a little bit D.C., a little bit design, a little bit me
As February 14 approaches, you might still be looking for Valentine ideas for yourself or the kids that do not involve more candy. How about giving pencils or pens to your friends this year? This "you've got the write stuff" tag is so easy to make and slides write onto the pencil. You may download [...]
This printable itinerary is the perfect addition to your hotel welcome packets for weddings, family reunions, or anytime you have guests in town. Instructions Download the PDF at the bottom of this page and save it to your hard drive. Then open it in Adobe Acrobat Reader. Even though the PDF will open in your [...]
I love vintage glasses. I have both my grandmother's and my great-grandmother's crystal, and they make me smile every time I use them. This free printable poster set features four glasses, drawn in a mid-century style. Just pop them into black frames like these from Target, and use alone or mix with other prints on [...]
I have one last printable gift tag to share before the holiday. This sweet little townhouse is perfect for both wrapped boxes and gift bags. I used it with the brown paper lunch bags I still had out from my last tutorial, but you can really do anything. Materials: Printer (you may also bring the [...]
As much as I love a beautifully wrapped box, sometimes it is just easier to use a gift bag to wrap gifts. The only problem is that most inexpensive gift bags are ugly, and most pretty bags cost a fortune. Neither of those options is acceptable in my world. Enter the humble brown paper bag. [...]
I am always am looking for cute gift wrapping ornaments, and if it is something I can create quickly and inexpensively, all the better. These pom poms can be made up so easily, and they really make a package stand out. All you need is two toilet paper rolls, yarn, scissors, and a wire hair [...]
When I was growing up in the 1970s and 1980s, aluminum Christmas trees were not all the rage. Not anymore. With their futuristic look, they were widely popular during the 1950s and 1960s, until they weren't. According to the Internet, a 1965 punch issued by a little television special called A Charlie Brown Christmas knocked [...]
I decided to throw traditional red aside for this year's holiday wreath, and went with blue instead. Turquoise is my favorite color for decorating in general, and I use it throughout my house. Using it on my door is one way of bringing the inside out this year, and this way it stands out a [...]
This gift wrapping idea has to be the easiest showstopper ever. The paper poinsettia can be created in five minutes with just folding and a stapler. Tape it to the top of your gift for a stunning effect, or use for holiday decorating. Materials: 2 Sheets Red Paper Yellow Scrap Paper 1 Sheet Green Paper [...]
Like most of you, I like to do a little something extra for all of the wonderful people in my life during the holiday season. This year I was running short on time, so I bought some boxes of Godiva chocolate. I then added a personal touch with my custom tags. It is so simple, [...]