Being a mom is just the best thing in the world. My mommy duties include taking care of Miss Gabriella: making meals, baking together, planning playdates, cuddling, singing in the car, dancing in...
LET IT SNOW. LET IT SNOW. LET IT SNOW! No snow on Christmas? Oh that can’t be…! I have an exciting tutorial here for you that will make your Christmas wish come true… yes, you can have snow...
https://pureella.com/how-to-make-artificial-snow-3-quick-easy-eco-friendly-recipes/
Happy Easter (prepping)! Who doesn’t love free stuff, right? Especially when it’s super cute designs you can quickly print off and add to your gifts, table decor, add to goodie bags and so mu...
Easter is coming in just a few short days! I’m sure egg decorating is on your list and your kids or your nieces and nephews will beg to make some easter crafts….. Need some ideas? I’ve gath...
https://pureella.com/diy-roundup-easter-eggs-and-crafts-for-kids/
Recently, my little girl turned a 1/2 birthday! Oh you know, just looking for excuses to celebrate something in these wintery months. We went out for muffins and tea and had a sweet time ‘celeb...
https://pureella.com/diy-grow-like-a-tree-growth-chart-tutorial/
Today I want to share a cute project me and the girls did the other day. It’s a sweet one to teach the little ones just how it’s necessary to show Love all around us even in nature ~ and this...
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Hello my sweet friends. I have a lovely tutorial lined up for you ~ all full of hearts and sparkling lights ~ all the things that make a little girl happy and gasp with joy… I must admit that t...
https://pureella.com/you-light-up-my-heart-garland-tutorial/
Happy Holidays to you my sweet friends! Christmas is almost here! Oh my, how did that time fly? ;) I hope you’re enjoying this time of the year and are ready for a beautiful weekend ahead hopef...
1. Pine cone garland tutorial on the Two Shades of Pink 2. Photo wreath from Country Living Magazine 3. Picture Perfect Pillows from Country Living Magazine (Photo: Seth Smoot) via Craftgawker ...
Hello my friends. It is 10 days to go till Christmas! Are you excited? I am sure you are…. ;) We are busy busy busy with things around the house (after a kitchen renovation – you can just ima...
Today is a very exciting day in our house. It’s Saint Nicholas Day ~ and we get to celebrate Christmas early with a little gift that he brings this morning. It’s a tradition celebrated in som...
One quiet evening, when piano music replaced the rustling daytime noise and a hot camomile tea was steaming up on my kitchen table…. I started to create a simple object from items I had on hand...
Hello everyone. Halloween is almost here. Are you ready? Here are some awesome crafts you could still do in time for the big scary night! 1. Perching Blackbirds 2. Owl Costume – ohh I love this...
Don’t you love a good cup of tea or coffee in the morning to soothe and comfort you? And what if it really brightened your day and put a warm smile on your face with every sip you took. What if...
Hello. I thought I would show you a quick and easy craft project on my daughter’s new (old) desk. It is a tutorial for Quilted Decoupage drawer handles. Easy, Pretty and costs next to nothing. ...
https://pureella.com/tutorial-quilted-decoupage-drawer-handles/
Hello my sweet friends! Remember the Coke bottles I upcycled for hanging vases here – well they have a new life yet again… I don’t think I will ever tire of them and to think they were tras...
These are my latest inspirations for egg decorating. Don’t you just love these? (especially the first one – – ’cause it’s mine ;) oh that was cheesy I know. Sorry, just wanted to share ...
It’s mid April, and I can’t believe how fast time is flying. Spring isn’t showing its full beauty yet, at least in these parts. But Easter is still happening right on schedule and it’s ju...
Spring is here. It doesn’t look like it yet, but I can feel it. One sure sign of spring in my home is this flower wreath hanging on the front door. Can anything be more cheerful than blooming f...