crafts, recipes & real life
I have been having a blast paper crafting with Lifestyle Crafts newest release: The It Kits. From adorable tag dies (Tag it!), to the fun edge dies (Edge it!), to the clip dies (Clip it!), there is lots of fun things to create. Here are some of the fun projects I’ve been making: -simple tags… read more »
Here’s a fun spooky wreath I made for our front door using two of the new dies from Lifestyle Crafts newest release. To make a wreath like this, I just used a basic grapevine wreath, and the bat and the ghost dies. Pretty basic, but sometimes the more simple something is, the more I like… read more »
I’ve always wanted to make one of these 3D paper garlands (also known as a bauble garland or banner). Lifestyle Crafts just released a bunch of fun new Nesting Dies that I am loving! The New Release is called “Possibilities” -appropriately named since there really are so many possibilities. To make a 3D paper garland… read more »
I have been in love with dessert tables at parties for way too long, and my parents 40th was the perfect opportunity for a little dessert table. It’s so fun to celebrate them! Isn’t it fun?! It was a total labor of love. YES – I did all the paper craft party decor…and NO –… read more »
I had so much fun creating with the new mini popcorn box die from Lifestyle Crafts. Isn’t it so cute?! It’s part of the new Sweet Simplicity line that they showcased at the National Stationery Show in New York last month. For the popcorn letters, I used the blue sky alphabet. Don’t forget you can… read more »
For the last few months, I’ve been getting together with a few of my old high school girlfriends plus a few more for a craft night. We each take turns in hosting and coming up with a craft for everyone to make. Last month was my turn to host Craft Night and come up with… read more »
On both days at Creative Estates, we had craft hours after lunch. On Saturday, the craft hour was sponsored by DecoArt. Along with a bunch of fun Spring-y colors of DecoArt paint, everyone got a mini canvas donated by Canvas Corp. I invited Jen of Tatertots & Jello to help host the hour with me…. read more »
Waffle French Toast with Buttermilk syrup
4th of July (free) Printable
Cucumber Limeade Party Punch
My favorite Lemon Dessert
Chile Verde Burrito (recipe)
