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How to make the perfect pom pom + turn them into POM POM MONSTERS! :)

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I get asked often about tips or tricks on how to make the prefect pom! WELL……TODAY I am sharing with you how to make the perfect Pom pom AND I am also going to give you a fun craft to get imagination flowing with your kids by turning that pom pom into a monster.  ... continue reading...


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DIY ghost pom poms for Halloween!

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I am not really the scary or spooky type Halloween lover....instead I love the whimsical or playful Halloween! So, these DIY ghost pom poms not only fit that profile, BUT I have high expectations of making about a ZILLION of these in every color of the rainbow (because can you imagine a whole bunch of them hanging from a chandelier or in a garland for the month of October?!?!)Check out just how easy they are to make with the full tutorial below! ... continue reading...


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A yarn ball costume DIY!

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If you aren't new here, then you know that one of my most favorite trips every year happens in October....a get-away up to Northern Wisconsin with my knitting friends (the KNITCH). We travel to the tall pines and lock ourselves into a big barn for a long weekend to knit, drink wine, eat, knit, drink more wine and eat some more. It's where memories have been made, wounds have been healed, life has been relaxed and restored ANDDDD where our yarn and knitting creativity flow endlessly!!!!!! So, ... continue reading...


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DIY pom wine charms

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If you're looking for a colorful, super easy, 15 minute DIY to make with your girlfriends ORRRRR to celebrate national wine day (coming up this Saturday, ahemmmmmm) then I have *just* the thing for you: DIY Pom Wine Charms! :) You can make them in any color theme, for any occasion and with as many or as little people as you'd like! :) ANNNND today I am sharing just how awesome, easy and fast (like 15 minutes-ish) these DIY pom wine charms really are! :) ... continue reading...


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No-dye bearded Easter eggs!

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If you’ve ever seen my husband or met him in real life, then you’ve likely noticed his bald head, large glasses and beard right away. They are like his “iconic” features. AND it’s a traditional that every year we decorate or color an egg for each member of our family (I started this with my parents way back when….. and we’ve carried it on with our kiddos). SO! This year I decided to actually MAKE a bald, bearded, glasses wearing egg in honor of Aaron! BAHHHHH!  ... continue reading...


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A colorful little after and before for you ➡️➡️➡️ a big ‘ol blog post about our under the stairs secret hideout play area is up along with everything you need to know about how to paint colorful stripes on the ceiling! I reallllllly wanted to do something in this space that invited you in and brought your eye inward and around to the fun or shenanigans! The full paint color list + all of my tips on how to not pull a muscle in your neck while painting a ceiling are on my blog now! Yay painting!!!
LaCroixs before boys. 💛 If only it wasn’t -3 LaCroixs before boys. 💛 
If only it wasn’t -30* outside today so I could adventure out dropping off some Galentines goodies for my fave gal pals! 😬 but you bet your bippy I plan to watch me some Leslie Knope and @parksandrec this afternoon! Bottoms up on for Galentine’s Day ladies!
Houston, we have florallllllsssss! 🌿 🌸 and I Houston, we have florallllllsssss! 🌿 🌸 and I’ve had 2 little (more medium sized) helpers during this mural and I can never be reminded enough just how fun it is to teach kids allll the painting how-tos and watch their eyes light up brighter than mine as every color and layer and shape come together to form something beautiful! 🎨💛
A new week, a new mural! 🌿 and this one is unli A new week, a new mural! 🌿 and this one is unlike any other I’ve done before! Take a peek into my stories for a glimpse, and lemme know if you love it too. I may add a few more darker colors for contrast, because I like making these decisions as I see things come to life in real painting time. 🎨
If you’ve dreamed of learning how to sew zippers If you’ve dreamed of learning how to sew zippers or make the cutest, most happy lip shaped zipper pouch for your Valentine or Galentine, wellllll TODAY IS YOUR day! This afternoon I will be crafting live with my @janomeamerica machine in hand along with @nationalsewing + @therealcraftsy 💋🎉❤⁣
I meannnnn, I’d really love to see you make one of these. So bust out that sewing machine (even if it’s dusty and you feel intimated....trust me, I don’t follow many rules when sewing) and tune in today at 2pm CT (and I do believe if you miss it live, you can still watch the recording). ⁣
Smooch smooch everyone 💋💋💋
🎵🎶❤️“I only have eyes for youuuuuuuuuu 🎵🎶❤️“I only have eyes for youuuuuuuuuuuuuu!!” 👓 
It isn’t a secret that we, the Steffen fam, are a “glasses family”! Worn allllll dayyyyy, everrrryyy day...all 4 of us! And truth-be-told we’ve been IN LOOOOVEEE with @ZenniOptical since the minute that we’ve tried every other glasses company on the planet! #ad And since we are all just trying to squeeze out as much joy from everyday life as possible, WHY NOT make some heart shaped glasses for Valentine’s day?! EH!? :) Right now, on my blog I am highlighting just how to make these awesome (and easy) “I only have eyes for you” Valentine’s AND sharing our fave red Zenni glasses that fit this theme so gosh darn well! :) (and hint hint….these heart glasses can be turned into classroom Valentine’s SO SUPER easy using the tutorial + SVG file on my blog)!
Also, you muuust watch the end of this video and Esther’s attempt to blow kisses 😂😂😭😭❤️❤️ 💋 
#zennipartner #JustGotMyZennis #ZenniThingButOrdinary
Sooooo I finished up a colorful mural yesterday an Sooooo I finished up a colorful mural yesterday and today I’m posting new wallpapers and lock screen graphics for #wallpaperwednesday 👍 I say that 2021 is off to a smashing start, eh!? (Even though it is almost February...) 

Snag one of the colorful wallpapers for your digital devices in my stories because, heck, why not encourage a smile when you glance at your phone next time.
One of my most favorite things about painting is t One of my most favorite things about painting is that it 9284% transforms any space! Like, this very usual under the stairs spot in our house is fastly becoming a happy, play space for our kids. I kinda wish I could paint rainbow stripes in my closet or bathroom now too!! 🎨
And yes, I diiidddd use our cross country skis to make these straight edge lines. Gotta use what you got, eh!? ❤️😂 🎨
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A colorful little after and before for you ➡️➡️➡️ a big ‘ol blog post about our under the stairs secret hideout play area is up along with everything you need to know about how to paint colorful stripes on the ceiling! I reallllllly wanted to do something in this space that invited you in and brought your eye inward and around to the fun or shenanigans! The full paint color list + all of my tips on how to not pull a muscle in your neck while painting a ceiling are on my blog now! Yay painting!!!
LaCroixs before boys. 💛 If only it wasn’t -3 LaCroixs before boys. 💛 
If only it wasn’t -30* outside today so I could adventure out dropping off some Galentines goodies for my fave gal pals! 😬 but you bet your bippy I plan to watch me some Leslie Knope and @parksandrec this afternoon! Bottoms up on for Galentine’s Day ladies!
Houston, we have florallllllsssss! 🌿 🌸 and I Houston, we have florallllllsssss! 🌿 🌸 and I’ve had 2 little (more medium sized) helpers during this mural and I can never be reminded enough just how fun it is to teach kids allll the painting how-tos and watch their eyes light up brighter than mine as every color and layer and shape come together to form something beautiful! 🎨💛
A new week, a new mural! 🌿 and this one is unli A new week, a new mural! 🌿 and this one is unlike any other I’ve done before! Take a peek into my stories for a glimpse, and lemme know if you love it too. I may add a few more darker colors for contrast, because I like making these decisions as I see things come to life in real painting time. 🎨
If you’ve dreamed of learning how to sew zippers If you’ve dreamed of learning how to sew zippers or make the cutest, most happy lip shaped zipper pouch for your Valentine or Galentine, wellllll TODAY IS YOUR day! This afternoon I will be crafting live with my @janomeamerica machine in hand along with @nationalsewing + @therealcraftsy 💋🎉❤⁣
I meannnnn, I’d really love to see you make one of these. So bust out that sewing machine (even if it’s dusty and you feel intimated....trust me, I don’t follow many rules when sewing) and tune in today at 2pm CT (and I do believe if you miss it live, you can still watch the recording). ⁣
Smooch smooch everyone 💋💋💋
🎵🎶❤️“I only have eyes for youuuuuuuuuu 🎵🎶❤️“I only have eyes for youuuuuuuuuuuuuu!!” 👓 
It isn’t a secret that we, the Steffen fam, are a “glasses family”! Worn allllll dayyyyy, everrrryyy day...all 4 of us! And truth-be-told we’ve been IN LOOOOVEEE with @ZenniOptical since the minute that we’ve tried every other glasses company on the planet! #ad And since we are all just trying to squeeze out as much joy from everyday life as possible, WHY NOT make some heart shaped glasses for Valentine’s day?! EH!? :) Right now, on my blog I am highlighting just how to make these awesome (and easy) “I only have eyes for you” Valentine’s AND sharing our fave red Zenni glasses that fit this theme so gosh darn well! :) (and hint hint….these heart glasses can be turned into classroom Valentine’s SO SUPER easy using the tutorial + SVG file on my blog)!
Also, you muuust watch the end of this video and Esther’s attempt to blow kisses 😂😂😭😭❤️❤️ 💋 
#zennipartner #JustGotMyZennis #ZenniThingButOrdinary
Sooooo I finished up a colorful mural yesterday an Sooooo I finished up a colorful mural yesterday and today I’m posting new wallpapers and lock screen graphics for #wallpaperwednesday 👍 I say that 2021 is off to a smashing start, eh!? (Even though it is almost February...) 

Snag one of the colorful wallpapers for your digital devices in my stories because, heck, why not encourage a smile when you glance at your phone next time.
One of my most favorite things about painting is t One of my most favorite things about painting is that it 9284% transforms any space! Like, this very usual under the stairs spot in our house is fastly becoming a happy, play space for our kids. I kinda wish I could paint rainbow stripes in my closet or bathroom now too!! 🎨
And yes, I diiidddd use our cross country skis to make these straight edge lines. Gotta use what you got, eh!? ❤️😂 🎨
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