by Chelsea Costa

Friends, I’ve had the absolute best time being a contributor here for Cyd and The Sweetest Occasion, but the time has come for me to move along! This will be my last DIY post here, and so what better way to celebrate than with a sweet little “Bon Voyage” garland?

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alpha punch-out letters (like these)
gold spray paint
baker’s twine
tiny hole punch

First, I really wanted the letters to be gold, so I just spray painted my sheet of letters before …

by Chelsea Costa

Okay, who needs a last minute quickie DIY for your Memorial Day celebrations?! I know you’re out there raising your hand. If so, you’ve come to the right place. Today I’ve got a quick, cheap, super cute DIY that will make your Memorial Day clambake just perfect.

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paper lunch bags
a few colors and patterns of washi tape (red, white, and blue make it pretty patriotic!)
scissors

Place a few strips of washi tape across the bottom of the lunch bag, …

by Chelsea Costa

Mother’s Day is this weekend, and I’m so excited to celebrate all of the wonderful moms in my life! If you’re looking for a last-minute Mother’s Day gift, this handmade watercolor card might be just the thing.

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watercolor paint
paintbrushes
watercolor paper
scissors
ruler
pencil

First, measure and cut a card from the watercolor paper, any size or shape you like. Fold it in half and smooth the folded edge. Then, on the front flap, tear away the bottom edge of the card so …

by Chelsea Costa

It’s that time of year! The time when the weather is warming up and people are just itching to socialize. So the next time you’re playing hostess to the gang, whip up these little swizzle sticks and pop them in everyone’s drink. Undoubtedly, you’ll be the belle of the ball.

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barbeque skewers
scissors
cardstock
1-inch circle punch (optional)
ModPodge
glitter
paintbrush
sewing pins

Start by either punching or cutting out 1-inch circles from the cardstock and cutting the barbeque skewers in half.

Decide the color you’d like …

by Chelsea Costa

It’s Spring, and I love it! And if you’re hosting any Spring-type festivities, I’ve got the perfect little garland to dress up your doings. A floating pompom garland!

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a few skeins of yarn in different Spring colors
scissors
needle
clear thread

Wrap yarn around two fingers until it’s your desired thickness. Snip the end of the yarn. Slide the loops off of your fingers and tie a length of yarn around the center of the loops. Snip through all of the loops on either side …