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crafts, diy desserts, diy projects, holidays, valentines day

For the Lovers

February 12, 2016

Hiiii! My goodness it’s been a bit – after preparing for a move, moving / driving across country, arriving in LA, and searching for the perfect place to live it’s been quite the ...

diy projects, holidays, party decor

NYE Backdrop Ideas

December 30, 2014

Photo booths and New Years Eve parties are a match made in heaven. To give you some ideas for your next backdrop, I’ve included a roundup of a few favorites. Click “more” to ...

weddings

Connecticut Wedding Snippets

July 30, 2014

For a wedding earlier this summer, I was asked by a dear friend to add some paper decor to her younger brother’s wedding in Connecticut. The bride had loved my mixed paper backdrop and ...

craft on, diy projects, pugs, summer, videos

Craft On: Picnic Blanket

July 24, 2014

Surprise! One more Craft On episode for you this week! In this episode, I show you how to DIY a bold geometric picnic blanket – perfect for those summertime park visits! Click on the play ...

oscars, party decor

Today’s New York Post

March 1, 2014

The “American Hustle” party I mentioned yesterday can be seen today in the New York Post! The story is also online, which you can read HERE. If you’re looking for that sweet ...

crafts, diy projects, party decor

DIY: Paper Rose Garland

May 16, 2013

Materials Needed: 40 Pre-made Paper Roses (follow link to the paper rose instructions/template below) Twine Once you have about 40 paper roses, grab your twine and follow the below steps. If ...

diy projects, party decor

DIY: Ice Cream Party Backdrop

April 18, 2013

diy projects, party decor

DIY: Scalloped Backdrop

March 20, 2013

Materials Needed: Assortment of colored construction paper or cardstock 2-1/4″ Circle Paper Punch (available online or at most craft stores) Corrugated Poster Board Glue Stick Directions: ...

crafts, diy projects, holidays, party decor, valentines day

DIY: Ombré Heart Garland

February 11, 2013

Materials Needed: Assortment of colored construction paper (in a variety of pink shades) Heart Paper Punch(available online or at most craft stores) Thread Glue Stick Directions: Note: For each ...