Take your calligraphy, hand lettering or sketching abilities on the go, with this conveniently sized Pretty and Practical Calligraphy Journal. It’s polished on the outside, and practical on the inside, with a place for everything, and everything in its place! Handy compartments for small greeting cards, nibs, paper scraps and even a pointed calligraphy pen …
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 …
There’s nothing like homemade fruit jams, and this one is simple to make, with just four ingredients. Plus, the pretty apricot color of this jam makes a tasty and beautiful favor for a soft and romantic bridal shower. Prepare these easy DIY jam jars ahead of time to ladle your jam into and you’re done! …
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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Nature-loving brides will fall in love with the forest-themed wedding trend. Any couple planning a woodland wedding will soon discover that their wedding can go rustic with simple, natural elements, like greenery and neutral colors. Alternatively, it can enchant and whisper whimsy, like a midsummer night’s dream, by adding stunning elements inspired by the dazzling …
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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.
If you’re a fan of fresh and healthy food, you’ll love this quick and easy Spicy Garlic Edamame. It’s got just the right amount of zesty zing, and mixes up super fast! I’d love to call this a no-cook recipe, but the sauce does mix up in a pan. Realistically, you’ll spend about 5 minutes …
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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 …