14 Oct

Creative Theme Idea: Self-Portrait Party

categories: get inspired, guest blog
Creative Theme Idea: Self-Portrait Party

Hi, I’m Kati Driscoll, author of The Finer Things, an entertaining and design focused stationery blog for FineStationery.com. I was inspired by a post from sfgirlbybay whose Self-Portrait Painting Party sounded like just the type of gathering I would host. I love the idea of a group of friends getting together and creating self-portraits.

The best [...]

3 Oct

Simply Stated: Fabulous Cake Stands

categories: Simply Stated, serveware
Simply Stated: Fabulous Cake Stands

Today over at Simply Stated: Celebrations – check out 5 Fabulous Cake Stands, along with a tip on how to  create quick & easy DIY cake stands using dishes you already own!

3 Oct

DIY: Creative Wine Stem Labels

categories: DIY, get inspired, guest blog, wine
DIY: Creative Wine Stem Labels

{by guest blogger Morgan Spenla}
Unique wine stem labels are easy to create and a fun way to personalize your party. Your guests will love the idea and have a blast picking out their party-themed drink decor. Plus, everyone will now be able to easily identify their own glass after setting it down, so you can [...]

2 Oct

DIY Craft: Trick or Treat Ensemble

categories: DIY, halloween
DIY Craft: Trick or Treat Ensemble

Elizabeth Gray from Stampin’ Up! sent over instructions for how to recreate this adorable “Trick or Treat Ensemble“. I’m especially loving the DIY Halloween-themed wrappers on the mini chocolates! (I’m not sure what brand the chocolates in the picture are, but they look about the same size as Hershey’s Nuggets, which come in lots of [...]

29 Sep

DIY Craft: Paper Pumpkin Ornaments

categories: DIY, fun for kids, halloween
DIY Craft: Paper Pumpkin Ornaments

Designer Vicki Shields from the creative Three Wheels Turning blog sent over a fun Halloween craft project idea to share with you guys today, and I’m so glad that she did, because while visiting her blog I also discovered her ridiculously cute stationery shop!

So you get a double dose of eye candy from Vicki today… [...]

22 Sep

Colorful Birthday Party + DIY Project

categories: DIY, birthday party ideas, guest blog
Colorful Birthday Party + DIY Project

Hi! I’m Jessica Jones, a graphic designer with a blog called How About Orange, featuring lots of make-it-yourself projects. Awhile back I helped plan a “Colorful Birthday Party” for a friend. This included simple decorations and invitations I could print on my home inkjet printer. Imagining that other folks might find this useful, I’ve converted [...]

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