I just love pretty paper, don’t you? And one of my absolute favorite ways to showcase my favorite prints and patterns lately is to create pretty paper medallions to use for all sorts of purposes. These Paper Medallion Napkin Rings would be perfect for any of your summer entertaining, whether you be hosting an…
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Fluttering Butterfly Ornaments
Just in time to create my Easter Vignette, I was lucky enough to get my hands on one of the dies from the brand-new Blossom release debuting today over at Lifestyle Crafts. I absolutely loved the butterfly die from the release so much, I knew I wanted to use it to make ornaments for my Easter…
Valentine Gift Boxes
With the Craft and Hobby Association show in full swing (I will be going – someday!), crafting companies are busy unveiling their latest, greatest products. Lifestyle Crafts is doing just that! I had the opportunity recently to get a sneak peek of some of the terrific dies from their new CHA release, and I have to…
Valentine Doughnut Pops
I had a sudden epiphany the other day as I was walking through the grocery store bakery: When it comes down to it, the difference between the cake pops that are so popular right now and frosted doughnuts is fairly negligible. Both are sweet, yummy cake confections that are covered in chocolate. And both are…
Lifestyle Crafts Just for You Release
There are some packages that arrive at my doorstep that make me feel like a kid in a candy store. When I tore open the box of goodies containing the brand-spankin’-new dies from the Just for You release from Lifestyle Crafts, I was giddy with excitement! These two sets of dies were what first inspired me to create…
Stamped Metal Tags from Coke Cans!
Love the looked of metal stamping, but wanting to keep your crafting budget to a minimum? Use empty soda cans to create DIY stamped metal tags! Let me show you how it’s done. Amy @ Positively SplendidHaving grown up in a home brimming with sewing notions and paintbrushes, Amy has a deep love for all…
Win a Canon 60D Camera + JoTotes Bag from Lifestyle Crafts!
There are some giveaways that are truly buzz-worthy, and you can rest assured when I post here to let you know about one, it is something spectacular!How would you like to win a sweet new Canon DSLR and a snazzy camera bag to go along with it?You would? Well, read on!This week, the generous folks…
Festive Holiday Gift Tags (New Lifestyle Crafts!)
Lifestyle Crafts is unveiling their new Christmas line today, and there are some gorgeous products available!In a word, the Be Splendid. line is, well, truly splendid!Betcha can’t guess what about that name had me smitten right from the start. 😉I used my dies to create some fun tags for Christmas gifts. Below is a list…
Candy-Filled Pumpkin Treats and Bewitching Cupcake Toppers
So there are a few times when I get goodies in the mail that literally make me squeal with delight. When a sweet little package from Lifestyle Crafts arrived in my mailbox a few weeks back, that was one of those times. Inside was a plethora of Halloween goodies that made this crafty girl’s heart go…
Lighted Flower Garland Tutorial
July is the advent of the birthday season in our family, starting with my birthday yesterday (a truly fabulous day – stay tuned for more on that later this week!) and continuing on from there with at least one birthday during each of the months through the end of the year. In honor of these…