MerrimentDesign.com is all about crafting and passing it on. I’m deeply indebted to these talented and fun bloggers, websites and magazines for helping to pass on these projects into the DIY and crafting community. Thank you!! And if I’ve missed you, please let me know so that I can add you to my thank you list at the end of this page.

See me and Shane on WeTV in our retro fabric poppy wedding cake episode starring Mary and Brenda Maher (aka, Cakegirls) on Amazing Wedding Cakes Season 2 on WeTV! The episode aired as part of We Go Bridal night (right after Bridezillas).

Shane and I were thrilled to have a two-page featured article in the 2007-2008 Fall/Winter issue of The Knot national magazine, available in Borders and other national bookstores. You can also see us online as a “Knot Pick” wedding as well as on The Knot TV.

“CRAFTMASTER …the lifelong crafter started merrimentdesign.com, a blog where she posts free how-to instructions of her favorite DIY projects—such as a Chicago passport cover (pictured) and an urban wreath made out of Polaroid pictures. “I love putting creative things out there for people to take and make their own,” Beymer says. The site—its motto is “craft and pass it on”—has been a hit with the online craft community, so Beymer also posts submissions from readers that include tips on everything from modern stuffed animals to grilling marinades.” Time Out Chicago magazine and website 12.18.08 full review

“When Prescott emailed me yesterday to say “thanks” for pointing him in the direction of those Chicago Flag Christmas Cards on Etsy, I made sure to send him something else that just came my way: a DIY Chicago Flag Passport Cover. Although Prescott shuddered at the thought of bumbling around with swatches of fabric, I thought some of our readers might like the scoop on these free, very nicely done step-by-step instructions to create your own Chicago travel companion.” full article

“i wanted to kick off the day with two diy projects: this fantastic felt holiday project from kathy at merriment design (click here for instructions) and a great holiday guest blog project right here…just in case you want to do some crafting while you’re watching the macy’s thanksgiving day parade.” design*sponge 11.26.08 full review

“From the folks at locally run site Merriment Design, who brought you the DIY Chicago Flag Passport Cover, come these instructions on how to make some nifty napkin rings and placecards for your Thanksgiving dinner – no sewing machine required.

Let us also give a nod to the concept of the website itself; a “craft and pass it on” idea-sharing site which posts free and easy DIY projects. If you have any craft ideas you would like to see posted, send them their way!” full article

“Holy schmoly! Check out these awesome goodies from Kathy & Shane’s autumn wedding!” iDiY full review

Other Fun Mentions:

Paisley Anne Home :: Love me–Love my Quiche (10/09)
“So I start browsing the Internet. What do I find? Two of the most fanciful blogs I have ever come across. The first, Merriment Design is by a lady in Chicago named Kathy. She gave me a great quiche recipe and some ideas for using chalkboard fabric. She is quite clever and has the ability to make every ordinary thing look extraordinary with her attention to details. The second is the blog of the The Pioneer Woman…”

One Pretty Thing :: Weekend Roundup: October 18th, 2009 (10/09)

Apartment Therapy – TheKitchn :: Decorate Your Jars! Five Lovely Canning Label Templates (10/09)
“Bold colors and a subtle fabric texture make a great modern update to the old gingham and flower-bud fabrics our grandmothers used to top their jars!…”

Lora’s Recipes :: Bacon Fun Part Nine (09/09)

Ashley & Tim in Wisconsin :: Mmmm…Pumpkin Banana Bread! (08/09)

Quite Like It :: Countdown to the big show (08/09)

B.Inspired :: Crazy places for kids’ art (08/09)

Weddingbee :: Sewn Invitations Idea (08/09)

Jolie Jolie – All Things Prettiful :: Fabric Backed Wedding Invites from Merriment Design (08/09)

Decoesfera :: Hazlo tú mismo: servilleteros con tubos de cartón (08/09)

Oceanside Bride :: Fabric Sewn Invitations (08/09)

Quite Like It :: Countdown to the big show: 2 (08/09)

Elizabeth Anne Designs :: DIY Wedding Details: Fabric Flower Invitations (08/09)
“Kathy at Merriment Design has outdone herself again!  I adore these fabric-backed invitations with half sewn fabric flowers…”

Petit Citron :: rond de serviette (07/09)

Stylish Events :: 101 DIY Wedding Projects, Second Edition (07/09)
“This is the most excited that I’ve ever been to make a post. I have been collecting the best of the best DIY projects from blogs and websites over the past few months, and it’s finally complete…”

Wedding Planning With Joy :: Chile :: Sewn invitations idea (07/09)

Apartment Therapy Re-Nest :: How To – Make Napkin Rings From a Cardboard Tube (06/09)

Lifehacker :: Recycle a Cardboard Tube into Fabric Napkin Rings (06/09)
“Craft-oriented blog Merriment noticed how thick the cardboard tubes inside Saran Wrap are. Your average person might have been content toss it in the recycling bin…”

Craft Stew :: Just Found (06/09)

Wonderment :: Bookmarks of late (06/09)

CraftGossip.com :: Tutorial: Napkin rings from cardboard tubes and fabric scraps (06/09)

Lucky Me :: The Nest: Napkin Rings (06/09)

10marifet.org :: Rulo Kartondan? (06/09)

Aurelle :: Idées récup’ (06/09)

Lauren Makes :: Napkin Rings (06/09)

Lesbian in a Hat :: Macaroni and Cheese Bacon-Cups (06/09)

El Gran Chef :: Originales panqueques de panceta (06/09)

One Pretty Thing :: Daily DIY – Recycled Fabric Napkin Rings (06/09)

Design Bees :: Memory and Merriment! (06/09)

tiny*prints tiny*talk :: Make Your Own Memory Games (06/09)

Craft: :: Recipe: Bacon Pancakes (05/09)

And Stanley Makes Three :: Charming and Free (05/09)

Jen Barry Photography :: The Giving Tree Save the Date (05/09)

tiny*prints tiny*talk :: Father’s Day Fun (05/09)

Slashfood.com :: Beauteous Bacon Brunches (05/09)

iDiY :: Lovely Links (05/09)

tiny*prints tiny*talk :: Make Your Own Memory Games (05/09)

Where To Get Engaged :: DIY Projects for the Wedding (05/09)

One Pretty Thing :: Daily DIY (05/09)

Starling Fitness :: Indulge in bacon pancakes (05/09)

Gorengal :: DIY Day (05/09)

Apt 345 :: Polish Invitations (04/09)

Shoestring Soirees :: Blogroll (04/09)

A Recent History by Illustrator Cindy :: Blogroll (04/09)

The Everyday Bride :: Attitude or Gratitude Award (04/09)

tiny*prints tiny*talk :: Inspiration Board – Upscale Birthday Party (03/09)

The Cupcake Chronicles :: Ways to Save the Date (03/09)

Intimate Weddings :: Free Wedding Templates – The Giving Tree Save-the-Dates (03/09)

KimberlyMichelle.com :: How to be your very best Alice (03/09)

Chere Amie :: DIY tea bags (03/09)

Busy Beaver Button Company :: ButtonFeature (03/09)

SwizzleStix! :: Blogroll (03/09)

Eleen :: Blogroll (03/09)

Practically Married :: Bridal Tea Favors (03/09)

Elizabeth Anne Designs :: DIY Daily – Tea Bag Favors (03/09)

Wedding*Paper Divas :: Host a Bridal Shower Tea Party (03/09)

Project 10K Wedding :: Tree Stationery – Free! (03/09)

Gapers Block, Chicago :: Baby’s Got a Brand New Mac (02/2009)
“There was macaroni and cheese with apples; with oxtail; with mustard and pumpernickel; with truffle oil; and, most inventively, with peanut butter and jelly….”

Our Little House in the City :: New Links to Love (02/09)

Creative Odds ‘n Ends :: Holy Matrimony (Invitation) Batman! (02/09)

Little Mary Sunshine :: Bacon Flowchart (02/09)

iDIY :: DIY Wedding: Kathy and Shane (02/09)

On a Limb Paper :: Wedding Invitation Book (02/09)

La Manduca :: Bacon cup with egg (01/09)

The Everyday Bride :: Merriment Design. The Urban Martha Stewart (07/08)
“Kathy Beymer, from the always entertaining and educational, Merriment Designs, is perhaps the closest thing to a young, hip, urban Martha Stewart that I have ever seen…”

Big hugs to everyone who linked to me in 2008 and 2007! I hope to get your links up soon. Craft and pass it on :)

You crafty? Send me your creations, ideas and finds. I’ll post them and shower you with all the credit.