I have always enjoyed wrapping gifts with unexpected elements — using yarn instead of ribbon to decorate gifts is a nice way to wrap a present for all occasions. Gifts accented with yarn not only create beautiful and unique designs but also add a unique flair that is sure to… Read more
I love making fresh baked cookies and giving them as gifts. One of my favorite ways to package tasty treats is in a beautifully decorated cookie tin. I transformed a plain white, metal cookie tin into a whimsical, Spring and Summer design that anyone would love to receive even without… Read more
Create these beautiful wire flowers as a stylish decoration or a special gift. With just a few simple items, you can create these works of art. The nice thing about these abstract flowers is they do not have to be perfect…they actually look better if all of the petals are… Read more
I love working with muted tones and soft colors, they make such elegant designs and creative gift wrapping ideas. I found a double-sided scrapbooking paper in a cardstock weight with a beautiful pattern on one side and a coordinating solid on the other. It is so much easier to create… Read more
When it is someone’s birthday and I am not sure what to buy them, I often give a gift of homemade, straight from the oven, chocolate chunk macadamia nut cookies. I gave a cookie gift but wanted to make the box extra special so I created this decorated cookie box.… Read more
Every Sunday morning in my house I make brunch. It can vary from scrambled eggs and pancakes to omelettes and yogurt parfaits. My menu usually includes amazing maple turkey and apple wood smoked bacon from the Amish Market. Sometimes I get in the mood to be creative and make a… Read more
There is nothing quite like cooking with fresh herbs…whether you are preparing a simple mozzarella and tomato salad garnished with fresh basil or asparagus, potato frittata seasoned with fresh thyme. I like to have a small indoor herb garden in the kitchen for easy access when cooking and it also… Read more
As a child, I thought the coolest plant in the world was a cactus, especially the grafted cactus with the colorful top. I would always ask for one for my birthday but I could never seem to keep it alive. I guess I was too young to realize that this… Read more
Learn how to easily make a Bistro Chalkboard perfect for Graduation Parties and any other occasion where you would like beautiful, custom chalkboard lettering. It is very easy to create and I will show you how in my video.
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I had a great time today on WBAL via Skype showing how to make Mother’s Day gifts and cards.
Here is a link to the TV segment for DIY Mother’s Day gifts and cards. https://www.wbaltv.com/article/crafty-ideas-for-mother-s-day/32423763… Read more