Author: beckbydesign

Creative lady who works full time and tries to juggle it all, but doesn't always succeed (Who does?!). I love to show off new ideas to help inspire and liberate others creativity!
Level: Beginner, Time: Expect 1-4 hours, Topic: Clothing/Fabric/Costumes, Uncategorized

Make A Minion Costume

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Halloween is quickly approaching! If you have kids (or adults for that matter) who love minions, here's a fairly easy way to create your own costume. Supplies/Instructions: Head/Face Black zip ties (Minion Hair) Pierce hood of sweatshirt with 2 holes per each zip tie (about 2-3 inches apart). Thread the zip tie through both holes… Continue reading Make A Minion Costume

Topic: Housewares, Uncategorized

String Art – Love where you live!

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Created this quick and easy string art home decor piece last night. Great gift idea for new homeowners, weddings, etc. Made this one specifically for the host family in Japan my 10 year old will be staying with at the end of this month. They can always have a little bit of Indiana with them… Continue reading String Art – Love where you live!

Level: Beginner, Time: Expect 1 hour or less

Tackle Tricky Eaters

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Just a quick post... Parents to VERY picky eaters will get me, but I feel like I've conquered the world! Okay maybe that's a bit over the top. I prep my picky 8 year old's pb&j's at the beginning of each week and then throw them in the freezer for a quick grab in the… Continue reading Tackle Tricky Eaters

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Light Box Low-down

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My sister got me a portable light box for Christmas and today I finally got it all set up! I'm super stoked!!! The one I got you can find it here"&gt from Limo Studio (I just checked and right now it's discounted to a great buy!). In case you're looking for something to take great… Continue reading Light Box Low-down

Level: Beginner, Time: Expect 1 hour or less, Topic: Cooking

Start (and maintain) A Smoothie Routine

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For the last month and a half I've been doing a morning smoothie routine...and I have to admit I've really enjoyed and and been surprised that I've maintained the routine! Here's the overview of what I do: 1. I Prep on Sunday for the upcoming week. - this week I used blueberries, raspberries and bananas.… Continue reading Start (and maintain) A Smoothie Routine

Level: Beginner

K Cup Holder, Yes Please!

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I got a Keurig 2.0 machine for Christmas from my mother-in-law....I'm. In. Love. But I needed a place to hold the keurig k cups. A quick piece of scrap pallet, a few holes and a wire hanger and I've made a fun holder that hangs snuggly right next to my new love. See photos below: