Faux Valentine Piñata

This Faux Valentine Piñata is such a fun piece of handmade Valentine's Day decor!

Whenever I see a piñata, I immediately think "party time"! But it always makes me a little sad when the party is over and all you have left is a mangled piece of cardboard with some tissue paper stuck to it. I wanted to add a little fun to our Valentine's Day decor, so I created a piñata that will not meet death with a baseball bat. This piñata is a faux piñata - meaning no broken hearts here! (ba-dum-dum)

DIY Valentine's Day Banner

Creating Valentine's Day decor is so much fun!! I love all the sweet reds and pinks, and of course I can't resist all the sparkles!! This Valentine's Day banner I'm going to show you how to make is super simple and affordable, and now you have an excuse to hit the Target One Spot!

Free Printable Unicorn Valentines

My daughter loves everything unicorn. Everything. So when she asked if I could make her some unicorn-themed valentines this year for her to give to her friends, of course I said yes!! I'm sure she's not the only unicorn fan out there, so I'm offering the Unicorn Valentines as a free printable for you, too!

Free Printable Valentine's Day Word Search

My daughter has grown quite fond of doing word searches lately. She's been learning to read and is doing wonderfully, so being able to read the words herself and finding them in the word search has really boosted her confidence and is a fun way to pass the time.

Easy Ham Fried Rice

Nothing is easier than ordering Chinese take-out, but this recipe sure comes close!! Ham fried rice has always been my favorite thing to order at Chinese restaurants, but now I can make it in the comfort of my own home when we don't have the money to go out to eat.

This ham fried rice comes together in less than 20 minutes, and you can do a lot of the prep beforehand to make it go even faster. You can either cook the rice fresh (right before you want to start cooking), or make it the night or morning before you want to eat. I cooked mine in the rice cooker the morning of, and it turned out great. You can also use frozen vegetables and packaged diced ham to really save on time!

INGREDIENTS:

3 cups cooked rice (made fresh or the night/morning before)

2 Tbsp sesame oil or vegetable oil

1 1/2 cups diced ham

1 cup frozen peas & carrots, thawed (optional)

3 eggs, lightly beaten

2-3 Tbsp soy sauce

DIRECTIONS:

1. In a large wok or skillet, warm oil at medium heat.
2. Add in ham and cook until heated through.
3. Add in vegetables (optional) and cook until tender.
4. Move ham & vegetables to the side (or make a hole in the center of the pan) and add the eggs. Cook until egg is scrambled and firm, then mix with ham and vegetables.
5. Add rice to the ham, vegetable, and egg mixture.
6. Pour soy sauce on rice, then stir until combined and heated through.
7. Serve immediately with Baked Sweet & Sour Chicken.

Free Printable My Little Pony Bingo

My daughter absolutely loves everything My Little Pony! For her birthday, she planned out an entire My Little Pony-themed party all on her own, including some My Little Pony Bingo to play with her friends at the party. Of course, I obliged, and here is the free printable to share with you!

Download My Little Pony Bingo
(single PDF file includes 8 Bingo cards and calling pieces)

Game Instructions
1. Pick some kind of object to mark your squares: mini marshmallows, beans, M&Ms, smarties, wrapped candy, cereal, or any other small items like buttons work great!
2. Give each player a Bingo card and markers. Have each player put a marker over the free space.
3. The caller will draw a calling piece and announce the item on the card. Each player will cover that item on their card with a marker. Once a player has 5 squares covered in a row (horizontally, vertically, or diagonally), they call out "BINGO!" and win the game!

Some things you should know before downloading:
*Artsy-Fartsy Mama printables are for PERSONAL USE ONLY.
*You may NOT modify, re-sell, redistribute, or claim the design as your own.
*Please do not remove the credits/watermarks.
*If you share this on the internet, credit must be given to Artsy-Fartsy Mama & linked back to this post.


To lengthen the life of the prints, I would recommend printing the Bingo cards and calling pieces on cardstock and laminating. All files are 8.5x11 inches and put together in a single PDF format.

Have fun!! Would love to hear from you if you play using my printable!

DIY Stamped Monogram Necklace

This DIY Stamped Monogram Necklace is easy to make, and can be customized for anyone you want to make one for. If you loved playing with play dough as a kid (or as an adult - I know I do!), you'll love creating this necklace!!

Free Printable Word Search Valentines

I look forward to designing new Valentines cards for kids every year. This year, instead of the more traditional Valentine, I decided to create a Word Search Valentine! The word search is really fun for kids (and adults) of all ages, so share the love with friends and co-workers!