Design Inspiration

I’ve used a wide variety of gold spray paints, gold finishes as well as glitter spray paint combinations. Since gold is part of my signature trademark, I feel like I must of tried every gold paint on the market! Some products flaked, other products did not give enough coverage. Krylon Glitter Blast is my favorite […]

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Setting up an awesome KEYS TO SUCCESS display at my son’s high school graduation party was my favorite project. I loved the idea of encouraging our guests to share bits of wisdom by writing it onto a tag. I thought this was the perfect opportunity to create a graduation keepsake for my son. When I […]

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Gift bags are one of those items that you NEED and use over and over again! Many times, I need them at the last minute and…. the occasion and theme always seems to differ. Here are my “how to decorate gift bag ideas“. About 15 years ago, I decided to always buy sturdy paper gift […]

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Wax seals have been a long time obsession of mine.  Through the years, I have collected ornamental initial stamps, wax sticks and ribbons.  Although I loved the way wax seals looked on envelopes, I found I was clumsy with melting/dripping the wax and the final results were unpredictable. It was also a time consuming task. […]

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Balloons are the rage! They are no longer just a single helium balloon on a string! They are focal point backdrops for parties, weddings, photos, graduations and on and on. I made my first balloon garland for a bridal shower last summer and I am sort of addicted! One thing I learned from a balloon […]

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There are times when I want to use a printable cardstock with a bit of shimmer. A wedding invitation, party banner or printable tags may need a little sheen. I found this printable cardstock on Amazon which is called Metallic Champagne cardstock. It is really more of a shimmer than metallic, but I LOVE it. […]

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SUPPLIES USED: Epson  Artisan 1430 Printer Epson Glossy Glossy Photo Paper 13×19 inches Epson Glossy Photo Paper 8.5 x 11 inches Hot Glue Gun Adhesive Dots Acrylic Sign Holders Acrylic Clipboard Heavyweight 120lb Card Stock I hope to inspire you to make your own printable signs and posters. Since childhood, I have always loved making […]

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Printable tags are extremely popular! People attach them to party favors, mini wine bottles, gift bags and thank you gifts.  Whether you are celebrating a milestone birthday, 50th anniversary, bridal shower, retirement, graduation, classroom parties, etc. printable tags are a great way to say “thank you” with a personalized touch. Ever wonder how to print […]

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Supplies needed for your project: How to Make Hershey Kiss Stickers Chocolate Kisses Clear Treat Bags 3/4 inch hole punch glue dot adhesives 3/4 inch round digital images on an 8.5×11 inch printable sheet scissors or paper cutter optional: ribbons and tags for a finishing touch Customers ask me why I prefer to use this […]

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I love to share how to make a stuffed envelope for Valentine’s day. I was looking for a creative way to package Valentine’s day gift cards for my teenage son and daughter. I stumbled across this idea, and designed similar one’s for my own personal use. I loved them so much that I decided to share my free […]

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