Today I have some exciting news to share. I’m now a teacher at BigPictureClasses.com! My first class, Easy Handmade Embellishments, launches on Monday, April 23. I hope you’ll join me in the classroom to make some fun handmade embellishments for your stash. There’s lessons…
I’m very excited to announce that this April I’ll be teaching a class with Big Picture Classes! My class will offer ideas and inspiration for making homemade embellishments. I love embellishments, from dimensional lettering and Washi tape, to puffy stickers and wood. But I…
I’ve always had a calendar in the kitchen specifically to remember birthdays. This year I am using something prettier and more my style, a birthday rolodex box. The box is by Heidi Swapp, and the cards are made using the tabs die set. This…
People amaze me every year with their pumpkin creativity. Pumpkin decorating continues to be a popular trend, with non-carved pumpkins dressed up in paint, glitter and other decorations. Metallic and two-tone pumpkins are quite popular (and copper is a big color this year). There…
I found this 10-minute cookie gift basket idea on Pinterest and it turned out to be a fast, easy way to create a pretty gift basket for homemade goodies. This was much prettier than putting in a box or in a cellophane bag. Plus, it’s…
In just 45 minutes, you can transform a gift bag into a unique, self-mailing greeting card. This gift bag greeting card idea creates a unique card with pockets for hidden surprises. Instructions to make a gift bag greeting card Start with a standard gift…
In addition to the recycled Christmas card mini album, try this recycled Christmas Card tree garland. It is a fantastic way to preserve memories of holidays gone by. Use a simple circle punch and strategically cut circles from the cards. Try and get phrases,…