AN APPLE FOR TEACHER EDITION Oh, how I love these: Two in one wrappings — my favorites! These include a bookmark or a pen for teacher. “An apple for the teacher” is an unknown ritual here, in Sweden, but teachers always seem happy to receive...
Cheers to you, Mrs. H, and the power of a Flower. Whenever I see a nasturtium, Mrs. H, is in the room, too. As a child, my parent’s friend, Mrs. H, was the most magnetic, elegant, witty, women I’d ever...
To me, everything about Summer means being pared down — even wrappings — don’t you agree? There is, however, always room for wonder… and, as I fished up our “guppy card,” I thought: “what could I do to make that guppy look...
Galloping Guppies and … Flying fish! Isn’t Summer all about being easy and breezy? You already have the templates from Monday’s post, right? Today, Francesca and Grayson are home to help me bring you 3 variations on Monday’s fish and butterfly templates. Do...
these Pine Cone Place cards and Pine Cone Gift Bags for a treasure hunt at our son’s camping birthday. None of the kids had seen bark written on before and even this detail led to an excited conversation. From preparation and after...
I’m so happy to share our recent birthday party: “Camp Grayson!” We made these photo card invitations for Camp Grayson. It’s such an interactive way to start the planning. Taking the photo, talking through what makes a birthday or specifically,...
This simple pocket napkin fold quickly adds festivity to a table. We’ve tucked homemade cookies and flowers into ours today. Simple instructions below. Left: Double a napkin lengthwise, then fold up a pocket of approximately 2 inches.Center: Fold this napkin with pocket...
Say it with flowers. We’re been collecting flowers for our home, crowns and adding them to gift wraps. SUPPLIES: Wrapped Package (Craft Paper)Fresh FlowersCraft TapeMarker HOW-TO: 1. Simply add a few fresh flowers— or one single large bud —-to...
Doodle your dreams with this The sun is up so late but, I know that when the kids heads hit their pillows that they’re full of dreams. Don’t you wonder what their dreams look like? Inspired by Midsummer and the holiday tradition...
Gift Wrap for DadWhy is Father’s Day synonymous with neck ties? I know that my husband, Staffan, would much prefer to be neck-tie free on his day. This notion had me thinking. Let’s loosen the Windsor knot on this traditional Dad item....
MAKE HANDPRINT FATHER’S DAY CARDS Handprint Father’s Day Card top the list of classics for a reason. Who doesn’t love a their child’s handprint but, I wanted to create a small change up. By tracing and cutting these Handprint Father’s...
Join me for more on Instagram Make your own Clay alphabet container. These are an all time favorite project. We’ve repeated this Clay Alphabet Containers time after time. They are just so right, so often and I’m thrilled to get these to you,. These Clay Alphabet...
Puppy Picnic! PAPER BAG DOGS Mr and Miss Dog versions above. I love to send the kids off with personalised lunches as often as I can. I also love gift wraps and this can be used as both. Make Paper Bag Dogs ...
GIFT WRAP #16 part II : FABRIC PYRAMIDMake these pyramid packages, here in fabric. They’re unique packages, keepsake, jewelry or toy holders. Below are several variations for all ages and abilities. Stiffened felt packges. Instructions below. Variation #2: NO-STITCH LACE UP...
Gift Wrap #16: Pyramid Packages (or how to wrap a round object) It’s another long, holiday, weekend, in Sweden, which seems to mean: more days for kid’s birthday parties. This wrap came about, as I prepared packages for the weekend and had...
Make Mother’s Day Handprint Cards with us today. Make these Mother’s Day Handprint Card for Mom. Join me on INSTAGRAM for MORE INSPIRATION These work perfectly for Grandma, a teacher or even as a birthday card for a friend. What starts with an...
Personalized Mother’s Day Present Dipped jewelry keeps catching my eye recently. I absolutely love the contrast of wood and shine and wanted to do a project with the kids for special mothers in our lives. After trial and error, we’ve...
Labyrinth Making from our SECRET AGENT SPY PARTY (click here) Thank you birthday lovers! We’re thrilled that you’ve found us! Are you considering adding a Labyrinth to a party or to a rainy day, too? It was so much fun to share our Secret...
LIGHTWEIGHT AIR MAIL PACKAGES #15 We mail a lot of over seas packages and this means avoiding cardboard boxes, due to the weight this adds; however, there’s no reason to skimp on fun. This is a fun way to pare...
Today, more about babies: our baby — our first born son. (Do our children’s dreams look anything like the dreams we wish for them?) For you, B:I’ll post this in the morning.By then,you’ll have had your first night of eleven year...
JOIN US ON INSTAGRAM | HERE PICK UP AN ART PRINT or ABC FLOWER SAFARI BOOK | HERE HOW TO MAKE A BALLOON GARLAND Don’t you think balloon garland gives plain balloons more impact? Yesterday’s request for balloons...
