Origami is the ancient Japanese art of paper folding; who knew it could translate into a hip and modern theme for a wedding! I created a really fun Origami themed wedding concept for Oriental Trading … [Read more...]
Lotus Flower Paper Napkin Fold
Dress up your table settings with this impressive Lotus Flower paper napkin fold. It's so easy to do, and uses inexpensive paper napkins in solids or prints. For this wedding look, I used paper … [Read more...]
Romantic Style Floral Embellished Parasol for a Bridal Shower
Love is in the air at our Vintage Romance themed bridal shower, and this pretty parasol decoration is a perfect accent for celebrating a bride to be, a baby shower, a spring garden party, or just as … [Read more...]
Calligraphy and Metallic Effects on Cookies, Edible Inks from Bakers Party Shop
I'm a professional designer for The Bakers Party Shop, and received the products seen below with their generous compliments, to create this project just for you. The content and images, as always, are … [Read more...]
Favorite Things Party, a Holiday Celebration on the Fly
It's the most wonderful time of the year, and the busiest, too! If you're like me, planning your own holiday party is often left to the last minute. Recently, I wanted to host a gathering for my … [Read more...]
Easy DIY Burlap and Lace Wedding Decor
Burlap and lace are a match made in wedding heaven; the casual and rugged texture of burlap is an elegant counterpart to the sophistication and femininity of lace, making the pairing a perfect choice … [Read more...]
AdornIt Fall Craft Soiree
There's fun to be had when wine and women get together. Add a fun fall craft and you've got yourself a soiree! An AdornIt Fall Crafting Soiree, in this case! In September, I was fortunate to be … [Read more...]
Laura Kelly’s Popcorn Box Decorating Contest 2016
When my friend Laura Kelly sent out a call for entries for her annual Popcorn Box Decorating Contest, I couldn't wait to get started! Laura offers this fun opportunity each year in October; she sends … [Read more...]
Make a Keepsake Box with Watercolor Art
Isn't this the sweetest little keepsake box? I made it using supplies from AdornIt, Laura Kelly Designs and Expo International. My supplies were provided to me at no charge, but the opinions, designs … [Read more...]
We Tie Dyed Our Fourth of July!
Summer is here, and with it comes the Fourth of July. This is a favorite holiday on our block. We're super lucky to live on a street with awesome neighbors; together, we all have nearly thirty … [Read more...]
Carnival Roses; how do they make those?
Perhaps you've seen these technicolor dream roses in the floral section at your supermarket; or maybe you've been the lucky recipient of these beauties. Maybe this is the first time you've seen one; … [Read more...]
Peaches and Cherries are my JAM!
There’s nothing quite as delicious, and nostalgic as homemade fruit jams, and this one is simple to make, with just a few ingredients. The completed jam boasts a beautiful, coral-pink color, and … [Read more...]