Whether you’re a newlywed or have a family of 12, knowing how to grocery shop and meal plan effectively is important… Otherwise, you may end up eating cereal for dinner. For some of us, if the grocery list isn’t in writing, only half the items will actually make it home. Sharon’s DIY Menu and Notice Board, planning is…
The weekend is upon us and what better time to host or plan a tasting party. It seems that Wine Tastings are all the buzz, but we know so many people who love beer, especially all of the new craft beers, IPA and other specialty beers on the market, so why not a Beer…
Passing recipes down to our children is a great way to keep the recipes in the family and keeping traditions for years to come. Lynne created this clean and classic cookbook titled Recipes from Mom. We know there will some tears when this gift is opened. The recipes are written in Lynn’s hand which makes…
We round out our week of Epicurean creativity with this envelope filled with favorite recipes created by Gloria Stengel. She combines the vintage Epicurean Collection from 7gypsies with the classic Canvas Corp Farmhouse Kitchen Collection to create this perfect little project. A great way to collect recipes at your next cookie exchange, bridal shower or…
We enter day two of our Epicurean journey and we love Kathy’s tribute to Julia Child, what a wonderful inspiration for a project and a great piece of mixed media art that you would be proud to hang on the wall. The steps and techniques that Kathy shares show you how to transform the Vintage…
Our save a recipe campaign continues with a special focus on the 7gypsies collection Epicurean. This collection was created to be the backdrop for all those great food photos we are all taking, photos of the great meals during a wonderful vacation or favorite recipes. It seems every asks where do you want to eat,…
On our venture to Vintage Market Days in Northwest Arkansas we came across a pile of amazing sugar molds that range from 3 openings to as many as 9. We had to have one and the ideas were flowing. We love to set the buffet for parties, events and even dinner and what a great…
As DIY’ers, crafters, scrapbookers and paper crafters, we spend a lot of time preserving photos, old documents and memories of the past, but one area that can sometimes get overlooked are the cards, books and sheets of paper filled will recipes. These handwritten or hand typed recipes from parents, grandparents or passed down generation to generation…
With graduations, Mother’s Day, Memorial Day and outdoor weddings coming up, it is time to start gathering ideas to make your events stand out, what better way that to set an Tea Bar. Whether you are from the south and Sweet Tea is a favorite or from the north and Unsweet Tea is the drink…
With the invention of online events, digital invites or a simple text message “come to our party,” the art of the invite has been put on the back burner and we think that is just a shame. Your invitation is the introduction to your event and sets the tone and and can be as elaborate or…