Artsy Chaos

Today I have a really easy project to create. It would be a great last-minute Christmas gift. Wood heart ! To begin, simply trace your heart onto a sheet of patterned paper. You could also use another shape or even a plain wood block. Cut the heart out of paper and set aside. Next, you will want to paint your wood heart in a neutral color or coordinating color to your patterned paper. Once the paint is dry, glue the paper to the wood using Mod Podge or craft glue spread very thin. If your glue is too thick, bubbles in the paper will occur. Let dry, pushing out any buckles that the paper gets. Cover the project with a thin layer of Mod Podge if desired. Now it's time for the fun part! Use your imagination to add ribbons, die cuts, brads, flowers, charms, any embellishment. I have even used the bling from an old broken necklace. The sky is the limit! Depending on the project I am creating, sometimes I decoupage (Mod Podge) the painted and papered wood and don't decoup...

It's just about June, that magical month when so many couples in love walk down the aisle together. It's easy to watch two people so in love. Trying to be unique with the wedding gift, however, is not always an easy task. A lot of times the most appreciated gift is money but that envelope can be kind of boring. This wedding keychain is the perfect way to jazz up your thoughtful gift!! The envelope all tied up with a big fancy ribbon and embellished with a keychain is a fun idea.  Another really fun wedding gift is a Honeymoon Basket.  Assemble snacks, drinks, small games, lip balm, etc. and tie it all up in a cute basket with a big bow.  Again, adding a fun keychain with a photo of the couple or a his and hers keychains set will really set it apart. The cute wedding keychain pictured was sent to us for review.  I immediately thought of my newlywed son and daughter-in-law.  They're so in love and this keychain is perfect for them.  It's a very dain...

Me, Mom and My Sister a few years ago I remember one Mother's Day when I was about 2nd or 3rd grade age.  All I wanted to do for my mother was make a city for her to enjoy.  My grandmother took me to the store and we bought poster paper to use as the base of my creation.  For at least a week in my bedroom I worked on cutting, gluing and coloring all the little buildings and streets of this little city.  I kept it safe under my bed until the big day.  I also remember that nothing quite came out the way I had envisioned it but hoped that my mom would love it anyway. When Mother's Day arrived I gave my mom the little city and to my young brain it seemed that she was confused.  Naturally I went into explaining what the city was and how I had made it for her.  Being that I am a perfectionist, I also explained that it didn't turn out quite as I had expected and hoped she liked it anyway.  She exclaimed that she loved it and gave me a hug.  It was...

You don't want to miss this one! Lots of handmade giveaways! ...read on for details.   W elcome to my corner of the Handmade with Love Giveaway and Blog Hop.  I'm excited to be participating with a ton of other bloggers!  Handmade items are so heartwarming, so meaningful and really unique.  What's better for Valentine's Day than Handmade with Love. I am giving away 3 items from my Etsy shop to 1 lucky reader: *Birdie Collage Boutique Small Notebook/Album* To hold your love notes, ephemera or write your shopping lists. The cover adorably says: "I'm thankful for such simple things: As butterflies with colored wings, For every bird that sweetly sings." *Majestic Crown Scalloped Edge Circle Tags* Perfect to add to a gift.  *Stitched Love Word Tags* Can be used as bookmarks, gift tags or to give a quick love note to your lovies! To enter my giveaway please read on. *1)  Follow my blog with Google Friend Connect (right sidebar) and leave me a co...