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DIY Snow Globe Kits

December 3, 2015 ·


DIY snow globe kits are the perfect neighbor, friend and teacher gifts this season. Free printable tags and instruction cards via ajoyfulrio.com @ajoyfulriot

There’s possibly nothing that I love more that DIY gifts. Its so fun to make something and then give it to those you love knowing that they’ll appreciate it simply because you made it and that they’re not judging it like a customer would. But, at this time of year, it can be overwhelming to even think of making gifts when we’re already so stressed about having to get them at all! That’s why I love this DIY gift idea. It’s really easy, really!

Not only does it come together in a snap, but it’s a fun activity you’re neighbors and friends will really enjoy doing together and it’s a gift that they can keep and use and enjoy year after year. This gift provides your giftees with everything they need to make their own unique snow globes!

 

DIY snow globe kits are the perfect neighbor, friend and teacher gifts this season. Free printable tags and instruction cards via ajoyfulrio.com @ajoyfulriot

I love the DIY snow globes that have hit the blog scene these last couple years. Tutorials abound and they’re absolutely delightful. There is really no limit to what you can create and they’re so much more personal than a store bought globe, even though those can be great gifts too!

But, this tutorial isn’t for creating those snow globes, it’s for helping you gather all the supplies and putting them together in a pretty way to hand out as gifts this year so that others can create them!

DIY snow globe kits are the perfect neighbor, friend and teacher gifts this season. Free printable tags and instruction cards via ajoyfulrio.com @ajoyfulriot

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Posted by Machelle / Filed In: A Joyful Christmas, Free Printables, Gifts Neighbors, Gifts/Party Favors, Holiday

Birthday Week Kickoff! | Gift Guide

September 21, 2015 ·

Great gift guide for the ladies in your life this season from ajoyfulriot.comOur birthday is coming up in 8 days!! This year we’ll be celebrating on the blog by doing two weeks of birthday-related posts. We started this last year with tons of fun birthday DIYs but we know what you all really want to see is what to buy us this year, right?!!

In all seriousness, there will be a lot of fun posts coming up featuring birthday candles, our favorite treats and great party crafts but we thought kicking it off with this fun guide would be a great way to introduce ourselves to you with a little insight into our style, senses of humor and what we think would be fun to play with! We also know some of you are already thinking about this upcoming holiday season and we thought this guide could be a great, early brain-tickler and possibly give you some ideas for the (super classy and amazingly fun) ladies on your list.

yellow coat / fox scarf / burgundy hat / faux leather skirt
camera scarf / tweed jacket / lace booties / brother serger
polka dot backpack / candle holder / blue coat / felt garland
Why Not Me / mint necklace / plaid scarf / crystal ring
drink sleeves / agate bookends / floral coasters / 31 bits necklace
flower mug / Modern Romance / bracelet / party bobbi pin
cotton candy maker / floral notebook / duffle bag / geo confetti

Which is your favorite item on the guide? Anything you’d put on your birthday wish list?!

Like the items on this list? Keep up with our fashion and home decor finds on Pinterest!

Posted by Malissa / Filed In: Fun, Gifts Ladies, Gifts Neighbors, Roundup
Tagged: birthday, birthday party diy, gift guide, holiday gift guide, women gift guide

Piñata Stockings

December 15, 2014 ·

Make mini pinatas for stockings! | A Joyful Riot @ajoyfulriot

We teamed up with Mom’s Best Network to share 7 fun holiday crafts! Be sure to visit the link to check out some adorable DIYs.

I think the stocking is one of the most fun parts of Christmas. I remember feeling like my stocking was almost never-ending when I was little and of course candy is always my favorite part of any holiday! But this year my little family didn’t have matching stockings so I was thinking I really needed to sew some up! I love sewing, I used to do it all the time but lately it just hasn’t sounded as fun to me. Probably mostly because my machine is making a loud squeaking noise and it’s in the room right next to Stella’s so if she’s sleeping I am NOT going to turn that thing on. It’s probably just a matter of oiling the right part but I can’t seem to figure out what that is…anyway! The stockings I did end up making satisfied both my want to not sew, my need for matching-ness and my desire for fun! I give you, The Pinata Stocking!

Make mini pinatas for stockings! | A Joyful Riot @ajoyfulriotThat’s right, it’s already one of the best parts of your Christmas morning because it’s a stocking but now it just got even better cus this version is a little mini piñata that can be broken open right in your hands!! Right in your little one’s hands!! Right in the middle of your festivus Christmas morning, you’ll feel like you’re having a mini party because piñatas will be breaking left and right!

Make mini pinatas for stockings! | A Joyful Riot @ajoyfulriotIf you’re on the ball and have all your stocking fillings already then you can whip these up and hang them full to taunt your family (hehe) or they can be made ahead of time with a removable top and filled Christmas Eve just like normal stockings! You ready for this?

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Posted by Machelle / Filed In: A Joyful Christmas, Crafts, Gifts Littles, Gifts Neighbors, Gifts/Party Favors, Holiday
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DIY Cardboard Pie Box

November 19, 2014 ·

DIY Cardboard Pie Box | A Joyful Riot @ajoyfulriotI love wood pie boxes. I think they’re so pretty! And while I certainly think we could whip one of those up, it wouldn’t be free, it wouldn’t be easy and it wouldn’t be a great way to recycle which this one is!

DIY Cardboard Pie Box | A Joyful Riot @ajoyfulriotWith Thanksgiving coming up, these boxes would be perfect for bringing your pies to your dinner plans or for sending your guests off with leftovers. Or use these boxes for neighbor and friend gifts this holiday season, because who wouldn’t want pie dropped off on their doorstep?

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Posted by Machelle / Filed In: Crafts, Gifts Neighbors, Gifts/Party Favors, Thanksgiving

Merry & Bright Sunglasses Party Favors

November 11, 2014 ·

boxes18 boxes1 We just finished such a fun project with Sunglass Warehouse for their fantastic Jingle & Mingle Holiday Guide! Seriously you need to check it out, it is full of super fun party ideas, gift ideas, quizzes, holiday music ideas and DIY crafts!

Sunglass Warehouse sent us a box full of super fun crafting supplies to use to create a DIY of our choosing! What a great way to start the Christmas season! We decided to use the sunglass to create a super simple and joyful party favor DIY. Head over HERE for the full tutorial!boxes24 boxes7

And here is a sneak peak of all the other fun DIYs! Check them out!

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1. DIY Festive Holiday Sunglasses 2. Sunglass Tree Ornament 3. Photo booth Sunglasses 4. Ugly Sweater Party Glasses 5. Gift Box Ornaments + New Year’s Wreath

Posted by Malissa / Filed In: 2014 Favorite, Crafts, Free Printables, Gifts Neighbors, Party Crafts, Party Printables

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