In this day and age of the e-reader, there is still something magical about snuggling up in a comfy chair with a physical book. Maybe it’s my love of paper, but there is just something so comforting about turning the pages of a book as the story unfolds. A few years ago I followed the […]
When adding a child to your family I think we can all agree that decorating their room is one of the things we all look forward to working on during the wait. We recently added our second daughter to our family a few months ago and while waiting for her to come home from China, we […]
I love printables for so many reasons, the first of which is in the title of this post…free! That’s right, free! There are so many talented designers who have created printable wall decor, cards, and other projects and then linked them up on their blogs for us to download. The only out of pocket cost […]
St. Patrick’s Day is a holiday that always sneaks up on me. Somewhere between Valentine’s Day and Easter, along with spring break, St. Patrick’s Day somehow gets lost in the shuffle when it comes to my paper crafting. You would think that since I live near a city where they have multiple parades and dye […]
All across the country, spring break season is just around the corner. Many families are planning trips and vacations, but just as many (if not more) are staying close to home for their spring breaks with maybe a few day trips or activities planned. What that means is disrupted schedules, down time, and bored kids—AKA […]
In this day and age of the cell phone, everyone has access to a camera 24 hours a day, and everyday moments are being documented more than ever. Even though I love the ease of using my cellphone to take pictures throughout the day, I still love getting out my “big girl camera” to take […]
When you think of Valentine’s Day crafting, of course card making comes to mind, but there are so many other ways to get your DIY on for Valentine’s Day! I don’t know about you, but now that all of the Christmas decor has been removed and stored away, I feel like our house is just […]
It’s been a long day, maybe things aren’t going as you had planned, so you are looking for a way to relieve your stress and anxiety. If you are at home, then you may turn to your go-to stress relievers like a hot bath or curling up with a good book (or a good paper […]
The countdown is on to New Year’s Day, but there is still time to create DIY party favors and decor for your New Year’s Eve party. If you are like me, your budget (and time!) is stretched to it’s limits after the holiday season, so you are probably looking for high-impact, budget-friendly decor ideas that […]
‘Tis the season….to make Christmas cards! Let’s be honest: It’s always the season for handmade cards, but the holidays give us an excuse to create even more cards for all of the friends and family on our list. If you are an experienced card maker or have purchased boxed cards in the past and are […]
