A couple weeks ago, I drove by my favorite craft store, Hobby Lobby, and let me tell you, that place is so amazing that it makes every 25 miles trip to their closest store from my home worth it. I went inside to get a few things for a future DIY project, and could not pass up these beautiful gingham handles. Immediately I thought they would look great on a tray and why not a chalkboard tray. If needed, sand off any rough areas and wipe it clean for smooth surface. Apply 2 layers of chalkboard paint and let it dry for three hours.
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DIY Hand Stamped Gift Wrap
Spending a few minutes to create custom gift wrapping really takes your gift to the next level. I used simple shipping paper (from the dollar store) and this bird stamp to create a fun repeating pattern for this bird themed gift. Last weekend while wandering around Frederick, a lovely town in Maryland, we walked by Voila Tea Shop, and on such a cold day we could not resist trying their delicious hot tea. The shop was so lovely and the teas smelled so good we got some for us and my lovely mother-in-law too. She’ll probably see this post before her tea gets there, so…. Hi Mama H., your gift…
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DIY Dollar Store: Flower Napkin Rings
I got some beautiful flowers from Valentine’s Day and was inspired to make some flower napkin rings for our spring parties and BBQ in the park. So I hit the nearby dollar store to grab some supplies for my new blog mission: create a great DIY without spending much moolah. Who doesn’t like a great deal, right? Are you ready to impress your guest with a beautiful (and cheap, shhh… no one needs to know) table setting? Supplies Cost Breakdown: 1 Silk Flower Bunch – $1.00 4 Hair Elastics – $0.16 ( 24 pack for $1.00) 1 Felt Sheet $ 0.33 ( 3 Sheets for $1.00) Total Cost: $ 1.49 for 6 Napkin…
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DIY: Tea Bags Quotes
I love adding a special touch and a little love to simple gifts. My mother-in-law loves tea, so I got her a new mug and a box of tea. I had this idea of adding inspirational quotes to each tea bag so that every morning when she drinks her tea she would have a positive message to start her day. We bought a Lemon Ginger tea, designed a few quotes, used a 2″ scalloped punch, glued the quote tag on one side and the tea name tag on the other. And because this is a season of giving and spreading love, I’m sharing the quotes with you all, so you…