My good friend Erica passed this deal on to me, and I'm so glad she did! 50 free photo cards and envelopes were just delivered to my home today, and I love how they turned out. The offer ends November 30th, so check it out today.CLICK HERE for the link, and enjoy! … [Read more...]

I saw this darling idea on my friend Jewel's blog...how clever! This would be the perfect afternoon activity with your preschoolers. LOVE them! … [Read more...]

I have always wanted to make a cute banner for my mantel, but since I don't have a cricut, I really never gave it a try. When I saw THIS at The Girl Creative, I knew I wanted to give it a shot.I decided to make one that could be up the whole winter (since it lasts long time here, lol), and I LOVE how it turned out!It really is super simple, and can be done with only a few items. ITEMS YOU NEED:-scrapbook paper (double-sided not necessary, but I prefer it...for coordinating, and for layering & matting)-cardstock for layering, if desired-your printer :)-double stick tape-scissors-ribbon-a round object for tracing-pencil-paper trimmerDIRECTIONS:-I started in MS Word, and used different fonts … [Read more...]

I LOVE Christmas. I look forward to each and every part of it, and then I savor every moment, wishing that the time would pass just a little bit slower.So much of the enjoyment for me comes in the creating and the preparing, and I love making things for my friends and family.So, who better to get ideas from than YOU, my fellow bloggers!!The girls at The Girl Creative have something fabulous cooked up for 5 whole days during the month of December. We know that there there is so much talent out there, and we would love you to share your creative goodness with us.During the week of December 7th through December 11th, we are hosting our first EVER...Creating Christmas Blog Fest.Each day there … [Read more...]

When I started seeing adorably fabric-enhanced dishtowels, I knew I wanted to try it. I also knew exactly what I would use...flour sack dishtowels. They are one of my favorite things...and who can resist something with that name?They are inexpensive...around $5 for 4 of them, and I just used leftover ribbon (another favorite thing...jumbo ric rac) and fabric scraps for a darling and cheap project. SO cute!Now that I've made this one, I can't wait to get started on some holiday ones. Can you just picture red & cream ticking? LOVE it.These would also make GREAT neighbor, friend, and family gifts, while not breaking the bank.Since I am not a seamstress in any sense of the word (I can sew a … [Read more...]

I LOVE this idea for chore charts, seen HERE at The Creative Crate. My girls are really into being independent right now, and having their own stuff. This would be perfect for them, since they could each have one! GREAT idea! … [Read more...]

My friend Lei is a master party-thrower, amongst her many other talents. She is incredibly creative, and always has the most fun ideas. Her latest success was a cooking party, given for her 5 year old son's birthday. You HAVE to go check it out here! She features a yummy menu, including salad-on-stick:Adorable favors...Clever centerpiece and table setting...and more!! … [Read more...]

I was inspired while reading my new issue of Country Living, which is exactly what I was hoping would happen. I had been mulling around some Thanksgiving placard ideas, when this came to me...and I love it. With a little Mod Podge and scrapbook paper or fabric, you can transform the humdrum into the adorable! There are so many things you can do with them, and here are just a few.PLACARD HOLDERSI can't wait to use these on our Thanksgiving table! I plan to tie ribbon around the napkins, then clip these on.CHRISTMAS CARD HOLDERI love displaying Christmas cards by hanging them with clothespins on a piece of jute or twine, then stringing it across a mantel or window. This will just spice it up … [Read more...]