My favorite thing about handmade crafts is that they can be used for so many different purposes. Middle and I came up with this DIY gift mug as the giveaway for her ice skating birthday party. It would also make a great little gift for a neighbor, teacher, nurse, or a pick-me-up for someone on the mend. Using your cutting machine software, you can design an image or name to place on the mug. You can also check out my…
Birthday planning can feel overwhelming. But it doesn’t have to. Just a few small touches can go a long way – starting with a DIY birthday banner. (Check out my FREE birthday banner download at the end of this post!) Celebrating a birthday is not a competition, even though Pinterest often makes it feel like one. The point is to have fun. And that is what I want to help you with. I love birthdays. I mean, I really LOVE…
I have a vinyl problem. What I mean is, I have a vinyl storage problem. We all know there is no such thing as too much vinyl. I’ve tried a few different storage methods, but my collection has, um, outgrown them. What’s a vinyl hoarder to do? Create new storage. Many years ago, when I thought my life was busy, but I only had 1 child and didn’t have an earthly clue what busy meant, I used my birthday money…
Have you ever fallen in love with an idea? I do it all the time and in this case it’s a front porch display DIY ladder. You know, those cute little ladders with only 2 or 3 rungs that no one can really climb but look super cute with decorations? I got my head wrapped around the idea that I had to have one. I’ve been looking for a while, but since I’m cheap thrifty, I wasn’t willing to pay…
I love birthdays. I mean, I REALLY love birthdays. I was the kid who started reminding you 6 months out that my birthday was coming. What could be better than a whole day dedicated to enveloping you in love and celebration? Plus cake. We were out at dinner a few weeks ago and the tables near us held a big group of people celebrating a friend’s 50th birthday. As they sang to her and she blushed, I was struck by the love…
In April of 2015 I was visiting my sister who lives in Hawaii. (Convince someone in your family to live on an island. It is seriously the best way to travel there regularly.) Her husband has a screen printing shop and is insanely creative. I happened to mention my desire to get a cutting machine because I thought it would take my crafting to the next level. “I have a Silhouette I’m not using. Do you want it?” At the…