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DIY Mini Witch Hat Headband…a great last minute accessory!

Today’s contributor is Terra from Mama Says Sew. All posts written by Terra for Make It and Love It can be found HERE.  . . . . . Hi everyone, it’s Terra from Mama Says Sew! Are you looking for a fast, easy, last-minute Halloween project? This DIY Witch Headband is perfect! You can whip up one (or […]

Gift Guide: 36 Retro Toys to LOVE all over again!

Doesn’t it seem like the toys we played with when we were a kid were SO MUCH COOLER???  I know, it probably has a lot to do with the childhood memories that are linked with those toys…..but I also think the toy industry had to work a lot harder to make an entertaining toy because […]

Gift Guide: 20 Top-Rated FAMILY GAMES…everyone will LOVE!

I can’t even tell you how much I enjoy board games.  Maybe it’s because before iPad’s and cell phones, I grew up playing hours and hours of board games, card games, and building games with my siblings.  We would play for hours….but especially Sunday afternoons.  Connor and Elli are 7 and 8 and are finally […]

A little sneak peek…..and some fun costume ideas!

Hey guys! I have been in a costume tornado this month and I kinda love it! However, this week turned into a crazy one and the “How To Train Your Dragon” costume I’ve been working on (and was planning on posting this week) isn’t quite ready. But let me tell you, it’s turning out SO […]

Stuffed Cat, Stuffed Dog, and Stenciled Pillow…inspired by “Diva and Flea” (plus a GIVEAWAY!)

I am a sucker for children’s books.  We have our favorites that we read at our house over and OVER again….but we always love finding new favorites.  I absolutely adore books that have fun characters, silly expressions, captivating illustrations……but even more, a good message.  I think sitting down with a quick book is a GREAT […]

Spider Web Hair Clip Tutorial

Today’s contributor is Kim from The Sew Spot. All posts written by Kim for Make It and Love It can be found HERE. . . . . . Hi everyone, it’s Kim from The Sew Spot! I’m sharing this spider web hair clip today, that can be worn on the days you aren’t dressing up […]

Last Minute “Little Bandit” Costume

Today’s contributor is Crystal from Stitched By Crystal. All posts written by Crystal for Make It and Love It can be found HERE. . . . . . Hi, it’s Crystal again from Stitched By Crystal! Halloween is just a few weeks away, are your kids’ Halloween costumes ready?  I am putting the finishing touches on […]

DIY Mermaid Costume…with a REPOSITIONABLE Fin!

For years, my 8-year-old Elli has made a little mocked up version of a mermaid costume from a baby blanket.  She wraps it around her waist, secures it with a hair clip and then divides the excess blanket beyond her feet into two sections and wraps runner bands around them.  You know, like the 2 […]

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