Finding the right size envelope can really be a pain, and finding a cute one is impossible. So? Make your own. 1. Take apart a store-bought envelope so you have a pattern. 2. Trace the envelope onto a piece of patterned paper and cut out. 3. Score where the folds will be, fold down, and … Read more
Next to the Cricut, the Cuttlebug is one of my favorite scrapbooking/cardmaking tool. Embossing is what I use my Cuttlebug for mostly – the added texture gives each little card or page something special. And Provo Craft has bunches of beautiful embossing folders to choose from. At only a few dollars each, I want to … Read more
Guess what? We’re going to have another scrapbooking/craft giveaway starting in 2 weeks (March 2)! In the meantime, I will be posting about some scrapbooking ideas and products I’ve recently found useful. I’m not a scrapbooking genius, not really super original or creative, but I love scrapbooking and putting my memories into a book. Please … Read more
REVIEW I love dairy, especially yogurt. I eat yogurt pretty frequently – it’s healthy, right? Well, I have been curious about that lately and have discovered that some yogurt brands are much more healthy than others… I recently had a chance to sample some of Yoplait’s Yo-Plus yogurt, which has active and live probiotic cultures … Read more
I don’t generally use punches in my paper crafting because I don’t often find a design I like well enough to buy. BUT. Check out these three Creative Memories paper punches/shape makers – aren’t they great? The Sweet Heart Maker, on the right, is a relatively new shape maker, or at least I haven’t seen … Read more
Strawberries are always a great choice for Valentine’s day. Whip up a Strawberry Parfait for you and your sweetheart for a quick breakfast this Valentine’s Day. Or pancakes with strawberries and whipped cream or anything else. You can’t go wrong. Strawberries and vanilla yogurt together are one of my favorite things to eat – I … Read more
I should not have posted my pathetic attempt at baking right next to a post about the wonderful things that can be found at Cafe Johnsonia. Alas, it is the week before Valentine’s day, and as is tradition, I made sugar cookies with all my wonderful new Wilton baking tools. That huge rolling pin and … Read more
Lindsey, my friend over at Cafe Johnsonia, is always concocting delicious creations, especially desserts. Throughout February she has posted some of her favorite Valentine’s dessert recipes, some of them originals. I wanted to share her amazing work with you! Cream-Filled Strawberries Red Velvet Bonbons Chocolate Cinnamon Heart Cookies Wow. Aren’t they beautiful? And I’m sure … Read more
I totally forgot that Shelf Reliance was providing 3 Cansolidators for our giveaway last week, and I only announced 1 winner – so sorry!!! Here are the other two winners: 1. Heidi, who said, “ This is awesome!! A great way to keep your food storage organized! I would LOVE this and would recommend it … Read more
Here are some fun Valentine’s projects I’ve found here and there: 1. Heart Bookmark from Martha Stewart (Thanks for sharing the link, Jenny!) 2. Valentine’s Pennant and Card from J Caroline Creative. 3. Make a Love Box from KidoInfo. 4. Candy Cane Hearts from Skip to My Lou. 5. Make a Beaded Valentine’s Day Card … Read more