made these falling leaves “snow globes” and these Patriotic ...
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]]> https://thesoccermomblog.com/jalapeno-pepper-jelly/feed/ 3 Pallet Gardening Ideas https://thesoccermomblog.com/diy-pallet-garden-ideas/ https://thesoccermomblog.com/diy-pallet-garden-ideas/#respond Thu, 08 Jul 2021 19:38:55 +0000 https://thesoccermomblog.com/?p=30115 Transform your backyard with these easy DIY pallet garden ideas! From raised beds to tool storage, there are so many things you can create with recycled wooden pallets! Are you looking for a few simple pallet garden ideas? There are so many benefits from setting up and using a pallet garden in your yard. If ...
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]]> https://thesoccermomblog.com/diy-pallet-garden-ideas/feed/ 0 4th of July Farmhouse Decor https://thesoccermomblog.com/farmhouse-4th-of-july-decor/ https://thesoccermomblog.com/farmhouse-4th-of-july-decor/#respond Tue, 22 Jun 2021 21:22:31 +0000 https://thesoccermomblog.com/?p=30176 Add a touch of rustic style to your home this summer with these gorgeous DIY Farmhouse 4th of July decor ideas! There are over 30 easy to make crafts and projects! Farmhouse 4th of July It’s always been my dream to live on a few acres in the country, and two years ago my husband ...
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]]> https://thesoccermomblog.com/farmhouse-4th-of-july-decor/feed/ 0 Which Cricut Machine is Right for Me? https://thesoccermomblog.com/which-cricut-machine-is-right-for-me/ https://thesoccermomblog.com/which-cricut-machine-is-right-for-me/#comments Fri, 05 Feb 2021 19:03:52 +0000 https://thesoccermomblog.com/?p=29041 Wondering which Cricut machine to buy? What is the difference in the Cricut Joy, Explore Air 2, and Maker? We’ve got a full breakdown of the pros and cons of each machine to help you decide which is the perfect Cricut for you! Sponsored by Cricut. Which is the Best Cricut Machine? So you want ...
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]]> https://thesoccermomblog.com/which-cricut-machine-is-right-for-me/feed/ 2 Best Cricut Joy Accessories for a Holiday Gift Bundle https://thesoccermomblog.com/best-cricut-joy-accessories/ https://thesoccermomblog.com/best-cricut-joy-accessories/#respond Tue, 08 Dec 2020 21:46:38 +0000 https://thesoccermomblog.com/?p=28420 Inside: The best Cricut Joy accessories for new Cricut owners! These are the tools I use most often and can’t live without! Sponsored by Cricut. The Best Cricut Joy Accessories Tis the season…to get a Cricut! Cricut machines are one of the most popular holiday gifts of 2020. With many of us spending more time at ...
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]]> https://thesoccermomblog.com/best-cricut-joy-accessories/feed/ 0 Paper Snow Globe Ornaments made with Cricut https://thesoccermomblog.com/paper-snow-globe-ornaments-cricut/ https://thesoccermomblog.com/paper-snow-globe-ornaments-cricut/#respond Mon, 30 Nov 2020 21:37:53 +0000 https://thesoccermomblog.com/?p=28146 How to make keepsake paper snow globe ornaments with Cricut! We’ll also show you how to make print and cut projects with Cricut Joy! Sponsored by Cricut. DIY Snow Globe Ornament with Photo — Made with Cricut! Every year our family has an ornament-making day where we pick a special ornament craft to make for ...
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]]> https://thesoccermomblog.com/paper-snow-globe-ornaments-cricut/feed/ 0 Paper Straw Christmas Ornaments https://thesoccermomblog.com/paper-straw-christmas-ornaments/ https://thesoccermomblog.com/paper-straw-christmas-ornaments/#comments Sun, 25 Oct 2020 22:38:16 +0000 https://thesoccermomblog.com/?p=27629 These paper straw Christmas ornaments are easy enough for kids to make and will pretty up any tree! We’ll show you how to make three different ornaments: Christmas tree, candy cane, and angel.  For your convenience in re-creating our easy DIY Christmas ornaments , I’ve provided shop-able ad links to some of the products used; ...
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]]> https://thesoccermomblog.com/paper-straw-christmas-ornaments/feed/ 1 Cell Phone “Boxtume” Made with Amazon Prime Boxes https://thesoccermomblog.com/cell-phone-boxtume/ https://thesoccermomblog.com/cell-phone-boxtume/#respond Sat, 17 Oct 2020 19:48:19 +0000 https://thesoccermomblog.com/?p=27306 How to upcycle Amazon Prime boxes into a cute and easy cell phone costume this Halloween. This post is sponsored by Amazon Prime; all opinions are my own. How to Create Your Own DIY Cell Phone Halloween “Boxtume” Using Amazon Prime Boxes Staying at home means that we’ve been doing quite a bit of online ...
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]]> https://thesoccermomblog.com/cell-phone-boxtume/feed/ 0 How to Make a Doormat with Cricut https://thesoccermomblog.com/diy-doormat-cricut/ https://thesoccermomblog.com/diy-doormat-cricut/#comments Thu, 15 Oct 2020 20:59:57 +0000 https://thesoccermomblog.com/?p=27471 How to make a DIY doormat using a Cricut stencil. This easy project is the perfect way to personalize your porch and a great gift idea! Personalized Cricut Door Mat Every season I switch out the doormats of my house — it’s one of my favorite easy ways to add a festive touch to my ...
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]]> https://thesoccermomblog.com/diy-doormat-cricut/feed/ 3 How to Preserve Decorative Pumpkins https://thesoccermomblog.com/how-to-preserve-decorative-pumpkins/ https://thesoccermomblog.com/how-to-preserve-decorative-pumpkins/#comments Mon, 05 Oct 2020 20:19:04 +0000 https://thesoccermomblog.com/?p=27277   Want your pretty pumpkins and gourds to last all season long? With this simple trick they can stay good for 1-3 months! We’ll show you a quick and easy way to preserve decorative pumpkins…and it doesn’t require toxic bleach so it’s wildlife friendly! How Long Do Pumpkins Last? Here in Houston, it’s really humid ...
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]]> https://thesoccermomblog.com/how-to-preserve-decorative-pumpkins/feed/ 3 20 Back to School Cricut Ideas https://thesoccermomblog.com/20-back-to-school-cricut-ideas/ https://thesoccermomblog.com/20-back-to-school-cricut-ideas/#respond Mon, 31 Aug 2020 00:24:31 +0000 https://thesoccermomblog.com/?p=26620 This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Cricut. All opinions are 100% mine. Start the new school year in style — whether it’s back in the classroom, homeschooling, or virtual school — with these amazingly creative Cricut Back to School Ideas! Our 20 Favorite Cricut Back to School Project Ideas Over ...
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