Author: Gina

Crafts / halloween / Holidays / Media / Reuse / TV Segments

October 8, 2015

Halloween Decorations Using Household Items

Halloween is one of my favorite holidays. I love to create fun andÂ scary Halloween decorations to creep up my house and surprise trick-or-treaters. I also love to throw Halloween themed parties and have unusual and unexpected decorations. They serve as a great conversation piece and create a fun party… Read more

Autumn

October 6, 2015

Decorating with Natural Elements

This is my favorite time of year to create and design decorations. It is so easy to turn something ordinary into the spectacular by accented it with natural elements. I have realized that the best time to harvest your seasonal treasures is after a storm. The past week has been… Read more

inspiration

October 2, 2015

Weekly Inspiration

Pumpkin Harvest Display People are always asking me where I get my inspiration for my designs. I never know what is going to inspire me. I find beauty in nature and things I see in everyday life. If something strikes me, I will take a picture of it so I… Read more

gift box / graduation

July 23, 2015

Graduation Cap Gift Box

I love wrapping gifts in a beautiful way that match the theme of the event. When I was invited to a graduation party, I thought it would be fun to make a graduation cap gift box matching the school colors. I looked up the school online to find out what… Read more

baby / Cards / Crafts / Everything / gift bag / gift box / Gift Wrapping / gifts / kids

July 22, 2015

Gift Card Baby Gift Wrap Design

In honor of the newborn princess, I thought it would be fun to post some of my baby gift wrap designs. I have incorporated the gift wrapping and card all in one. The card creates a decorative centerpiece for the gift wrap and can easily be removed as a keepsake.… Read more

Baby Shower

July 13, 2015

DIY Baby Shower Ideas

I stopped by NBC affiliate, WBAL TV on Sunday to show some of my baby shower ideas and decorations all made for less than 20 dollars. I created items using some household items as well as inexpensive things found at the craft store. It was fun making cute little baby… Read more

Free Printables / graduation

June 17, 2015

How to Make a Bistro Style Graduation Chalkboard

You can easily create your own Bistro Style Graduation Chalkboard to decorate your graduation party and celebrate your recent graduate. Once I figured out an easy way to duplicate the look of a hand lettered bistro chalkboards, they have become a staple accent at all of my gatherings and celebrations.… Read more

Bubble Wrap / Costumes / Crafts / halloween / Reuse / sewing

June 4, 2015

Nautilus Wearable Art Design

I created another wearable art piece for the ManneqArt Sculpture on the Human Form competition. My first wearable art piece, Snowy Owl, can be seen here. They had four categories to choose from Earth, Air, Water and Fire. I choose water. And yes, that is me modeling my design. My… Read more

Crafts / memorial day

May 19, 2015

Patriotic Napkin Rings from Paper Towel Rolls

Create patriotic napkin rings to dress up your Memorial Day cookout â€” they can be used for a place setting or displayed on a buffet table. I love having themed napkin rings but can never seem to find my fancy ones when the holiday rolls around. This is an inexpensive… Read more

Media / Mother's Day

May 9, 2015

Last Minute Handmade Mother’s Day Gifts

I stopped by to see my friends at WBAL this morning to show how to make some of my handmade Mother’s Day gifts. I showed how to personalize gifts for the special mother or grandmother in your life. There are also some great things that kids can make. Learn how… Read more