As you all seem to be just as excited about Martha Stewart’s Encyclopedia of Sewing and Fabric Crafts as we are, you may be happy to know that we’re having a big ‘Sewing Fest’ to celebrate the launch of the new book.  The event takes place April 1st at our offices in the Starrett Lehigh …

I made some birthday decorations for my sister Lee!  This banner couldn’t have been easier- and made from basic household items too.  First I used 3×5 index cards to cut out letters.  Cutting them from the existing rectangle allowed me to quickly make letters of a uniform size spelling… Then I punched two small holes …

As my boys get older, it seems they don’t want anything to do with things that say ‘cute’, ‘sweet’, ‘mine’ or ‘yours’, and especially ‘love’ (yuck !) …. in a few years that will probably come back (for a specific person, rather than the whole class), but for now Valentine’s Day has gotten to be …

The holidays are over…that must mean it’s time for me to make my holiday card! I seem to always miss Hanukkah and Christmas. In years past, my husband and I have sent out New Years or Valentines cards instead (Thank you St. Valentine for the February extension!) I like to send gifty-ish cards and while …

There are four more nights of Hanukkah left for candle lighting, latke eating, and of course, Hanukkah crafting!  Here are some of my favorite Hanukkah decorating ideas.  Click on each image to learn how to make your own. Check out the clip art projects, like the favor boxes below, from this December’s issue. For more …

So, you’ve done all the shopping and pinned down your menu, but you still need to spruce up the table, and you don’t have much time!  Take a look at some easy Thanksgiving decorating ideas right here.  I’ve posted some favorites below. Find intructions for these projects and more right here!…

It’s the first day of Fall!  That means one thing- start thinking about your Halloween costumes!  This year Halloween falls on a Saturday so I’m sure lots of people will be going to or hosting a party.  Make sure to check out the BRAND NEW Special Issue- it’s full of great party and decorating ideas, …

This summer’s been passing fast.  Last Friday we said goodbye to our amazing  interns, Amy and Laurel.  We had to make time to say ‘thank you!!’ and enjoy some delicious treats, but Marcie and Blake were shooting for our December issue.  Since we couldn’t steal them from the shoot, we packed up our party and …