It seems like everyone around me is pregnant right now…so I was super glad that I already had the Little Angel Collection just waiting to be used for a project when the baby shower invitations started flowing in recently. (I’m also delighted to say that the little girl I made this card for was born […]
Hand Decorated Wedding Gift Bag
Weddings are the kind of occasion where I really like to personalize a gift…all the way down to the packaging. Decorating a plain kraft gift bag with a couple’s wedding colors or flowers is the perfect way to add a unique touch to that ordinary registry item. Start by trimming a piece of foiled patterned […]
Tropical Streamertail Card
I’ll never forget the first time I saw a Red-Billed Streamertail (aka “Doctor Bird”, the national bird of Jamaica)…I was on my honeymoon in Ocho Rios and this crazy thing that looked like a giant fly carrying a snake buzzed past my head. I had seen tons of hummingbirds before, but these things were everywhere […]
Summer Melon Picnic Pockets
Looking for a cute and simple way to dress up your next summer barbecue? Watermelon decor is super trendy right now and these melon-themed picnic pockets are perfect for holding utensils or some summer treats for your guests. Start by trimming pieces of Emerald and Fairway Stardream Metallic Cardstocks to 5″ x 11″. Trim Gold and Pink Sapphire Mirrisparkle Glitter Cardstock to 3.5″ […]
Handmade Travel Journal
Oh, how I miss travel. My husband and I used to plan at least two week-long trips every year that would take us all over this beautiful country…and then we had a baby. For the record, it was totally worth it, but I can’t wait until it’s a little easier to travel with my son […]
Autumn Morning Home Decor
Welcome back friends! Today I wanted to share a few more ideas using the new Autumn Morning Collection from Crafter’s Companion (coming to HSN on July 11th!). This candle wrap was super quick to make, but makes a pretty and bold statement perfect for your autumn tablescape. The main part of the wrap is just […]
Autumn Morning Twist Gift Box
Here’s a fun way to package a few treats that’ll really leave your recipient wondering how in the world you made that! Twist gift boxes are super unique and not as hard to make as they look. Keep an eye out for the tutorial coming soon…in the meantime, enjoy this sneak peek at the new […]
Lace Butterfly Spring Fold Card
Ready for another Create-A-Card sneak peek? This pretty “Lacy Butterfly” die will be coming to HSN on July 11th from Crafter’s Companion and is perfect for all of your girliest projects. I chose to use my die-cut on a spring fold card base…the card folds flat for mailing, but will “spring” up when you remove […]