Simone Collins https://www.doitmakeitloveit.com/author/simonegcollinsgmail-com/ Inspiration for happy things to do, make, and love Thu, 20 Jan 2022 22:36:39 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 20 Winter Activities for Kids https://www.doitmakeitloveit.com/winter-activities-for-kids/ Thu, 01 Feb 2018 15:24:28 +0000 http://www.doitmakeitloveit.com/?p=1755 If you live in an area of the world that is excessively cold in the winter like I do (sweet home, Chicago), then you know the winter blues is a very real thing that keeps you locked inside and dreading the newest weather report. It’s hard on everyone, but especially if you have little kids in […]

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]]> Make It: Butterfly Watercolor Alcohol Ink Coasters https://www.doitmakeitloveit.com/butterfly-watercolor-coasters-alcohol-ink/ Tue, 23 Jan 2018 20:08:37 +0000 http://www.doitmakeitloveit.com/?p=1455 These butterfly watercolor coasters make a great gift or an easy update to your home decor.  With spring just around the corner, you’ll have the perfect present for bridal showers, housewarming parties, or just a fun decoration for your back patio. What I love about this project is it’s so easy to master and once you […]

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]]> Make It: Easy Emoji T-shirt https://www.doitmakeitloveit.com/easy-diy-emoji-tshirt/ Wed, 17 Jan 2018 16:42:57 +0000 http://www.doitmakeitloveit.com/?p=1474 Did you go see the Emoji Movie when it came out? Do you speak in symbols? SO DO WE!! So obviously an emoji t-shirt is a must-have. I love this project because it combined something that my littlest one and I both love (emojis) and it was a simple, no-mess activity we could do together on […]

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]]> Let It Snow Christmas Card Tutorial https://www.doitmakeitloveit.com/let-it-snow-christmas-card-tutorial/ Sat, 16 Dec 2017 01:12:44 +0000 http://www.doitmakeitloveit.com/?p=1517 Tis the season! If you’re a paper crafter like me, you love Christmas. Is it the twinkling lights? No. Is it the cookies? Maybe. But mostly it’s an excuse to make lots and lots of cute cards! You know, you have to make a few samples before you know which ones you’re going to send. One […]

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]]> Easy Coloring Book Ornament https://www.doitmakeitloveit.com/easy-coloring-book-ornament/ Mon, 11 Dec 2017 17:13:53 +0000 http://www.doitmakeitloveit.com/?p=1461 We’ve all been suckered into those adorable coloring books and I am no exception. I love those things. Adult coloring books are such an easy way to pass the time creatively without having to worry about how your page is going to turn out at the end. Coloring book pages are my new sudoku. They […]

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]]> Doodle Painted Ornament https://www.doitmakeitloveit.com/doodle-painted-ornament/ Thu, 07 Dec 2017 16:38:31 +0000 http://www.doitmakeitloveit.com/?p=1468 Get creative this Christmas with a fun DIY doodle ornament! If you’re a chronic doodler, like me, this is just another way to unleash your creative side and end up with a cute DIY Christmas ornament while you’re at it. Handmade Christmas ornaments should represent your personality and style, otherwise, why make them? This DIY […]

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]]> Five Minute Ornament https://www.doitmakeitloveit.com/five-minute-ornament/ Sun, 03 Dec 2017 15:54:01 +0000 http://www.doitmakeitloveit.com/?p=1481 Sometimes the prettiest handmade ornaments are the simplest. I’ve really been loving the all-white Christmas tree decor trend, but I couldn’t bring myself to buy all new ornaments for a trendy tree. Luckily, I had a couple extra sets of clear plastic ornaments and some money to spend at the dollar store. This DIY Christmas ornament […]

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]]> 10 Minute DIY Chalkboard Ornament https://www.doitmakeitloveit.com/10-minute-diy-chalkboard-ornament/ Wed, 29 Nov 2017 09:12:59 +0000 http://www.doitmakeitloveit.com/?p=1527 Christmas ornaments are the one thing in home decor that I like to keep traditional. I have hand-me-down ornaments from my parents and grandparents and a new collection I started with my own kids. I don’t want to buy new ornaments every year just to keep up with trends, but I do love the ornaments that come […]

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]]> Fun Painted Embroidery Hoop https://www.doitmakeitloveit.com/fun-painted-embroidery-hoop/ Wed, 24 May 2017 17:54:17 +0000 http://www.doitmakeitloveit.com/?p=592 When you first start decorating your home, the first thing you notice is how empty your walls look! There’s nothing worse that having empty, echoing walls in your gorgeous home. Of course, if you haven’t been collecting wall art and paintings the whole time, starting a collection of art for your walls can add up really quickly. […]

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]]> So Easy Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake Recipe https://www.doitmakeitloveit.com/so-easy-cinnamon-roll-cheesecake-recipe/ Fri, 05 May 2017 16:30:17 +0000 http://www.doitmakeitloveit.com/?p=1217 I am about to show you one of the greatest recipe creations I have ever dreamt up. Many times I get a weird idea in my head like, What if we made banana split tacos? And then, because I am just crazy enough, I try to create that recipe. Sometimes these crazy ideas work and sometimes, […]

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