Thank you so much for all your enthusiasm following the studio tour—your tweets and comments were amazing and I read every one. Today we’re switching gears to a fun, simple back-to-school craft: DIY apple balloons. They’re cheerful, quick to make, and perfect for sending kids off on their first day or decorating a classroom celebration. … Read more

I had another post ready for today, but after seeing how excited everyone was about the upcoming launch of our “FUNEMPLOYED” shirt (April 23rd, 8am PST), I changed plans. First—thank you so much for the love and enthusiasm! It really made my day. As I read through your comments in the office, my team and … Read more

Glitter. Chocolate. Bars. That’s it — simple and dazzling. Let’s talk about these sparkly chocolate bars and the surprising world of edible glitter. Quick fact: not every product labeled “edible glitter” is actually safe to eat. I found this out while researching and wanted to share the discovery. Some glitters are simply labeled “non-toxic” or … Read more

Happy June and happy Donut Week! June is the perfect month — it kicks off summer, it’s my birthday month, and it includes National Donut Day. This year National Donut Day falls on Friday, June 6th, so I’m celebrating with donut-themed projects all week, ending with a big donut giveaway. To get things started I … Read more

You may have caught a quick look at these in the leprechaun notes post, and now here they are in full: fringed pots of gold! These little pots are made from gold mylar and look like tiny treasure sacks—perfect for rainbows, gold, and St. Patrick’s Day fun. They’re simple to make, versatile, and can be … Read more

I’ve been totally obsessed with heart-shaped sunglasses this past year, so I had to create a free printable Valentine to go with them. Striped Cat Studio took the idea and made it even better. Print these Valentines and pair them with your favorite heart sunglasses for an instant, adorable gift. To download the free printable … Read more

Putting a fresh twist on the classic “fruit cake,” these fruit slice cakes are playful, colorful, and surprisingly simple to make. If you love turning ordinary things into fruit-inspired creations, this project is for you. You can get creative with flavors and fillings, or keep it easy with boxed cake mix and vanilla frosting—then transform … Read more

A few days ago I bought a bag of hot pink balloons on impulse at the 99 Cent Store. Because why not? I couldn’t wait to use them, so I created a giant balloon heart. Balloons are just so much fun, and turning them into an oversized heart felt absolutely delightful. I’m smitten with how … Read more

I’ve been saving foam rollers for a few costume seasons, planning to turn them into oversized marshmallows — and a DIY hot chocolate costume was the perfect project. This costume is quick to assemble and makes a charming duo or family look: one person as the mug and a partner or child bundled up in … Read more

This DIY blendo ombré manicure was inspired by our DIY ombre glasses and turned out to be an easy, stylish way to get a faded color look on your nails. The effect blends a bold color into a neutral base, making it a playful choice for summer or any time you want a subtle statement. … Read more