Baby Shower Ideas

  • Buttons & Pearls Elegant Cherry Blossom Tree Centerpiece

      A cherry blossom tree centerpiece …ahhh…..an elegant and simple DIY centerpiece that would be beautiful any time of year, but looks particularly good right now! I’ll be using this on our festive fruit filled table tonight as a reference to our almond trees which also have delicate pink blooms, and usually bloom right around…

  • Beautiful Party Decor On A Budget! (For Tu B’Shevat?)

    Got something to celebrate this winter? Throwing a party? Wondering just how to decorate? How about an “anticipating spring” party? You know, pink and white and creme…..evocative of a cherry blossom tree full of delicate blooms. These colors make perfect winter decor and look great with candle light and even a little silver glitter here…

  • Make Gorgeous Party Favors With Recycled Tubes!

    Hi friends, been saving those tubes? I really hope so, because this little craft idea is so simple and looks absolutely stunning— to use as actual party favors or even for decoration! I love the look of European vintage party decorations, and someday I may even try my hand at making “crackers” (the tube shaped…

  • Hanukkah Craft: Make Festive Holiday Garlands From Buttons And Beads!

    Isn’t this sweet? And yes, you’re right, it doesn’t necessarily say Hanukkah craft, but in my book that’s just fine! Decorating for any holiday doesn’t have to be about the expected imagery and symbols….the real point is to create a festive and joyful astmosphere, however you choose to do it. And simple garlands made by…

  • Make An Adorable Bouquet With Pom Poms!

    Aren’t these sweet? There’s even a story and it goes like this: I had just finished making some yellow pom poms to satisfy my desire for those little yellow ball flowers that floral designers have been mixing with succulents and using in boutineers for wedding flowers………then, the phone rang. It was a dear sweet friend…

  • How To Make Felt Flowers For A Mixed Bouquet: Tutorial!

    Fabric flowers are everywhere these days, and for good reason! They’re so simple to make, and you almost can’t go wrong if you’ve got a few simple tricks up your sleeve. And on top of that, if you use felt, (even inexpensive acrylic craft felt like I’ve used here), it’s so easy to cut and…

  • Paper Party Decorations Part 3: A Paper Globe Topiary Centerpiece!

    Yesterday I showed you how to make this beauty for a hanging decoration here, and guess what, now you can use the very same idea to make a really beautiful and simple topiary centerpiece! Honestly I just grabbed the nearest pot and square plate that I could find, you can do a bit more planning…

  • Poured Icing Birthday Cookies!

    This is my first attempt ever at icing cookies! And in fact one of the first times I’ve ever actually made cookies with cookie cutters as well. Honestly, I’m just too busy with my other creative endeavors to spend time exploring the world of baking gorgeous things. (Don’t get me wrong, I do cook, tons,…

  • Make Adorable Gift Boxes (Recycled) With Potato Prints!

    This little project came about while trying to find something for my daughter to do! While she did a picture, I decided I just had to do a recycled cracker box! So sit down with your kids even for just a bit, and while they’re creating you can make some adorable gift boxes or even…

  • Make Cute Nursery Decor Using Cookie Cutters And Polymer Clay!

    Today I am so pleased to share with you this adorable and simple project brought to you by Dana, of Studio Danale. Dana is a mom of twin three year old girls, and has a cute shop on Etsy here, where you can purchase some delightful nursery/kids decor items. And Dana also lives in Israel! …

  • Use A Cookie Cutter To Make Bird-Shaped Cakes!

    Did you realize that you can use cookie cutters to cut cute little cakes in any shape your heart desires? And if you’re an expert with the frosting (which I am not) you could really make some gorgeous little treats! Just make sure your cake isn’t too high and you are in business. Yes, there…

  • Happy Bird Day Cake Decor: Birds From Styrofoam Balls!

    Here’s the cake I promised to share with you yesterday! Isn’t it just amazing what one can do with some styrofoam balls and a few pipe cleaners one (well, me anyway) has sitting around? I must say, I even surprised myself, especially since when I started making these birds for the party I really had…