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Confetti Crafts

November 26, 2012

Happy Monday!

Isn’t it so much fun now that the Christmas season is in full swing! This time of year has my brain over flowing with all kinds of holiday decorating ideas and crafts.

One of the projects on my to-do list is to come up with a DIY Christmas card idea using Confetti! I thought it only appropriate that my holiday cards this year have something to do with CONFETTI given that the name of my businesses and blog start with the word Confetti. In my search for inspiration around the web, I stumbled upon some really great confetti crafts! I know you’re going to love these ideas not only because they are easy and fun, but anything having to do with Confetti is sure to put a smile on your face!

What a great way to add a little pizzaz to clear balloons! I’m so doing this they next time the occasion calls for helium!

Super cute and so colorful!

I saw glasses similar to these in Anthro but think they are fab as a DIY project.

A great use for all those punched pieces at the bottom of my hole punch!

I love this idea. Just cover an inexpensive composition notebook with plain paper, add confetti dots and you’re got yourself a cute little notebook!

Plain white envelopes tricked out with some fun confetti dots. (the end of a pencil eraser is the perfect tool for this)!

Another fun party idea! If you plan your dots just right you might be able to use the tablecloth for a game of Twister too!

Confetti Garland would be a fun way to decorate a Christmas tree!

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And this card idea for Valentines!

I’ve been inspired by all these ideas so stay tuned as I’ll be sure to show you the end results of my Christmas Card project!

Anyone else out there making their Christmas cards this year?

I’ve made Gift Wrapping Easy for You

November 24, 2012

Because I love gift wrapping so much, I’ve pulled together some of my favorite gift wrapping supplies and created a cute little GIFT WRAP KIT available for purchase through my Etsy Shop.

Each kit has over 45 pieces of gift wrap embellishments:

* 5 ribbon bundles–assorted styles and widths
–two-tone narrow ribbon=1.5 yds
–narrow green velvet ribbon=2 yds
–red diamond satin ribbon=2 yrds
–red and white chevron ribbon=2 yds
–apple green grosgrain ribbon=2 yds

* 3 paper gift bags
* 3 metallic clips including pom poms and star
* 17 gifts tags–15 decorative tags and 2 blank tags you can decorate for any occasion
* 1 holiday themed rubber stamp
* 4 mini ornaments/bells
* 3 round paper dollies
* 1 embossed metal word tag
* 4 mini clothespins–perfect for clipping on a gift tag, bow or other accent
* 4 decorative brads
* 2 Vintage Christmas postcards (postmarks between 1909 and 1922)
* 3 Vintage findings–unique pieces that can be added to gifts as an accent or used in other holiday crafting projects (vintage findings vary with each kit)

PLUS, there are a few surprises thrown into the mix!

ALL ITEMS ARE PACKAGED IN A DECORATIVE HOLIDAY TIN perfect for storing your wrapping and crafting supplies! (Tin styles vary with each kit)!

This gem of a kit includes everything you’ll need to make your holiday gifts bright and cheery!

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Holiday Wreaths–Easy DIY Looks

November 14, 2012

I ran into Hobby Lobby over the weekend and was amazed at how much of their Christmas decor has already sold. It’s obvious that people are trying to get a jump on the holiday so, if you are the DIY type, now is the time to start planning and making your holiday wreath. To give you a some inspiration, I’ve rounded up 5 of My Favorite Holiday DIY Wreath Projects to share with you. What I love about each of these wreaths is that they are unique, elegant and EASY!

How to: Wire different sizes of silver stars to the upper part of a fresh wreath! I love that the entire wreath is not decorated, giving it a more whimsical feel.

Paper Christmas Wreath {tutorial}

Isn’t this paper wreath magnificent? You can learn how to make one for yourself here!

How to: To craft this door adornment, wrap Styrofoam balls (in two different sizes) and a Styrofoam wreath form with colored yarn. Then use a glue gun to affix the balls onto the form. Note: If you’re hanging your final creation outdoors, be sure to spray it with a protective finish.

Here’s the same concept, created in different colors with a few glossy ornaments added in for contrast!

How to: Wrap small boxes in coordinating papers, tie with a simple ribbon and glue to a wire or wood wreath form.

And finally, the ever popular book page wreath. I love the organic feel of book page wreaths and that you can create different looks just by how you place the roll and place the pages. I created my own version last year which you can see here!

For instructions on making a basic book page wreath, head here!

Happy Crafting!

all images can be found on my Merry, Merry Pinterest board!

Off to the Pumpkin Patch

October 4, 2012

Have you started decorating for all and if so, are pumpkins part of your decorating plan? Me, I’m planning to pick up a few pumpkins this weekend that will carry me through fall and into Halloween. I do want to decorate my pumpkins, but I’m not into carving faces into them so I might try my hand at something a little different.

Maybe something like this….

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When it come to decorating your pumpkins, do you take the traditional route or do you decorate your jack-o-lanterns in an unexpected way?

Sent with Love

February 6, 2012

Good Morning and Happy Day!

I’ve got Valentines on my mind and was wondering if you loved getting those cute paper Valentine cards when you were in grade school like I did?

Just because we’re all grown up doesn’t mean we have to stop giving out pretty Valentine cards. So, with Valentine Day just a week away, I’ve rounded up a few of my favorite DIY card projects to inspire you to get crafty and send some handmade love to friends and family this year.

enjoy!

Paint Strip Valentine via Country Living

Quilled Valentines Card via Martha Stewart

Playing Card Valentine via Martha Stewart

(p.s. you can pick up a set of playing cards at Michael’s in the $1.00 bins)!

Accordian Envelope Valentine Card via Martha Stewart

Lavender Heart Card via Country Living

I’ve got a full week ahead, but today I’m heading out to do some design work and then I’ll be finishing up my Valentine Tablescape, which I’ll reveal tomorrow.

Until then, Cheers!

A Party Inspired by Hydrangeas

August 26, 2011

Single hydrangea flower stems in colored glass bottles

Mix and match pastel serveware

Yummy treats served up in pastel paper wrapped boxes

Fun and Feminine Party Attire

Colorful Ribbon bundles hung overhead

Invitations wrapped in pretty twine and paper flowers

A Paper Flower Pomander at each place setting

Take away gifts, wrapped with simplicity and style

Party Favors tied with ribbons and elegant name tags

Any party plans for the weekend?

All images via Pinterest

Paper flower Pomander how-to here!

Let’s Get Crafty

April 30, 2011

As a member of the May Arts Ribbon Company design team, I’m always keeping my hands busy with one crafting project or another. Here’s what I’ve been up to lately.

Click on the links below to get complete how-to instructions for each project.

I’ve been busy making Initial Birthday Cards…

and, festive gift tags…

and, a Greeting Card Keeper to hold my stash of cards..

For more inspiring ideas, check out the May Arts blog, here!

I hope you’re planning on getting a little crafty this weekend.

Blog Love: P.S. I Made This

April 28, 2011

There are lots of fantastic DIY fashion and crafting blogs out there, and then there’s the blog P.S. I Made This.

The creative genius behind this DIY fashion and style blog is Erica Domesek. Inspired by the latest fashion and design trends, Erica hand makes stylish clothing, jewelry, personal accessories and home accessories from ordinary objects and supplies. Her motto is, “I see it, I like it, I make it.”

Erica has appeared on Martha Stewart , E and the Nate Berkus show among many others, and her work has appeared in Lucky, Instyle, Italian Vogue and Glamour.

What I love about P.S. I Made This is that Erica shows you how to recreate, reuse and repurpose everyday items into something great. Her creativity is endless.

Erica’s blog showcases each project, with easy to follow instructions and a full list of supplies you’ll need.

Here are just a few of my favorite P. S. I Made This projects…

Turning everyday objects into Luxe Home Accessories–so chic!

A bushel basket recreated into a chandelier–a hot design trend!

A drawer liner turned IPad Clutch–defintiely on my project list!

From simple peal strands into Stunning Pearl necklace!

Don’t these projects inspire you?

Hop on over to P.S. I Made This project gallery and check out all the other projects Erica as made. And, while you’re there, spend some time looking at Erica’s stash of DIY videos too!