Melanie East

Melanie East is the author of It Happens in a Blink, a space where she shares crafts, DIY, recipes, and home projects. Her inspiration for many of her projects come from nature, caffeine, and her triplet preschool aged boys. While she writes about many topics, her favorite projects to share are those that inspire others to live out their calling.
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Christmas Crafts Kids Craft: Paper Holiday Wreath Create a paper holiday wreath that the kids can make! While most DIY wreaths are complicated, this one is kid-appropriate and uses a materials that ...
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Christmas Ornaments Snowman Ornament Kid's Craft This easy, no-mess craft is perfect for kids during the holidays. By using cotton balls, even small kids can join in on the fun. This craft also has ...
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Paper Crafts Inspirational Desk Decor Paper pads with coordinating pieces make for fun craft projects. I like the paper pads from Paper House® because they include bright, modern colors ...
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Halloween Mummy Craft These mummies are a whole lot of cute with only a little bit of spooky! With only a few craft supplies, this Halloween themed project couldn’t be ...
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Birthday Watercolor Card Do you like the watercolor trend but feel intimidated about experimenting with watercolors? By using a few basic items, dabbling in watercolors for ...
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Kids Kids Craft: Cupcake Liner Flower Kids of all ages can have fun creating their own flower masterpiece with a few simple craft supplies.
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Jewelry Hair Barrettes Purchasing hair clips in the store can get expensive, especially if your little one is prone to losing them. Buy materials in bulk to inexpensively ...
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Father's Day Father’s Day Mustache Cupcake Topper Make Dad a special sweet treat this Father’s Day, and then top it with a cute Mustache topper!
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4th of July - Patriotic Crafts Memorial Day Decoration - Pinwheel Pinwheels are cute for not only outdoor décor, but indoor too! Pinwheels add a lovely dimension to vases, especially when flowers may not be ...
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Faux Diamond Mason Jar Vase Mason jars may look great with chalkboard paint and a chevron pattern, but some people prefer bling over burlap! Easily add a diamond look with a ...
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