The fun thing about the Holidays is that anything goes in ways of gift giving or decorating. Especially if it was hand made by you! I like to personalize my treats I give out and nothing is easier than embellishing fun paper clips purchased from the office supply store! (more…)
Posts Tagged ‘Tutorials’
Holiday Greeting Card Holder
Thursday, December 9th, 2010
It’s the holiday season once again. A time to mail out and receive festive greeting cards. Cards that seem to multiple as the end of the year draws close. They fill up the mantle, adorn the fridge, get strung up on ribbon, twine and even get pinned to the household bulletin board. Some come with detailed newsletters, family photo’s and even wallets of school portraits. (more…)
Monkeying around at the Wild Animal Park!
Tuesday, November 30th, 2010
Even if you don’t have any wild animal themed papers in your scrapbook stash, you can still create a fun page spread for a recent or past trip to the zoo! (more…)
After Thanksgiving Turkey Broth
Monday, November 29th, 2010
I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving feast with your family and friends! We sure did! This was the second year I did a turkey on my own, something I like to do because of the beautiful broth I get to make later!
I love to make broth because it not only saves you money but taste better and is so much good for you and your family! (more…)
Lunch Sack Mini-Book!
Friday, November 26th, 2010
Making a lunch sack mini book is not only fun but it’s resourceful. It gives you a chance to use up your paper scraps , odd and end embellishments and ribbon bits! Plus you are using something you probably already have in your home as the mini book base…lunch sacks! These come in a multitude of colors and although we don’t actually use these for lunches…they do come in handy for crafts! (more…)
A Fall Collage
Tuesday, November 16th, 2010
If you are stuck on current scrapbooking projects, why not make a Fall Collage? It’s a great way to break up the monotony of your album or you can make it into extra something special like a holiday decoration! To begin, you’ll just need (more…)
“Pop-up” Pumpkin Place Cards
Friday, November 12th, 2010
With less than 2 weeks, Thanksgiving is almost here! Are you ready? Have you planned out the place cards yet? Sometimes that’s the best part! I know I’m always surprised and touched when a hostess goes out of her way to make my simple dining experience special. It’s just those little touches that make the event all the worthwhile. 
I hope you’ll enjoy this tutorial I made up for you…. (more…)
Little Paper Pumpkins!
Thursday, November 11th, 2010
These cute paper pumpkins can be used in a basket as a centerpiece or placed as individual table settings with the names written on the leaves. It’s a simple project the whole family can help with, before or during the Thanksgiving party! (more…)
Using basic photo shop to enhance your photo’s
Tuesday, November 9th, 2010
Most computers come with a basic photo shop. It’s something I encourage everyone to take advantage of before printing photos for scrapbooks or posting online. Check out these photo examples of the before’s and after’s. (more…)
1 Little Pumpkin from a Sweater Sleeve!
Friday, November 5th, 2010
One day while at my favorite thrift store, I bought a few cute wool sweaters in different colors. I originally intended to make coffee cup sleeves with them but that never panned out because the knit stretched too much. So one day while fiddling with a piece of the sleeve, (more…)
Holiday Greeting Card Holder
Thursday, December 9th, 2010
It’s the holiday season once again. A time to mail out and receive festive greeting cards. Cards that seem to multiple as the end of the year draws close. They fill up the mantle, adorn the fridge, get strung up on ribbon, twine and even get pinned to the household bulletin board. Some come with detailed newsletters, family photo’s and even wallets of school portraits. (more…)
Monkeying around at the Wild Animal Park!
Tuesday, November 30th, 2010
Even if you don’t have any wild animal themed papers in your scrapbook stash, you can still create a fun page spread for a recent or past trip to the zoo! (more…)
After Thanksgiving Turkey Broth
Monday, November 29th, 2010
I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving feast with your family and friends! We sure did! This was the second year I did a turkey on my own, something I like to do because of the beautiful broth I get to make later!
I love to make broth because it not only saves you money but taste better and is so much good for you and your family! (more…)
Lunch Sack Mini-Book!
Friday, November 26th, 2010
Making a lunch sack mini book is not only fun but it’s resourceful. It gives you a chance to use up your paper scraps , odd and end embellishments and ribbon bits! Plus you are using something you probably already have in your home as the mini book base…lunch sacks! These come in a multitude of colors and although we don’t actually use these for lunches…they do come in handy for crafts! (more…)
A Fall Collage
Tuesday, November 16th, 2010
If you are stuck on current scrapbooking projects, why not make a Fall Collage? It’s a great way to break up the monotony of your album or you can make it into extra something special like a holiday decoration! To begin, you’ll just need (more…)
“Pop-up” Pumpkin Place Cards
Friday, November 12th, 2010
With less than 2 weeks, Thanksgiving is almost here! Are you ready? Have you planned out the place cards yet? Sometimes that’s the best part! I know I’m always surprised and touched when a hostess goes out of her way to make my simple dining experience special. It’s just those little touches that make the event all the worthwhile. I hope you’ll enjoy this tutorial I made up for you…. (more…)
Little Paper Pumpkins!
Thursday, November 11th, 2010
These cute paper pumpkins can be used in a basket as a centerpiece or placed as individual table settings with the names written on the leaves. It’s a simple project the whole family can help with, before or during the Thanksgiving party! (more…)
Using basic photo shop to enhance your photo’s
Tuesday, November 9th, 2010
Most computers come with a basic photo shop. It’s something I encourage everyone to take advantage of before printing photos for scrapbooks or posting online. Check out these photo examples of the before’s and after’s. (more…)
1 Little Pumpkin from a Sweater Sleeve!
Friday, November 5th, 2010
One day while at my favorite thrift store, I bought a few cute wool sweaters in different colors. I originally intended to make coffee cup sleeves with them but that never panned out because the knit stretched too much. So one day while fiddling with a piece of the sleeve, (more…)
