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June Blog


I can't even believe how fast life moves... The vivid memories I have with my kid as a baby... a little doodly-doo... even his very first day of preschool. Now, he's graduated and off to college this fall. His graduation party is in a couple days, and I've been having so much fun putting together all the pictures and decorations. My advice is to not overthink and to just have fun and embrace the moment. All those pictures are going to surface so many memories of your kid. It's crazy how looking back, I can see his personality shine through in his toddler pictures all the way up to his teenage years. I am so proud of this kid and the grown man he is becoming. In case you missed it, here's a sneak peek of some of the decorations I'm putting together.









Father’s Day Gift Idea ❤️🥤


Fun Emily Fact: my dad and I have been making Root beer floats together on Father’s Day for as long as I can remember. A tradition we love, look forward to and cherish each year 🥰



What You’ll Need:

  • Wooden basket box

  • Acrylic paint

  • Cricut (if you don’t have one, you could always leave the words out, paint them by hand or I linked some sticker letters)

  • Foam brush

  • Rootbeer

  • Ice cream scoop

  • ‘Dad’ mug

  • Tissue paper

  • Picture of you and dad or cut out of magazine

  • Wood skewer

  • Construction paper

  • Tape


LET’S CRAFT!

  1. First, your going to print your saying from your Cricut (or however you're applying the phrase). Mine says ‘I’ll bring the ice cream’

  2. If you used a Cricut or sticker letters, put your saying on your wooden box, then take your foam brush and color of choice and paint over the letters, let dry, then carefully peel lettering off

  3. Choose other paint colors and use the opposite end of foam brush to make polka dots

  4. Let dry, then fill your vessel with root beer, fun ‘dad’ mug, ice cream scooper and tissue paper

  5. Grab the dad picture of choice (I used a magazine cut out), then cut out and place on construction paper. Add talk bubble and words of choosing. Tape everything together and then attach to wood skewer (like a little sign)

  6. Add all your other goodies to your vessel, and you just made the cutest Father’s Day gift that’s fun for everyone!





Candy Snack Box Gift 🍬🎁


What You’ll Need:

  • Snack box

  • Cricut or sticker letters

  • Candy of choice


LET’S CRAFT!

  1. Create whatever message and/or name you would like on your box. I wrote “for my sweet friend (insert name)”

  2. Fill your snack box with yours and/or your friend’s favorite candy

  3. Now you have the cutest personalized snack box gift situation!






As most of you guys know.. I absolutely love Wiley Wallaby! I always make sure I have a supply at my house! My personal favs are the Sourrageous Drops and Hot Cinnamon. June is National Candy Month so make sure to treat yourself!

Make sure to use code: EMILYC25 to save 25% 🥳




I had the honor of being on Minnesota Live last month! It was so much fun talking DIY crafts and garage sale hunting. Catch the full segment linked below!





I still have some merch items in stock! Get them while supplies last… new launch with fresh ideas is in the works… 😉




 
 
 

May Blog

I'd like to Introduce you guys to my landlord... my dad! He did give me permission to make some improvements and adjustments to the house that I am renting and I am beyond thrilled! I've already started sharing my initial vision with you guys and I can't wait to see how everything unfolds! I've decided to work with Bre over at Revival House Design, and so far she has nailed it! My situation hasn’t been the easiest.. but I truly believe God has a plan ❤️ thank you for being here on this journey with me. Exciting and brighter days ahead!





Spring Gift Wrap Idea 🌷


What You’ll Need:

  • Basket or vessel of any kind (bonus if you can thrift one or find one at a garage sale 😉)

  • Shredded packing paper

  • Tulle

  • Scissors

  • Faux flower

  • Lots of goodies to fill your basket with


Step 1: Place your tulle inside your basket (or vessel), then fill your basket with the shredded paper and the goodies you are gifting

Step 2: Pull the tulle all together and taking ribbon, tie a bow to secure everything inside

Step 3: Optional: Attach a present topper (I used a paper flower) & now you have the cutest Spring gift situation!




How to Hang a Photo Gallery 🔨

What You’ll Need:

  • Your pictures

  • Tissue paper

  • Thumb tacks (hole will act as a marker for where you will hammer in the nail)

  • Ruler, Level, Hammer and nails


Step 1: Place the each picture frame on top of a piece of tissue paper, trace and cut the paper to the shape of your frames. This will be your template. **be sure to write 'top' on the the top edge of each template you you know which direction they will hang

Step 2: Arrange the tissue paper templates on the wall where you want your pictures to hang and secure with tape

Step 3: Start hanging your photo gallery!

Easy and effective way to make a beautiful home gallery wall!





Bisque Boutique Event

Meeting you guys brings me so much joy! Thank you to everyone who came out to meet and shop with me at The Bisque Boutique. Getting to know you guys and shopping together was so much fun and I hope to do more of these in the future! For those of you who missed it and want some information on the store, I’ll link their website and instagram below. They have some darling home decor items that we all enjoyed shopping through.







 
 
 

April Blog

Moving into a new home was not expected, but sometimes God has bigger plans. This new season is going to be full of so many changes and I'm taking you guys along for the ride. From organization to design... and possibly even chickens - there are going to be surprises around every corner. Thank you for being here and taking this journey along with me. I'm so excited for this new chapter.
Moving into a new home was not expected, but sometimes God has bigger plans. This new season is going to be full of so many changes and I'm taking you guys along for the ride. From organization to design... and possibly even chickens - there are going to be surprises around every corner. Thank you for being here and taking this journey along with me. I'm so excited for this new chapter.








Easter Egg Craft

🐣🎀


What You’ll Need:

  • Mug of choice

  • Styrofoam

  • Plastic eggs

  • Balloon holders

  • Hot glue gun

  • Ribbon

  • Candy

  • Faux flowers

  • Shredded paper


  1. First, cut the styrofoam to fit inside your mug (this helps keep everything in place)

  2. Glue the plastic eggs onto the balloon holders

  3. Tie ribbons to the top of the stick (below the eggs)

  4. Open the eggs and fill with candy

  5. Cut the ballon holder sticks to length of choice and then stick into the foam in your mug

  6. Add some articulated flowers & paper shreds for extra detail & then you have the perfect Easter themed gift!



Easter Themed Teacher Gift

🐰🍫🌷



What You’ll Need:

  • Mason jars

  • Shredded paper

  • Drill

  • Goodies to fill your jars with

  • Door knobs

  • Artificial flowers


  1. First, take the tops of the jars & carefully drill holes in the center

  2. Take the artificial flower and place on the top of the lid

  3. Then take the knob and put through the hole to attach the flower to the lid

  4. Fill your jars with shredded paper & goodies of your choice. I used chocolates and my favorite hand sanitizer (I’ll link below & be sure to use my code)

  5. Put everything together & you’ll have the cutest Easter themed teacher gift!


code: smalltownme



Personalized Upcycled Easter Basket

🧺🐣


What You‘ll Need:

  • Basket of choice

  • Pencil

  • Yarn & needle

  • Doodly-doos (optional)

  • Glue gun (optional)

  • Goodies to fill your basket


  1. I lightly drew the name on the basket as a stencil for the stitching

  2. Then stitch the name with yarn and needle as normal

  3. Grab some fun doodly-doos to glue onto your basket for a little something extra

  4. Fill your basket with goodies






Original Recipe Found on Pinterest










 
 
 
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