Author: Gina

Autumn

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

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

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 Shower

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

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

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

Patriotic Napkin Rings from Paper Towel Rolls

Create patriotic napkin rings to dress up your Memorial Day cookout — 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

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

Crafts / Food / gift bag / Gift Wrapping / gifts / kids

Teacher Appreciation Week

Teacher Appreciation Week is Monday May 4th through Friday May 8th. I always like to do something nice for my children’s teachers to make them feel special. I usually give food rather than items. Sometimes I will put some Godiva Chocolates or Truffles in a decorative gift bag like the… Read more

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