DIY Inspiration

Many planners and calendars feature gorgeous art inside, and it’s a shame to toss them when the year has come to an end. This is why I like to take the time to tear out any artwork that catches my eye, knowing I’ll probably find a way to use...

I just adore making tags. They are very inexpensive, so I always have a variety of them on hand, and they stand up to many different mediums. Their relatively small size also means I can make them fairly quickly, providing that instant...

Growing up, I used to roll my eyes at my grandma when it came time to open gifts on our birthdays or Christmas. With each present that was unwrapped came an exclamation from her about how beautiful the paper gift-wrap was well as some encouragement to...

I can't get enough of using printed tissue paper lately. I just love how versatile it is. These collage papers from Tim Holtz are especially great, as the different designs are a work of art on their own and can be used just as they are. I recently...

Like many artists, I often find myself completely paralyzed when faced with a blank page. What if the very first thing I put on the page is a mistake and ruins everything? I find myself overthinking everything and it can quickly become discouraging...

I think it’s safe to say that everyone can use some extra love this year. Though Valentine’s Day is coming quickly, there’s still time for you to create something special to give to your best girl friends or any other loved ones. You...

The holiday season is the time of year when I feel most like creating but have the least amount of free time to do so. Every year I have grand dreams of creating new decorations and making the majority of the gifts I’ll be giving. And every year I...

I’ve recently noticed a trend emerging in art journals where artists just pile on the paint and other goodies to create a lot of texture. As someone who has always made sure my journal pages are nice and smooth, I was instantly intrigued by such a...

Whether you’d like to freshen your linen cupboard or you live with someone whose feet smell, these sachets are a lifesaver. Just fill the little bag with dried herbs and let the fragrance mellow any other odor that may be lingering. You can also...

Fun and quirky — but also inspiring — I was very excited to create a collection of tags using Dyan Reaveley’s latest set of clear stamps. These tags are a perfect pick-me-up gift for a friend, and can be easily added to a card or...