Gina Tepper

In anticipation of the upcoming Minion movie, I created these wobbly Despicable Me Minions. I think the Minions are just so cute and I love both of the Despicable Me movies.Â Since I had a lot plastic eggs left over from Easter, I thought it would be fun to create… Read more

gift bag / gift box / Gift Wrapping / Mother's Day

April 28, 2015

Doodle Garden Mother’s Day Gift Wrap Design

Here is a fun and playful gift wrap design that is sure to bring a smile to Mom on Motherâ€™s Day.Â I always feel that making the gift packaging beautiful is an extension of the gift and makes presents even more thoughtful. You can use any type of bold, floral… Read more

Earth Day / Media / Reuse / TV Segments

April 10, 2015

Earth Day Crafts and Decorations

Learn how to made beautiful Earth Day crafts and decorations by reusing household and recycled items. I show how to make paper, cards, vases, bracelets, flowers and more all from reused and normally discarded items. I love incorporating normally discarded items to create my projects. They are have so much… Read more

Gift Wrapping

April 10, 2015

Spring Garden Gift Wrap Design

When I created this design, I was thinking of a beautiful spring garden party with a white gazebo and cascading flowers. I always try and capture a mood with my designs that will set the tone for the event or special day. Â This elegant design is very easy to… Read more

Easter / Media / TV Segments

April 6, 2015

DIY Creative Easter and Spring Decorations

Here is my latest TV segment from NBC WBAL showing how to make creative Easter and Spring decorations and crafts using inexpensive things and stuff you may already have around your house! http://www.wbaltv.com/news/easter-crafts/32202306 Please Subscribe to my YouTube Channel I upload new DIY videos every week!… Read more

Costumes / halloween / How To Videos / Media

April 1, 2015

Rock and Roll by Skrillex – Kids Dance in Light Suits

Here isÂ an Elementary school talent show dance to Just Dance 4, Rock and Roll by Skrillex.Â The kids wore their lights suits and their dance routine that brought down the house! Here is a link on how I made their light suit for their show!… Read more

Media / st patrick's day / TV Segments

March 16, 2015

DIY Inexpensive St. Patrick’s Day Crafts and Decorations

Here is my St. Patrick’s Day TV segment from NBC affiliate WBAL. I showed how to make fun and festive St. Patrick’s Day decorations and crafts to add life to your party. I always have so much fun coming up with new and unique ideas for each occasion. I also… Read more

st patrick's day

March 12, 2015

How to Make Leprechaun Hat Candle Holders

Create these super cute Leprechaun Hat Candle Holders using terracotta pots, craft foam and acrylic paint. I will teach you a trick to make the foam curved like the brim of a hat. Subscribe to my YouTube Channel – I will be uploaded new videos every week!… Read more

Food

February 21, 2015

Oscar Worthy Popcorn

I find it very comforting to be eating a bowl of popcorn while watching a good movie. Although I love the taste and crunch of popcorn, I am not a big fan of soggy, greasy kernels smothered in an artificial butter flavoring. Â It starts to make me feel sick… Read more

New Years

December 31, 2014

Happy New Year!

Whether you are getting all dressed up and hitting the town or ringing in the New Year at home with low key celebration, I hope you have an amazing and safe New Yearâ€™s Eve! Tonight, I will reflect on the past year and look forward to the journey I will… Read more

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