Contributing Writer: Kelly Griglione from Notable Nest No bunny stamps? No cute little chicks? Not even a stamp with a basket of eggs? No problem. While very cute, you certainly don't need to buy Easter-themed products to create a beautiful Easter card to give someone special. Just pick some Springtime colors, any kind of line stamp, and you're halfway there to creating your own Easter plaid. Don’t forget to follow along via your favorite social network … [Read more...]
DIY Easy Valentine Cards: Golf Ball Valentines
Contributing Writer: Kelly Griglione from the Notable Nest Have less than an hour to get together a set of Valentines, yet want them to be cute and unique? Well you're in the right place! I've got just the craft for you, plus a free printable to make it that much easier. A couple weeks ago I made some really cute "Be Mine" wrappers for a Nerds box and was excited to have our valentines ready ahead of time. Then we got a reminder that no candy is allowed to be passed out for Valentine's Day … [Read more...]
DIY Halloween Treat Toppers
Contributing Writer: Kelly Griglione from Notable Nest Are you still looking for something special to make for school Halloween treats, or for certain kids in your neighborhood? These clothes in Halloween treat toppers are quick and inexpensive to make, and can easily be personalized for the recipient. This is also a project your kids can help with, or even make on their own. Materials needed: clothespins (I found 3 packs of 24 mini clothespins for $1 at a barn sale this morning, … [Read more...]
DIY Halloween Card Creations
. Contributing Writer: Kellly Griglione from the Notable Nest For me, Halloween cards are some of the funnest to make and give. I have more time to craft now compared to the winter holidays, and many of the Halloween stamps are just so darn cute! After playing at my craft table this afternoon I end up with three Halloween cards that are all different, but use the same stamp set. I love getting so much mileage out of my stamp sets! . . All three cards start out with a solid color cardstock base. … [Read more...]
Sock Monkey Card Creations
Contributing Writer- Kelly Griglione from Notable Nest Some stamps are classics that you can use over and over again. For example, florals, background patterns, shapes, these are all elements that naturally work for a wide variety of projects. Some stamps are so specific, however, that I tend to use only once and then I'm done. Giving someone more than one card with a giraffe on roller skates might be like buying them the same Christmas present two years in a row. Unless you can change it up a … [Read more...]