Author: Gina

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

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

May 5, 2015

Teacher Appreciation Week

Teacher Appreciation Week is Monday May 4th through Friday May 8th. I always like to do something nice for my childrenâ€™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

gift bag / Gift Wrapping / Mother's Day / Reuse / valentine's day

May 4, 2015

SEPHORA Gift Bag Transformation

I have often looked at shopping bags that I get from various stores and thought it would be a shame to just throw them away. They are usually high quality bags with nice handles and are very sturdy. Unfortunately, you can’t just put your gift into a bag with a… Read more

Crafts / eggs / How To Videos / kids

May 1, 2015

How to Make Wobbly Despicable Me Minions

In anticipation of the upcoming Minion movie, I created these wobbly Despicable Me Minions. I think the Minions are just so cute and I love both of the Despicable Me movies.Â Since I had a lot plastic eggs left over from Easter, I thought it would be fun to create… Read more

Earth Day / Media / Reuse / TV Segments

April 10, 2015

Earth Day Crafts and Decorations

Learn how to made beautiful Earth Day crafts and decorations by reusing household and recycled items. I show how to make paper, cards, vases, bracelets, flowers and more all from reused and normally discarded items. I love incorporating normally discarded items to create my projects. They are have so much… Read more

Gift Wrapping

April 10, 2015

Spring Garden Gift Wrap Design

When I created this design, I was thinking of a beautiful spring garden party with a white gazebo and cascading flowers. I always try and capture a mood with my designs that will set the tone for the event or special day. Â This elegant design is very easy to… Read more

Easter / Media / TV Segments

April 6, 2015

DIY Creative Easter and Spring Decorations

Here is my latest TV segment from NBC WBAL showing how to make creative Easter and Spring decorations and crafts using inexpensive things and stuff you may already have around your house! http://www.wbaltv.com/news/easter-crafts/32202306 Please Subscribe to my YouTube Channel I upload new DIY videos every week!… Read more

Costumes / halloween / How To Videos / Media

April 1, 2015

Rock and Roll by Skrillex – Kids Dance in Light Suits

Here isÂ an Elementary school talent show dance to Just Dance 4, Rock and Roll by Skrillex.Â The kids wore their lights suits and their dance routine that brought down the house! Here is a link on how I made their light suit for their show!… Read more

Media / st patrick's day / TV Segments

March 16, 2015

DIY Inexpensive St. Patrick’s Day Crafts and Decorations

Here is my St. Patrick’s Day TV segment from NBC affiliate WBAL. I showed how to make fun and festive St. Patrick’s Day decorations and crafts to add life to your party. I always have so much fun coming up with new and unique ideas for each occasion. I also… Read more

Food

February 21, 2015

Oscar Worthy Popcorn

I find it very comforting to be eating a bowl of popcorn while watching a good movie. Although I love the taste and crunch of popcorn, I am not a big fan of soggy, greasy kernels smothered in an artificial butter flavoring. Â It starts to make me feel sick… Read more