I could never understand how some people managed to get it all done during the holidays – cards, letters, presents, and dinners (when did they sleep??) – while I could barely get the tree dressed in time for Santa, so it was such a relief to read Jodi’s post a few years ago. These days …

I’ve been thinking a lot about sloths recently. I’ve always thought they were fascinating and I’ve been trying to learn more about them. Ultimately, I would love to spend some time with them—you can actually do that if you visit Costa Rica. So now I am planning a trip! But before my holiday planning in …

If you haven’t already, don’t forget to send a love note to the #1 lady in your life. Sunday is Mother’s Day! There are many ways to show how much you care: (For more cards and how-to’s, click here.) **  Tune in on Sunday to watch Martha, First Lady Obama, and Dr. Biden as they …

A while back on my personal blog, lemmemakeit, I shared a card I made for a special someone’s birthday. It was fun to make, and I received such a joyous response that I created a template so it could be easily replicated. Click through the photos for the how-to so you too can surprise your friends …

Just one final reminder that Father’s Day is this Sunday.  If you haven’t prepared a gift yet, consider using our Retro Father’s Day Clip-Art Labels to package up his favorite treats. I used the same clip-art to make this card.  It’s so versatile!  If you’re still in need of a card or a gift, this …

It’s graduation time! From kindergartners to college students, you’re bound to run into graduates this time of year. Here’s a simple, money-holding card I made for a friend of mine… I stamped HOORAY with a glue ink pad and glittered it silver… The card is constructed like a matchbook… I punched out two shapes and …

We wanted to share the some exciting news… Amy Reda from EK Success (our partner for Martha Stewart Crafts) and her husband, had a baby girl on April 6th. Amanda Sunshine actually arrived on her due date! We put together a baby basket and crafted a “welcome baby” card… Steffi, a crafts designer in our …