WARNING! If you are my sweetheart, please stop reading now. A couple of years ago I started a tradition of mailing a Valentine to my honey starting February 1st, till the actual day of Valentine. Yup, 14…sent by real mail. In the past it’s been a collection of great cards I have found by talented …

It’s still technically January, but trust me, Valentine’s day is just around the corner!  This weekend is the perfect opportunity to get started on those handmade gifts- get the kids involved too- While we always like to promote making your own crafts, there are too many cards and gifts out there that are just too …

Already making valentine cards? I know I am! Well, if you’re tired of doilies and construction paper, then try a few of our 3D cards from the February issue of Living.  Inspired by classic pop-up books, these cards include garlands, bold accordion folded graphics, clip art pop-outs, and clever hiding spots for an extra special …

I had so much fun making the heart-shaped boxes in February’s issue of Living- and even more fun creating this iPad animation with the shoot team- You can find the templates and how-to for these boxes online, the candy came from Candy Warehouse, the ribbon is from Mokuba, and the charms are made by Helen …

Are you hosting a New Years Eve Party (or helping family or friends decorate for one?) Or maybe you’re already tired of the Holidays and ready to move onto the next celebration!? Here are a few fun ideas… I love this sparkly garland! Click here for more decorating ideas and how-to’s: Easy clip art for …

I just love the way bloggers Oh Happy Day and Cupcakes & Cashmere used our glitter to achieve a level of glitz and glam in the below projects currently on the web: Wouldn’t this way of painting your nails (using Martha Stewart Crafts sterling glitter, of course!) be perfect for a New Years Eve party? …

What are the holidays without a little glitter? OK, seriously, it’s usually a lot. Since there is still plenty of time to get shiny for New Year’s Eve, I wanted to share this great video made by the folks over at Etsy about the shiny stuff. As Roger Ertle VP at Glittertex says during the …

If you’re anything like me, you may or may not have left your holiday cards to the very last minute.  So last minute in fact, that you may not have sent them yet.  Have no fear- everyone loves a Happy New Year card!  This card is in the January issue of Living (you can find …