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8 ways to say thank you
If you’re a regular reader, you may have noticed that we’ve done several posts this year focused on gratitude. (If you’re not… it’s okay, I’ll wait if you want to go take a look :) Expressing...
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Hello, April 2015 {a free desktop calendar download}
Most people make resolutions at the beginning of a new year, but I’m still in winter hibernation-mode, so I’ve always found that to be a hard time to really make any changes! Now that it’s actually...
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Clay projects {Friday finds}
Recently, I’ve taken up pottery again for the first time since high school. It’s so therapeutic to mold something with my hands—even if I mess up, I can just mush the clay up and start over again! I’ve...
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Hello, May 2015 {a free desktop calendar download}
Hi! I’m Danielle Davis and I loved being able to contribute to Cardstore’s Desktop Beautification Project for the month of May. Not only is May my birth month (oh, yeah!) but it also brings awesome...
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My cute command center – an easy DIY message board
As a busy mom, I love a message board that can act as a command center—somewhere to write messages and reminders, hold on to important receipts and mail, and display a few recent photos. This DIY...
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Hello, June 2015 {a free desktop calendar download}
Hello! My name is Jill De Haan and I am so honored to get to contribute to Cardstore’s lovely Desktop Beautification Project! Most especially because I got to illustrate the fantastic month of June....
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Say it with sweets – a creative thank you gift idea
I recently put together a custom thank you gift for a local design agency that we worked with, and it turned out so well, I had to share it! I first started with an idea to frame my gift around:...
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more than s’smores – a s’mores party with a little extra zest
Summer has arrived, school is out, and it’s time to throw some backyard parties! Although I love a barbeque, they can be a lot of work (not to mention the fact that we don’t own a grill). This year,...
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Back-to-school paper chain – a summer craft for kids
Summer is more than halfway over, and that means school is just around the corner. I know it’s not something a lot of kids look forward to, but my oldest daughter is starting kindergarten this fall,...
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A back to school keepsake with Creatacard
My oldest daughter started kindergarten last week, which basically blows my mind. Like any 21st century parent, I wanted to document her first day of school and what she’s like as a five year old, in...
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Save those outtakes! Perfectly imperfect Christmas photo card ideas
Say cheese! It’s holiday card time! Time for the perfect outfits, hair, and the best behavior from your kids, right? Ha! Just kidding. Earlier this year, I had Jess (who also happens to be an amazing...
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8 simple random acts of kindness you can do for the holidays
Egads! Hard to believe the holiday season is already upon us (and even harder to believe I just used the term “egads”). Anyway, the holidays tend to be a time for planning and shopping and cooking and...
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New Year’s Eve with kids? Try this DIY countdown match game
This year, we’re celebrating New Year’s Eve with my sister and her family, and between the two of us, we have five children under the age of six. Obviously, our celebrations won’t include copious...
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Here’s to a fresh start! Free printable new year art
Hello 2016! I’ve never been a huge fan of New Year’s resolutions. I think you can decide to change anything, anytime you want throughout life, so instead, I like to think of each year as an...
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All sweet, no sugar! Easy valentine crafts for the whole family
Who doesn’t love a good Valentine’s Day craft?! This year for Valentine’s Day, I’m thinking outside the box, and I’m feeling inspired by nature. I’m excited to try out some of these (mostly) easy...
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Coloring books for adults (with a free printable!)
Recently I’ve discovered my love for adult coloring books. (You know, ones that aren’t solely made up of farm animals or princesses?) The one I have is from Free Period Press, and it’s full of fun,...
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Desktop Beautification Project – March 2016
Hi! My name’s Laura Guardalabene. As we get closer to spring, lets think about all those new projects we’d like to tackle. Lets challenge ourselves to learn something new, unleash our inner creativity...
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Desktop Beautification Project – April 2016
Hey gang, it’s Kate, and I’m back with some hand painted desktop wallpapers in honor of April. Recently, things have been warming up and raining down around here. Storm clouds roll in over the horizon...
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Plan a party like a pro: 6 super helpful party-planning tips
I love a good party. I mean, who doesn’t? But over the years, I’ve learned a few ways to increase your chances of success, and minimize your level of stress, without jeopardizing the wow-factor you’re...
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The 10 most creative ways to document your baby’s first year
Back when Carter was first born, I bought a set of month-by-month onesie stickers from Etsy that I used to document his first year. At the time, I seriously thought I was the MOST creative mom on the...
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