We love handmade gifts and here is a calendar idea for 2017 you might want to whip up for a few on your list this year. Hello it is Jorunn again and you know how much I love to make Christmas and birthday gifts and I have made a calendar to share with you. This time I chose…
Looking for a little something to create this weekend? How about a paper and burlap tree or a set of three? These fun decor pieces can be done in any color combination and look terrific on a mantel, table or a as a centerpiece. You might slip them in the snow for a second for a…
As we explore unique ways to create Christmas cards this year, we love Crew Member Jennifer Hottinger-Sloan’s idea for incorporating recycled and repurposed boxes and cards and you could even use tags and old gift wrap. Every year we still get Christmas cards in the mail that are manufactured and still beautiful of course so why not save them for…
What are your favorite holiday traditions? Maybe you celebrate by the sea, maybe it is warm for your holidays, you might enjoy special foods, special events with the kids or how the stockings are hung. We would love to know more about it and see your creative work that helps to tell the story. Mandy Leever-Koel lives in the…
Traditional reds and greens are always in style for Christmas. We see some hot pink and lime green happening sometimes, but rarely do we see Christmas done in black. We challenged our Crew and our Collective to think outside of the Christmas color box and try something very different. Wow the results are pretty amazing! I…
Take a journey with Santa as you see this delightful card created by Crew Member Jorunn Andreassen. This vintage inspired paper collection from 7gypsies will bring out the vintage kid in all of us. Sadly this is the last year for this collection, so be inspired and pick up a few pieces in the shop. They…
The holidays are a time when family arrives, so getting the house ready for guests, not only with decorations but also getting organized, and simplifying things. Crew Member Angélique Jarrier has a great idea for getting things organized, while keeping them close at hand. So often storage pieces don’t match our decor or we have a great idea…
Today is St. Nicholas Day and what a wonderful day to share this beautiful countdown to Christmas display. Saint Nicholas Day is celebrated around the world and some countries celebrate it with gift giving and gathering. While it is not a celebrated holiday in the USA, it is fun to see how other countries celebrate different…
Christmas cards and Christmas giving can bring out the creativity in everyone. Some of you might want to use the opportunity to use up a few leftovers and conserve your holiday budget for other things. We love Lynne’s spirit and her creativity as she show us how to make a great card using her leftovers or as…
The Crew has been busy making cards this holiday season with unique techniques that you can use for your holiday cards or everyday card making. It has been so fun to see how each Crew Member creates a different look and feel for their holiday card and today we are featuring Jaine Drake’s beautiful watercolor bird…