15 Unique DIY Party Projects

15 easy DIY party decor projects

I’ve been meaning to do this post for weeks but as usual, other things seem to come up and take precedence. I’ve gathered up {mostly} all of the diy projects I did for my shabby chic bridal shower and dessert table, and none of them are outside the average skill level. So this is it… Read More

How To Make A Ribbon & Trim “Cake” Centerpiece

make this shabby chic "cake" centerpiece

You know, as a creative blogger it’s pretty hard to come up with something new and original. Of course you can take an old idea and make it your own by tweaking it a bit, but to make something that people haven’t seen before is a challenge. And to make something that other people will… Read More

Dress Up Your Favors With Kraft Paper Packaging

kraft paper packaging

Nothing says “attention to detail” quite like pretty packaging of gifts and favors.  It doesn’t even matter what the gift inside is if it’s wrapped up in a pretty presentation!  I’ve collected some of my favorite favor packaging ideas over the past few months and thought I’d share them with you.  What do they all… Read More

Make Your Own Birthday Candles

make your own birthday candles

Want to add your own creative spin to birthday parties? Make your own birthday cake candles using a few simple supplies that are easy to find. I’m over at HomeMade Simple today sharing this simple candle project which uses beeswax sheets and cookie cutters, and it requires no melting of the wax. You can find… Read More

Easy Painted Napkin Rings

easy-spray-paint-napkin-rings

by Melissa Bahen I have always loved going to the hardware store. I love the smell of the lumber, the neatly organized rows of supplies, and the endless world of creative potential housed in its walls. You wouldn’t necessarily think of the hardware store as a great place to stock up on inexpensive craft supplies,… Read More

DIY: Easy Fabric Bottle Bags

diy fabric bottle bag

On Monday I showed you some ideas for creating Easter baskets for the whole family, including mini champagne bottles wrapped up in these fabric bags. You guys know I don’t like to fuss a lot over diy crafts, so this bag couldn’t be easier to make! I used scrap fabric in pretty Spring/Easter colors, along… Read More

Ideas For Easter Baskets

Easter baskets

When I was a little girl, on Easter morning my sister and I would wake up to find our Easter baskets full of treats, sitting on the floor right beside our beds. The Easter bunny had come and left them there! We couldn’t dig in right away because we had to get dressed in our… Read More

Craft It Forward With DIY Gift Packaging

diy gift packaging

Did you guys know this week is “Random Acts of Kindness Week“? The idea of performing random acts of kindness has been gaining popularity in the past few years, and with the tragedy in Connecticut over the holidays I think it’s motivated people even more, to reach out and help a stranger. I was thrilled… Read More

Make Your Own Drink Stir Sticks

make your own stir sticks

As I always say, it’s the tiny little details that people notice most when a party is creatively designed. In my own creative process I always start out by seeing the big picture first, and once that’s established I start looking at places where I can “guild the lily” so to speak, and add little… Read More

Cupid’s Arrow – 10 Ideas For Valentine’s Day

cupid's arrow ideas

One of the trends I’ve noticed this year for Valentine’s Day is “Cupid’s Arrow” used in lots of DIY projects.  I find it to be quite adorable and such an easy concept to “insert” {pun intended} into food, or gifts.  Here are some of my favorite finds so far. Poppytalk blog Beyond Beyond blog Organize… Read More