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Lora Green

Lora is the Owner and Creative Director of Craftivity Designs, where she seeks to Create a Home that is simple, functional, and beautiful.

How to make a simple and inexpensive DIY Luigi Costume for Halloween, including the hat, classic Mario overalls, and a power-up star. How was your Halloween weekend? We had a busy weekend with a few Harvest Festivals and Trick-or-Treating — and my little guy loved dressing up in his DIY Luigi Costume for the activities. …

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Learn how to make a Disney Countdown Calendar for your next Disney Vacation. Watch the video tutorial and download the printable to countdown to the trip.  Ya’ll, we are going to Disney World this fall! If you don’t know, kids are free before three. This is something we took advantage of with our son (a …

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Need to throw a birthday party, but short on time? These quick and easy superhero party ideas will save the day – superhero style! My now 3-year-old (how did that happen?!) is a huge superhero fan. I love throwing DIY parties, but I don’t have the time to invest in complicated projects. Therefore, these superhero …

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Ready to let your children explore the outdoors? Learn how to go on a nature scavenger hunt with the whole family. Download this free printable scavenger hunt for kids and set up a fun outdoor experience in minutes.  Our cottage-style home backs up to a winding creek and my kids love exploring along the creek …

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Are you struggling to find a long curtain rod for large windows or a sunroom? Extra-long curtain rods can come at a pretty penny, but this DIY long curtain rod is a simple, affordable, and stylish solution. When we are house-hunting, a home full of windows and natural light is at the top of my …

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Learn how to Easily Install a Granite Backsplash. In 7 simple steps, you can install a marble backsplash — even if you are a beginner (no power tools required!!). We aren’t DIY experts — we just learn as we go. Installing a marble backsplash was a new project for us, but it went pretty smoothly. …

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Learn how to make a Christmas light wreath from vintage bulbs. Repurpose colorful, vintage Christmas lights into a DIY Christmas wreath.  If you are a fan of vintage items, I think this easy craft project will be right up your alley. I found a set of vintage Christmas light bulbs a few years ago at …

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Want to make a DIY no-sew Halloween costume for your kids? Learn how to make an easy ninja costume for Halloween (or a Ninjago costume). Both our fall decorations and festivities have been following a “keep it simple” theme this year. With new floors and the laundry room/bath renovation, it just makes sense to keep …

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Want to make a family Halloween costume? Learn how to make a Mouseketeer costume for Halloween or a family trip to Disney! Looking for a family Halloween costume with a vintage flair? Disney fans (and anyone nostalgic for the days of variety television) will appreciate this easy set of Mouseketeer costumes for the whole family. …

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Learn how to make a DIY Family Command Center from a large picture frame. This DIY command center has room for notes, photos, backpacks, jackets, and more! It’s hard to believe it’s nearly August, and back to school is just around the corner! You might be thinking about buying school supplies and clothing, but don’t …

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It’s Back to School crunch time! Make Back to School Photos simpler by downloading these FREE First Day of School Signs from Craftivity Designs. It’s August 1st and Back to School crunch time. While I haven’t even picked up the school supply list, at least I’m ready for First Day of School Photos. Several years …

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