Category: DIY

Paper Rosette Bird DIY!

Do you have a free weekend to spend with your kids coming up? If so, why not make a spring-time themed craft? My kids love to make things with their hands like crafts and recipes. Yours will too! Be sure to try this Paper Rosette Bird DIY, because it looks so fun. I know that I’ll be making this craft this weekend! Plan to make this as well? If so, you will need the following supplies:

• Xyron® Tape Runner
• Xyron® 3″ Sticker Maker
• DCWV® DIY Project Stack Mini Albums
• Scissors
• Duct Tape or Hot Glue
• Black Marker

How did your Paper Rosette Bird turn out? Let us know in the comments below. Also, what crafts have you done with your kids lately? Feel free to share with us. For additional step by step directions on making this new craft, visit the Artsy Momma Webpage!

Black Bean and Corn Quesadillas Recipe!

Want a new take on quesadillas for lunch? If so, be sure to make these Black Bean and Corn Quesadillas! I have yet to make these, but I am sure that they’ll be a hit with my family. My boys love all varieties of quesadillas. Here are the ingredients you’ll need for this dish:

• 1 tsp olive oil
• 1 small clove garlic, minced
• 1/4 of a small onion, chopped
• 1/4 of a red or orange bell pepper, chopped
• 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 heaping cup of frozen, thawed corn (or canned corn)
• 1/4 cup salsa
• 1 tsp brown sugar
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp chili powder
• 2 cups shredded cheese (monterrey jack, colby jack, or cheddar)
• 4 large tortillas
• 2 tsp butter
• Sour cream, for serving

For additional directions on how to make this recipe, be sure to visit the Tastes Better From Scratch Webpage! Let us know what you thought about this recipe in the comments below.

Mason Jar Superhero Banks!

Have you seen the new Batman v. Superman movie or the recently released Captain American: Civil War movie? If so, you can make these fun Mason Jar Superhero Banks. This would be a great way to enjoy your fandom at home with a DIY project! Here is what you’ll need:

• Regular Mouth Quart Jars
• Coin Bank Mason Jar Caps
• Self-healing Cutting Mat
• X-ACTO Knife
• Yellow Duct Tape
• Red Duct Tape
• Blue Spray Paint
• Black Spray Paint

For additional directions on how to make this craft, be sure to visit the Fire Flies and Mudpies Webpage! Let us know what projects you’ve made with your family, we love to hear from our readers.

Avocado Egg Salad Recipe! Mayo Free!

Trying to cut out Mayo and other fatty foods from your diet? If so, be try to make this Avocado Egg Salad recipe. I have yet to try this, but it looks delicious. Plus, I absolutely love eating avocados. This would be a great lunch dish, so be sure to make it and let us know what you thought. Here is what you’ll need:

• 6 eggs, hard boiled
• 1-½ ripe avocados, peeled and mashed
• 1-1/2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (or lime juice)
• ½ teaspoon fine sea salt, or to taste

For additional directions on how to make this recipe, be sure to visit the Roasted Root Webpage for more. Let us know how your recipe turned out in the comments below. We love to hear from our readers.

Adorable Mini Paper Kites DIY!

Looking for something fun to do with your kids this weekend? If so, why not make these adorable mini paper kites! This would be a great way to bust boredom and spend time with your kids. Isn’t this a fun idea? If you’d like to make this DIY with your family, be sure to have the following supplies:

• Coordinating craft paper (any 8.5 x 11″ paper will work)
• Paper straws (2 per kite)
• String or twine for the kite string (at least 25-30″ long)
• Light-weight string, twine or decorative ribbon for the tail of kite (at least 20″ long)
• Decorative ribbon scraps
• Elmer’s X-treme School Glue Stick
• All purpose glue
• Glittler glue for decorating (optional)
• Scissors
• Pencil
• Ruler

How did your mini paper kites turn out? Did they stay in the air? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below. For further instruction on how to make these paper kites, be sure to visit the One Creative Mommy Webpage!