At the start of every new year, I come up with a Word of the Year. This year, I’m feeling a little ambitious and setting some goals too. Truthfully, I’m writing down these goals because Lord knows I will forget them next month. Plus, I like the idea of doing a few things for myself…
Although this is the time of year that is known for grand romantic gestures, I’m more a fan of simple and tiny surprises that let people know I care. Perfect to slip into lunch boxes, mail slots, or even a pocket, these mini love notes are easy to make and eye-catching thanks to Astrobright Cardstocks…
New Year’s Eve is always such a fun time for celebration. It’s that last “hurrah” to end the busy holiday season and start a fresh, new year. Here’s a simple treat box you can make for your guests to ring in a new year! Supplies:–Basis Cardstock in Black–Glitter Cardstock in Gold–Basis Cardstock in White–Tombow Dual…
My girl and I are a little late to the mermaid obsession but after making this adorable mermaid-themed paper hair bow, we ARE obsessed! And yup, I said, I used paper to make her hairbow! Read on for the step-by-step tutorial! To begin, you need a hair clip, such as the metal double prong hair…
There is something about shimmery paper that gives me all the heart eyes! Stardream Metallic cardstock is the perfect crafting paper…it’s heavyweight holds shape, you can still print on it, and it adds a little bling to your project. You don’t need a ton of colors to make a fancy card; in fact, for this…
It’s the Holiday Party Season! Whether you’re participating in a company’s gift exchange or going to a neighbor’s shindig, the easiest gift might be bringing your favorite bottle of wine. Take it up a notch with one of these beautifully-stitched bottle tags! This easy DIY project uses the following materials: Red cardstock (I used Pop-Tone…
Raise your hand if you have a letter board…yup, I do! Raise your hand if you find yourself doing the same words and phrases or worse…run out of letters! No bueno! A couple years ago, I played with the idea of using cardstock to make my own letter board accessories and it worked! Since then,…
The Christmas season is quickly approaching, and I find myself enjoying the holidays more when I prepare ahead of time. If you’re looking for a fun way for your family to do the 12 days of Christmas, whether for service opportunities or telling the Christmas story, then read on for a simple idea! Supplies:–Pop-Tone Wild…
One of my love languages is giving gifts. Do you know yours? I love being intentional about my projects and usually like to make something with a particular individual in mind. If you are similar to me, here’s a simple fall sweet treat box that you can customize for any occasion or any season! Supplies…
I absolutely love Fall….who doesn’t?! It’s such a fun time to play around with decorations, as this season means the beginning of so many fun holidays and celebrations. If you’re looking for a unique way to hand out candy as a party favor or for the classroom, then read on! Supplies Needed: –Royal Sundance Cardstock…
Fall is just about here and with that comes the reminder to always be grateful for what we have. Here’s a fun card you can make for someone special to show them how much they mean to you. Supplies: Orange Zest Discount Cardstock Neutral Kraft Discount Cardstock Gold Glitter Discount Cardstock Botanical Discount Cardstock in…
My favorite holiday, Halloween, is just around the corner, and I wish you knew how excited I am! I grew up trick-or-treating with the neighborhood kids in our city’s most posh neighborhood until homeowners ran out of king-size candy bars or my pillowcase was too heavy to carry! It was practically an Olympic sport! You…