Category Archives: DIY

Change of Address Christmas Card: Tutorial (Part II)

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Let’s take a look at another idea you can use for your handmade change of address card.  (Or any card, for that matter!)  The design for this card was a result of the ‘ole “necessity is the mother of invention” crisis.  I only had one red panel left and I didn’t want to waste an entire sheet of cardstock to… Read more »

Change of Address Christmas Card: Tutorial (Part I)

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If you’ve moved recently, you’ve probably been contemplating sending out change-of-address notices with your holiday cards.  My parents moved over the summer, so I came up with this design as a way for them to announce their new address.  This is a great card to work on while your watching TV.  There are several steps to make it, but you… Read more »

Thanksgiving Ideas: Roundup

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Here are links to several Thanksgiving projects from over the years.  You still have time to whip up some of these for your holiday dinner or for your Thanksgiving day hostess.Let’s take a look. Altered Clipboard HERE  Thanksgiving Day Football Party Idea HERE  Paper Cake Treat Boxes HERE  Falling Leaves Waterfall Card HERE  Candy Bar Box HERE  Thanksgiving Treat Boxes… Read more »

Make a Mini Paper Lunch Bag Thanksgiving Party Favor

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Here is yet another fabulous Thanksgiving idea made by my bff Nancy.You can use a paper lunch bag to make Thanksgiving party favors.  Fill the bag with a pack of hot apple cider and some cookies, and be sure to finish it off by tying on a cinnamon stick. This particular treat bag uses a mini paper lunch bag.     My… Read more »

Make a “Toilet Paper Roll” Scrapbook

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Need a place to show off your crap?  (Sorry!  I just couldn’t resist!)  After you see this elegant mini-scrapbook, you’ll never look at a toilet paper roll the same way again.  Just start with some of these: Next, press down on the roll and use a bone folder to crease each side. Use Mod Podge to adhere the decorative paper… Read more »