10 Ideas for Leprechaun Tricks on St. Patrick’s Day

    For today’s post, I thought I’d share 10 ideas for “leprechaun tricks” that are just plain fun to do for the little ones in your life.  Here are some I did last year for my kids as well as some additional ones I’ve found or thought up. Surprise! Green FoodS 1. Green scrambled … Read more 10 Ideas for Leprechaun Tricks on St. Patrick’s Day

St. Patrick’s Day: Make Your Own Wreath

St. Patrick’s Day is coming!  And let me just say…this has been the year for truly enjoying each holiday with my kids!  Five must be the magic age for comprehension and enjoyment when it comes to holidays! Leprechauns, rainbows, gold, leprechaun traps, shamrocks, wearing green…oh my!  It’s all they’ve been talking about the last 2 … Read more St. Patrick’s Day: Make Your Own Wreath

Happy Presidents Day!

Close To My Heart‘s *NEW* Superhero Collection is not only great for creating fun layouts all about the superheroes in your life, but it’s perfect for patriotic projects, too!  Think Presidents Day, Independence Day and more. If you had today off from work making it a 3-day weekend…I hope you had an amazing time with … Read more Happy Presidents Day!

DIY Valentine’s Ideas

This weekend has been all about getting the kids Valentine’s ready for their class party.  Valentine’s Day is such a great opportunity for some do-it-yourself projects.  It’s so much more meaningful and full of love when you can make something yourself–which is what Valentine’s Day is all about, right? This year I brought back a … Read more DIY Valentine’s Ideas

Send a Card to a Friend Day

While it’s not an official holiday,“Send a Card to a Friend” Day is on the calendar.  And it’s a fun idea so why not celebrate it, right? Here’s a card I created with this month’s Stamp of the Month—Thoughtful Tidings (which coordinates beautifully with the Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge!).  I also used a bunch of other  *NEW* products… … Read more Send a Card to a Friend Day

Inspire Your Heart with Art Day

Happy Inspire Your Heart with Art Day!  I thought today would be the perfect day to share my Valentine’s Advent Calendar. It’s definitely not a complicated project…just one that takes a bit of time to complete.   But the end result is so worth it.  And if you have kids–it makes it so much better! … Read more Inspire Your Heart with Art Day

Rock the Block Double Dutch Fold Card

I used our *NEW* Rock the Block Stamp set along with our Believe papers to create this Double Dutch Fold Card. The Double Dutch Fold Card is a fun twist on a traditional card with it’s three flap opening coming from two separate angles as seen in my photo below. This is one of the projects … Read more Rock the Block Double Dutch Fold Card

A Christmas Tree with Heart

Remember when I said I had a holiday idea that you could make using this month’s Stamp of the Month–Mad About You?  Well, I’ve finished it (finally!). What looks like a very Valentine-like stamp set, can also create some other stunning projects too! And here’s proof… And look…I even add a small star from my … Read more A Christmas Tree with Heart

Create a Paper Star Ornament

It’s one week until Christmas…did you accomplish all you wanted to create this holiday season?  If not, here is a SUPER easy & SUPER quick holiday craft project to add a touch of handmade to your festivities this year…a Paper Star Ornament! These make awesome diy decorations for your home or tree, but they also … Read more Create a Paper Star Ornament

Timesaving Gift Ideas with Studio J

The gift-giving season can be an uplifting time of merriment and joy… but it can also feel a bit hectic. It’s nice to know you can count on Studio J® to help you give meaningful gifts that don’t require a lot of time or money. Here are a few ideas to simplify your life and save … Read more Timesaving Gift Ideas with Studio J

How to Wrap All The Gifts You Bought This Weekend!

Did you take advantage of some great deals this past weekend?  Maybe some Black Friday or Cyber Monday deals?  Here’s how you can add a special touch and wrap all the gifts you bought this weekend.  Grab your Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge, a coordinating holiday stamp set and get your area set up for some … Read more How to Wrap All The Gifts You Bought This Weekend!