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Back to School / kids

Mini Chalkboards

There is something fun about using chalk and writing on chalkboards. Maybe it’s all the different colors of chalk or that you can easily erase and recreate pictures and words. I had so much fun making chalkboard garden markers, I thought it would be cute to create some mini chalkboards… Read more

Back to School

Picture Frame Chalkboard

A framed chalkboard is a great way to remind yourself of things you need to do or you can write yourself fun inspirational notes each day. Rather than fumbling around looking for a pen and something to write on, you have an instant notepad without wasting paper. You can match… Read more

Baby Shower / Free Printables

DIY Safari Animal Baby Lamps

Learn how to easily make these DIY Safari Animal Baby Lamps. I love making cute baby things to decorate a baby shower or a baby room like these fun little wine glass lamps. These also make a great baby shower centerpiece idea. When I started creating my ideas on how… Read more

Luau / summer

Luau Party Decorations

Here is one of my TV segments  from NBC affiliate WBAL showing how to make some of Luau party decorations using household items and inexpensive things found at the craft store. I thought it would be fun to end summer with a beachy, luau party filled with fun and festive… Read more

Media / summer

DIY Beach Party Crafts

Here is my segment from WBAL-TV, NBC affiliate in Baltimore, MD showing how to throw a fun and festive Beach inspired BBQ on a budget. This would be a great theme for a Labor Day weekend party.  I show how to make beach party crafts using thing you may already… Read more

4th of July

Easy 4th of July Decorations

Here is a link to my 4th of July TV segment on WBAL-TV showing how to make fun and festive 4th of July decorations using things you may already have around your house.  … Read more

4th of July / jars / Tissue Boxes

Three Easy DIY Patriotic Lanterns

Illuminate your 4th of July cookout with three fun and festive patriotic lanterns. It is easy to create a whimsical party atmosphere using household items and battery operated lights. These are fun projects you can also do with the kids. Click here to watch my 4th of July TV segment… Read more

4th of July / gift bag / gift box / Gift Wrapping

4th of July Gift Wrap Designs

You may know someone who is celebrating a special occasion on the 4th of July or you would just like to create a fun 4th of July gift wrap design as a hostess gift. Here are three designs I created that are custom tailored for almost any recipient. I created… Read more

Father's Day

Happy Father’s Day!

Here is one of my tv segments at  WBAL TV, NBC affiliate showing some of my Father’s Day crafts, gifts and gift wrap ideas. These designs are not limited to just Father’s Day, they can be used all year for birthday gifts and even kid’s birthday parties. If you see… Read more

4th of July / Father's Day / memorial day

Camouflage Gift Wrap Design

Here is a camouflage gift wrap design I created to honor our Armed Forces. It has a subdued, earthy yet a very patriot look. It would also be a perfect gift wrap design for Father’s Day. I like to call this design Camo-Flag. I used camouflage gift boxes and raffia… Read more

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