Simple Paper Streamers
December 30, 2008 by Emily · 17 Comments
Looking for a simple homemade way to add extra color to your party decor? *Perfect for Casual New Years Eve Parties* This is so easy that your kids can do it with you! (Although, scissors are involved in this project, so they may need to use “safe children’s scissors” or have extra help and supervision).
SUPPLIES & TOOLS:
- Tape
- Paper - Any color or design you want, (you can use colored printer paper, cardstock or even *reuse paper scraps*) - you could also use plain white paper and color it, write names on it or add glitter.
- Scissors
Once you have your paper and scissors, start cutting a strip (about 1/2 inch thick) at the end of your paper - cut it straight (almost to the tip - but not all the way) leave about 1 inch to the edge. *You can also cut your strips in wavy lines if you want to add a little flair to your streamers.
Then rotate your paper and start cutting another strip right next to it on the other side and follow the same pattern. You can make your strips as thin or as thick as you would like. After you have your entire paper cut into one long strip, you can leave it long or cut it in half for shorter streamers.
It should look kind of like this:
Finally, hang them up with tape wherever you want - from the ceiling, from a door frame, or you can use them to decorate a room or a desk!
I make these paper streamers all the time. I made these this morning in about 10 minutes! You can use them for any party throughout the year too.
A Very Green Christmas
December 12, 2008 by Lauren · 6 Comments
Going eco-friendly this holiday season is not only smart and savvy, it’s totally hip! These next shoppes have everything you’ll need to celebrate a very Green Christmas:
Adorn your gifts with these beautiful Upcycled Gift Bows made, from hand-crafted with high quality matte catalog paper, and found at Pretty Little Things.
Let Santa stuff one of these Tiny Upcycled Stockings, sewn by Wonders in a funky patchwork pattern from t-shirt pieces.
Send out a little love to Mother Earth with these Plantable Mini Tags and Notecards from Claudia’s Creations. They’re made with recycled paper, embedded with wildflower seeds and – the Christmas card that keeps on giving!
Lauren’s blog: Supermom Central - tips, tricks and tidbits for the aspiring Supermom.
Journaling
October 27, 2008 by Michelle · 12 Comments
When my daughter Madelyn was born I began writing a journal for her. For me, this is one of the most important things I do. I try to write in it regulary and choose to write in letter format. I write to her about things she likes at the moment, funny things she does, my hopes for her and generally just little tidbits about her that she won’t remember and I may not remember in a few years.
Now that I also have twin boys, I keep journals for them as well, but have found that I don’t write in all their journals as often as I would like. However, I still feel it is so important. I hope to give the kids their journals either when they leave for college or get married. I hope that it is something they will be able to open up, read and know how much they are loved. Do you keep a journal? You can find lovely journals from Paper Posey to help get you started.
To get started on your journal make sure first to keep your journal in a safe spot and choose a time to write that will be relaxing with no distrubtions. As a mom of three I know that’s hard, so I choose to write at night after all the kids are in bed and asleep. There is really no right or wrong way to write. Just write about whatever comes to mind and it is sure to turn out great. Writing down these memories for our children is one of the greatest gifts we can give them. So go ahead. Get writing!
Michelle’s shoppe: Sweet Mady’s Paper, her blog: www.sweetmadysnotes.blogspot.com - stationery, invitations and notes.
Printable Art by Vink
October 2, 2008 by Emily · 5 Comments
Design by Vink is a collection of colorful printable/digital designs, images and papers for all kinds of projects, including paper-craft, scrapbooking and cardmaking. You may also cut these out to use as embellishments, tags and patterns.
Just perfect for craft-making during the Holidays too. Here’s a little peek into a few of the images that you could print and cut out for Halloween projects that you may be planning. These little pumpkins and monsters make me smile, aren’t they great?
L.J Ink ~ Handmade with Care
August 25, 2008 by Emily · 7 Comments
I am absolutely captivated by beautiful artwork and can’t help sharing this memorable collection with you. Incredibly lustrous and rich in color, each printed illustration by L.J Ink is original and handmade with care.
“L.J Ink strives to create designs that are simple and fresh whether they are for your little one’s room or your home.” You will definitely want to take a moment to look at this wonderful collection, especially as all prints range from about $18 to $20!
Sweet Discount:
Take 15% off too! Simply use code: LITTLEWINDOW.
Little Bird Creations
August 8, 2008 by Emily · 11 Comments
Little Bird Creations is my favorite Etsy Shoppe today! Cute, isn’t it? The trendy applique’s bold colors and polka dots make them quite remarkable.
Best yet, the appliques are available with an iron-on backing so you can put them where ever you want {no sewing necessary}. This makes them an ideal patch solution, especially to help keep your favorite pair of jeans around for as long as possible!
And how often do you see hand-sewn fabric greeting cards? Little Bird Creations’ Tangerine-Lime hand-sewn card collection is truly noteworthy.
What Would I do without a Cute Sticky Note?
July 2, 2008 by Emily · 2 Comments
I go through sticky notes like they are going out of style! I am a list person all the way and always seem to be reaching for a new sticky note to jot down ideas and plans. I first discovered this sweet boutique, called Lotta Jansdotter, from Posh Mama, and I love Lotta’s simple, yet eye-catching colors and designs.
$8.95
Two Peas in a Bucket
April 21, 2008 by Emily · Leave a Comment
Feeling creative? Unleash your scrapbook creativity with a little help from Two Peas in a Bucket.
The beautiful flowers on The Little Window Shoppe were designed by Anne Langpap who is a Garden Girl for Two Peas in a Bucket. When this site and logo was first created, Anne so graciously gave me special permission to use her flowers in my design and logo and I wanted to highlight more of her amazing digi-scrapbook creations for you. You can find ‘em all here at this link. To show a teensy bit of what she is all about, here are a few highlights of her digi-work:
Chic Boutique DigiKit: $4
Peacock Blues DigiKit: $14.95
Peaceful Garden Paper Pack: $4
Bella’s Boutique
March 14, 2008 by Emily · 1 Comment
Handcrafted from start to finish, these small keepsakes will keep your photos looking crisp and colorful. Amy Yang, of Bella’s Boutique (found at Etsy), created these little tin pocket albums to preserve your wallet-size pictures. They are made with a durable tin cover and accordion style photo slots, perfect for on-the-go ”show-and-tell.”
Tin Pocket Album price: $10
Fonts For Peas
March 5, 2008 by Emily · 4 Comments
Scrapbooking aficionados everywhere will love Fonts For Peas because your very own handwriting may be created into a font for FREE. Even if you could care less about your penmanship or your submitted handwriting doesn’t get chosen, there are other fonts available for friendly, easy, and free downloading.
Once you’ve mastered writing “the quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog,” you could have your very own, personalized font to use in your scrapbooks for years to come. Other similar sites that offer these services free or with a minimal cost are found here and here.
Post written by Brittani C. & (information courtesy of How About Orange)
