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More DIY ideas to decorate and organize kids’ bedrooms

Posted on April 25, 2013 by

Today I’m continuing the series on ideas for decorating a girl’s bedroom. Check out the sweet ensemble below – these are all easy, DIY home dec accessories. If your daughter is like mine and pink is a big “NO!”, just … Continue reading →

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There’s no such things as a Styrofoam cup!

Posted on April 22, 2013 by

Nope, there are no Styrofoam cups and there aren’t Styrofoam meat trays, coolers, packing peanuts, or other foam products, either. After years of reading media reports about how “Styrofoam is bad for the environment”, I wanted to take a minute … Continue reading →

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Two DIY burlap topiaries for your spring décor

Posted on March 28, 2013 by

I don’t know about you, but I’m still waiting for my gardens to come to life, which make these Blooming Burlap & Buttons Topiaries all the sweeter. One look at these pretty topiaries and you know it’s spring. And because … Continue reading →

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Keeping it real: I’m in the business of boxes

Posted on February 11, 2013 by

You know I work in the craft industry, right? And maybe you even thought that it was a kind of cool, maybe even kind of glamorous job? Some days it can be a lot of fun, and other days, well, … Continue reading →

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A quick Christmas gift idea: Make a Christmas Candy Bouquet

Posted on December 4, 2012 by

Hostess gifts, teacher gifts, holiday gifts for neighbors, “thank you” gifts for the bus driver, mail carrier, etc., etc. – the list goes on and on. For these occasions, a Christmas Candy Bouquet is a DIY gift idea that’s festive, … Continue reading →

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A Festival of Topiary Trees: How to make a Creamy Christmas Button Topiary

Posted on December 1, 2012 by

Here’s the last Christmas topiary tree in this week’s Festival of Topiary Trees. Rebekah styled her Creamy Christmas Button Topiary differently than many I’ve seen, and the buttons are glued on, giving it a sleeker profile. Like all of the … Continue reading →

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Make it with paper: Super simple Star Spangled Squares serve as centerpieces & party favors

Posted on July 1, 2011 by

It was harder to write an alliterative headline than it was to make these Star Spangled Squares (and, I think the squares turned out much better than the headline!). My inspiration was the Gerbera Daisy Cube design by Diane Flowers. I changed … Continue reading →

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Two topiary tutorials for you: 4th of July Paper Star Topiary or Ruffled Fabric Patriotic Topiary

Posted on June 24, 2011 by

Originally, I was going to feature my Patriotic Ruffled Topiaries today, and then I saw Ashley’s 4th of July Star Topiaries on her blog Simply Designing. What a fun paper craft, and, Ashley’s topiaries are beautifully finished.  Since we’re all about … Continue reading →

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DIY diamond ring: Craft this glittering, diamond ring centerpiece for a bridal shower or wedding celebration

Posted on May 6, 2011 by

I don’t know about you, but I’m still admiring the photos from last week’s royal wedding.  If you’re making your own wedding plans, or are planning a bridal shower, you’ll want to check out this week’s project. Designer Diane Flowers … Continue reading →

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A springtime tutorial: Make a bird nest tussy mussy for your front door

Posted on May 4, 2011 by

Isn’t this Natural Springtime Tussy Mussy a sweet alternative to a front door wreath? We’re not the only ones who love this design – it was also featured in Create & Decorate magazine. Would you like this on your front … Continue reading →

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