Chinese New Year is a joyous celebration that signifies the end of winter, and the beginning of the springtime season, as well as new beginnings in all aspects of life. Chinese New Year is based on the lunar calendar, and is also sometimes referred to as Lunar New Year. This year, the holiday falls on …
‘Tis the season, for DIY holiday gift making, like these festive craft cocktails! Get in the holiday “spirit” with these mason jar cocktail kits that you can create yourself. They’re made from a melange of dehydrated fruits, organic sugar and dried herbs. Simply add ten to twelve ounces of your favorite liquor, and allow to …
Create your own cute wood slice reindeer Christmas decor, All you need to make this adorable DIY Christmas decoration is a large wood slice, some pine branches and some acrylic paint. Plaid ribbons were added to top off the look, and add a decidedly festive effect to pine branch antlers. There are so many fun …
Create a Unique Halloween Mantle Adding a whimsical Halloween display to a mantle or shelf in your home or shop is a fun way to express your creativity and get crafty. This trio of pumpkin cages and tiny witch figures offers a rare peek into a tiny enchanted world. A Halloween parade has just begun …
With a wave of your wand, you can create this stunning Cinderella pumpkin centerpiece! A painted carriage in a soft teal shade is embellished with flowers and ribbon. Inside, on a bed of silver eucalyptus leaves, is perched a glittering coral pumpkin. The decadent carriage is displayed in an ivory colored wood dough bowl, and …
Creating a fresh and festive wreath for Fall is a favorite tradition; this year I decided to play with my color palette a bit, to incorporate my favorite pieces of Talavera painted pottery from Mexico. This wreath reflects the colors from my pieces, as well as fall touches like plaid ribbon, sunflowers and oak leaves. …
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It’s that time of year again! Fall crafting and decorating time, of course! Try your hand at painting a Talavera pumpkin! On a past trip to Mexico, I found the most beautiful Talavera pottery pieces, sold by the artists who created them. Talavera is a Mexican pottery style introduced to Mexico by the Spanish, centuries …
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Never fear, trick or treaters! This cheerful witch is very friendly, and would make a wonderful addition to your home on an ornament stand, or displayed on a Halloween Tree. Paints for this project were provided to me by Plaid Crafts, and the trims used are from Trims by the Yard. These sponsored products were …
It’s my pleasure to bring you a look at this beautiful party, with a theme of Maleficent and Aurora, the Sleeping Beauty, in an enchanted forest. My clients are avid Disney lovers, and also have a sultry, dark side that they wished to have reflected in their event’s decor. Their beautiful baby girl will be …
Creating unique centerpieces for theme parties is one of my favorite ways to create. Recently, I booked a Sleeping Beauty and Maleficent themed event, and created some really fun centerpieces to display. When I thought I was finished creating the gorgeous centerpieces, I realized they needed a little “oomph”, so I pulled out one of …
Ah, summer vacation. Time to get away from it all and immerse yourself in relaxation. Travel plans may be interrupted this year, but that doesn’t mean you can’t think up a little getaway in miniature form! Grab your suitcase, hop a tropic leaf, and make your way to a dream “Staycation”. To create this adorable …
Summer days are made for hanging out on the front porch and enjoying a cold beverage while chatting with the neighbors, and watching the kids play. Spruce up your summer porch decor with a vintage Americana themed patriotic porch, and a very inviting treat station for the kids on your street. This long walkway to …
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