Gina Tepper

Growing up in the DC area, the Washington Monument being illuminated with fireworks in the night sky has become an iconic symbol for the 4th of July. As you may already know, I love creating theme platters for my events like I did here and here. I thought a miniature… Read more

4th of July / Bubble Wrap / kids / Paper Towel Rolls

June 27, 2022

DIY Firecracker Decorations {Bubble Wrap Firecrackers}

Here is an easy way how to make DIY firecracker decorations. These safe bubble wrap firecrackers party favors are sure to make a bang at your 4th of July celebration. This firecracker decorations craft can be made from either toilet paper rolls or paper towel rolls and filled with bubble… Read more

Crafts / Father / Father's Day / gift box / gifts

June 16, 2022

DIY Man Cave Gifts (How to Make a Man Cave Survival Kit)

DIY Man Cave Gifts are a great idea for Father’s Day! This Man Cave Survival Kit is an excellent way to personalize a gift that would be perfect for almost any dad. Whether Dad has a man cave, a man cave corner, or is aspiring to have a man cave,… Read more

Cardboard / graduation / How To Videos / Paper Towel Rolls

June 8, 2022

Create an Oh, The Places You’ll Go Decoration (Step-by-Step Tutorial)

Learn how to make a Dr. Seuss, Oh the Places You’ll Go decoration using things you may already have around your house! I love Dr. Seuss and his books. This book, Oh, the Places You’ll Go was the last book he had published and it is a great inspirational story… Read more

Free Printables / graduation

May 31, 2022

DIY Graduation Party Decorations Diploma Menu (Free Printable)

Create fun DIY Graduation Party Decorations. Here is a fun Diploma Menu 2022 design I created to add a festive flair to your graduation party. Not only is it a great conversation piece, it will also add interest to your buffet and dessert table. This is super easy to create… Read more

graduation / How To Videos

May 31, 2022

DIY Graduation Centerpiece UPDATED 2024 PATTERN (Step-by-Step Instructions)

Create this festive 2024 DIY graduation centerpiece made from tissue boxes and inexpensive things from the craft store. This graduation decor is sure to add pizazz to any graduation party for any age! It is such a unique display for a graduation party or celebration because it is a custom-made… Read more

Three Black Gift Bags with Black graduation caps and gold tassels

DIY / gift bag / graduation

May 30, 2022

Unbelievably Quick and Easy DIY Graduation Gift Bags Ideas

Learn how to make unbelievably Quick and Easy DIY Graduation Gift Bags perfect for gift cards, checks, money or any other small gifts. With a few inexpensive materials, you can make these beautiful DIY Graduation gift bags. You can customize the colors to match the school theme. There are two… Read more

Free Printables / graduation

May 28, 2022

DIY Graduation Cap Decorations (Easy to Make and Free Printable)

If you are still looking for some fun and creative ideas for your graduation party, these DIY Graduation Cap Decorations are a great decoration to add some height to your table. They are perfect DIY Graduation Centerpieces Ideas. These are very quick and easy to make and you may already… Read more

Preakness

May 18, 2022

DIY Preakness Party Ideas and Decorations

Preakness is this Saturday May 21 so I thought it would be fun to show how to make festive Preakness party ideas and decorations. Here is a TV segment I did a few years ago at WBAL-NBC affiliate sharing my ideas on how to throw a fun Preakness party. I… Read more

Free Printables / geeky gift wrap / How To Videos / Star Wars

May 5, 2022

DIY Darth Vader Helmet – Star Wars

Here is my DIY Darth Vader helmet for Revenge of the 5th using household items and inexpensive things from the craft store. I think that Darth Vader is the best villain ever so I thought it would be fun to make an easy version of Darth Vader’s helmet. It can… Read more

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