Mother’s Day Collection

These decorative envelopes are the perfect vessel for gifts, ephemera packs, and more. Put a birthday greeting or sentiment on the outside, then stuff with your favorite photos of the recipient, or fill with bits of paper and ephemera for a girls’...

This simple necklace is convertible. It can be worn long or short to suit every neckline. Just adjust the way it’s clasped for a whole new look every time you put it on. Our brand-new Vintaj Natural Brass Co. Flying Arrow charms add the perfect...

These cards began with a neutral color scheme, and were pretty, but uninspired. I mixed these simple cards with Color Burst watercolors and they came to life. No longer drab, these cards were bursting with color and were still elegant and textured...

Pucker up for a sweet treat with our Mint Truffle Lip Balm recipe! Create your own homemade lip balm to treat yourself, or give to friends as a Valentine's Day gift that everyone is sure to love. Don't forget to print-out our free downloadable tags/label...

Inspired by a couple of packaging ideas that were featured in the Winter 2016 issue of Willow and Sage, I decided to try to make my own spin on them. The result is a feminine and flirty set of bath and body products that are perfect for pampering your...

Everywhere you look these days, people are talking about all the benefits of essential oils — certain oils can provide relaxation, while others can help clear up a stuffy nose. One of the most common ways of using essential oils is to create a...

For a couple of years now I’ve had a lot of fun creating with test tubes and glass vials. They’re the perfect vessel for just about anything. In the past I’ve packaged hot cocoa, bath salts, and letters for friends inside of them. When...

Who doesn’t love to indulge and pamper themselves every now and then? This DIY Spa Kit is the perfect gift idea for your mom, sister, or best friend. The original thought was to fill a cute jar with herbs, flowers, and salts and gift the jar by...

Homemade artisan soap is absolutely gorgeous, and I love the variety of scents they have to offer. With added herbs and ingredients, the end result is just wonderful, making the bars so pretty I could leave them as is. However, as a crafter I can't leave...

Whenever the occasion calls for a gift, I prefer to give something that is handmade. Time doesn't always allow for me to make something extravagant, so I often whip up a batch of body scrubs using my go-to recipe. Everyone loves receiving something...

It’s no secret that I’ve been bitten by the melt-and-pour soap bug. I love quick and easy projects that I can make for myself or to give to a friend. While going through my craft supplies the other day, I noticed I had just a bit of white...

While experimenting with packaging ideas for our new bath and body products, I combined an assortment of salts and herbs to see what worked best together. Epsom salt glitters with color when mixed with lavender and rose buds. Chamomile offers the perfect...

I used to be an avid journaler, but after spending my days writing articles and letters from the editor, I’m usually fresh out of ideas when I sit down to write for myself. I’ve been itching to get back into it and realized I needed to take a...

Who doesn't like a nice soak in the bath? That's why I was so excited to see that The Shoppe at Somerset now carries these large tea bags. In under 10 minutes, you can serve up a handmade sampler of aromatic options that look and smell like they are...

We think these pretty little capsules provide a great excuse for indulging, after a long or particularly cold day, but be sure to stock up on supplies because they'll also make perfect, homemade gifts for Valentine's Day and throughout the holiday season...

Homemade bath and body items are all the rage right now, and with the arrival of five soap bases to The Shoppe at Somerset, I decided to try my hand at making soap with one of my favorite scents: lavender. The entire process was much easier and went much...

Not only is making your own lip balm fun and easy, but it is also incredibly addictive. These little balms are the perfect project to make in bulk, so you have a gift for a friend at a moment’s notice. The tins can be altered to fit any event, so...

I’ve always known there are practically limitless ways to use essential oils, like adding a few drops of lavender to your bed linens to help you sleep and rubbing peppermint in your palms to keep you alert. While doing research for our newest...

After Vanessa Spencer made a really clever and beautiful earring frame using MD metal sheets, there was some scrap left over that I thought I could put to good use and turn into my own cuff bracelets. Flower Cuff: My first project with these lovely bits...

A refreshing face mist is perfect to spritz on your face on a hot summer’s day, revitalize you in the morning, or simply use as a calming spray when you’re feeling anxious or overwhelmed. The blend of essential oils chosen for this project...

Create a quick and easy, yet artistic earring display using the new, multifaceted MD metal sheets. With so many patterns to choose from, Vanessa picked the Union Jack design for this project. For the frame, Vanessa found an inexpensive design from a...

These sweet little boxes are fantastic for packaging soaps, candy or small gifts. They’re easy to make with the Sizzix Where Women Cook Bigz Movers & Shapers Match Box die cut. Use the die cut with the Vagabond Die-Cut Machine and a favorite...

Print a photo out with a laser or inkjet print on regular paper (NOT photo paper.) I printed mine at 14” x 24” to completely cover the pallet, a size which you can print at your local mail center or office supply store. *Note: If your photo...

I usually find myself cooking a lot more around the holidays – always preparing food for potlucks and parties! Sometimes I take the easy road and purchase store-bought dishes, but time willing, I enjoy making homemade gifts much more. Most of the...

These mini candles would make a thoughtful gift or party favor during any season. You can get creative and customize each candle using various fragrant essential oils and ingredients. I chose to create a simple beeswax candle with just a hint of...

This holiday season try and create something special for you sister, mom or best friend using this idea as a springboard. Create a stunning box filled with beautiful things in a color palette that you love. I know I would be delighted to receive a box...

Using various sizes of ready-to-alter wood blocks, I painted each one with a quick coat of white gesso and allowed the paint to dry thoroughly. Print out your square instagram photos (or any pictures) using a laser printer. If you don’t have...

It has become quite popular for designers to redesign covers of classic novels. Usually the new designs are a bit trendier than the originals, and they always come at a high price. I’ve always wanted to purchase newer, prettier versions of the...

When the opportunity came about to create my line, I knew without a doubt that I not only wanted it to be filled with classic romance, but pieces that were applicable to today’s trends while echoing sentiments of the past. Rue Romatique is truly a...

These fun pots are perfect for holding all sorts of odds and ends and can even be used to prettily display plants! Paper mache products are fun and easy to alter, and these pots provide a temporary place to hold your plants – with an artistic edge...