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Duct tape Easter basket
Posted by Chica on March 15, 2010

Use ordinary duct tape in bright colors to create a unique and fun Easter basket.

Easter egg hunt invitation
Posted by Chica on March 11, 2010

Make adorable Easter egg hunt invitations with our easy download-and-print template.

Leprechaun game for St. Patrick’s Day
Posted by Jo on March 4, 2010

Have a leprechaun visit your house on Saint Patrick’s Day and leave behind a series of treats for the kids, including a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow!

St. Patrick’s Day cupcakes with our newest Cupcake Collars
Posted by Chica on March 1, 2010

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with our newest Cupcake Collars. Use them to dress up simple cupcakes to make them look like a shamrock, leprechaun, or pot of gold.

St. Patrick’s Day treat bag tags
Posted by Chica on February 25, 2010

Download our free template to print your own St. Patrick’s Day tags. Then use them to decorate bags full of treats, like chocolate-drizzled popcorn!

Vintage Valentine candle
Posted by Chica on February 11, 2010

Decorate a plain candle with vintage Valentine card designs using this simple decal technique

Pressed sugar hearts
Posted by Jo on February 8, 2010

Make pressed sugar hearts to decorate baked goods for Valentine’s Day.

Valentine’s Day cupcakes with our newest Cupcake Collars
Posted by Chica on February 7, 2010

Celebrate your love this Valentine’s Day with cupcakes decorated as roses, lace hearts, or conversation hearts with custom messages. It’s so easy to do with our new Valentine’s Day Cupcake Collar designs!

Valentine popcorn treat bags
Posted by Jo on February 4, 2010

Print out our template to make a cute tag for bags of popcorn for Valentine’s Day.

Valentine’s Day wrap-up
Posted by Jo on February 2, 2010

Get ideas from our wrap-up of all things Valentine’s Day!

New Year’s resolution cube
Posted by Chica on December 22, 2009

Make a New Year’s resolution reminder cube by adapting our popular folding cube project. Write a resolution on each side and keep it nearby so you won’t forget!

Cupcake Collars for New Year’s Eve
Posted by Jo on December 21, 2009

Try our New Year’s Eve Cupcake Collars to spruce up your party cupcakes!

Penguin invite for New Year’s Eve
Posted by Chica on December 2, 2009

Invite friends to ring in the new year with this adorable penguin invitation. Our printable template makes it so easy!

Recipe for Sloppy Sweet Potato Pie
Posted by Chica on November 24, 2009

Put a twist on a classic dish this Thanksgiving with this recipe for Sloppy Sweet Potato Pie, with the marshmallows mixed right in.

Make a carved apple turkey for Thanksgiving
Posted by Chica on November 18, 2009

Learn a simple fruit carving technique to make a fun turkey out of an apple. What a great addition to your Thanksgiving table!

Make a bread cornucopia for Thanksgiving
Posted by Chica on November 16, 2009

Make a gorgeous cornucopia out of bread that’s fit for a Thanksgiving centerpiece and edible, too!

Fall leaf table runner and napkin rings
Posted by Chica on November 12, 2009

Try this super simple sewing project to make a table runner adorned with fall leaves that’s perfect for your Thanksgiving table. Then make easy napkin rings to match!

Peacock centerpiece and napkin rings
Posted by Jo on November 11, 2009

Check out the alternative Thanksgiving table Jo set for her guests, using a peacock theme.

Thanksgiving wreath from clothespins
Posted by Jo on November 9, 2009

Make an interactive wreath for Thanksgiving out of clothespins.

Halloween spiders from Easter eggs
Posted by Chica on October 29, 2009

Learn how to recycle plastic Easter eggs into cute spiders to use as Halloween decorations

Halloween party dip
Posted by Jo on October 28, 2009

Serve cobwebs at your next Halloween party! Learn to make a delicious dip that looks like a spider nest.

Cobweb decorations from old sheets
Posted by Jo on October 26, 2009

Use old sheets to create spooky cobwebs for Halloween decorations.

Feature Friday – Halloween jar luminaries
Posted by Chica on October 23, 2009

Visit one of our favorite sites to learn how to make adorable glass jar luminaries for Halloween.

Monster and alien papier mache decorations
Posted by Jo on October 22, 2009

Use paper mache to make monsters and aliens for party decorations.

Candy corn felt sachets for Halloween
Posted by Chica on October 19, 2009

Turn simple felt into a cute, drawstring sachet that looks like candy corn. What a great way to package Halloween candy!

Mix and match Jack-o-lantern faces
Posted by Chica on October 15, 2009

Make facial features out of foam and use Velcro to attach them to your Halloween Jack-o-lantern. Then have fun mixing and matching the faces!

Ouija board party invitation
Posted by Jo on October 11, 2009

Download our template to make your own Ouija board themed party invitations.

Halloween Cupcake Collars
Posted by Chica on October 5, 2009

Use our latest Halloween-themed Cupcake Collar designs to turn boring cupcakes into a fun and spooky treat. It’s so easy with our downloadable designs!

Make favor boxes for weddings and more
Posted by Chica on October 1, 2009

Learn how to make cute favor boxes for any occasion out of printed cardstock and using our handy downloadable template.

Fourth of July cupcakes
Posted by Chica on June 30, 2009

Learn how to decorate cupcakes for the Fourth of July using our new cupcake collars.

Make a bean bag toss game
Posted by Chica on June 25, 2009

Learn how to make a fun bean bag toss game out of old jean pockets and terra cotta saucers.

Easy Fourth of July felt pennants
Posted by Chica on June 22, 2009

See how to make fun and easy felt pennants for the Fourth of July. This is a great craft for kids to help with, and the result is a fun decoration for your Independence Day party!

Jiffy Pop Fourth of July invitation
Posted by Jo on June 4, 2009

Make a fun invitation using Jiffy Pop popcorn as a base. Great for a July 4th party, cookout, circus party, or movie themed event.

Memorial Day
Posted by Chica on May 25, 2009

Take a moment on Memorial Day to honor and thank those who have served in the military.

Make a felt Easter egg jellybean bag
Posted by Chica on April 2, 2009

Make an easy felt sachet in the shape of an Easter egg. These are great for stuffing in Easter baskets or for decorating the table for Easter dinner.

Printable Easter egg holders
Posted by Chica on March 24, 2009

Download and print our free template to cut out and make your own Easter egg holders. They also make great napkin rings or cupcake toppers!

Decorating Easter bonnets
Posted by Jo on March 17, 2009

Decorate simple bonnets to make them one of a kind for Spring or Easter. Learn how to use your Cricut or felting techniques to create your own design.

Feature Friday – Ideas for handmade greeting cards
Posted by Chica on March 13, 2009

Read about one of our favorite sources of inspiration for creative handmade greetings.

Valentine’s Day swirled cupcakes
Posted by Chica on February 10, 2009

Create bright and fun swirls of color on Valentine’s Day cupcakes, using a very simple technique.

Feature Friday – Make your own chocolate kisses
Posted by Chica on January 30, 2009

Be inspired to create fun baked goods from Bakerella, including projects like making your own chocolate kisses from Oreos.

Sew an easy felt heart sachet
Posted by Chica on January 27, 2009

Sew a cute little heart out of felt and use it to store love notes, candy, or other goodies on Valentine’s Day.

Feature Friday – Valentine pop-up cards
Posted by Jo on January 23, 2009

Learn how to make a pop-up Valentine card for your child’s next Valentine exchange at school.

Decorative glass etching on an apothecary jar
Posted by Jo on January 15, 2009

Use etching cream to decorate an apothecary jar to give as a special gift.

New Year’s Eve party tips
Posted by Jo on December 18, 2008

Get some helpful tips and ideas for having the best New Year’s Eve party!

Happy Thanksgiving from Chica and Jo
Posted by Jo on November 26, 2008

Wishing all of our readers a safe and happy Thanksgiving Day!

Feature Friday – Turkey cookie treats
Posted by Chica on November 21, 2008

Delight your family and guests this Thanksgiving with a cute little turkey on their plate, made from cookies and candy.

Create a natural centerpiece for fall or winter
Posted by Chica on November 11, 2008

Pull items from nature to help you create a lovely centerpiece for fall or winter. It’s so easy and inexpensive, and can be adapted to whatever you’ve got on hand.

Make your own mulling spices
Posted by Chica on October 30, 2008

Enjoy the cooler weather with hot spiced cider, or make batches of mulling spices for gifts this winter. Our recipe worksheet and tag template make it easy!

Quick Tip – Carve your pumpkin from the bottom
Posted by Chica on October 28, 2008

Make pumpkin carving easier and the results prettier by making the mail hole on the bottom instead of the top.

Decorate pumpkins with Crayola Model Magic
Posted by Jo on October 21, 2008

Use Crayola Model Magic as a fun and safe alternative to carving pumpkins on Halloween.

Please visit Chica and Jo at http://www.chicaandjo.com for even more clever ideas!