Fall is such a lovely time of year! The weather cools down, and it’s time to pull out the boots and scarves, and start making plans for fun activities like visiting the pumpkin patch, going apple picking, and of course, the return of the famous Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte. Ready your home for the autumn …
It’s the fiftieth anniversary of the summer of love. Being a child of the seventies, I’m inspired by influence from that era, and so I came up with this pretty bohemian styled flower crown made entirely from paper flowers and leaves from Little Birdie Crafts. Take a look at these amazing flowers. The colors are …
A spa party is a perfect celebration for girls to get together for some glamour and pampering! It doesn’t even have to be a girls birthday party to throw a fantastic spa party! Gather some friends and enjoy these tips and tricks for creating and decorating the spa party of her dreams! All of the …
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Browse the internet for cool new trends and you’re sure to happen across the slime craze! Slime is everywhere, and kids and adults alike are depleting the nation of its simple ingredients to make colorful creations that are strangely satisfying to view. Slime is cool, but what’s even cooler is adding Floracraft Slime Ballz to …
Hosting a wedding or party? Savvy brides and party hostesses know that a great option for enhancing their events is to provide a special take-away treat for their guests. Purchased favors can be pricey, but there’s no need to cut our favors if you’re trying to stick to a budget! Instead, head for to the kitchen …
Pom poms, tassels, and chunky knits are rocking the socks off the crafty community these days; fiber art is HOT right now, and the trend is spreading like wildfire! You may have seen some of these and wondered, “How hard is that to make?” I love a trend, and I love getting my hands on a new …
It’s easy to make your own watercolor gift cards and tags, using just a few inexpensive supplies. I created these designs for Oriental Trading Company using tubes of watercolor paint, and a set of illustration markers. These watercolor cards are fast drying, so you can make one on the same day that you need it! This …
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Pink is the perfect color for a wedding, it’s brings feelings of happiness, cheer and hope. In so many shades, it’s a fabulous color that is flattering on all skin tones, and can be used as a main wedding color, or an accent color. Get more ideas on incorporating pink with glamour into your wedding …
Don’t you ever just want to get away from it all and relax in a quite space? This cute party is a throwback to carefree childhood clubhhouses and forts, and incorporates trendy teepees and tribal inspiration. With a fun palette of hot pink, turquoise, white and gold, these beautiful design elements have come together with some creative …
Our handmade “Bride To Be” paper bunting banner is simple and inexpensive to create, and makes a beautiful decorative addition to our Vintage Romantic Bridal Shower. You can easily change the colors on this project to fit your own event’s theme colors. This bunting banner also pairs well with this easy DIY paper crafted backdrop.
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 Company, and this seating chart was one of my favorite design elements. Using just a few inexpensive supplies, it’s fast …
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 luncheon napkins from Oriental Trading Company in a vibrant shade of red. The finished flower is a stunner, and reminds me …