I absolutely love the look of the stacked colorful frames in funky shapes that have become so popular lately. I have had in mind to find and/or make some frames like these to hang on either side of the framed chalkboard in the nursery, and while perusing Pinterest, I saw a pin that suggested buying…
Craft Gift Ideas
Printed Twill Ribbon Tutorial
Today I’m sharing a quick and easy project idea for really kicking your holiday gift wrapping up a notch with a personal touch: Handmade Printed Twill Ribbon!For this project, you will need:Wording PDF files {{free downloads}} OR word processing softwareMerry and Bright PDFJoy to the World PDFWhite twill fabricFreezer paperIronComputer printerRotary cutter and…
Sliding Door Gift Card Holders
It seems my Christmas list grows longer each year, and I’m sure I’m not alone when I say that sometimes a gift card is just what the doctor ordered for simplifying my holiday shopping and helping me preserve a teensy bit of my sanity. I hate how impersonal gift cards can be, though, so my…
Flip Recipe Organizer Tutorial
With school days just around the corner (my son starts kindergarten one week from today – sniffs!), I am sure many of us can relate to the fact that sometimes meal planning can become a real burden during the everyday hustle and bustle. This flip recipe organizer is designed to keep recipes organized so that meal…
Photograph Tiles from Midwestern Sewing Girl
It’s one of my favorite parts of the week: time to share the Positively Splendid stage with one of my talented readers! Today’s project comes from Maggie from Midwestern Sewing Girl, and it is darling beyond words. Take it away, Maggie! *** Oh yay!!!!! I’m so super excited to be here on Positively Splendid today!…
Necktie Key Ring Tutorial
Looking for something unique for your little ones to make for Fathers’ Day, and wanting it to be something that can also be put to good use? These Necktie Key Rings will be the perfect way for Dad to carry around a little piece of artwork made by little hands with him everywhere he goes! …
Fathers’ Day Photo Collage + Free Printables
**Updated 6/7/12: Because of the outpouring of comments I’ve received requesting some different variations of the printables for this project, I have created sets with a number of additional names, as well as printables that say “I love you because” instead of “we love you because” for families with just one child. To peruse…
Framed Burlap Earring Holder Tutorial
There is nothing like having a gift-worthy project in your creative arsenal that can be whipped up in no time. I love this Framed Burlap Earring Holder as much for its attractiveness as I do for its functionality and ease of assembly. This is a project you will return to again and again for birthdays…
Dry Erase Menu and Daily Planner
I love a quick, easy and functional gift idea. Today’s project is all that! Dry-erase organizers like this one are a terrific gift to make for sisters, moms, grandmas and teachers alike, and with an itty-bitty price tag and a minimal investment of time, you can whittle down your gift list considerably by making a…