It’s graduation season and, in my world, it’s birthday season too, so here’s an easy dual-purpose DIY: giant balloon messages. I’m on a giant-theme kick this year, and these oversized balloons make a bold statement. Since you all love balloons, they’re the perfect way to celebrate graduations, birthdays, or any special occasion. For a graduation … Read more
The holidays are here, and it’s the perfect time to start sharing easy, thoughtful DIY ideas. I always believe you shouldn’t arrive at a party empty-handed, so when Charming Charlie invited me to create a unique hostess gift, I wanted something beyond the usual baked goods. Since the season is full of cocktail parties, I … Read more
If you and your friends are planning a tropical-themed Halloween, these costumes are perfect for a group. Here we share step-by-step instructions to make an easy palm tree accessory that turns a dress into a costume, and a bold, eye-catching beach ball costume. Both are simple, affordable, and fun to wear — win-win. Palm Tree … Read more
Happy Monday! I wanted to share a recap of my behind-the-scenes visit to HSN in Tampa last week for an HP launch. I traveled with Rachel from Handmade Charlotte and Erin from Design for Mankind to document the backstage activity as HP rolled out an exclusive HSN offer on the Windows 10–equipped HP Pavilion 17″ … Read more
Meringue Easter nests are a beloved classic, and here we’ve given them a playful twist: meringue Easter baskets. Each basket gets a delicate meringue handle and shredded coconut colored like Easter grass. These little baskets are perfect for spring gatherings and make a charming, edible centerpiece filled with your favorite candy eggs. Below is a … Read more
My latest DIY project for Balloon Time is live, and I have to admit — I’m a little obsessed. I noticed how round party balloons resemble eggs when viewed upside down, so I flipped the idea and created Easter egg balloons by turning them right side up. The concept sounded a bit daring, but it … Read more
Print this festive placemat for your children to color and leave out with Santa’s cookies this Christmas. When I was little I didn’t just leave milk and cookies for Santa. I also set out plates for Mrs. Claus and the elves, and even left a carrot for each reindeer. Whether I was being generous or … Read more
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I never expected to create a DIY about underwear, but day-of-the-week underwear is timelessly fun. Today we’ll make our own set — one pair for each day — and each will feature a sweet, playful graphic. This is an easy, quick project that makes a charming gift or a whimsical back-to-school treat. Let’s get started! … Read more
Fresh off our popular ransom note manicure, we created ransom note balloons — a playful, lightweight way to add typographic flair to party décor. The trick is using thin magazine paper so the letters won’t weigh the balloon down. You can spell out messages, names, or funny phrases without affecting float time. It’s simple, fast, … Read more