• Gifts
  • Recycled Paper Notebook

    Does anyone else constantly find themselves with a stack of used printer paper that only has one line of ink on it?  Today, over on the Crafter’s Companion blog, I’m sharing a quick tutorial on how to make a pretty springtime notebook out of those paper scraps…the perfect way to clean up your craft room a bit! […]

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  • Downton Abbey Collection Release

    Today is release day for the Downton Abbey Papercrafting Collection over at Crafter’s Companion and I wanted to share a couple of projects I made with some of the elements.  The first is a pretty tea bag dispenser…a great gift for any tea drinkers in your life or just a fun way to store tea […]

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  • Happy Mail Watercolor Card

    Have you seen the new challenge over at the Pink & Main Blog yet?  It’s a fun color challenge and today I’m sharing some inspiration if you’d like to join in this month for the chance to win some great prizes.  With some careful masking, I stamped out an adorable envelope image from the new “Happy […]

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  • St. Patrick’s Day Tag

    I’m not Irish…not even a little bit.  But, I can’t let a good excuse to send out little holiday packages go by, so I made a few St. Patrick’s Day projects again this year.  This tag will go perfectly with a simple treat bag I bought to fill for my nephew and was super easy […]

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  • Watercolor Valentine

    Anyone still working on last minute Valentine’s Day cards?  This one can really be used as an “everyday card”, but I did finish it in time for this weekend just in case I needed an extra.  And if I don’t, it’s also perfect for Mother’s Day! Those gorgeous flowers are from the “Floral Fancies” set […]

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  • Valentine Heart Gift Boxes

    Valentine’s Day is only a little over a week away, so I’ve been busy making care packages for my nieces and nephews.  These heart boxes are super easy to make and the perfect size for a handful of Dove chocolates (any more than a handful of chocolates and my brothers would kill me 🙂 ). […]

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  • Flower Surprise Box

    Looking for a unique way to tell a special friend that you love them on Valentine’s Day?  This fun little box opens up to reveal a bright garland of flowers and a special message inside.  Head on over to the Crafter’s Companion blog if you’d like to read the full tutorial!