Hi Everyone! I hope that you all had a great weekend. I also hope that you are ready for Father’s Day. We do not spend a lot of money for Mother’s Day or Father’s Day in our household. Usually we give a small gift, like the coveted Starbucks gift card, and then a handmade item. […]
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Easy Placemats with Stencils
Hi Friends! I hope that everyone had a great Memorial Day weekend. My brain is still on vacation and I wanted to do a simple project today. We are lucky that our home has a screened in porch and we tend to eat a lot of meals on the porch in the warmer months. I […]
Whale Mason Jug - DIY Vinyl Decals
Hi Friends! It’s still Whale Week at Paper Planes NYC. Monday, I shared my Whale Tote Bag and today I will show you how to make some really cute whale glasses. Mason jars,whales and vinyl, oh my. This is a really easy tutorial on making your own vinyl decals that you can add to anything, […]
Parks and Rec Coasters
Hi Friends, This is one of those projects that was really simple, but also one that I really enjoyed. Parks and Recreation Coasters My boys and I really love playing outside and we are lucky to live in a city that has nice parks. This is the perfect time of year to get the most […]
Mom Necklace
Hi Friends, It’s Mother’s Day this weekend…like you did not know. I know that there are some of you out there that still haven’t decided what to give that special lady in your life. No Worries… I have an easy, inexpensive and lovely Mother’s Day project that could be perfect for you. Last Minute Mother’s […]
Moms and DIY Projects
Hi Friends! So I am really excited to announce that I am a new contributor to the Charlotte Mom’s Blog. Charlotte Moms Blog is a collaborative blog that focuses on my lovely city, Charlotte, and the awesome Mama’s who reside here. About Motherhood & Feeling Connected For me, when I became pregnant with my first […]
Book Page Flowers
Flowers are always a hit, but Book Page Flowers are really special. Hi Friends! It is no secret that I love working with paper. I really enjoy making these little book page pinwheels into flowers. I am an avid reader and sometimes I come across and “not so” good book that I can justify using […]
Making Pretty Things…. with Toys
Making Pretty Things…with Toys Hi Everyone! I just returned from The Makers Summit, my first design and craft conference. There, I had the opportunity to speak to an expert, Bryan Martin, about establishing my creative identity. One piece of advice that I was given, was to take a look at my work (as a maker) […]
DIY Cufflinks
Hi Friends! This is a fun and easy DIY Cufflinks Tutorial. Gifts for guys are hard. How many beard trimmers and wallets can one guy need? These cufflinks would make a great gift for any guy who likes to add a little flair to his business wardrobe. My husband, David, is a stylish and playful […]
Free Snarky Valentine Printable
Everybody loves Valentine’s printables. I have made a lot of kid friendly Valentine’s Day projects this year; it’s the nature of being a mom. My snarky side was dying to make a Valentine Card for how we all can feel…. sometimes. This card is good for significant others, best friends and relatives. I wouldn’t send […]