This spring, host an Easter in Wonderland party, themed on an enchanted garden with tea party decor and of course, white rabbits! Designate a Party Space with a Paneled Wall This outdoor scene is set for an afternoon of sipping tea and tasting scrumptious sweets with friends and family. A wood paneled fence with scrollwork …
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Never fear, you’re just in time, and not at all “late for this very important date”! Your visual tour through this whimsical and creative Easter in Wonderland party awaits. I’ll be your tour guide for this versatile soiree. (It’s just as lovely when modified to be a spring party or bridal shower, as well as …
Chirp! Chirp! These little Easter craft chicks have hopped on over to a carton of fun painted eggs with glittery accents! You won’t believe how easy these are to create yourself! An Easter Craft That’s Fun for Everyone This bright and cheery Easter decoration is easy and fun to make, and can even be done …
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 …
Fall colors like orange, yellow and brown are pretty, but how about a little purple to mix things up this year? A departure from the traditional color palette of earth tones can have a remarkably elegant result! This fall palette is soaked in color, including beautiful fuchsia roses and white gourds. Tableware from Oriental Trading …
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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Fall celebrations are being held in new and creative ways; social distancing and safety are on the minds of many fabulous hosts and hostesses. These personal charcuterie boxes are a unique and creative way to allow all guests to partake in some tasty snacks without mixing hands on traditional communal charcuterie tray. To create these …
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