I’m back!!!

I’m back fellow readers but on a new site. I’ve gradumacated and am now blogging at studioxtine.com. I’m doing the same stuff like DIY creative projects and tutorials with more focus on doing them using the amazing Silhouette CAMEO cutting machine.

As a member of the 2017-2018 Silhouette Design Team, I will be showing you many ways to use the cutting machine on various materials for all kinds of projects! The Silhouette CAMEO has been a huge gamechanger in my life, from making cute craft party supplies to practical home needs like return address labels.

Hop on over to the new website, check out the new content, and don’t forget to sign up to receive blog posts by email!

diy: Halloween Craft Project Ideas

My favorite holiday is just around the corner! This weekend, I’m pulling out some cute Halloween decor I made over the years. If you’re looking for quick ways to add some spooktacular flair to your home, check out the following DIY projects/tutorials. These creepy creations are simple enough that kiddos can join in on the fun!

Looking to add quick Halloween decor? Swap out photos with these printables, my latest addition in my etsy shop.

fyi: GoToGiftBaskets.com

Hey all, I’ve got another great FYI for you! It’s that time of the year when there’s a lot of reasons to celebrate, from birthdays, graduations, and holidays like Father’s Day and Fourth of July! And what better way to celebrate with an amazing gift basket from GoToGiftBaskets.com, filled with delicious treats and gourmet goodies! My favorite part of this website is that they’ve sorted the gift baskets by gender, making selecting the perfect gift that much easier! Father’s Day is around the corner so check out the gift baskets for men. Or if you need gift baskets for women, go here. Below are some gorgeous looking gift baskets — I’m loving the garden-themed one!

fyi: eDiaperCakes.com

Hey folks! Long time, no post! Whoops, sorry about that! I’ve been busy in the new world of mommyhood! At the end of January, my hubby and I had our first child, a sweet little baby boy named Ethan! He’s 12 weeks now and I’m no longer walking around the house in PJs (though nothing wrong with that!) and slowly getting back into the groove of things! Yay! :)

Coincidentally, today’s FYI post is baby-related! I want to share with you a really neat website called eDiaperCakes.com! It is your one stop shop for all things diaper cakes! As a new mom, I can tell you the best gift is a practical gift, such as diapers! And as an event planner, I think diaper cakes are the perfect centerpieces for a baby shower!

What’s even better is that eDiaperCakes.com offers flat rate shipping of $5 to anywhere in the United States and cakes are assembled/shipped in two days or less. What an easy-peasy, super adorable gift for mom-to-be!

Below is a snapshot of the MANY handcrafted diaper cake designs offered. My favorite is Elmer the Patchwork Elephant! I just love all the colors on the cake! :)

Blue Monkey

Bumble Bee

Elmer the Patchwork Elephant

Musical Frog

fyi: featured on apartment therapy!!

oh my gravy, my DIY tutorial on making spiderwebs with yarn was featured on Apartment Therapy (#30)! Check it out along with all the other cute, um, I mean, creepy, Halloween DIY projects! Thanks AT – you just made my day!! :)