If your dad is anything like mine, he’s happy with a card made of printer paper and a handwritten sentiment…but that doesn’t mean you can’t deliver it in an extra fancy envelope. This rustic, masculine envelope is easy to create with a few simple tools and Basis Cardstock from CutCardStock. Start by trimming a piece of […]
Gifts
Easy Masculine Pillow Box
Every year around Father’s Day, my dad tells me not to get him anything. I’ve never listened to him, but in an attempt to honor his wishes, I try not to go overboard. I get him something small that lets him know I’m thinking about him and concentrate my efforts on pretty (yet manly) packaging […]
Mother’s Day Glitter Framed Art
My mom knows flowers are a given on Mother’s Day, but this year I was looking for the kind that would last a little bit longer. With Printable Glitter Cardstock from CutCardStock, I was able to whip up a sparkly watercolor piece in no time while adding a few handmade touches. I used my Silhouette […]
Easy Ombre Glitter Card Set
Handmade card sets can be an easy and inexpensive gift idea for loved ones who appreciate that homespun look. I try to give away a few sets a year to keep my mom and aunts all stocked up! With glitter paper from CutCardStock, it’s easy for me to add lots of interest to a simple design, […]
Easter Egg Candy Dish
Every once in a while (when time permits), I really enjoy building complex three-dimensional pieces out of just paper and glue, like this Easter egg decor that doubles as a candy dish. But I’ve found that the key to constructing beautiful papercrafts is choosing high-quality and sturdy cardstock as your foundation, like the Curious Metallic […]
Framed Nursery Art
It’s been almost a year since I moved and about five months since I unpacked 90% of the boxes, so I’m finally getting around to adding a few personal touches to my new home. My son isn’t getting any younger (are any of us?), so I’ve been focusing on his room first. A few weeks […]
Customize a Jewelry Box with the Silhouette Curio
Today, over on the Silhouette blog, I’m sharing a tutorial for creating a custom jewelry box with your Silhouette Curio. On the outside, I applied a pretty floral vinyl monogram with my niece’s initial… …And on the inside I created an etched metal panel with a beautiful quote for her to see when she looks […]
Print & Cut Watercolor Christmas Gift Tags
Merry Christmas Eve friends! I plan on taking a blog break next week, but I wanted to stop in one last time this year to wish you all a very happy holiday and leave a little present for you (my thanks for sticking with me through “Gift Tag Week” and all of 2016!). For gift […]