I remember some of our first Christmas seasons after I got married. There wasn’t a lot of money to decorate a tree, or mantels. In the same way, my kids are starting to experience the frugal decisions they need to make during the holidays, as they start out in their own apartments. This project inspired…
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Today is all about special moments with family and friends. Perhaps, after the leftovers have been packed away, you’re looking to start on some Christmas projects. If so, it’s the perfect time to create a Christmas countdown project! This idea incorporates some scrapbooking of favorite moments you’ve had with family and friends…
Before the term “Friendsgiving” came to be, my husband and I hosted many “friendsgiving” events. We were newly married and worked in a restaurant, so a traditional Thanksgiving day off was not on our radar. We often had to work that day, and had many college friends that couldn’t go home for the holiday. We…
This time of year there is SO much candy floating around! I love it all but sometimes it’s nice to give out treats that aren’t so sweet. If you’re looking for an idea to give to trick-or-treaters that doesn’t involve a bucket of sugar, then this is the project for you. It involves DIY bookmarks…
Halloween is upon us, and the parties are here! If you have ever walked through a party supply store, you may be thinking about the price of decorations or invitations. Every item adds up, right? To save you some cash, I’m here to share a 2-in-1 project for you that will decorate your party table…
There is nothing quite like getting mail, especially in a digital world. It’s fun, of course, if it’s the fun kind. I’m not talking about bills or junk, but a special surprise in the mailbox. Why not brighten someone’s day with a care package this Fall? I like the simplicity of this project. With a…
What is your favorite Fall or Halloween icon? I love the scarecrow image, because it reminds me of a time when I went trick-or-treating as a young girl. We had a neighbor dress up like a scarecrow and hand out candy. Of course, I won’t mention that it took me a minute to figure out…
I typically like to purchase die cuts that have a lot of range, meaning I can use them over and over again. This past month I saw a Sizzix die that had so much potential that I had to splurge! I decided to share this one with you so you can pair this product with…
My husband and I are finally going on an Alaskan cruise! We were really excited to do this one, because of all the beautiful scenery. Many of my friends told me that a popular trend on cruises is to decorate your door. This is because it’s sometimes hard to find your cabin, and it helps…
Who is a fan of the iconic s’more? It seems like everything in the stores this time of year is replicating the awesome flavors of graham crackers, chocolate, and marshmallows. I’ve given away s’more treat bags for years to teachers, coworkers and friends. But, I wanted to revive this idea with an easier way to…
Do you throw Summer parties and barbeques? What about adding simple party decor ideas that really “pop”? I have a popsicle party banner to assemble that will give your party table a little splash of color. This incorporates one of my favorite paper products – the CutCardStock Metallics and a basic die cut. I’ve chosen…
It’s only so often that I get to plan for a big birthday in our household, especially when it comes to the men in my family. This special cake topper marks a big birthday and it is a perfect idea for any golf fans in your life. The CutCardStock papers make this a nice, sturdy…