Watercolor wrapping is my fave. YAMF Holiday Handmade is sponsored by Kollabora, the community for makers.
This watercolor wrapping is super inexpensive and simple enough to turn into a distraction project for kids. You know, so you have time to hide their presents. Click here for the full tutorial on Julep. You Are My Fave. Search Results. Galentine’s day in a box February 12, 2014 // 9 Comments This box is for the Leslie Knope holiday known as Galentine’s Day because heaven knows, men wouldn’t fully appreciate the cuteness of those bowls.
While most of the boxes I feature here are put together solely for the blog, I actually gave these as favors for a Galentine’s brunch last week. It was one of those times when it was better to be the gifter than the giftee. A little bit because it was like shopping for myself but mostly because I knew that it would be loved and appreciated. Sources: Forever 21 socks, eos lip balm, pencil from Target Dollar Spot, Rifle Paper botanical notebook, Hey Girl gum from Blue Q, heart bowls from West Elm.
An herb garden in a box is my fave (guest post from randi) I had a baby so I’ve invited some fave guests to take over for me while I spend time with the little guy.
Today’s post is from Randi of Swoon. Spring has always been my favorite season for lots of obvious reasons. Flowers are blooming, the sun is shining, and the days are getting longer. If you’re as nerdy about Spring as I am, why not spread the love with this simple gift? It’s perfect for neighbors and teachers too. All you need is a half carton of eggs, a few seed packets, some soil, and a label (download my label below). Here’s how to make your own herb garden in a box: Carefully crack each of your six eggs near the top and discard the top of the shell. Place your eggshells, right side up in the carton and fill with a little bit of potting soil.
Now download the label here and get making. Happy spring! A wall of confetti is my fave. You better believe that is the half wall looking more festive than ever.
This installation required a boatload of confetti, a sheet of plastic, spray adhesive and a couple runs with the vacuum. It has definitely added some happy to our apartment. A striped tablecloth is my fave. I adore this tablecloth from Anthropologie but $100 isn’t so much in my price range.
I decided to recreate the look for under $20 for all those upcoming picnics that in my head I pretend we’re going to have. All you need is: - a canvas dropcloth (available in a range of sizes from your local hardware store) - masking tape - fabric paint - sponge brush Tape. Paint. Dry. Also a warning that the paint might seep through the fabric a bit and get on your carpet and it doesn’t really come out that well so you might not be getting your security deposit back. Fabric wrapping is my fave. I seem to have this habit of getting stuck on one thing and I really love it (borderline obsession love it) until I tire and move on.
Sometimes it manifests itself in the form of a movie, like that one summer when I was nine and watched Mighty Ducks every single day. Sometimes it manifests itself in a food, like the month I put mustard on everything. And right now it manifests itself in the beauty of fabric wrapping. I’m spending my days studyingthese tutorials from Chewing the Cud and thrift shopping for pretty scarves. It’s going to be hard to kick this one. images: Studio Patro, Joseph De Leo for Handmade Weddings, Chewing the Cud, Angela Gaspar styled by You + Me via Brooklyn Bride, Chewing the Cud. Alpha Mom™ - Baby, Pregnancy, Toddler, Motherhood, Baby Names, and Baby Product Reviews. Surprise Dad with the Smallest Toolbox Ever! Heart-Shaped Bird Feeder DIY. Jan13.
Show Thanks to Teachers with this Creative Starbucks Gift. May25 by Lindsey Boardman Here’s a quick and easy printable for you to customize as an end of year Starbucks gift card* thank you for all the top teachers out there to show your appreciation.
My kids’ teachers love their coffee and the two of them used to go get each other cups of Starbucks coffee on their lunch breaks, so a Starbucks gift cards seemed like the ideal thank you present for them. This cheeky little printable “Thank You Teacher Sleeve” fits over one of the smaller Starbucks take out cups (the size they usually do the kid’s hot chocolates in), which is also the perfect size to hide the gift card inside. DIY Valentine Hand-Warmers. Jan26 by Brenda Ponnay It’s still quite cold outside in February so we decided we’d make some hand-warmer Valentines!
What’s better to give than the gift of warm hands after all and of course there’s always the wonderful idea of walking around with a cozy warm heart in your pocket. The messages to go along with these funny little hearts are endless. Here’s how to make the hand-warmers: