Birthdays Archives - Simply Kierste

{chipboard key chain}

May
09

Y'all know how much I love personalizing anything and everything, and what could be better than a darling key chain? (I sound so Texan with that "y'all", don't I? ☺ ) As soon as I saw the new chipboard by Silhouette, I knew it would be the perfect way to make one! Seriously people, isn't that SO cute??!!! I just want to carry around my keys all day! The front has darling scrapbook paper embellished with my stamped initial, and the back features a picture of my kids, which I LOVE. (It's missing baby Caroline...time for an update!!!) These are super easy to make, and make the best gifts. Think Mother's Day, Father's Day (not as cute-sy, of course), birthdays, teachers, … [Read more...]

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{striped straw birthday candles}

Apr
30

It was my girls' birthday this weekend, and we had such a blast celebrating! They wanted a pink cake, which was a pretty easy request considering what they've asked for in past years. I made a simple pink cake, and when it was time for the birthday candles, it just seemed like it needed something more. I was getting out some striped straws for our hot chocolate, when I had an idea... The hole in the straw looked to be just a tad bigger than the plain birthday candles I had (just the regular white striped ones), and I decided to see if they would fit inside, and they did! It was a tight fit, but I was able to slide them in just far enough that they were secure. SO CUTE!!! It made … [Read more...]

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{paper sack mother’s day card} a child’s Q&A

Apr
23

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At my church, I get to work with the Primary children (kids aged 3-11), and I LOVE it. Mother's Day is just a few short weeks away, and this week I designed a super fun card that I think all their moms are going to love! I wanted to make a card where they could each express some favorite things about their mom. I was talking to one of my best friends this week, and she reminded me of an idea that I have actually loved for a long time...in fact, my oldest son wrote a card like it for me when he was in preschool, and it's one of my most treasured possessions. Asking a child questions about their mom--some funny, others serious--and putting it all together in a cute package was just what I … [Read more...]

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{you’re special…birthday jar}

Jan
25

One of my best friends in all the world had a birthday this week. And not just any birthday...the big 30!!!! I left her 6 months ago when we moved to Texas, and I was SO sad that I was going to miss this milestone. I knew I wanted to send her something to really celebrate this particular birthday, and let her know how special she is to me. So...I made her a birthday jar! It's just a simple pint-size mason jar, but it's what's inside that really counts. Tucked away inside the jar are 30 things (one for each year) about her that I love---special memories, characteristics, qualities, talents, and all those things that make a friendship what they are. I thought it was the perfect … [Read more...]

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{dry erase activity books}

Jan
07

I don't know about you, but I am always looking for something to keep my kids quiet and occupied during church, while traveling, and any other time we have to wait anywhere for any length of time. I've got some busy kiddos, and I'm sure the people in the church pews in back and in front of us appreciate the effort. :) When I came across this darling dry erase quiet book by icandy handmade, I thought it was brilliant, and couldn't wait to make some of my own. Instead of using a binder, and sliding coloring and workbook pages inside sheet protectors (which is a great idea), I decided to make them differently, for a couple of reasons. First of all, I wanted mine to be smaller, so … [Read more...]

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{fabric handled buckets}

Oct
16

I just love little buckets! They are one of my favorite ways to give a small gift, or package a yummy treat for a friend or neighbor. You can find them really cheap--my most successful places to check are in the Target one spot, or at the dollar store--both places they are only $1! Using fabric, or even ribbon, as a handle adds the most charming detail to any small pail or bucket ( LOVE those little knots on the sides), and it's an easy way to add in some color to match any holiday or season. This black and white polka dot is perfect for Halloween, but how fun would this be for Christmas, filled with yummy treats for neighbor gifts? Easter, Valentine's Day, 4th of July...they would … [Read more...]

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{DIY baggage tags} with free printable!

May
31

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baggage tags header--brown paper packages

It's summer! Our family has some big trips coming up in the next few months, and I wanted to create some fun and easy baggage tags for all of our luggage. When we fly, we usually leave our stroller and car seats at door of the plane, and then pick them up when we get off. Tying a cute baggage tag around them will add one more step in an effort to making sure our stuff doesn't get lost! I also wanted needed a cute tag for my pink polka dot luggage, lol.These tags will take less than 5 minutes to make, are super inexpensive, and are perfect on everything from kids' backpacks to strollers! Of course I went with a monogram, because I'm slightly obsessed. :) Here's how you … [Read more...]

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{wood photo clipboards…and more!}

Feb
01

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I love coming up with different ideas to display photos, and this one is super cute and SO easy! The binder clip allows for a simply way to change out photos, whenever you like! While I was making a clipboard for photos, I went ahead and made a couple others... Supplies for Chalkboard Clipboard: 1x6 piece of wood dowel hot glue gun router and sander painters tape spray paint chalkboard spray paint large binder clip (I got mine at Walmart--4 for $1.88) ribbon Supplies for Paper Clipboard: 1x6 piece of wood spray paint dowel hot glue gun router and sander scrapbook paper mod podge and foam brush vinyl lettering large binder … [Read more...]

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{holiday windows & frames}

Oct
25

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Okay, so you all know how much I love windows. My husband jokes that pretty soon I'm going to have as many on the inside of my house as I do on the outside. ☺ I absolutely love how these turned out. If you don't have a window, you can use any frame, which I also did. I took a window, and turned it into a darling piece of holiday decor, then used the same method on a frame to make a thankful dry erase board. The process is easy to do, and can be completed in a day--that's my kind of project! ITEMS YOU NEED: window or frame painters tape newspaper or other paper spray paint vinyl lettering DIRECTIONS: 1. If you need to paint your the outside … [Read more...]

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{chalkboard coasters}

Oct
20

The holidays are quickly arriving, which means wonderful times with family and friends. I love to come up with ways to make this time of year special, and I find that the simple touches are really the things that can make the biggest difference. These DIY tile coasters are one of those simple touches. They are perfect for your holiday table or party, and since you can make them into a mini chalkboard, can act as placards for your guests. Using colors to match your Halloween, Thanksgiving, or Christmas tables would be darling! Looking for a fun and different hostess gift? Anyone would love to receive these, and they are so simple to make, you will love them too! I made a few … [Read more...]

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