Okay, so this is why I love Pinterest so much. I find things like these owls made out of toilet paper rolls! Can you believe it?

This fun idea came from Decoideas a blog based out of Spain. My kids are going to think I’m so weird when I start doodling on toilet paper rolls! ha.

Come follow me on Pinterest and see what other cool ideas I’ve found.

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After making my paper straw heart garland, I started thinking of ways I could use my extra straws for classroom gifts. Naturally, having a little girl who loves jewelry, I came up with a bracelet!

Package my free printable Valentine’s Day Tags, some candy and these easy straw bracelets in a clear baggie with my matching bag toppers and you’ll have a perfect gift for little friends! This also makes a fun and easy craft to do with any child.

I used my leftover red and white straws, but having multiple colors together would be super cute!

You can download these cute Valentine’s Day tags and baggie toppers here. Enjoy!

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As you know, I love owls. I took my obsession and started a board on Pinterest just for all of my favorite owl finds!

I found this wonderful Owl Fingernail Polish Tutorial on Let Them Have Polish. This will make a fun DIY project this weekend. I’m using my daughter’s toes as my tester!

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Thank you so much for reading Living Locurto! It’s hard to believe that in 2011, there were over 1,360,175 visitors and nearly 7 million page views to my blog. Wow! I’m so grateful for each and every one of you who visit, share with friends and support this site. I can’t wait to see what 2012 will bring!

I’ve compiled a list of the most popular creative ideas from each month during 2011. I hope you enjoy looking back through these ideas as much as I did.

January

Tron Birthday Party {Free Printables}

February

iPhone Valentine – Free Printable

March

Easter Marshmallow Treats & Free Printable Cards

April

Ice Cream Cupcakes Recipe & Free Printable Tags {Teacher Gift}

May

Star Wars Graduation Party {Free Printables}

June

Father’s Day Card & Tags {Free Printable}

July

4th of July Marshmallow Pops

August

How to Make Duct Tape & Fabric Rings {DIY Craft}

September

10 Creative Vegetable Trays

October

Halloween Recipe – Brains in a Jar Cupcakes {Free Printables}

November

Napkin Wreath – DIY Holiday Craft

December

25 Elf On The Shelf Ideas {Free Posing Guide}

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I am super addicted to glitter. The more bling and sparkles the better, right?! Here are some simple DIY craft ideas for how to add glitter to your party decor!

A fun and easy idea for a party centerpiece is to make a Glitter Lollipop Tree and stick lollipops in it!  I made this craft for my daughter’s Bumble Bee Party and it was a hit!  Find how-to DIY steps for this fun glitter tree on my blog.

Glitter magnet party favors are super easy and also adorable. Pugly Pixel has a great tutorial on how to make this craft. Use them as favors or for sparkly party decor.

I can’t get over this gorgeous DIY cupcake stand by The Sweetest Occasion. Totally my style!

How about adding glitter to your flatware for that New Year’s party you are hosting?  Oh Happy Day shows how easy adding a little glitter can be by painting your flatware.

Put a little glitter on your glasses! Tip Junkie featured a great DIY craft idea for Champagne Flutes by Something Turquoise.

A lollipop party is a very popular theme these days!  Look at these glittery, cute and simple lollipops you can add to a desserts table or a candy buffet table.  You can learn how to make these over at the Living Well, Spending Less.

 It’s easy to add some glitter to party food with edible glitter sprinkles!

Amy made some fun and easy Cherry Jello Jigglers and used Wilton Edible Glitter sprinkles to make them twinkle.

You can’t go wrong with adding edible glitter to cupcake and cookie frosting! These glitter desserts featured on Wedding Bells by Sugar Baking are amazing!

Here are some other links to some fabulous ideas for a New Year’s party!

• A fun DIY New Years party hat.
• I’m loving these glittery DIY New Year’s party favors.

Happy New Year 2012!

Nancy Pfeifer is a talented mom and party planner from Arizona and founder of A to Zebra Celebrations and MyPartyIsOver.com, a place for everyone who loves to recycle and reuse party decor. She loves planning parties for her two daughters! Follow Nancy on Facebook and Twitter.

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