Crafts, ideas, recipes and printables to help you celebrate holidays and festive events.
It’s that time of year when the scent of candy and Halloween are in the air. What is it about Halloween that makes it so much fun? The candy? Dressing up in costumes? Funny decorations? Scary decorations? Fog machines? Candy? I’m going with candy, specifically gauze wrapped candy bars. And best of all, they’re frightfully…
If you’ve been around Organized 31 before, you probably know that I’m a veteran and big on supporting our military, veterans and our country. For those of you who are new, let me quickly give you an idea of where I’m coming from. I’m a veteran. My husband is currently on active duty. My father…
I can’t believe that it’s almost time for 4th of July and 4th of July parties! I’ve been on a big upcycled jar kick lately (graduation on the mind). Since the 4th is almost upon us, I’ve got a super quick (we’re talking 3-4 minutes, tops!) and easy patriotic upcycled jar project for you that’s perfect…
My “baby” just graduated from high school. It’s fun to give a gift in addition to the traditional and much appreciated monetary gift. This is a super easy last-minute graduation gift that starts with a repurposed jar. I’m proud to be a Parade contributor and you can find the complete quick and easy tutorial on Parade. …
Why does Father’s Day always sneak up on me each year? With 3 kids, I have a bunch of excuses (end of the school year, end of the school year, end of the school year) but no good reason. Luckily, I was able to whip up a couple of these adorable quick Father’s Day cards…
It’s graduation party time around the Organized home. No matter how organized you are and how far ahead you plan, there will always be something you’ve forgotten. I’ve got an easy and quick last-minute graduation decoration that could also work as a last-minute gift to share with you today. Who doesn’t love jelly beans? Everyone…
It’s easy to make your own DIY candy graduation caps for parties and party favors
It’s that time of year when patriotic decorations come out, first for Memorial Day and later for the 4th of July. As a veteran married to an active duty husband with most of my family having served in the military, honoring our veterans and military families is important to me. I’m thrilled to join with 4 other…
I’ve been saving glass jars since we moved into our current house a year ago. We must eat way too many jarred foods because I’m being overrun by glass jars. When my friend, J., came over for a day of crafting and chatting (the modern-day quilting bee equivalent), I knew we had to do a project using these…
Somehow Easter creeps up on me every year and I’m not as ready as I’d like to be (that’s hard to admit for someone who prides herself on planning ahead!). I’ve got an easy last-minute felt Easter Basket to help you out if you’re behind with your Easter plans like I am this year. …