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15 Last-Minute Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

May 11, 2013 by Emily 1 Comment

Though it's too late to pick out a Mother's Day card (trust me; by now the selection is mediocre at best), you still have time to put together a fabulous Mother's Day gift. Here are a few gift ideas we know Mom will love...which means you'll be her favorite. ... ... 15 Mother's Day Gift Ideas ... Lime + Mint Foot Soak via Tidy Mom ... DIY Cake Stand via Sarah Ortega ... Tiny Polaroid Magnets via Ambrosia Creative ... DIY Silhouette Pendant Necklace via The Crafted Sparrow ... Brown Sugar Scrub via The Idea Room ... DIY Scrabble Picture via … [Read more...]

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Coffee Filter Peonies

May 7, 2013 by Rebecca @ The Crafted Sparrow 5 Comments

Hi friends! Today I'm showing you how to make Coffee Filter Peonies. Not only are they pretty, they are easy to make. There are so many possibilities for colors with this project too. Let's get started, here's what your going to need: - Coffee Filters - Scissors - Floral Wire - Floral Tape - Food Coloring - Glue or Hot Glue Gun 1. Fold your coffee filter in half {I did two filters at a time}. 2. Fold again in to fourths. 3. Fold again in to sixths. 4. Last fold so that it is in eights. 5. Take your scissors and create a scalloped … [Read more...]

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Project Life Inspired Free Printable

May 1, 2013 by Tauni 10 Comments

Learning how to take great photos is one of the best thing you can do grow and improve your blog. Since your readers can see or touch your creations in person, great photos communicate a projects value and its most important details. During the next 30-days we will be featuring some fun photo tips and tricks, as well as hosting some SUPER fabulous giveaways to celebrate National Photography Month. I hope you will join us along the way! (Be sure to check back on Monday for one of the biggest giveaways we've ever done!!!) Despite spending my formative years (i.e. junior high and high … [Read more...]

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Celebrate Mother’s Day with Cardstore {Sponsored Post}

April 29, 2013 by Tauni 7 Comments

Mother's Day is May 12, that's right around the corner. I have to be honest, it's a holiday that I sort of let sneak up on me every year. If you've been around very long, you might be aware of the reproductive health issues I've experienced. I am not sure that anyone is prepared for what a difficult emotional journey infertility can be. However, you might imagine what a challenge Mother's Day is. The result? My Mom may have gotten the shaft a time or two. Naturally, she takes it all in stride. In fact, she's turned Mother's Day into a celebration for all the women in our family. … [Read more...]

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Project Life HSN Sale {Giveaway}

March 24, 2013 by Tauni 6 Comments

I received my first professional 35mm camera in junior high and have been toting a camera (in some form or another) ever since. In fact around the house, I am affectionately called "the paparazzi." You'd think that with all the photos I would be a natural scrapbooker, but honestly? I never really had the patience, time or money to really invest in traditional scrapbooking (Unless you count the one weekend I spent adhering photos to cardstock with wood glue...). For years my scrapbooks consisted of journals filled with scraps of paper and printed images, held in place by photo corners. … [Read more...]

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DIY Silhouette Necklace

March 5, 2013 by Rebecca @ The Crafted Sparrow 4 Comments

Hi friends! I can't believe that it's March already. Do you know what that means? SNAP Conference is in about five weeks! Eeek, I'm so excited!!! This will be the first time I've left my boys for longer than one night. I thought I would make something to keep them close to my heart while I'm away, so today I'm sharing the DIY silhouette pendant necklace that I made. Here's what you will need: - Mod Podge Dimensional Magic - Mod Podge - Black & white card stock - Any pendant with a raised edge - Your favorite cutting machine - Jewelry chain with findings {chain, … [Read more...]

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Handmade Valentine’s Day Gift Boxes

January 29, 2013 by Rebecca @ The Crafted Sparrow 9 Comments

Valentine's Day Gift via SNAP! http://snapcreativity.com

Hi friends. Today I'm sharing a quick, inexpensive and fun idea for a Valentine's Day gift. I'm showing you how to make these upcycled Valentine's Day gift boxes using Washi Tape! It's super easy. Supplies: - Washi Tape - Crystal Light Plastic Containers - Scissors You can make these Treat Boxes to hold anything...candy, love notes, money, cookies, etc. I chose to make some super cute cookies to fill my Treat Boxes with. I found an adorable set of mini Valentine's Day cookie cutters at Ross for like $2 (couldn't pass those up) they were perfect for these … [Read more...]

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How to Make Foam Stamps {Chevron & Stripes}

January 2, 2013 by Rebecca @ The Crafted Sparrow 9 Comments

Hi Friends! Today I'm sharing a really fun way to personalize packaging. I'm showing you how to make your own Foam Stamps in Chevron & Stripes. These stamps are really easy to make and you probably already have enough supplies at home to make them. Supplies: - Craft Foam Sheets (the kind kids make fun crafts out of, you can typically find it by the felt at Michaels) - Scissors - Ruler - Marker or Pen - Paint or Stamp Pads - Foam Craft Paint Brush or Foam Craft Paint Dobber - Something pretty to stamp it on - Glue Gun - Foam Core or A Small Piece of … [Read more...]

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Free Printable: Thank You Card

December 28, 2012 by Tauni 7 Comments

About a month ago my friend Becky, from The Crafting Chicks, invited me to participate in the Thanks a Day Gratitude Challenge. Each day in November, The Chicks provided a gratitude writing prompt along with a free printable thank you card - what a fun series! I contributed a free printable thank you card. Here's what it looked like... This Christmas, we were showered by gifts from family and friends. It's time to write a thank you cards. I am going to use the card I developed for the Thanks a Day Challenge and I though you might like to as well. Feel free to download a copy of the … [Read more...]

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