Hello there friends! Allow me to introduce myself. I'm Laura from Eye Candy Creative Studio and I am so excited to be here with you today and have you on this journey with me, as a new member of the Giggle Galore creative team! I am super excited to share some of my designs with you during my time here and hope you will love them as much as I love creating them for you! I love hand lettering, watercolor art, painting & designing so the plan is to focus on sharing fun designs using those … [Read more...]
Table Talk Conversation Cards and Summer Flavors at Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen
June 10, 2017 by · 18 Comments
Let's talk. I mean seriously, let's really talk. You know how hectic life gets. And even though summertime means the kids are around more and logically you should be able to get in more quality family time, you sometimes find that instead of having real conversations your verbal interactions are often characterized by imperative sentences. You know..."Close the door." "Pick up your toys." "Don't talk to your sister like that. "Quite whining." Instead of talking WITH your family, you end up … [Read more...]
Father’s Day Grilling Caddy Gift
June 9, 2017 by · Leave a Comment
Father's Day is just around the corner and that means the official arrival of summer isn't far behind. Today I'm sharing a Father's Day gift idea that dad can put to good use all summer long. I teamed up with my friends at Oriental Trading to create a Father's Day Grilling Caddy Gift stuffed with lots of BBQ tools, handmade gifts and free Printable Father's Day Grillin' Tags. When it comes to celebrating Father's Day, I love to get the kids involved with making special handmade … [Read more...]
Candied Maple Bacon Donut Kabobs
June 8, 2017 by · 4 Comments
Donuts are all the craze right now. Every where you turn there are donuts...donut crafts, donut parties and gourmet donuts. Speaking of gourmet donuts, maple bacon donuts are becoming a serious trend setters. Today I'm bringing you my version of this popular donut treat, Candied Maple Bacon Donut Kabobs. Plus, I'm sharing a free printable tag to help you create a tasty Father's Day breakfast that dad will love! My hubby isn't a big donut fan, but he recently ordered a gourmet maple bacon … [Read more...]
Father’s Day Tool Kit Gift
June 7, 2017 by · 1 Comment
Father’s Day is June 18th and will be here before you know it. It's time to start thinking about what to get dad for his special day, and I've teamed up with Oriental Trading to share a DIY Father's Day Tool Kit Gift you and the kids can put together to show dad how extra special he is! Around here our dad is known as "Mr. Fix It." If something is broken you take it to dad. If it won't turn on or work, take it to dad. And if you need to make something for a school project, dad is … [Read more...]
National Donut Day Tags
June 2, 2017 by · Leave a Comment
Hip, hip hooray it's National Donut Day! If you are going to celebrate a made up holiday this is definitely one worth celebrating. I love doing things with my kids for these silly holiday's. After all isn't this where traditions and memories are made? This morning my kids woke up to a fun little surprise, donut holes all packed up with these cute free printable National Donut Day Tags. My kids are always asking for donuts on the weekends and since National Donut Day … [Read more...]
Lottery Ticket Cake Teacher Appreciation Gift
May 5, 2017 by · 1 Comment
If you have been following Giggles Galore for a while it should come as no surprise that I love creating fun, clever, and tasty Teacher Appreciation gifts. Over the years I have made several projects to celebrate our teachers. Some of them, like my Teacher Appreciation Helping Me Grow Flower Pot, continue to be some of my most popular posts. Which, means you guys love Teacher Appreciation week too...that or you are desperate for easy last minute gift ideas your teacher will love. … [Read more...]
Sweet Mother’s Day Breakfast in Bed Ideas
May 4, 2017 by · 2 Comments
Whenever my family asks me what I want to do for Mother's Day without hesitation I reply, "sleep in!" Sleeping in and breakfast in bed are my idea of the perfect Mother's Day. The only thing that could make it better is a bouquet of handmade flowers from my kids. So naturally I teamed up with Chinet to create and share sweet Mother's Day Breakfast in Bed Ideas. I hope it will help you drop a few hints to your family so you can enjoy an extraordinary Mother's Day … [Read more...]
Bee Fingerprint Teacher Appreciation Gift
April 5, 2017 by · 6 Comments
It's no secret that Teacher Appreciation is on of our favorite things to celebrate around here. From my DIY Thanks for Helping Me Grow flower pots to homemade baked goods I love a good excuse to spoil our teachers. I come from a long line of school teachers and I have the utmost respect for the men and women who teach our children. Teachers are special people, and having a teacher that believes in you, encourages you and motivates you is truly a gift. So this year, we are … [Read more...]
25 Carrot Themed Recipes and Crafts for Easter
March 9, 2017 by · 4 Comments
Easter is just a month away, and I am so excited. I love Easter and all of the traditions that go with it, like Easter egg hunt parties, new Easter outfits for church, and confetti egg! There are so many ways to celebrate Easter, and many of us like to gather with our loved ones, feast on delicious food, have egg hunts with the kids, and just be together. Inspired by the Easter bunny himself, and his favorite food I have rounded up 25 Carrot Themed Recipes and Crafts for Easter. … [Read more...]
