Tutorials

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 …