Sparkless sparklers for kids for the Fourth of July using chopsticks, ribbon and party garland Baby & Kids, Holidays This original Fourth of July craft was created for Daily Candy Kids. Welcome, Daily Candy readers! I mourn sparklers. The City of Chicago banned sparklers in 2007 joining most other ousted fireworks. Â Yes,...Sparkless sparklers for kids for the Fourth of July using chopsticks, ribbon and party garland... »

Comments (3)  | Permalink  | By Kathy on 6/28/2010  | 

Valentine’s Day Felt Heart Pocket Bracelet and Mini-Purse for Kids Baby & Kids, Holidays Hearts is the theme of two easy Valentine's Day gifts perfect for spoiling the sweet toddler and tween girls in your life. First is a teeny pouch bracelet perfect for storing candies or tiny...Valentine’s Day Felt Heart Pocket Bracelet and Mini-Purse for Kids... »

Comments (7)  | Permalink  | By Kathy on 1/31/2010  | 

Thanksgiving Retro Embossed Label Maker Placecards Entertaining, Holidays When Shane told me that he wanted to host our sixth annual Thanksgiving dinner I didn't quite know what to say. Baby Elise was born on October 20th and I was crazy sore and...Thanksgiving Retro Embossed Label Maker Placecards... »

Comments (1)  | Permalink  | By Kathy on 11/24/2009  | 

Fourth of July Felt and Button Star Napkin Rings Decorations, Holidays These no-sew felt napkin rings really brightened up Shane's Fourth of July Birthday BBQ. And yep, I realize I'm a bit on napkin rings kick ...first the felt leaf napkin rings for Thanksgiving, then...Fourth of July Felt and Button Star Napkin Rings... »

Comments (6)  | Permalink  | By Kathy on 7/9/2009  | 

Toasted Coconut Chocolate Valentine Dessert with Cacoa Nibs Food & Drink, Holidays While I've never been much of a Valentine's Day girl, I've always been a big fan of coconut and chocolate. I made these special treats by modifying a recipe from an Australian cookbook. Ingredients...Toasted Coconut Chocolate Valentine Dessert with Cacoa Nibs... »

Comments (8)  | Permalink  | By Kathy on 2/1/2009  | 

Homemade marshmallows Food & Drink, Holidays Lately I've developed a bit of a hot chocolate habit during the mid-afternoon workday at the day job. After spotting a box of "homemade" marshmallows at Williams-Sonoma over the holidays my sisters and I...Homemade marshmallows... »

Comments (4)  | Permalink  | By Kathy on 12/31/2008  | 

Chalkboard Pillows Holiday Edition Holidays, Pillows Ho! Ho! Ho! Here's a special holiday variation of chalkboard pillows complete with two new free ornament and tree templates to make your own 16" x 16" pillow for the season. The ornament in...Chalkboard Pillows Holiday Edition... »

Comments (0)  | Permalink  | By Kathy on 12/23/2008  | 

Felt leaf napkin rings and placecards for Thanksgiving Holidays This is our fifth year hosting Thanksgiving in Chicago for the twelve members of our joint families. Each year we try to do something slightly different for food and table decor. I constrained myself...Felt leaf napkin rings and placecards for Thanksgiving... »

Comments (10)  | Permalink  | By Kathy on 11/23/2008  | 

Urban wreath for fall using Polaroids Decorations, Holidays, Home My friend Heather Crosby and I have creative chemistry. Whenever we get together we build on each other's ideas until it becomes something totally original. Heather came over for dinner last week toting stacks...Urban wreath for fall using Polaroids... »

Comments (8)  | Permalink  | By Kathy on 11/6/2008  | 

Eyeball lychee ice cubes for Halloween martinis Food & Drink, Holidays In the past five years or so, it seems like Halloween has gone bonkers in the DIY area. From costumes to cupcakes to candy, it's a holiday ripe for creepy crafting. The always stylish...Eyeball lychee ice cubes for Halloween martinis... »

Comments (0)  | Permalink  | By Kathy on 10/30/2008  | 

Fourth of July Waterproof Coasters Decorations, Holidays More decor for our upcoming Fourth of July - slash - Shane's birthday BBQ. I took Martha's Fourth of July parasols and turned them into a neat matching Fourth of July waterproof coasters. Supplies:...Fourth of July Waterproof Coasters... »

Comments (5)  | Permalink  | By Kathy on 7/3/2008  | 

Fourth of July Paper Napkin Rings Decorations, Holidays Shane's birthday is the Fourth of July so today I started to make some fun decorations for him. Martha Stewart has a super cute Fourth of July paper napkin ring template on her website....Fourth of July Paper Napkin Rings... »

Comments (0)  | Permalink  | By Kathy on 6/29/2008  | 

St. Patrick’s Day Personalized Pot Pies Food & Drink, Holidays So I thought of something to do with my mini alphabet cookie cutters. I simplified a more intensive version that Simply Recipes adapted from a Marshall Field's cookbook. Chicago *knows* St. Patrick's Day. Ingredients:...St. Patrick’s Day Personalized Pot Pies... »

Comments (3)  | Permalink  | By Kathy on 3/16/2008  | 

Placecards / escort cards / seating cards Decorations, Holidays, Weddings Here's a simple placecard design that's equally at home at weddings and showers or the Thanksgiving dinner table. Fabric edges are intentionally left raw to enhance the Holly Hobbie, handmade vibe. Supplies: Kathy's free...Placecards / escort cards / seating cards... »

Comments (5)  | Permalink  | By Kathy on 7/21/2007  |