When fall comes around, my work team meets together and attends our national meeting. I usually write a note to each person on my team, including messages of encouragement. Sometimes I share a key characteristic about them for what they bring to the team. This year, I wanted to include a special handmade item and…
It’s hard to believe that back-to-school season is here again. I imagine you’re stocking up on supplies if you are a family with school-age kids. Hi, I’m Maureen, and for this post, I have a great addition to your supply list… hand sanitizer! Ha ha – I like this idea of a carrier for a…
I always have so many scraps to store after I make a project. I don’t want to throw them out – it literally hurts my heart, ha ha! I’ve tried to find different ways to save these without it becoming a big mess on my craft desk. Hello everyone, Maureen here with you again. I’m…
I keep a good stash of greeting cards around that I make available to use for family and friends. This means I need to sort them and keep them organized, so why not make it look nice? Hi, it’s Maureen and I’ll show you how to use CutCardStock papers to get organized! I like decorating…
Oh boy, do I love to decorate for the holidays! It doesn’t much matter to me which one, because I love them all. Hi, it’s Maureen today and I’ve got a mini banner that is spectacular for decorating. It’s especially cute to hang over letter boards, buffet tables or in my case, a red tree!…
Have you seen those shirts you can order with your dog or cat’s face on them? Perhaps you have and you’ve even ordered one for your favorite animal lover! Hi everyone, it’s Maureen today. I have a card that will be a perfect pairing for a gift just like that. It’s a “purr-fect” card to…
Everyone enjoys a summer book now and again, right? Hi everyone, it’s Maureen with you today. I have a special project that’s perfect for hosting those book club parties. Or even just a personal project to help you keep track of all those great novels you’re reading. The best part is how sturdy these bookmarks…
It’s the season once again for graduations and celebrations! It’s pretty common to make or buy a graduation card and put some money in there for the graduate. But what if you are looking for a more unique way to give money? Consider creating a graduation cap jar instead – it takes as much time…
I recently attended and hosted a tea party. It was funny how it happened all in the same month, but tea parties are coming back in style! Ladies like to get together and spill some “tea.” I wanted to share my tea bag shaped place cards with all of you. These are the ones that…
Spring is in full bloom, and it’s time to start planning all of those garden parties you’ve been looking forward to having. Baby showers, weddings and spring birthdays are a perfect time to decorate! Don’t forget those important gift ideas for these events – you won’t have to worry about running out of time to…
In the area I live, the citrus trees are ready for picking! We have both a lemon and an orange tree, and I am blessed each year with plenty of fruit. There is something fresh about this time of year, and it always reminds me of spring. This is the inspiration for my project today…
So, just “chick”ing with you – have you made anything for Easter yet? If you didn’t know, Easter is early this year and I have a “tweet” idea for your dinner tables. It’s a baby chick egg holder! These are the cutest things to make and also very quick too! This is great for place…