Tori Spelling

We're excited to bring you a new post from mother and actress Tori Spelling and her ediTORIal by Tori Spelling blog. This week, Tori shares a fun DIY project.

Crafting is more than a hobby in our house. It’s a way of life! As you might recall, I even carry twine around in my purse. Ha ha. We love to craft together as a family. The kids and I usually craft together at least 2-3 times a week. I find it very therapeutic and the kids love it.

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Today I have some exciting news to share with my fellow craftistas… I recently launched my very own {styled} by Tori Spelling line of jewelry making supplies with Jo-Ann Fabrics and Craft Stores. I am so excited to partner with Jo-Ann and even more excited about the special sweepstakes they are running to go along with it. One of you can win a trip for two to L.A. to craft with yours truly. It’s going to be a ton of fun and I can’t wait to get crafting. So make sure you enter.

But first, I wanted to share my Vintage Pop Silhouettes project that Jo-Ann Fabrics recently featured as a part of their Creativity Made Simple campaign. Check out this super cute (and easy!) project and then enter to win the trip to L.A. to craft with me at a Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft store.

Keep reading for the easy DIY instructions!

We're excited to bring you a new post from mother and actress Tori Spelling and her ediTORIal by Tori Spelling blog. This week, Tori shares seven ways to photograph your baby bump.

When I was pregnant for the first time, I had Elizabeth Messina of Kiss The Groom capture the most stunning bump photos. Starting with Liam, Elizabeth’s photos became a family tradition, and I am so grateful to have her gorgeous belly shots for all four babes. These photos hold so many precious memories for me. It was a great way to document our growing family and the extraordinary experience of being preggers.

Here's the shot I did with Liam and Stella with Hattie in my belly. To include them I let them make my belly bump their canvas. They loved it! And the finished abstract artwork was priceless. When I was pregnant with Finn, my three older babes left their handprints on my bump.

Related: Tori's Method For Managing the Bedtime Routine and School Lunches

Lately, mamas are coming up with all sorts of cute and creative ways to capture the bump. So today I wanted to share a few ideas that I really love. I can't say whether there will be another bump shoot in my own future, but these photos certainly provide some fun inspiration. Check them out and tell me which one is your favorite…

1. The Before, During, and After Shot





Source: Baby Space

Keep reading for more inspiring bump shots!

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We're excited to bring you a new post from mother and actress Tori Spelling and her ediTORIal by Tori Spelling blog. This week, Tori debunks five new mommy myths.

As a momista-of-four, there were still things that surprised me about each pregnancy and each new babe. There’s just so much to learn as a new mom. Even if you were one of those moms who read What to Expect When You’re Expecting cover to cover three times, chances are that you still fed into a few misconceptions and old wives' tales. So today I’m debunking a few of the biggest myths that new mamas encounter. Check them out and let me know which ones you used to believe . . .

Related: Tori's mother of the year award

Myth No. 1: You can predict the sex of the baby (without your doctor).
Each time that I was preggers, I had people tell me that if I was carrying low the baby was going to be a boy and that if I was carrying high it was a girl. Well, according to WhatToExpect.com, the height of your bump has nothing to do with the baby’s gender. Dying to find out the baby’s sex? It’s called an ultrasound! Otherwise, just sit tight and enjoy the guessing game. There are so few surprises in life.

Myth No. 2: You can determine the sex of the baby with sexual positions.
Lots of new mamas believe that not only can they predict their baby’s sex, but that they can take certain steps during conception to determine it. Well, I hate to break it to you, ladies, but according to Parents.com, the missionary position is not going to guarantee a girl and doggy style is not going to make your little one a boy. But I can promise you one thing — boy or girl, this little one is still going to be the light of your life.

Keep reading for three more myths and why they're nothing more than myths.

We're excited to bring you a new post from mother and actress Tori Spelling and her ediTORIal by Tori Spelling blog. This week, Tori shares tips for organizing a craft closet.

I'm not going to lie to you; as a busy mom-of-four, spring-cleaning often takes a backseat to changing diapers, driving to afterschool sports, and cooking dinner. But this year is going to be different! I'm making it my mission this spring to tackle one room at a time and whip the house into perfectly organized shape.

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My first order of business is the craft closet. Crafting can get messy, but that doesn't mean that your supplies can't be kept neat and tidy. I'm pretty good about keeping my craft supplies neat, but there's always room for improvement. So, I've been doing a little research and I found a few creative ways to keep organized. Here are a few of my favorite innovative ideas that I wanted to share with all my fellow craftistas…

Use an egg carton to store your sewing kit:

Use a pillbox for beads, pins and eyelets:

Keep reading for more organizational tips.

We're excited to bring you a new post from mother and actress Tori Spelling! Every other week, we bring you the best parenting and lifestyle advice from ediTORIal by Tori Spelling, Tori's daily blog about everything from food and fashion to parenting and relationships. This week, Tori shares some inspiration she's found on Pinterest.

At the beginning of the month, I shared a little Pinspiration with 5 of my favorite things on Pinterest at the time. Well, since it’s officially spring (a season that I always look forward to), I wanted to share my newest pinspiration— more of my favorite things with a springified twist!

Related: See How Tori Created Her Kids' Craft Room

1. Favorite DIY Décor: Tinted Mason Jars
   
   It’s no secret that I have a major love affair with the mason jar. From crafting to decorating, mason jars are a total staple in the McDermott household. And these pretty tinted mason jars couldn’t be more perfect for spring. Fill them with tea lights or flowers from your garden for a pretty pop of color.
2. Favorite Spring Style: Pastel Keds
   
   I am absolutely in love with this Pinterest discovery. These cute and comfy sneakers could not be more perfect for the busy mama who still wants to make a fashion statement while running after the kiddos all day.

Keep reading for the rest of Tori's finds!