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This is probably the most fun (and the most addictive ) DIY ever! I seriously made these for days while watching holiday movies on the couch. They're actually pretty easy too! The more you make, the better you get at making them! Here's what you need: Yarn A fork (yes... a fork!) Scissors Step 1 Loosely wrap the yarn around the fork about 70-90 times. The thinner the yarn, the more you'll end up needing to wrap. Tip: It's important to keep it loose to make it easier to work with in the next steps. Step 2 Thread another piece of yarn through the center of the fork and tie a double-knot creating a bow-like shape. Remove from the fork and flip the ball over and double-knot the back as well. Tip: Double-knotting both sides will ensure the pom pom doesn't fall apart as you begin to shape it. Step 3 Cut all the loops on both sides. You'll see it now starting to look more like a pom pom! Step 4 Cut the edges to shape it into a ball. Tip: Use the s...

These are seriously the cutest   Pretty Packaging KITS ! Just in time for Christmas too! Oh, and guess what... they're only $5 bucks each and are available in the shop ! Are you kidding me?! Here's what you'll get: (1) 4x4x2 kraft box (1) black glitter embossed card of your choosing (1) large sheet of hot pink tissue paper (10 yards) hot pink and black baker's twine (9 yards) hot pink, black and white ribbon (3) hot pink pom poms (1) hot pink carnival ticket (3) hot pink mini clothespins So many fun goodies with lots of different ways to create your own personal touch. The added bonus- you'll receive more than enough pretty ribbon and twine to use on your other packaging as well and we even sell other colors in 10 yard spools too. And look how adorable they look with our gold dinos ! We've even added pretty, gold deer to the shop for the holidays too! Happy wrapping!!! xx Sécia F O L L O W   U S   O N   I N S T ...

Ahhhhhh! Donuts are my weakness ! (and it doesn't help that they are my husband's too!) Another thing that I love more than anything... HOT PINK ! So what's better than Hot Pink Vanilla Bean Cake Donuts!? Um... I don't think anything... !!!!! This recipe has a very close consistency to actual cake so they pretty much melt in your mouth. So light and airy and super yummy! Cake Ingredients 3/4 cup flour 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 vanilla bean (scraped) 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp baking soda 3 egg yolks 3 egg whites 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1/4 cup water Cake Instructions Preheat oven to 325F and grease your donut pan with cooking spray. Combine all dry ingredients and vanilla bean. Mix thoroughly making sure the vanilla bean is evenly distributed. In another bowl, mix egg yolks, vegetable oil, water and vanilla extract. Slowly add the dry ingredient mixture to the egg mixture and beat until smooth. Set aside. Beat the e...

YAY! IT'S CHRISTMAS TIME! I CAN'T BELIEVE IT! I'M SOOO EXCITED! AHHHHH!!! Okay... Do you remember these??? As a kid, I remember how much I loved making these at Christmas time. It was like my favorite thing EVER ! They're so easy too (even for the kiddos) and you can't help but smile the entire time.  What You Need: Candy canes Pipe cleaners Googly eyes Pom poms Scissors Glue Tape (optional) Literally everything can be found on Amazon or at Michaels. So easy already! Start with the ANTLERS: Then comes the FACE!  (Tip: I like to tape the candy cane down to the table with the curve facing upward for this part. That way it's easier to attached the eyes and nose and to let them dry without falling over) Now for the tough part... to Rudolph or not to Rudolph. It really comes down to personal preference but I'm a believer that there should at least be one in the bunch! And there you have it! The cutest freaking holida...

What's better than free shipping??? Free shipping on super awesome party supplies, lapel pins, art prints, paper goods and vintage finds!!!!! In celebration of our new  confetti bombs  we're now offering free shipping on all orders of $30 or more in the  SHOP ! Just use code  F R E E S H I P P I N G  at check-out! Happy  Shopping !!! xx Sécia F O L L O W   U S   O N   I N S T A G R A M   ::    @petiteinsanities F O L L O W   U S   O N   B L O G L O V I N’   ::    Petite Insanities

THEY'RE HEEEEEEEEERRRRRE! Our super awesome Confetti Bombs are now in the shop in three rad color combinations and three rad sizes! Take it from me... these guys are way too fun! I've been testing them all day (just to make sure they operate properly, of course) and my face hurts from smiling so much! Pink, Black & Gold Neon 80s Party Mini Confetti Bombs More color combos to come and you can even customize them any way you'd like! The possibilities are endless and way too awesome to even fathom. Everyday should be a party, right?! Get yours now while they last!  xx Sécia F O L L O W   U S   O N   I N S T A G R A M   ::   @petiteinsanities F O L L O W   U S   O N   B L O G L O V I N’   ::    Petite Insanities

You don't have to be in class to get your daily balanced goodies from Petite Insanities ! Remember school lunches? There was always that favorite day of the week when they served the yummiest meal, right?! (and that day they served the worst !) Get your  yummy goodies HERE ! xx Sécia F O L L O W   U S   O N   I N S T A G R A M   ::   @petiteinsanities F O L L O W   U S   O N   B L O G L O V I N’   ::    Petite Insanities

As our lapel pins roll out the door on consignment and in local shops, we've decided to officially change our Instagram user name to  @petiteinsanities ! After all, branding is important, right?! You'll still see all the same fun stuff and if you don't already follow, please do so you can stay updated on new products, fun recipes and DIYs. xx Sécia F O L L O W   U S   O N   I N S T A G R A M   ::     @petiteinsanities F O L L O W   U S   O N   B L O G L O V I N’   ::   Petite Insanities

I really wanted to do something fun and sweet for my bestie and what better than a box of things she loves created by you?! Not to mention it's tons of fun finding little things that you know will make her smile and then putting them all together in a cute crate or basket. It all started with a super inspirational book that I just couldn't put down and I really wanted to pass it along to her and it just expanded into a basket of goodies to brighten her day. If you haven't read  The Year of Cozy by Adrianna Adarme and are in need of an inspirational pick-me-up then this book is a  must ! I feel like she's my own personal cheerleader, who I've never met, pushing me to be a better version of myself. LOVE her! Now for the rest of the goodies. I like to stick to a few simple rules but really, anything you put in there is gonna be awesome because it came from you ! 1. Start building the box with the largest items in the back and work your way forward with ...

October is finally here and the Halloween decorating is in full swing! We decided to class it up this year with some super chic white and gold pumpkins for a more modern flair. This super easy DIY literally took me half a day with dry time! They turned out so awesome that I almost want to keep them out year round (but I won't because that would just be ridiculous... wouldn't it? ...)! What you need: plastic pumpkins (you can find some at Target or Home Depot) 1 can each of white, gold and clear gloss spray paint painter's tape cardboard (or alternative painting surface) felt feet (optional) What to do: 1. Clean pumpkins with a dry cloth and remove all stickers, tags and light bulbs or cords. 2. In a properly ventilated area, spray two coats of gold on the stems of the pumpkins with at least 20 minutes of dry time between coats. 3. When gold paint is dry enough, tape off the stem for the white coat. Make sure all of the gold is covered so you don't get...

We're staying true to summer over here in LA... (it's not over yet!!! )... so we had to share our super easy Raspberry Preserve Vanilla Ice Cream recipe! When I say easy, I mean easy ! Not to mention so subtly delicious too! I used my airy Vanilla Ice Cream recipe as a base and then added some flair! Ingredients 2 cups heavy whipping cream 2 cups milk 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup raspberry preserves 2 cups chocolate chips (optional) 2 teaspoons vanilla flavor pinch of salt Instructions Mix cream, milk, sugar, vanilla and salt together and stir until sugar completely dissolves. Pour into your ice cream maker and mix for about 30 minutes or until you reach your desired consistency. Slowly add in the raspberry preserves so they don't freeze in too large of clumps. Slowly melt the chocolate chips in the microwave. Tip: Small time increments with lots of stirring in-between works best and keeps the chips from burning. D rizzle chocolate into the churning ice cream maker...

In celebration of our super awesome lapel pins we've decided to have a giveaway!!! One, lucky winner will get everything pictured here! Head over to my Instagram account ::  @seciasophia to enter! The winner will be announced next Monday. Good luck! xx Sécia P.S. Yes... that is totally a vintage Woodstock PEZ dispenser! We're about to list my whole childhood collection in the shop so stay tuned for all of that awesomeness. F O L L O W   U S   O N   I N S T A G R A M   ::    @seciasophia F O L L O W   U S   O N   B L O G L O V I N’   ::    Petite Insanities

What's better than a sugar cone topped with your favorite ice cream? ... A CHOCOLATE-DIPPED sugar cone topped with your favorite ice cream!!! This is the easiest recipe to add a little fun (and some awesome flavor) to your dessert. Even better, the possibilities are endless! Sprinkles, chopped nuts, peppermint chips (for the holidays!) or just straight up chocolate goodness, it's all good! Ingredients 6 sugar cones 2 cups chocolate chips 1 cup chopped pistachios 1 cup chopped almonds rainbow sprinkles Chop all of your nuts ahead of time. I use my trusted Slap Chop (those infomercials are amazing ). Slowly melt the chocolate chips in the microwave. Tip: Small time increments with lots of stirring in-between works best and keeps the chips from burning. Dip cones in chocolate and shake off all excess. Tip: Try to remove the chocolate from the inside of the cone to avoid it ultimately being super hard to bite into. Hold cone over a bowl and sprinkle with nuts...

YOU GUYS! I'm so excited to announce that we are now carrying super awesome lapel pins in the shop ! These are my own designs and  I've been dying to do this for what seems like forever  and I am beyond pleased with how they turned out! We currently have two designs ::: LET'S MAKE OUT HEART and FUCK YEAH BANNER ! You'll be super cool when your friends see you wearing these awesome designs!  Quantities  are limited so get 'em while they last in the Petite Insanities shop ! xx Sécia F O L L O W   U S   O N   I N S T A G R A M   ::    @seciasophia

Yes... you read that right! BIRTHDAY. CAKE. PANCAKES!!! These are crazy delicious and crazy sweet ! Perfect for my hubby who loves all things Birthday cake. I stumbled upon the original recipe awhile back and knew I had to make these for his Birthday. We made them together and changed it up a bit to create what we think is the best Birthday concoction EVER! Cake Ingredients 1 1/2 cups flour 2/3 cup yellow cake mix 1 1/2 cups milk 1/2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp vanilla 2 eggs pinch of salt rainbow bead sprinkles Combine flour, cake mix, baking powder and salt in a bowl. Add milk, egg and vanilla and mix with a fork until smooth. TIP : you might want to start with only half the milk and gradually add the rest as needed to make sure the batter doesn't become too runny. Different cake mixes vary in moisture. Sprinkle in the rainbow sprinkles and swirl them into the batter. Heat a pancake skillet over medium heat on the stove with a touch of butter so the batter doesn...