Sharing handmade goodness
Inside: Make this easy DIY Paper Straw Flag celebrating Memorial Day, 4th of July or any patriotic event. Her birthday is July 3rd, almost an Independence Day baby. She loves red. And blue and white. Her home is decorated with American flags: one drapes from the carved wooden folk art eagle, a few weathered flags…
My mother’s birthday is July 3rd and she always decorates her front porch with vintage inspired bunting. I created this Patriotic Paper Rosette Wreath to decorate the front door. I am finally creating one for myself this year because I so enjoyed making this wreath for her. Gather the following tools and supplies to create…
Graduation season seems to have become another holiday juggernaut. You can go to most stores and find pre-packaged balloons, pre-baked sheet cakes, and pre-printed cards. But none of that ready-made stuff will make the experience special for the graduate in your life. To celebrate this milestone with them, give them a graduation card made with…
Welcome to Day 11 of 31 Days of Handmade Cards! Flowers, abstract or not, are a very common theme with greeting cards. This floral card can be given for a birthday, Mother’s Day or anniversary. Or, mail it to a friend or loved one as a thinking of you card.
Easter eggs can be filled with candy, trinkets or money. If you’re striving for untraditional alternatives, then action figures, erasers and jewelry are fun items to add. How about a more creative egg-filler option? Mini craft kits. As an avid crafter, I have ALOT of supplies on hand. I’ve been using my extra supplies to…
With Easter a few weeks away, it’s time to create some eggscellent party favors for Easter baskets or table decor. Similar to the Valentine Paper Rosette Favors, the Easter Paper Rosette Favors have decorated eggs as centers instead of hearts. Gather the following tools and supplies to create the Easter Paper Rosette Favors: (These next…
Easter will be here soon enough, but you still have time to create some diy projects like these 3D Paper Easter Egg Tags. You can add these tags to an Easter basket or treat bag and you might already have all the supplies on hand. Gather the following tools and supplies to create the 3D…
My mother’s birthday is July 3rd and she always decorates her front porch with vintage inspired bunting. I created this Patriotic Paper Rosette Wreath to decorate the front door. I am finally creating one for myself this year because I so enjoyed making this wreath for her. Gather the following tools and supplies to create…
Graduation season seems to have become another holiday juggernaut. You can go to most stores and find pre-packaged balloons, pre-baked sheet cakes, and pre-printed cards. But none of that ready-made stuff will make the experience special for the graduate in your life. To celebrate this milestone with them, give them a graduation card made with…
Welcome to Day 11 of 31 Days of Handmade Cards! Flowers, abstract or not, are a very common theme with greeting cards. This floral card can be given for a birthday, Mother’s Day or anniversary. Or, mail it to a friend or loved one as a thinking of you card.