Looking for some out-of-the-ordinary valentines to send to school with your kiddos next week that break ranks with the typical heart motif? (Mothers of boys can certainly appreciate that!) Check out this lineup of twelve ideas you can easily whip up this weekend! one. Pencil Valentines via Simply J Studio @ iVillage …
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12 “Why Didn’t I Think of That?” Tips
I never cease to marvel at the sheer abundance of amazingly useful information available on the internet. Every once in a while, I stumble upon an idea that makes me stop and think, “Now why didn’t I think of that?” I’m passing along twelve of these tips that are simple, no-nonsense ways to streamline various aspects…
By the Dozen: DIY Goals for 2012
I love the beginning of the year. My resolve is always strong to accomplish so much in the next 365 days!But then, reality usually sets in somewhere around January 15th. Life is hectic. Days are crazy. How will I manage to make good on even one – much less all – of my DIY goals? This…
By the Dozen: New Year’s Eve Ideas
The day after Christmas is always a little bit of a bummer, with all of the presents unwrapped and the festivities past. So what’s a girl to do? Start planning for New Year’s Eve! 🙂I’ve rounded up a few of my favorite quick-and-easy ideas for New Year’s festivities. Many, if not all, of these are…
12 Unique Holiday Wreaths
Who can believe Christmas is now less than two weeks away! If you’re still on the lookout for a festive wreath to adorn your front door to greet holiday guests, today I’m sharing twelve of my favorite wreath ideas that I’ve come across recently. I never cease to be amazed at the wealth of inspiration…
By the Dozen: My Go-To Crafting Tools
I recently had a reader write to ask about which tools I would recommend for new crafters wanting to get their feet wet. With Christmas fast approaching, I thought a post like this one would be perfect for helping you round out your lists for Santa! 🙂An email from PS Reader Jennifer: I was wondering if you…
By the Dozen: Topiary Christmas Trees
If there is one thing trending in the blogging world right now, it is certainly tree decorations made from styrofoam cones. I shared a tutorial yesterday for my take on the craze, Rolled Crepe Paper Rosette Trees. Today I thought I would share a cool dozen of the other ideas for topiary trees that have…