Fourth of July Felt and Button Star Napkin Rings Decorations, Holidays These no-sew felt napkin rings really brightened up Shane's Fourth of July Birthday BBQ. And yep, I realize I'm a bit on napkin rings kick ...first the felt leaf napkin rings for Thanksgiving, then...Fourth of July Felt and Button Star Napkin Rings... »

Posted by Kathy on July 9, 2009  | Permalink  | Comments (3)  | 

Recycled Fabric Napkin Rings from Saran Wrap Tubes Decorations, Entertaining Every day I fight being a packrat. A few months ago I was getting ready to throw away an empty Saran Wrap box and happened to notice how the cardboard tube inside was oh...Recycled Fabric Napkin Rings from Saran Wrap Tubes... »

Posted by Kathy on June 6, 2009  | Permalink  | Comments (42)  | 

Shrinky Dink Rabbit’s Foot Napkin Ring Keychain Favor Decorations, Entertaining, Gifts & Favors, Showers This is one of those craft projects that I just love. A little throwback, a little whimsical ...and totally original. The idea for Shrinky Dink rabbit's foot napkin rings that double as keychain favors...Shrinky Dink Rabbit’s Foot Napkin Ring Keychain Favor... »

Posted by Kathy on February 8, 2009  | Permalink  | Comments (3)  | 

Urban wreath for fall using Polaroids Decorations, Holidays, Home My friend Heather Crosby and I have creative chemistry. Whenever we get together we build on each other's ideas until it becomes something totally original. Heather came over for dinner last week toting stacks...Urban wreath for fall using Polaroids... »

Posted by Kathy on November 6, 2008  | Permalink  | Comments (7)  | 

Fourth of July Waterproof Coasters Decorations, Holidays More decor for our upcoming Fourth of July - slash - Shane's birthday BBQ. I took Martha's Fourth of July parasols and turned them into a neat matching Fourth of July waterproof coasters. Supplies:...Fourth of July Waterproof Coasters... »

Posted by Kathy on July 3, 2008  | Permalink  | Comments (4)  | 

Fourth of July Paper Napkin Rings Decorations, Holidays Shane's birthday is the Fourth of July so today I started to make some fun decorations for him. Martha Stewart has a super cute Fourth of July paper napkin ring template on her website....Fourth of July Paper Napkin Rings... »

Posted by Kathy on June 29, 2008  | Permalink  | Comments (0)  | 

High School Themed Engagement Party Decorations, Entertaining, Showers Hostess Heather Crosby had a blast from the past throwing a high school themed engagement party for her brother Chad and bride-to-be Shayda who met back in their teens. Starting with a handwritten ‘Secret...High School Themed Engagement Party... »

Posted by Kathy on June 8, 2008  | Permalink  | Comments (4)  | 

Friday Inspiration: Turquoise and orange Decorations, Showers, Weddings I love the combination of turquoise and orange that Anne-Marie Rosser and Adam Whipple used for their intimate outdoor wedding reception on a Chicago terrace. Anne-Marie started with turquoise tablecloths and crisp white linen...Friday Inspiration: Turquoise and orange... »

Posted by Kathy on May 2, 2008  | Permalink  | Comments (4)  | 

Entertaining ideas from PenCarlson Decorations, Gifts & Favors, Showers, Weddings Our wedding photographers, Kiri and Brett of PenCarlson Photography, hosted a bright and cheery open house on Sunday for their new Chicago photography studio. Height is always good with buffets but I've never seen...Entertaining ideas from PenCarlson... »

Posted by Kathy on March 18, 2008  | Permalink  | Comments (2)  | 

Whimisical wedding “altar” from strung flowers Decorations, Weddings One of the biggest challenges of getting married in a "non-traditional" space is that the backdrop might look a too plain or stark during your ceremony. We got married in a Chicago loft space...Whimisical wedding “altar” from strung flowers... »

Posted by Kathy on February 9, 2008  | Permalink  | Comments (8)  | 

Placecards / escort cards / seating cards Decorations, Holidays, Weddings Here's a simple placecard design that's equally at home at weddings and showers or the Thanksgiving dinner table. Fabric edges are intentionally left raw to enhance the Holly Hobbie, handmade vibe. Supplies: Kathy's free...Placecards / escort cards / seating cards... »

Posted by Kathy on July 21, 2007  | Permalink  | Comments (5)  | 

Table numbers sewn with poppy flowers and leaves Decorations, Weddings If you're like me table numbers are probably one of the last details that you're thinking about. But they can be a key way to dress up and personalize your tables. I sewed the...Table numbers sewn with poppy flowers and leaves... »

Posted by Kathy on July 21, 2007  | Permalink  | Comments (2)  | 

Guest towels for bathrooms Decorations, Everyday, Gifts & Favors, Home, Weddings This is the detail that got the most comments from my wedding guests. My friends said it was 'typical Kathy' to personalize even the bathroom towels. But this crafty activity is something you can...Guest towels for bathrooms... »

Posted by Kathy on July 15, 2007  | Permalink  | Comments (7)  |