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Plum Finds: Striped Fabric Tape

admin — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 01:18:18 +0000

Imagine the possibilities…for all your crafts, for scrapbooking, for kids’ projects or even to add a little sumthin’ sumthin’ to your gift packaging. Striped Fabric Tape is available in 5 different colors from famed Kate’s Paperie. We like, we like!

Homemade Card/Photo Holders

admin — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 23:05:54 +0000

Tokketok Design & Letterpress has a great idea to use up those scraps of papers and fabric tapes that you just can’t bear to toss. Homemade card/photo holders to keep your favorite memories close by!

Via Tokketok Design & Letterpress

Father’s Day Shirt & Tie Gift Boxes

admin — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 18:59:36 +0000

Here’s a great DIY father’s day craft that the kids will love doing and the dads will love receiving! Paper Crave blog has a free downloadable template and easy-to-follow instructions.

Sweet Valentine Freebies!

admin — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 03:24:40 +0000

Ok, so you’re not exactly the “make-my-own-Valentine’s Day-cards” type of person. Next best thing? Becoming a “kinda-sorta-make-my-own-Valentine’s-Day-cards” person. Paper Crave, a fun & creative paper goods site, has done most of the legwork by posting a list of some free printable Valentine’s Day greetings. Cute stuff and it’s free?!? Valentine’s Day just got a whole lot sweeter.

Fox and Panda Valentine Card by Danielle of Thompson Family-Life

Martha & Us

admin — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 04:39:51 +0000

We’re embarking on a “Julia & Julie”-type journey, except instead of mastering the art of french cooking, we’re trying our hand at “Martha Stewart’s Encyclopedia of Crafts”. We’ll post some pics of our finished (and not-so-finished) projects so be sure to check back with us!

Halloween Treats from Gama-Go

admin — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:44:35 +0000

Spice up your halloween this season with free Gama-Go treats! Gama-Go is offering free downloadable pumpkin carving templates so you can have your very own Yeti, Ninja Kitty and Tigerlily!

Placemat = Bib?!?

admin — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 04:34:33 +0000

We came across a mommy blog that totally inspires us to remake, repurpose and refashion! Luvinthemommyhood took some $1 placemats she found at Wal-Mart and turned them into handy bibs that are easy to clean (just wipe the food right off) and adorable too! Click below for her super easy tutorial!

Not Your Ordinary Easter Eggs

admin — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 05:06:34 +0000

Move over boring dip-dyed Easter Eggs…there’s a new sheriff in town! Etsy’s various artists have created some truly “eggs”-cellent masterpieces using some uncommon materials such as clay, wool felt, origami paper & even vintage stamps. Take a look and get inspired to create (or buy) some truly “eggs”-traordinary works of art of your own.

1. Mellette Berezoski by Design – Origami Paper Mix
2. Starless – Poppy Field Clay Filigree
3. The Polka Dot Tot Spot – Chocolate Lollipop Mix
4. Waldorf Mama – Felted Wool
5. The June Bride – Silk Dyed
6. Mellette Berezoski by Design – Vintage Stamps Mix

Plum Crafts: Valentine Fortune Cookies

admin — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 17:03:58 +0000

Have we got a sweet Valentine’s Day idea for you! Instead of boring store-bought cards, how about giving away these faux fortune cookies? They require just a few supplies and are super easy to make. Don’t forget to stick a few candies and a yummy note inside! Click on the image for instructions.

Courtesy of Martha Stewart Living

DIY Halloween Votives

plumpicker — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 02:41:38 +0000

Looking for a fun Halloween activity for you and the kids? Craft blog, Skip to My Lou, has these simple Halloween votives that are made from items you can find around the house. Click on the image below for instructions on how to create your own spooky votives.