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Here’s a little inspiration this year for some DIY Halloween decor to fill any table in the house! As part of an Instagram group, I …

Don’t you love all the clever little things that come out at Halloween to make it fun? Whimsical skeleton fairies are a perfect DIY Halloween …

Large format projects are now much much easier with the release of the Cricut Maker 3. The real upgrade to the Cricut Maker 3 over …

Individual “Boo Your Neighbors” gifts? Yes! We have lots and lots of little people in our neighborhood, and around Halloween, I love to treat them …

Around this time of year it’s fun to start making pumpkin everything, including some cute DIY pumpkin napkin rings like these for some super sweet …

The new Cricut Mug Press has given us a whole new canvas to work on with its Infusible Ink pens and markers, but as with …

Looking for an indoor activity for kids that doesn’t involve an electronic screen? Build a shadow puppet theater with Cricut clip art and your Cricut …

This year, seeing the grandparents in person on Valentines Day may not be a thing, so have the kids DIY Valentines for grandparents in your …

An easy Valentine craft is an ideal way to spruce up your space for the holidays without breaking the bank or spending an enormous amount …

A Baby Yoda classroom Valentine is sure to be the hit of the elementary school set. If it has some googly eyes, too? You’re sure …

Upcycled items are very trendy right now, and it’s always a fun creative challenge to find new ways to use old things. After a trip …

If you’re like most of us across the country, you’re deep into decking the halls or prepping for a Christmas dinner party or two. Once …

Funny DIY Thanksgiving napkins were a must when I made my Thanksgiving Friendsgiving party this year. I made these turkey napkins that look like the …

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After taking a class on Greek history, my son came to me and asked to be a Spartan Warrior for Halloween this year. I figured …

We have more than a few Halloween ideas for kids (and adults!) Take a jog through some of the most popular and top Halloween ideas …

Cricut just came out with FOUR new and amazing tools to go with it can do everything crafty for you Cricut Maker. While they are …

That one “WOW” piece of decor can totally make your party, especially at Halloween. In this post, we’re going to learn how to make an …

A DIY Bulbasaur costume that’s easy on mom and dad?? Yes! As part of our DIY Pokemon Costume trio, this cute little plant guy, Bulbasaur, …

Halloween and birthday parties are way more fun when there is a DIY Pokemon costume or two in attendance. In the last post, I showed …

The happiest kid on the block this Halloween? It’s going to be the one standing in his DIY Pikachu Costume at the neighbor’s door with …

 So what is a VSCO girl? I was really feeling my age when I had to ask that one, too. Especially after I found out …

It’s the Cricut Summer of Flowers! And I really don’t need much excuse to make a paper flower project; they’re so beautiful and fairly easy …

This post on mistakes to avoid using Cricut Infusible Ink on Coasters is sponsored by Cricut. But I’d write it anyway, because I love this …

This post on mistakes to avoid using Cricut Infusible Ink Pens and Markers is sponsored by Cricut. But I’d write it anyway, because I love …

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #PowerYourSummerAdventure #CollectiveBias Every summer I look for a …

A few years ago we made these DIY tissue paper parrot decorations for a safari party for our little friend Sidney. The paper parrots have …

Once you know how to make a tissue paper flamingo, you can use tissue poms to make all sorts of fun party decorations, like DIY …

Besides the coconut bras and grass skirts, one of the things that make luaus so FUN are the tiki things that get put to use …

Any good How to Train Your Dragon party or Viking party needs to have a DIY Viking ship included in the decorations. For my first …

When I put together the How to Train Your Dragon party ideas for family movie night, I was willing to do a little work for …

The Pokemon craze has been alive and well for over 30 years now, with no sign of stopping! Over the course of a few decades, …

Hot mess canvas projects have been all over the place recently. Not sure what took me so long, but I finally decided to try it …

Having a Cinco de Mayo party? This sombrero chip hat is an easy DIY to make the party a little more fun. The materials are …

On the list of the things I thought I would use my Cricut machines for, I never thought putting vinyl on upholstery would be an …

Easter decorations around the house can really make everything bright and cheery as spring starts to unfold. After a long cold winter, the pastel colors …

It’s a good thing my son likes to take St. Patrick’s Day favors to share with his class. Because I randomly ordered a pound of …

Artwork with drawn portraits (or painted portraits) have been popular for hundreds of years. There is something really cool about hand drawn portraits hanging on …

I love a good Mad Hatter tea party and anything else Alice in Wonderland. So this Christmas, when I told my kids they were going …

National Scrabble Day does not occur until April 13, but I thought I’d give everybody a jump on starting their Scrabble craft project to celebrate …

Learning how to make tissue paper pineapple poufs is pretty easy. Once you know the basics of working with tissue poms to make things other …

This monster valentine card box post was sponsored by Cricut. All thoughts, feelings and ideas are my own. Affiliate links ahead–they cost you nothing, but …

Someone asked me the other day what kind of decorations can you make for a party with Cricut? The answer is really anything! This Disney …

Not going to lie. This reusable gingerbread house centerpiece is one time-consuming project, but it’s pretty cool to have in your house for a gingerbread …

I love having something small to give my friends and neighbors for Christmas. Because frankly, I love being generous, but I don’t always have fun …

Wrapping up in a fuzzy blanket is like wrapping up in a nice warm hug. What better DIY neighbor gift to give at Christmas to …

A funny DIY Christmas shirt for swimmers was a must have this year. If you’ve read my blog at all, you know I have a …

I have a confession to make. This year’s gingerbread house party was NOT the result of careful planning and meticulous attention to details. Rather, I …

Making little Christmas outfits for my nieces and nephews was one of my favorite parts of the start of the season this year. Preschool Christmas …

 This time of year you see some pretty spectacular wreaths out there–they get really really fancy!! But how the heck do you do that yourself …

This gingerbread tablescape post is brought to you by Cricut. Affiliate links included. All thoughts, feelings, ideas and designs are my own. Setting the Christmas …

This is a paid partnership with The J.M. Smucker Company and Danone. My opinions and ideas for this cup full of cheer custom Christmas mug …

fiI do love a fun bucket full of candy to “boo your neighbors.” But it’s even more fun to boo your neighbors with something creatively …

When you work with Cricut so much, you get asked a lot of questions from curious crafters. The most common one is, “Why do I …

For the bad unicorn trunk or treat project, I made a big sign out of chipboard that spelled out “WICKED.” And it was wicked cool. …

These days when I need something fast (but professional looking) I whip out my Cricut Maker to do the cutting part for me, like I …

If you’ve ever had to participate in a bake sale, you know there is more to it then just whipping up your famous Reese’s Peanut …

Little rows of buntings are so cute hung over a dessert table (like seen here in my pumpkin pie martini set), or front of a …

Cricut has a new kid in town–the EasyPress 2. The first EasyPress was so spectacular, why do we need another one you say? Because this …

It’s that time of year where you can almost smell the pumpkin spice on the air! The heat is blessedly about to break for cooler …

 Cricut is sponsoring this post all about things you didn’t know the Cricut Maker could do for Home Decor. I am deeply in love with …

It’s time for another Craft Lightning craft project! This month’s topic: burlap. It’s a material that will always be on trend. Today I’m using burlap …

The space birthday party for our little friend Kealin was such a success mostly due to the fun STEM space party activities that we had …

One of the things that makes parties look a little extra special is when you can create wardrobe for the birthday kid and the party …

These Taco Bar ideas for Walking Tacos are sponsored by Pepsico. All thoughts, opinions and ideas are my own. A party isn’t a party without …

Fun, colorful banners are a must at parties! While you’ll find many readily available in stores these days, there are a few that you are …

With the end of the school year, teacher appreciation and mother’s day, there are all sorts of opportunities to make something for people you care …

!There has been a time or two when I’ve expressed my undying love for all things Cricut. There is a reason for that. Cricut is …

It’s another Craft Lightning project! That means it’s fast and easy to do. Today we’re tackling that hard hard question of WHAT THE HECK DO …

Figuring out the perfect decoration and baby shower favors when you’re throwing a party for someone you love is always a challenge! It’s really the …

Inexpensive and simple to make duck baby shower decorations, these framed duck silhouettes can be hung in a series to create a backdrop for a …

This post is sponsored by Cricut. All thoughts, opinions and ideas are my own. Affiliate links ahead. When I go to the gym, honestly one …

The three tier coffee bar I set up with morning coffee quotes for International Delight was one of my favorites ever! But I couldn’t have …

My kids’ teachers work hard, and like most teachers, are largely underappreciated. When I have a chance to send in a little gift to them …

This post on how to set up a three tier coffee bar is sponsored by International Delight. All thoughts, feelings and ideas are my own. …

It always cracked me up that that these were a thing, but after a wine tasting event where many items were juggled in my hands, …

Have I got a free printable classroom Valentine for you! After listening to the song “Despacito” on the radio ad nauseum this fall, inspiration struck …

You’ll be able to find everything you need for this project pretty easily at Oriental Trading.  They have tons of beads and masks, but I …

This year, I’ve joined the “Create with Cricut Challenge”–which pretty much means they’re going to throw a material at me and I’m going to have …

Ready for a super fast Valentine craft? In this Craft Lightning post, I’m going to show you how to make this super cute Valentines Mini …

This New Years Eve Party Ideas post is sponsored by Cricut. Affiliate links ahead. #CricutMade #CricutHoliday Having a Cricut Maker when it’s time to have …

Affiliate links ahead. These cost you nothing and help keep content free! Last month my family and I were lucky enough to be able to …

This post is sponsored by Cricut. All thoughts, feelings and ideas about this creative gift wrapping project are my own, but be forewarned, I am …

This post has been sponsored by Cricut. All thoughts, opinions and ideas about this easy DIY fabric gift basket are my own. Affiliate link in …

It’s craft lightning time again! That means I’m offering up one super easy craft that takes less that 15 minutes to make (not including drying …

So have I mentioned my infatuation with all things Cricut? I’m obsessed. I spotted a t-shirt a bit ago that totally cracked me up but …

From the day I put up our Super Mario Trunk or Treat post, I started getting questions about the Piranha Plant DIY and where the …

One of the character decorations from our Super Mario Trunk or Treat was the Boo ghost. I’m not sure exactly which version of the game …

Big props make a huge difference when you’re setting up a birthday party or a Super Mario trunk or treat display like we did. Big …

The last parfait I made was perfectly poisonous and was unexpectedly super popular. I’m taking that to mean you all really love the simple five …

This post is sponsored by Cricut, but all thoughts, opinions and ideas are my own. It’s one of my favorite things to be able to …

Part of what make the Cricut Maker so cool are the built in patterns and project that design space comes with. Over 50 unique projects …

One of the fun DIY items I made to go with the American Girl Tea Party (see it here!) was a set of pink scalloped …

I believe the only thing I love more than Halloween decorations are Halloween decorations that are cute and super fast to make! This BOO Banner …

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This post has been sponsored by Mott’s. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Moms and Dads, school’s back in, and that means it’s time …

One of the fun parts of having a character party is getting into character! For the Paw Patrol Party we threw (see it here), we …

You want to take less than ten minutes to assemble a super cute and EASY Paw Patrol party cake? When I put together this DIY …

Hosting a luau party? Here’s an idea for a tiny bite dessert that is yummy and in-theme: Blue Hawaiian Milkshake Shots. Originally, they were made …

This post is sponsored by Elmer’s Products. All thoughts, feelings, ideas and glee about hot glue and cordless glue guns are my own. When whipping …

If you want to celebrate all things sunshine and beachy days, you throw a luau. Grass skirts, tropical flowers and the rest of the works. …

With all the work and expense that goes into planning a vacation, a staycation is often more relaxing! Our family is pretty fortunate to live …

Now you have to fill your diy hangover kit with things that will take the edge off the morning after!This post was sponsored by my …

This post was sponsored by my friends at Cricut. They have amazing products, so you’re going to hear all about my opinion on that, but …

This post was sponsored by my friends at Cricut. They have amazing products, so you’re going to hear all about my opinion on that, but …

Pokemon seems to be a favorite that is going to stick around – and there are no shortage of kids that LOVE the imaginative critters …

How do you make your gingerbread houses? You can go to the store and buy a totally stale piece of cardboardesque pre-made gingerbread house kit …

Our family may geek out a little bit over Star Wars. We’ve been looking forward to the premiere of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story© …

For our Minecraft Trunk or Treat display (see it here), we came up with a fun way to give out Halloween candy that went along …

Welcome to another edition of Craft Lightning–Halloween style! It’s September, so about the time to start thinking about updating the house with fall decorations and …

It is such a nice, relaxing thing to do…entertain outdoors. Sadly, most of us without screened in areas get more guests than we bargained for …

I thank my lucky stars every day that my kids are voracious readers. Seriously, a couple dozen books gifted to my daughter at Christmas are …

Whether you’re looking for a boy scout craft or girl scout craft project or a project to work into an educational seashore session, this inexpensive …

This post is sponsored by the lovely people at Elmer’s Products. Their glue and X-acto knives live in my daily craft stash! Even though they’re …

This post is sponsored by OnlineLabels.com. All thoughts and ideas are my own! It’s about that time where we remember dear old dad and celebrate …

  My dad loves to fish. I think he’d rather sit in a boat with a line in the water rather than do anything else …

, This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and The Coca-Cola Company. All opinions are mine alone. #FamilyPizzaCombo #CollectiveBias Spontaneous entertaining. It’s those …

This post is sponsored by Hallmark and Walgreens. All thoughts, opinions and ideas are my own.  #HallmarkAtWalgreens  #CareWithACard One of the great Mother’s Day traditions …

  Busy hands go a long way to keeping happy kids! In this month’s Craft Lightning series, we’re all about kid craft projects to keep …

Looking for a family Easter craft project to get involved in that is inexpensive to do? And that you probably have all the parts for …

There is nothing like the smell of baking banana bread! Especially when then end result is as delicious as this recipe. Banana bread was something …

The kids just love to have a few seasonal decorations up in the house each holiday, and whipping up this Valentines DIY heart shaped wreath …

This post is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group® and Prismacolor, but all my opinions are my own. #pmedia …

This post was sponsored by Elmer’s Products, Inc. All thoughts, opinions and craftiness are my own! Once in awhile I like to pull out a …

When you’re headed out to this year’s cookie exchange, putting your cookie’s best foot forward with some style will make them the hit of the …

This post is sponsored by the fabulous people over at Expressionery.com. All thoughts and exuberant ideas about their product are my own. #ExpressioneryHOA With Thanksgiving …

Thanksgiving should put all of in the mind frame of being thankful for the things we have–whether that is family, health or wealth. Around this …

We are a family of nerds. Yes, we appreciate things like Dr. Who and Star Wars probably a bit too much. My son was Luke …

Beautifully wrapped gifts are somehow just more special, aren’t they? Learning how to make paper poinsettias is great way to spruce up your Christmas packages and gifts. …

With Christmas prep in full swing, I am totally fond of quick-to-make projects that look awesome. Like this one. In less than 10 minutes you …

Years ago–six to be exact–I posted up one of the first ideas for a kid’s table at Thanksgiving. This was pretty new ground back then …

This week is totally full of Halloween festivities, in and out of the classroom. Which also means it’s a week where we have to have …

When I put together my Mad Science Trunk-or-Treat trunk, I had to have a candy container that was more than a mere bland bucket. Inspiration …

My kids are totally in love with the Mad Science Trunk-or-Treat trunk from last week. They can’t wait to do it again. One of them …

It’s officially fall, and over the next few months there are going to be a million reasons to give little gift bags at school and …

My father’s birthday was last week, and I’ve been thinking about him a bit. My earliest memories of dad are of him standing on a …

It’s time for Craft Lightning–Halloween style–once again! Last year, I showed you how to make these rediculously easy black sock cats the kids can manage …

This post is sponsored by Expressionery.com. All thoughts, opinions and ideas are mine! I’m pretty excited to get to play around with some new stationery …

One of my favorite things to do in the evenings in the summer is pack up a basket and go out to some adventurous location …

This post is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group® and Wet-Nap®, but all my opinions are my own. #pmedia …

Like most of us, our house suffers from a serious overpopulation of t-shirts. While I try to cull the herd frequently, there are just some …

For the past few years, I’ve had a few friends with young children who were living in Germany. Around the start of school time every …

Compensation was provided by The Hershey Company via MomTrends.  The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions of The Hershey …

If you’ve got a spot in your house that is just dying for a little patriotic decoration, this 4th of July wall art canvas may …

Decorating for the 4th of July is a balancing act. There is such a thing as too much when it comes to the stars and …

This post is sponsored by Clorox—helping you clean on the go for a happier home. While I may have a few creative talents, God did not …

This post is sponsored by Tiny Prints, but all thoughts, feelings and ideas are my own! The moment you get that piece of paper that …

It’s been a fantastically fast school year, and it’s almost time to love and adore those wonderful teachers that grow our children’s little minds. I’d …

My son’s Pokemon birthday party was a wild success. The kids all had a ball and the birthday boy said it was the best. birthday. …

One of the trinkets we gave the kids as part of their becoming “Pokemon Trainers” at the end of the Pokemon Birthday Party were these …

I like to think that most of us try to be pretty “green”. Using things with less packaging, recycling, and overall reducing what we use. …

This post is graciously sponsored by Elmer’s. All thoughts, opinions, ideas, and ramblings are mine. But as always, I never post about products I don’t …

In putting all my St. Patrick’s Day posts and decorations together, I felt like I had to have at least one edible thing. It doesn’t …

As I mentioned in my last post, St. Patrick’s Day isn’t an over-the-top decorated holiday for most people, including me. Leprechauns are a little more …

St. Patrick’s Day isn’t a holiday where I traditionally go all out with decorations. That doesn’t mean I don’t appreciate a festive piece or two …

This post is sponsored by OnlineLabels.com as party of Crafty Hangouts. All thoughts and opinions are solely mine!   Party favors: you love them or …

This post was sponsored by Plutonium Paint through Crafty Hangouts, but all opinions in here are mine. Just a spoiler–I think Plutonium Paint is pretty …

I had the chance to work with Made From Pinterest recently on their Love Potion #9 series, where I made up a little  Valentine’s Day …

Way back when, I had the opportunity to work with Random House on creating a Dr. Seuss birthday party to announce the company’s birthday club …

The Superbowl is one of those events that we don’t put much thought into creating an experience for kids for–even so, most of us will …

As a party supply hoarder, I can tell you for a fact that any centerpiece or decoration that you make that you don’t feel bad …

There is something about Christmas that just screams “crafty!” From young to old, people love to create things to celebrate the holiday. And kids? They …

As part of my “Will you be my bridesmaid?” box for Jared the Galleria of Jewelry, I made pretty paper flowers to cover the wooden …

This post is sponsored by World Market. All thoughts and opinions are my own. There is something about the holiday season with its abundance of …

Welcome to day 2 of the Season to Sparkle blog hop! This is where the good stuff comes in–the tutorials where you learn how to …

Every year, when the gift-giving season arrives, I find myself grappling for inspiration. The list of people who need remembering is long, and the last …

I remember seeing something similar to this light-up Christmas wall art ages ago, and it was so neat it stuck in my mind. Of course, …

Making up crafty food around the holidays is always fun, especially if you have a few kiddos in your life. Not all the crafty food …

 This year’s dressing up Halloween trend is one that I can totally get into–Sugar Skulls are in all the hot costume and party trend this …

I’m part of a fun little group that puts together seasonal 15 minute craft tutorials–and with Halloween so close, we’ve got a whole bunch of …

Shutterfly, as you’ve seen from a few of the blog posts I’ve done, is one of my favorite companies. Occasionally I’m compensated to use their …

When I started thinking about fluffy mounds of whipped cream, I kept coming back to fluffy white clouds…out of which my angel first birthday party …

One of my favorite parts of creating a party is creating ambiance, like with some fancy party bunting. For the How to Train Your Dragon …

I’m irrationally frightened of cameras. Probably why I always the one on the other side of the lens. But Angie Holden from Country Chic Cottage …

The favorite part of our How to Train Your Dragon party was by far the Sheep Toss Game. I’ve lost count of the number of …

I’m about at that point in the summer with the kids when I’m ready to cry uncle…and that’s all the more reason to keep them …

It’s summertime, and that means the kids are home for large parts of the day. Keeping us all sane and entertained becomes a bigger challenge …

  In the summertime, when the evenings cool off, I love taking things outdoors. When a friend wants a small celebration of their birthday, it’s …

Veggie trays are a party staple. If you want this appetizer to be memorable, you’ll need a new veggie tray idea! At every party, I …

  Parties get polish from the little details. The kind of details that make you think that your hostess has thought of absolutely every last thing and …

Mother’s Day is fast approaching, and it’s about time to come up with a thoughtful gift. Most times, I have no idea what to do …

We’ve got more tissue fringe, and WOW, some fantastic salsa party favors (I want to be invited to that party!) today on the Cinco de …

Welcome back for some more DIY fiesta fun! See how to make some DIY balloon flags for your CInco de Mayo party that will flutter …

Now for the fun part! Check out all the talented contributors to this Cinco de Mayo Party Hop and get the how-tos on how to …

Hola, mis amigos!  I am glad you joined me today for a Summer Fiesta by Party Hop!  It’s the perfect idea for a Cinco de …

Confetti is totally fun. Really, it is! Sometimes it’s worth the clean up for those pure moments of joy when those little pieces of papers …

A few years ago, when I did my last graduation party shoot, I used some number-shaped lollipops to top off my grocery-store purchased cake. Now, …

***Free printables now updated for 2019!!*** Every great party has a great party favor! The graduation party favors for our party were easy to make, …

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Silk. The opinions and text are all mine. But I use this stuff every. …

On Valentine’s Day, or any holiday for that matter, it’s good to have a cute dessert up your sleeve that’s quick and easy. This little …

Looking for a fun, easy, and probably highly inexpensive way to amuse your kids on New Year’s Eve? Make up a few of these DIY …

New Year’s Eve is approaching quite quickly! Whether you’re throwing a huge bash, or a small get together, you can celebrate in style with a …

My favorite part of the Grinchmas Party I held for Random House and Yum! Food and Fun for Kids magazine were the giant paper Christmas …

The hardest part of any party for me is coming up with the party favor, if you can believe it! Recently, I started working with …

The days leading up to Thanksgiving when the kids are out of school and Thanksgiving day itself tends to be a bit chaotic in my …

It’s that time of year! We have to start thinking towards the holidays and all that it means–decorating, baking, parties and lots of gift giving. …

Today’s party hop is all about DIY Ornaments! Handmade ornaments are always appreciated, that little bit of extra love that goes into making them makes …

The Party Hop, led by Sara at Confetti Sunshine, has created another fabulous party hop full of inspiration–this time for the holidays! Over the next …

This post brought to you by JELL-O as part of the DailyBuzz Brand Ambassador program, making Halloween more wiggly for everyone. Check out more Halloween …

I am a member of the Collective Bias Social Fabric Community. While creating a few caffeinated works of art, this blog has been compensated as …

Halloween parties and specifically, Halloween party foods are so much fun because they tend to bring out our creative if note devious sides. From eyeballs …

Duck  baby showers will always be in style. Baby ducks have long been a tradition theme for baby showers—baby ducks are cute, lend themselves well …

The beach is my favorite place in the world. So much so, we’ve made it a point to always live nearby the ocean. And when …

Before school let out, I happened by my son’s preschool while they were on the playground. I still smile thinking about what I saw this …

One of my favorite things about decorating for parties is being able to take store-bought pieces and with a few quick touches, creating them into …

As if you needed an excuse to wear a sombrero and sip on margaritas, the Cinco de Mayo holiday certainly provides one. (I am totally …

Quick! Easy! Colorful! Yes, you can have it all with this cloth bunting–without needing to know how to thread a sewing machine. Seam binding tape …

I’m going to make a small admission here.  I didn’t properly prepare for the Operation Shower event I volunteered to create a design for. It was …

We have enough Sara Lee poundcake over here to celebrate for a few days, so we thought we’d update our little trifles for an Easter …

It’s national pound cake day today! A whole day dedicated to that dense, moist, flavorful cake that pairs oh-so-well with a dollop of light and …

There is a big football game coming this weekend, one for which I always seem to have the driving need to make lots of game …

It’s that time of year again! I’m sure I had good company out there somewhere, as I just spent a few hours tracking down the …

Strawberries are by far one of my favorite food groups, so when Driscolli’s asked me to come up with a crafty berry project, I was …

A dinner party detail that is always so easy to do but really makes a bit splash at parties is the decoration on the back …

Fall is such a beautiful time for romance. It is as if nature knows and is giving us the little nudge we need to light …

Push pops are wildly popular at parties now–you can fit all kind of sweet and interesting things in a fun to eat tube! I was …

Part of the fun of Halloween is all the fun Halloween food and creepy sweets that crawl out for the season. At the Black Cat …

It’s always the little details at parties that make the guests ooh and aah. Especially when it’s edible like these spooky black cat pops. No …

Not everyone is going to throw a full-out ball for a halloween party. I know–I can’t believe it either, but it’s the truth. So to …

Pomanders are such a beautiful addition to any table. The options are endless in flower, color and display. They can be done for the most …

Silhouettes are such a timeless decoration and sweet little moment of childhood. I remember standing against a wall with a flashlight to create a shadow …

For a little bit of glam while the girls got their toes done at Maddie’s Spa Girl party, I special made these glam pedicure slipper shoes …

We had a little bit of fun going to summer camp with Design Dazzle this month. I took the kids “fishing” and came up with …

I ran across the idea for these streamer chandeliers on Pinterest one day. The original was huge and shrug from the very top of a …

 Easter Bunny Marshmallow Pops! It doesn’t get any cuter. Nestled into a terra cotta pot with some paper shred, they’re darling on a dessert table. …

Printable invitations are designed to work all on their own, but they also make a great base element to make really spectacular invitation! Last week, …

In the spirit of all things romantic and lacy for Valentine’s Day, I’ve done a guest post on how to make these pretty doily wreath …

It’s been very busy around here getting designs out and hosting a big baby shower! As with any party, there was lots to do, including …

The paper cone wreaths ended up being the perfect pops of color I needed for the Penguin Christmas Party, and bonus, the materials to make them …

Design Dazzle recently asked me to share DIY project in her 100 ideas of Christmas wonderful series.  I was hard at work at the Penguin …

Quick, easy favors around the holidays that look fabulous and are unique but are inexpensive are sometimes just a Christmas miracle. But if you can …

  These cute little paper witch hats topped the spoons of the perfectly poisonous parfaits.  They, like the parfaits, are very simple to make. The …

Setting up photoshoots is hard work, so I always have to have a few quick and easy desserts for the display that pack some design …

  Nicole from Tradewind Tiaras is the most incredible DIYer I know. Every party she throws has the most amazing handcrafted details that not only …

I get questions about my backdrops often enough that I’ve finally (finally!) taken a few minutes to spill all my secrets. When you create a …

There’s been quite the call for a tutorial on how to make these little pushpop hats seen in the ” bright future” graduation party! I’m happy …

The circle garlands from the graduation shoot were super easy to make and created a nice pop of color and fun to the backdrop. They …

Recently, I went to an Easter Egg hunt at Courtney’s house (of Charming Whimsy) where she once again produced a fabulous spread with lots of …

Today I am sharing my step-by-step DIY tutorial on how to make these simple and elegant flower pomander balls over on Pizzazzerie. They are so …

As the master of activity-filled parties for kids, I thought I’d ask Carrie Pasfield to write up a post on how she celebrates New Years …

Last week, Genevieve, aka Superchick, from Celebrate Today…the Superchick Way was fabulous enough to ask me to do a little guest post here on her …

We all need something a little witty and fun for Christmas bottle giving! I’m offering FREE printables to make these wine tags. Merry Christmas! You …

I know that Nicole from Tikkido definitely had a few chuckles when she read my post about my gingerbread house making fiasco. And after she …

I can hardly believe that it is actually almost time to put out an advent calendar! For those that look forward to the big day …

Sometimes you make insane decisions that are a little painful to live through, but in the end end up OK. Deciding to make an 18 …

When I look at all the fancy tables out there, it’s almost always the little details of the design that I marvel over. The hostess …

My kids played and played and played with these cutie patootie Thanksgiving turkey finger puppets for hours after I made them…you would have thought they …

I’m very excited to have a guest blogger today! My Halloween enthusiast, party planning friend and Frog Prince helper, Courtney Charles, was getting crafty this …

We’ve all done it. We’ve all gleefully opened the mailbox, pulled out the Pottery Barn catalog and coveted at least something inside. The good news …

Mary Janes and Galoshes wrote a really great tutorial for halloween themed “subway art.” She includes a template and step by step instructions for this …

With so much candy available during Halloween, it’s no surprise they are fodder for craft projects. The Two Crafty Sisters came up with these darling …

Martha always has an abundance of great halloween ideas, and this year’s batch does not dissapoint! The templates and tutorials for decorating with silhouettes are …

A nice cake stand or cupcake tower is a good thing to have on hand for entertaining. There are so many ways to use them–for …

Paper roses were part of the decor theme at the Midsummer’s Night fairy party, and I couldn’t help but carry them into the party favors. …

IS•LY (also known as I Still Love You) has an inventive take on party bunting in her tutorial for Loopy-Loo Garland. She shows how simple …

My then-3-year-old watched while I made item after item for her little brother’s frog prince birthday party earlier this year, and in the process, I think …

Everything is more fun on a stick, right? These candy-dipped marshmallows were a big hit with the kids, as well as the adults that would …

One of my favorite blogs, Everything Etsy, is also in Mother’s day prep mode. At the site, she’s posted up a great little tutorial on …

And now for the wildly anticipated conclusion of how to make a tissue pouf ball/pom pom arrangement! Now that you have your three pouf balls …

I’ve had a few requests on how to make these fluffy little tissue poufs/balls/pom-poms. I promised I would do a tutorial, and I’ve finally gotten …

  Rarely does my significant other have much of an opinion on what I do or do not do in my art projects. While I …