what not wednesday -inspiration from Yelena James
An artist that I love is Yelena James. Check out these samples of her work. I love that they’re sort of abstract, but also somewhat organic, floral, serene, under-the-sea.
The 11th Craft of Cmas: magazine holders
keep on craftin'
I found this great idea on another blog a while back (sorry I did not note where so apologize for the lack of shout out) What a great way to keep a favorite gift wrap pattern on display everyday!
I will admit this project is a bit more difficult then my last, but with careful planning (what I was lacking!) and patience (what I always lack!) a great desk accessory can be created.
an adorably handy holder
The 5th Craft of Christmas: Designer Clothespins
keep on craftin'
On the 5th day of Craft Christmas I made designer clothespins! Either as a way to spruce up your home or give as a gift, these clothespins are easy, fun and a cute way to brighten up everyday uses. String up a clothesline and use them to hang christmas cards, or add a magnet on the back and use to hang lists, pictures, and cards on your fridge!
what you will need: wrapping paper, or tissue, clothespins, Mod Podge, scissors or knife
designer clothespins!
The 1st Craft of Christmas
As promised, the 12 crafts of christmas is upon us! Be sure to join us each day as we share a little crafty idea using products from our line. Everything has multiple uses ( thank-you real simple!) if you put your mind to it, and gift wrap and wrapping accessories hold no exception. We are always putting our products to all kinds of interesting use here in the studio, but for this project we decided to only share the ideas that are our craftiest faves and ones that others can easily make use of. Enjoy!
Wicked good gift wrappin’
My very special little friend Jack recently had his very special 5th birthday. Being the good little Beantown rugrat that he is, he opted for a Bruins Party this year. So out came the black and gold, complete with a mini Stanley Cup replica.
and the crowd goes wild.... Jack's 5
Wicked good gift wrappin'
My very special little friend Jack recently had his very special 5th birthday. Being the good little Beantown rugrat that he is, he opted for a Bruins Party this year. So out came the black and gold, complete with a mini Stanley Cup replica.
and the crowd goes wild.... Jack's 5
Create your own Christmas Town display: The Finishing Touches
Everyone loves getting sweet treats in our gourmet gift packaging…but did you know these goodie bags also make fabulous holiday decorations? Today I am going to show you how to create some cutesy Christmas ornaments to adorn your Christmas Town Window display and complete the whole ensemble!
Create your own Christmas Town display: Gift Wrap Wreath
Nothing is more festive and inviting than a artfully displayed wreath on the front door. Wreaths are a traditional symbol of welcoming hospitality, especially during the holiday season. This makes our Gift Wrap Wreath the perfect piece to start your Christmas Town Window. It’s also something that can stand alone beautifully while you construct the other pieces.
Everything’s Coming Up Cupcakes!
So I just ordered 100 cupcakes for my wedding reception…I”m so excited, I can almost taste the buttercream frosting now! I’ll admit that opting for a cupcake tower in lieu of the traditional 4-tier wedding cake is a little unorthodox, but I ADORE cupcakes! Who can resist a personally sized, individually decorated tiny little cake? Nobody in this studio, I can assure you 
We love enjoying an afternoon cupcake here and it’s not uncommon that one of us brings in some home baked goodies to share. Okay, so maybe sometimes we take the easy road and satisfy our sweet tooth with something store bought, but nothing compares to a batch made from scratch. Especially because half the fun of baking cupcakes at home is getting to use TGWC’s printed baking cups!
But it’s August here in the Boston area, and the thought of turning on the oven is enough to give me heat exhaustion. So what does one do with our adorable printed baking cups? They can’t just hide in the cupboard until the first frost, they need to be seen and enjoyed! It is their sole purpose in life, after all. Well, they are in luck because I believe that there’s at least a few ways to use everything (aside from its intended purpose). So…today I want to share with you a fun and easy project that will give new meaning to your baking cups’ life this summer:
Everything's Coming Up Cupcakes!
So I just ordered 100 cupcakes for my wedding reception…I”m so excited, I can almost taste the buttercream frosting now! I’ll admit that opting for a cupcake tower in lieu of the traditional 4-tier wedding cake is a little unorthodox, but I ADORE cupcakes! Who can resist a personally sized, individually decorated tiny little cake? Nobody in this studio, I can assure you
We love enjoying an afternoon cupcake here and it’s not uncommon that one of us brings in some home baked goodies to share. Okay, so maybe sometimes we take the easy road and satisfy our sweet tooth with something store bought, but nothing compares to a batch made from scratch. Especially because half the fun of baking cupcakes at home is getting to use TGWC’s printed baking cups!
But it’s August here in the Boston area, and the thought of turning on the oven is enough to give me heat exhaustion. So what does one do with our adorable printed baking cups? They can’t just hide in the cupboard until the first frost, they need to be seen and enjoyed! It is their sole purpose in life, after all. Well, they are in luck because I believe that there’s at least a few ways to use everything (aside from its intended purpose). So…today I want to share with you a fun and easy project that will give new meaning to your baking cups’ life this summer:
