• Gifts
  • DIY School Supply Bouquet

    Looking for a way to brighten up a new teacher’s day now that school is starting up again soon?  How about a bouquet of school supplies that’s as pretty as it is useful? I have a friend who is starting a new job as a teacher soon and I wanted a way to wish her […]

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  • Summertime Treat Boxes

    Looking for a fun favor for your summertime party or an easy way to dress up a small gift?  These cute beach-themed treat boxes are super easy to make with the help of your Silhouette and look great when paired with some of the gorgeous glitter cardstocks from CutCardStock! Let’s start with the materials.  Gold Glitter […]

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  • Easy Gift Card Holder

    Between the neighbors’ kids and my own nieces and nephews, I’ve had a ton of teen and tween milestones to celebrate lately.  And the new “rock-style” stamps being released today by Crafter’s Companion are perfect for these kinds of handmade cards and gifts.  Yesterday, I shared the full tutorial for making this easy gift card […]

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  • Sticky Note Holders

    Looking for an inexpensive thank you gift that’s also easy to make?  These handmade sticky note holders are perfect for those times when you just want to let someone know you’re thinking about them.  And with the bold colors of Pop Tones Cardstock from CutCardStock, they’re as pretty as they are useful! I chose a bright […]

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  • Silly Flamingo Bookmark

    It seems like flamingos are everywhere right now and I couldn’t resist the trend for a quick crafty project in between emptying the still-ginormous mountain of moving boxes in my house (I can, however, ignore the pineapple trend…just not feeling that one).  This little bookmark is a sneak peek at the new Verity Rose Papercrafting […]

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  • Pretty Floral Purse Box

    I’m just stopping by quickly today to share a pretty gift box that I made using the new Gemini electronic die-cutter from Crafter’s Companion.  Although this machine premiered at CHA back in January, it will finally be available for purchase here in the States on July 6th during one of HSN’s 24hr craft days (my […]

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  • Father’s Day Photo Mat

    Still looking for crafty gift ideas for Father’s Day?  How about a personalized double photo mat? Today I wanted to show you a way to take any photo and dress it up with a just a few sheets of Classic Linen and Basis Cardstocks from the CutCardStock store and your Silhouette. Start by trimming two pieces of Classic […]