The National Stationery Show begins tomorrow! We were delighted to receive these pretty invites in the mail from some of our favorite vendors. I love the pretty stamps used on this envelope – really adds a special touch. Inside was this lovely, simple invite from Seed House. (I especially love getting mail from my hometown, …

Need some fresh ideas for an upcoming graduation celebration?  Look no further than the Easy Entertaining section of the June’s Living- this neon and neutral palette will impress graduates of any age. The look is a mix of very special handmade elements, (such as a beautiful tassel garland from our friends at Confetti System, and a …

Mother’s Day is this weekend! What are you planning to do for the special Mom in your life? Whether you’re going to make or buy a card for Mom this year, see below for our picks from around the web. If you’re feeling inspired to make something for Mom (Bravo!), here’ are our picks for …

Today the clever and meticulous card creator Rosa Clifford is sharing a darling card for Mother’s Day. Having worked with Rosa on several occasions when she appeared on the TV show, I have a deep appreciation for the time, care and total consideration she gives to all her designs and her how-to photos do not …

If you know anything about us here in the Crafts Department, you know that we love punches and the projects they inspire. That said, we’ve got some exciting news to share: All MSC punches are 40% off at Michaels stores from April 15th- 21st! Run out and get your favorite punches while you can! Photo …

Each Spring, I am so thrilled to see the trees blooming and the tulips and daffodils popping up (despite my seasonal allergies!)  Cherry blossoms are a real highlight for me, so I was pretty excited to see them opening up last week.  The beautiful blooms have a short peak season, so you’ll have to be …

Surprise balls are an easy -to-make cute addition to an Easter basket, and a fun way to receive treats and toys. They’re made by wrapping crepe paper streamers or strips around little toys and candy, adding more treats as you wrap the streamers around and around. These bunny surprise balls, designed by the brilliant Athena …

The Martha Stewart Crafts team presented us with a brand new product that they’re very excited about- clay kits!  The clay is air-dry and unbelievably light-weight (it kind of feels like a marshmallow.) I had so much fun playing with the molds- I’m going to stick my little sculpted pieces on everything.  I started with …