Author: Gina

Crafts / DIY / How To Videos / Mardi Gras / Masks

February 25, 2022

DIY Mardi Gras Decorations and Centerpieces (Video)

Mardi Gras decorations are some of favorite projects to make. I love all of the colors, art and fantasy of the Mardi Gras celebrations. Although I have never been to New Orleans for Mardi Gras, I have done several TV segments and parties with this theme. I even had authentic… Read more

Mardi Gras / Masks

February 21, 2022

DIY Mardi Gras Masks (How to Make a Carnival Mask)

Making beautiful Venetian Carnival DIY Mardi Gras Masks are very easy. With just a few inexpensive items from the craft store, a plain plastic mask can be transformed into elaborate Mardi Gras masks and beautiful works of art. They can be accented with metallic paint, ribbon, gold accents, rhinestones, and… Read more

Bottle / Mardi Gras

February 17, 2022

DIY Mardi Gras Wine Bottle Decorations (DIY Mardi Gras Centerpieces)

You can easily create beautiful DIY Mardi Gras wine bottle decorations for your Mardi Gras theme party using things you may already have around your house along with inexpensive things from the craft store. I created these festive bottle decorations from empty bottles, multi-surface acrylic paint and 3-dimensional paint. This… Read more

Free Printables / Mardi Gras / Masks

February 16, 2022

Mardi Gras Comedy and Tragedy Masks DIY from Tissue Boxes

Mardi Gras decorations are one of my favorite party themes to create. I love the vibrant colors and festive designs. I created Mardi Gras Comedy and Tragedy Masks DIY from reused tissue boxes and inexpensive things from the craft store. This festive Mardi Gras party decoration would make a great… Read more

Mardi Gras / Masks

February 16, 2022

DIY Mardi Gras Mask (Easier to Make Than it Looks)

Learn how to make this beautiful DIY Mardi Gras mask using inexpensive items from the craft store. This elaborate Mardi Gras mask is easier to make than it looks using an inexpensive mask, craft foam, gold acrylic paint and dimensional paint. I have a fascination with Italian ‘Carnevale’ Mardi Gras… Read more

Free Printables / Mardi Gras

February 15, 2022

DIY Dragon Parade Float (Free Printable Pattern Download)

I have been getting a lot of requests on how to make this tabletop DIY Dragon Parade Float I created for my Mardi Gras TV segment. This is a small version of a Mardi Gras float that makes a fun decoration for a festive Mardi Gras party. This DIY Mardi… Read more

Heart Shaped Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Food / valentine's day

February 14, 2022

How to Make Heart Shaped Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Learn how to make heart-shaped chocolate-covered strawberries for a fun Valentine’s Day dessert. It’s easy to make heart-shaped strawberries for a perfect Valentine’s day edible decor. These chocolate-covered hearts can be used as a garnish for ice cream, cupcakes, or served with Champagne. A romantic Valentine’s Day Gift would be… Read more

gift bag / valentine's day

February 13, 2022

Beautiful DIY Valentine’s Day Gift Bag Ideas (Quick and Easy)

It’s amazing how quick and easy it is to make this beautiful DIY Valentine’s Day gift bag. I love the texture and using different elements on my gift bags. For this design, I layered paper, ribbon, and lace to make this beautiful Valentine’s Day gift bag. The materials I used… Read more

football / Free Printables

February 12, 2022

Cheap and Easy DIY Football Gift Bags and Goodie Bags (Free Printable)

Learn how to make handmade DIY football gift bags and football treat bags to add charm to a Super Bowl or football party. These football goodie bags are cheap and easy to make with football textured scrapbook paper and paper gift bags. The smaller football treat bags make great party… Read more

Paper Towel Rolls / Reuse / valentine's day

February 6, 2022

Valentine’s Napkin Rings

I like to add a little romance to a Valentine’s Day dinner with pretty napkin rings but never wanted to buy them for just one night. I came up with an easy and inexpensive solution. I love to reuse household items so I created napkin rings from a paper towel… Read more