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Day 10: Boo Ghost Candy Wrapper DIY (with free printable)
Day 10: Boo Ghost Candy Wrapper DIY (with free printable)
October 17, 2014
Day 10: Boo Ghost Candy Wrapper DIY (with free printable) After yesterday’s candy wrapper post, I really wanted to make a new candy wrapper for this year! I made these Ghost spoon toppers for [...] Continue →
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Day 9: Mummy Candy Wrapper DIY
Day 9: Mummy Candy Wrapper DIY
October 16, 2014
Day 9: Mummy Candy Wrapper DIY Halloween is just over 2 weeks away, so I guess it’s ok to buy some candy now. It’s a little dangerous if we buy candy too soon in our [...] Continue →
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Day 8: Printable Paper Sack Gift Bags
Day 8: Printable Paper Sack Gift Bags
October 15, 2014
Day 8: Printable Paper Sack Gift Bags I really love this creation. Printing on things that aren’t normally a printable item: awesome. I love it. These bags are the perfect lazy-person gift wrap. I [...] Continue →
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Day 7: Vinyl Leaf Placemat DIY and Pattern
Day 7: Vinyl Leaf Placemat DIY and Pattern
October 14, 2014
Day 7: Vinyl Leaf Placemat DIY and Pattern The blog has been a bit Halloween-crazy this last week, so I thought I’d take a break and share a Fall themed creation: The Vinyl Leaf [...] Continue →
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Day 6: Spooky Tin Can Lantern DIY
Day 6: Spooky Tin Can Lantern DIY
October 13, 2014
Spooky Tin Can Lantern DIY It’s Halloween time and we are getting pretty excited over here at The Paper Mama home. We have pumpkins EVERYwhere, and we plan on making a yarn spiderweb tomorrow. [...] Continue →
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Day 5: Monster Doughnut!
Day 5: Monster Doughnut!
October 10, 2014
Day 5: Monster Doughnut! Another lovely Pinterest idea that I had pinned FORever ago. I’m not sure of the original idea source, but I have always loved it. The monster doughnut! These goodies are so funny [...] Continue →
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Day 3: Colorful No Carve Mini Pumpkins
Day 3: Colorful No Carve Mini Pumpkins
October 8, 2014
Day 3: Colorful No Carve Mini Pumpkins I love to use spray paint in craft projects, so I tend to have a LOT of it leftover (I have a ton from past projects). So the other [...] Continue →
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Day 2: Monster Eyeball Wreath
Day 2: Monster Eyeball Wreath
October 7, 2014
Day 2: Monster Eyeball Wreath Yes this was a post from last year, but I like to share a few flashback in this 50 DIY Days of Holiday Crafts series. Just like a, “Hey, [...] Continue →
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Day 1: Etched Mustache Glassware DIY
Day 1: Etched Mustache Glassware DIY
October 6, 2014
Day 1: Etched Glassware Mustache DIY (using a Dremel) It’s Day 1 of my 50 DIY Days of Holiday Crafts for 2014. Wow. My 4th year doing this, and yeah… I’m crazy. Anywho, let’s [...] Continue →
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Maple Tree Seed Fall Wreath DIY
Maple Tree Seed Fall Wreath DIY
October 2, 2014
It’s a new season, so that means it’s time for a new wreath (I love wreaths… and Fall). I’d like to introduce all of you to the newest member of our wreath family: the [...] Continue →
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Halloween Candy Corn Jello with Spooky Spoon Toppers!
Halloween Candy Corn Jello with Spooky Spoon Toppers!
October 1, 2014
Here’s the thing, I don’t like the taste of candy corn. Then why did I make candy corn jello? Well, it doesn’t actually taste like candy corn (yay) because it’s made with lemon and [...] Continue →
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“S’more friends like you!” S’mores Kit (with free printable)
“S’more friends like you!” S’mores Kit (with free printable)
August 15, 2014
Just a few more weeks of summer left. I am VERY much looking forward to fall, but I will definitely miss warm summer nights by the fire. Recently I fell in LOVE with this S’mores [...] Continue →
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Cloth Leaf Napkin DIY
Cloth Leaf Napkin DIY
August 13, 2014
I know this is WAY early, but Fall will be here before you know it. I made these very cute Cloth Leaf Napkins for the HP Create blog. Iron on these colorful leaves onto [...] Continue →
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Painting With Bleach DIY
Painting With Bleach DIY
August 7, 2014
Today on the Better Homes and Gardens blog I experimented and tried Painting With Bleach. It was fun! Seriously. I painted a lampshade and some napkins, but you can really paint anything that’s mostly cotton. [...] Continue →
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“Not A Plastic Bag” Cloth Bag DIY and Free Printable
“Not A Plastic Bag” Cloth Bag DIY and Free Printable
August 5, 2014
No plastic bags here in this home. Just kidding, it’s hard to avoid plastic bags when you shop. We do try our best to remember to bring cloth bags when we go to stores, [...] Continue →
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Things to make: Watermelon Shoes DIY
Things to make: Watermelon Shoes DIY
August 4, 2014
Things to make: these adorable watermelon shoes DIY. I shoed this picture to my kiddo and she fell in love! She wants some fruit shoes. I’m putting this DIY on my list of projects [...] Continue →
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Ombre Air Plant Frame
Ombre Air Plant Frame
July 31, 2014
Wednesday on the HP Create blog I shared my Ombre Air Plant Frame DIY! I love air plants. They’re hard to kill, not that I’m TRYing to kill them. I just forget to water [...] Continue →
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Garden Flower Cupcake Toppers (with free printables) DIY
Garden Flower Cupcake Toppers (with free printables) DIY
July 28, 2014
I love a pretty dessert decoration. A few weeks ago I explored my garden and found a bunch of very lovely flowers and photographed them. I created a couple of printables to make some really sweet [...] Continue →
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Floral Drink Umbrella Stirrers
Floral Drink Umbrella Stirrers
July 15, 2014
Do you remember my umbrella drink stirrers? Well I had a few emails asking if I could provide a blank umbrella so they could be customized for any party you have. I made 3 [...] Continue →
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Paper Berry Pie Decorations (with free printables)
Paper Berry Pie Decorations (with free printables)
July 9, 2014
It’s summertime, a.k.a. fruit pie time! I love pie. I love the slightly salty crust with the sweet and tart fruit. Mmmmm, seriously so good. The thing with pies, it’s hard to tell what [...] Continue →
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Fruity Mod Podge Planter DIY
Fruity Mod Podge Planter DIY
July 8, 2014
Do you love indoor herb gardens? Well, I made this Fruity Mod Podge Planter DIY for the HP Create blog and I love the pop of color it’s added to my kitchen. My husband [...] Continue →
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Plastic Travel Envelope Purse DIY
Plastic Travel Envelope Purse DIY
July 3, 2014
I travel quite a bit and I feel like every time I go to the airport… I suddenly can’t find ANYthing I need. Where’s my ID? Where did I put my phone? I even [...] Continue →
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Glass Painting Party + a $50 Michaels Gift Card GIVEAWAY!
Glass Painting Party + a $50 Michaels Gift Card GIVEAWAY!
July 2, 2014
Have you ever painted on glassware? I absolutely love doing this. It’s so much fun, so I invited a bunch of my buddies over for a little glass painting party! I made a printout [...] Continue →
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DIY Splatter Painted Glassware!
DIY Splatter Painted Glassware!
June 30, 2014
The 80’s called and they want their DIY splatter painted glassware back! Ha! Do you remember spatter painting all the things? I do. I decided to flashback to my childhood and make some splatter [...] Continue →
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Painted Word Canvas DIY (with free printables to makes your own)
Painted Word Canvas DIY (with free printables to makes your own)
June 27, 2014
So yesterday I created a Photo Canvas DIY (2 ways) for the BHG blog, but my original plan had been to make a third canvas. I ended up having a little painting accident with [...] Continue →
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Coffee Facts Game, Girl Time, and a GIVEAWAY!
Coffee Facts Game, Girl Time, and a GIVEAWAY!
June 25, 2014
Game time with friends = the best. I LOVE playing games. If you’re ever around me and want to play some board or card game… I will join you. I don’t get to play [...] Continue →
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Pumpkin Biscotti with Coffee Glaze Recipe (and free gift tag printable)
Pumpkin Biscotti with Coffee Glaze Recipe (and free gift tag printable)
June 16, 2014
Biscotti is so delicious. It’s pretty much the perfect goody to partner with coffee. Right? For some reason I’ve never made this yummy treat. I have no idea why since it’s SO easy to [...] Continue →
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Another shooting.
Another shooting.
June 11, 2014
Yesterday there was another school shooting. This time it was in Oregon. My heart is so broken for the family that lost their son for absolutely no reason. I prefer to stay away from [...] Continue →
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Our Growing Baby Chicks
Our Growing Baby Chicks
June 5, 2014
It’s been over a month since our chick eggs have hatched. Our little chicks have grown from sweet little puffs to super awkward preteens. After these little birds hatched out of their eggs, I [...] Continue →
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Banana Ice Cream Recipe: 3 Ways
Banana Ice Cream Recipe: 3 Ways
June 3, 2014
I have heard about people making banana ice cream, but I’ve never actually tried it until now. I mean… I will admit that I do not like the taste of bananas… at all, but [...] Continue →
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What’s up with me these days?
What’s up with me these days?
June 2, 2014
What’s up with me these days? Just moving along with life and working…. – My kiddo has finished preschool for now and we are just about to start our summer. – The baby chicks [...] Continue →
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Craft Time with Friends, a Yummy Coffee Milkshake Recipe, and a GIVEAWAY!
Craft Time with Friends, a Yummy Coffee Milkshake Recipe, and a GIVEAWAY!
May 30, 2014
I love a good craft party. I recently invited my friends over to paint some wood beads and make necklaces. It turned out to be such a lovely day! Crafting with friends is one [...] Continue →
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Free Printable: Succulent Gift Tags!
Free Printable: Succulent Gift Tags!
May 28, 2014
Recently I made a really neat Mini Succulent Wreath for La Crema (full DIY here). It works perfectly as a little wine bottle decoration. It’s like a 2-in-1 gift: a bottle of tasty wine [...] Continue →
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Free Printable: Frozen Treat Drip Catcher
Free Printable: Frozen Treat Drip Catcher
May 21, 2014
It’s that time of year. It’s time for my kiddo to ask me for some sort of frozen treat over and over and over and…. yeah. The whole treat thing would be fine, but [...] Continue →
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Alphabet Cookies Gift
Alphabet Cookies Gift
May 19, 2014
A couple weeks ago I made some really cute alphabet cookies for the HP Create blog. I don’t own any alphabet cookie cutters, I just printed out a really lovely alphabet and used a [...] Continue →
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Tiny Umbrella Drink Stirrers with Free Printable!
Tiny Umbrella Drink Stirrers with Free Printable!
May 16, 2014
I love a cute drink stirrer and that’s why I made these Tiny Umbrella Drink Stirrers! They are perfect for your upcoming summer barbecues, or for any celebration. They could also be lovely for [...] Continue →
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$5 Macrame Plant Hanger!
$5 Macrame Plant Hanger!
May 15, 2014
Hellloooo! Today on the Better Homes and Gardens blog I’m sharing how to make your own Macrame Plant Holder. This little thing will cost less than $5 to make. Cute for your home or [...] Continue →
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Happy Tea Towel DIY (with free printables)
Happy Tea Towel DIY (with free printables)
May 6, 2014
This month on the HP Create blog we were challenged to create 3 DIY’s that made us happy! I immediately thought of Pharrel’s Happy song. I know. It’s all over the place and REALLY [...] Continue →
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Painted Trellis DIY
Painted Trellis DIY
May 1, 2014
Today is supposed to be BEAUTIFUL here in Portland. This weather makes me so ready for gardening. A couple weekends ago my husband and I built this sweet handmade trellis. We needed something large and [...] Continue →
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Baby chicks!!!!!!!!!!!!
Baby chicks!!!!!!!!!!!!
April 29, 2014
You guys. The baby chicks are hatching! I don’t think there’s much I need to say… cause adorable chicks! Yeah. That’s right. We put 6 eggs under her and by the time we tucked [...] Continue →
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Custom Drink Stirrers and Straws DIY (with free printables)
Custom Drink Stirrers and Straws DIY (with free printables)
April 28, 2014
I’ve been making some weird stuff. Ha! The weirdness is not so much the adorable straw banner above, but the weirdo drink stirrers below (they make me laugh, I love them). I made this [...] Continue →
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Plastic Egg Popsicle Mold with a No Refined Sugar Popsicle Recipe
Plastic Egg Popsicle Mold with a No Refined Sugar Popsicle Recipe
April 23, 2014
Ok. Yes, Easter is over… Now what to do with all those extra plastic eggs? I saw this blogger make these, so I had to try it: Plastic Egg Popsicle. My kiddo is sort [...] Continue →
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Dessert Ideas!
Dessert Ideas!
April 14, 2014
Ok, I gotta be honest. I stayed up way too late watching The Game of Thrones and I didn’t finish the post I had planned for today. No worries! I think that gives me [...] Continue →
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Pressed Flower Cake Decor
Pressed Flower Cake Decor
April 10, 2014
It’s Spring. Yes it is. I thought this would be the perfect time to share this cute cake. I’ve officially used my pressed flowers printable 3 times: paper flower frame, decoupaged flower eggs, and [...] Continue →
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Fortune Cookie Cash Jar
Fortune Cookie Cash Jar
April 8, 2014
Have you been wracking your brain to come up with the best graduation gift, instead of your typical card with money? Well, I have an idea for you: The Fortune Cookie Cash Jar. Make [...] Continue →
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Melissa Bahen is lovely.
Melissa Bahen is lovely.
April 4, 2014
//Homemade Crepes with Nutella//Annie’s Grandma’s Fresh Peach Pie// Toasted Coconut Lime Bars// Hello friends! I’m not sure if you noticed, but I have a lovely lady contributing an extra bit of lovliness to my blog. [...] Continue →
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Pretty Silhouette Plates DIY
Pretty Silhouette Plates DIY
April 2, 2014
A lovely new DIY for you guys! I originally saw this idea on Pretty Prudent and I really wanted to try this out for myself. I used the silhouette from my kiddo, mom’s dog [...] Continue →
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Well, let’s give this a try: hatching baby chicks.
Well, let’s give this a try: hatching baby chicks.
March 31, 2014
Well, our lovely girl (Ms. Pickles) has decided to go all broody on us. K, what’s broody? Well… it’s when your chicken can feel the start of Spring, loses her mind, and decides to [...] Continue →
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Cascarones Easter Egg Surprise Countdown
Cascarones Easter Egg Surprise Countdown
March 26, 2014
Cascarones, or “shell hits”, are said to bring luck and fortune to the person whose head you break the egg over. Typically Cascarones are filled with confetti, but I decided to add a couple [...] Continue →
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Little Egg Succulent Planter
Little Egg Succulent Planter
March 25, 2014
Well. These are adorable. I was trying to find something fun and different to do with my Easter eggs. The Little Egg Succulent Planter turned out pretty cute. Make one and keep it for [...] Continue →
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Decoupage Easter Eggs with Free Pressed Flower Printable
Decoupage Easter Eggs with Free Pressed Flower Printable
March 24, 2014
I know. Easter isn’t until April 20th, but I like making things and I like decorating eggs… So that’s what’s up. Hee! We decorated eggs all weekend at my home. First up, a pressed [...] Continue →
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Vanilla Extract Recipe + Free Label Printable
Vanilla Extract Recipe + Free Label Printable
March 18, 2014
Can you really call something a recipe if it’s only 2 ingredients? Well, Vanilla Extract is surprisingly easy to make. Just two things you need: alcohol and vanilla beans. Yup. You wouldn’t know that [...] Continue →
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Personalized Photo Pendants or Keychain DIY
Personalized Photo Pendants or Keychain DIY
March 17, 2014
Handmade gifts are the best. Easy to make handmade gifts are EVEN better. These pendants (or keychains) are about as easy as it gets. Just a bit of clay, a photo, mini cookie cutter, [...] Continue →
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Mailbox Makeover DIY for Under $15!
Mailbox Makeover DIY for Under $15!
February 25, 2014
I know it’s winter and all my plants are dead right now, but my front yard is REALLY bumming me out. A lot. I’m typically a fall and winter sorta girl, but for whatever [...] Continue →
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Better late than never: The PNW Blogger Holiday Party Recap
Better late than never: The PNW Blogger Holiday Party Recap
February 24, 2014
Well, the PNW Blogger Holiday Party happened WAY back in November. I’ve been so busy I am just now getting to the recap post! Yup. Well, better late than never! We had an amazing [...] Continue →
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Wrapped Charm Bracelet Craft
Wrapped Charm Bracelet Craft
February 20, 2014
In January I finally gave in and made my own wrap bracelet for HP Create. I’ve been seeing these things all over the internets and I gotta say: This was a fun craft! It [...] Continue →
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Strawberry Valentine // DIY with free printables!
Strawberry Valentine // DIY with free printables!
February 10, 2014
Valentine’s Day is this Friday! You know what’s super exciting? My kiddo is in preschool and get’s to share Valentines with her classmates. This is so fun for both of us. She helped me [...] Continue →
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Heart-Shaped Planter DIY!
Heart-Shaped Planter DIY!
February 5, 2014
Hey friends! I am so in love with this Heart-Shaped Planter DIY I made for the Minnetonka blog. It’s such an easy DIY and I KNOW you can create one for yourself (or make [...] Continue →
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It’s about the people.
It’s about the people.
January 27, 2014
Why go to conferences? Why travel so much? Well, it’s about the people. The people I meet, the people I know, and the people I want to introduce myself to. I meet with other [...] Continue →
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Light-up Glitter Marquee Letters on BHG
Light-up Glitter Marquee Letters on BHG
January 23, 2014
I hope you’re all having a FABulous week! I’m in Salt Lake City for Alt Summit… so crazy busy! We’re hosting a Carnival themed party here, and we shared a little party diy with [...] Continue →
