In this post, I am going to share with you my tips for writing on agate slices. There are so many things you can do with agates and there are a lot of options for how you go about embellishing them.
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I am so excited to bring back the Color Wheel series. If you’ve been here long, you might remember seeing these roundup posts featuring small business products found in the Carolinas. Each roundup based on a single color theme. Well, it’s back and I’m so excited to share some amazing finds from small businesses in the area, most of which can be found on Etsy. This series will be published just once a month, and always a Friday. Let’s get started!
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And just like that, it’s January.
With every new year, comes a sense of new beginnings. If we’re lucky, it may even come with a feeling of hope. A hope for change, a hope for new opportunities. Some hope for love or a stronger body. While others are hopeful the good habits they’ve just begun will stick.
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Each year we visit a pumpkin patch and it’s one of my favorite things to do in the fall. We carve some of our pumpkin haul into jack-o-lanterns and paint others with bats and spooky words. Using paints and markers are a fun kid-friendly way to include even our littlest in the pumpkin decorating. But we set aside at least one which will turn into our Thankful Pumpkin.
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You and I both know that self-care is essential, but it often takes a back burner to all obligations. The Helm Planner seeks to encourage planning for self-care along with all of life’s to-dos. Here are some ways that the Helm Planner can help you plan your mental health: …
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Maybe there are small things we can do as we learn to accept ourselves that will make things feel better now. I don't think that a person needs a radical change in their life to have a favorable view of themselves, AKA "good self-esteem." Here’s what therapist, Mary Beth Somich has to say about self-esteem, self-worth and the Helm Planner.
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Mental health matters. And in the midst of a global pandemic, lessening stress plays an important role in boosting our moods and our overall wellbeing. The Helm Planner was created as a self-help tool for those seeking a planner that focuses on enjoying your day…
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If I have learned anything over the years from selling my work online, it’s this: quality product photos means higher sales. Some e-commerce platforms like Amazon require a white background. Others, like Etsy, your own website, or even social media just require high quality images - often the more visually interesting the better!
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List of 23 Chic Wedding Chalkboard Ideas. Have a wedding, birthday or other fun event coming up? Now that you know how to make chalkboards, you can put your skills to use for your next event. I make chalkboards for all sorts of wedding and event signage. Here are a few of the types of signs I’ve created with chalkboards…
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Ready to make a chic chalkboard in any color you want? When I say any color, I mean ANY color. Does chalkboard paint come in every color under the sun? Nope. But it comes in CLEAR! Which means you can use it to coat your favorite acrylic paint color to create something uniquely yours. Let’s get started!
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"I exist in two places; here and where you are." -Margaret Atwood.
To me this is one of the best quotes to sum up parenthood. If you are a parent or a parent to be then this quote probably hits home. Once you become a parent so many things change. And one of the biggest changes...
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As a wedding calligrapher, I make a LOT of chalkboards for events. They’re always fun to make and guests love them. Chalkboards are especially great as event signage because they’re reusable. Erase the design, hang in the home or office and use again and again. I love when wedding items can be reused beyond the couple’s big day. And when that wedding memento can be incorporated into your everyday decor, well that’s even better!
Ready to learn how to make your own chalkboards and create chalkboard surfaces on everyday objects? Let’s get started!
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If you love the vintage look or just love paper ephemera for scrapbooking and crafts, then you’re going to want to save this tutorial before you get pulled away from the page and into the tutorial. Making tea dyed paper is as easy as you might expect. Below you will find drying tips so your vintage inspired paper can go right in your printer. You’ll also find a color chart of my test results for dying paper at different lengths and my recommendations for ratio.
Ready to create a gorgeous stack of paper with an old world feel? Keep reading for everything you need to know.
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Need a last minute Valentine’s Day gift? Something special for your anniversary? Grab this free downloadable Love Letter and score some major points when you hand your partner this thoughtful gift. You’ll love this easy and free V-Day Gift idea!
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If you’re like me, everything in the nursery had to match an overarching color scheme. When we turned my then office into the second nursery, the walls were already a soft green. And since the nursery was going to be for a little baby girl, we decided we wanted hints of pink. There we had it: pale green, soft pink and white.
Luckily, after a few months of rearranging furniture and a ton of DIY projects later, it all came together. I made a pastel floral mobile. I painted a large mirror and a handful of up cycled frames white. And then I made a nursery sign with a subtle pink watercolor background and voila!
Making a watercolor baby name sign come to life on a canvas is an easy way to add a statement piece to your nursery walls.
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How to dry flowers by Raleigh Calligraphy. 7 tips for beautiful dried flowers plus my favorite dried flower projects!
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Think of this list as more of a guide than a set of rules. You can be as traditional or creative in using these ideas as you want. Just have fun with it! With a little thoughtfulness and a lot of love, your partner is sure to appreciate whatever you wrap up!
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I absolutely love the idea of passing notes to your future spouse on your wedding day. You don’t have to write a long letter - you don’t even have to write your message on paper! In fact, there are lots of places where you can hide a thoughtful “I love you” note… like on the underside of his tie! Here’s how:
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It’s giveaway time! I have a feeling you’re going to LOVE what we’re giving away! Come see for yourself!
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Does the thought of fall make you think of everything pumpkin spice? Me, too. Those sweet lattes are one of my favorite fall treats! Enter the homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte recipe - Enjoy!
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