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Homemade Ranch Dressing
(Used in this project: Circle Labels and Diamond Tags in Royal Suite style.) Because it’s spring, and because gardens everywhere are sprouting salad greens, I thought it would be fun to share my favorite dressing/dip recipe of all-time; a homemade version of the best-selling salad dressing in the United States since 1992. I personally love … [read more...]
Lil’ Bug Baby Shower Cupcakes
(Used in this project: Collar Labels, Circle Tags, Round Coasters and Free Printable Cupcake Wrappers in Lil' Bug style.) Life can get busy with family, friends, work, community all vying for time. Nevertheless, when a little person enters the world, it's a good time to slow down and celebrate his arrival. The ceremony will be lost on the new … [read more...]
Candy Sushi
(Used in this project: Square Labels in Gianni style, Tall Labels in Astor style and Small White Gift Boxes.) This treat is perfect for kid guests and perfect to do with kids! All of the guests at our international party, myself included, delighted in using chopsticks to eat them. Candy Sushi • ¾ cup butter • 6 cups Rice … [read more...]
Party Noisemakers
(Used in this project: Oval Tags in Lil' Bug style.) I just can't stop writing about these little noisemakers. This post is similar to a previous post about Stella's birthday but here are details on how to assemble them. I remember these from my childhood. How I loved the blast of sound you get when a dozen little kids in a small room blow as … [read more...]
Devorah’s Bat Mitzvah
(Used in this project: Scallop Labels in Metropolitan style and Rectangle Labels in Renaissance style.) Special occasions are those outstanding times that create sparks of memories for life. Little sparks that are strung together, to illuminate days ahead. Just tiny little moments that when days go by, we can remember with sheer happiness, warm … [read more...]
World’s Best Dad Beer
(Used in this project: Rectangle Photo Labels, Collar Labels, Small Circle Labels and Coasters in Football style with a 4-pack Bottle Carrier.) My dad loves sports, especially football, so for Father's Day this year I decided to dress up his favorite beer with an old photo of him from college. I packaged up the bottles in a 4-pack carrier and … [read more...]
Berry Butter
(Used in this project: Scallop Labels and Envelope Seals in Rococo style.) Compound butter, which is a mixture of butter with additional ingredients such as herbs, citrus, garlic, and spices, is really simple to make, and effective at enhancing the flavor of food. Personally, I’ve had a lot of success with savory compound butters in the past, … [read more...]
Alphabet Magnets
(Used in this project: Button Magnets in Metropolitan style.) Please welcome guest blogger, Cailie! Cailie works at My Own Labels in our shipping and housekeeping departments. She is a mother and crafter and loves camping and spending time with her family. Today she is sharing her latest creative idea, Alphabet Magnets! My son just turned … [read more...]
Ice Cream Party
(Used in this project: Square Labels in Champagne style.) Ok. So here’s my thing about ice cream parties. I LOVE THEM! So easy and oh so fun to make! “Shavuot” is the name of the Jewish holiday celebrating the receiving of the Torah (Ten Commandments) on Mount Sinai. It is customary to eat dairy products such as blintzes, cheesecake and … [read more...]
Photo Thank You Cards
(Used in this project: Photo Note Cards.) Make a gift of thank you cards for family members or special friends. This is so fun and easy, you can cross off everyone on your Christmas list if you plan ahead. Now is the time to start thinking about it, because this involves taking photos of whatever it is that makes their home - or them - special: … [read more...]
Lingerie Cookies
(Used in this project: Heart-Shaped Labels in Soft Hearts style, Large Labels in Lace style, and Large Square Glassine Envelopes.) I first saw this idea on Pinterest, and from numerous sites— however, since my bout with Royal Icing for the Apple Cookies, I knew I had the foundation for creating these cookies without much instruction. All I … [read more...]
Country Potholders
(Used in this project: Circle Labels in Mele Kalikimaka style.) Last summer we went to the Cowboy Dinner Tree. It is pretty famous among a subgroup of Oregonians who value odd experiences in the country and like to eat a lot. It’s outside of the town of Silver Lake, Oregon, about two hours south and west of the dead center of Oregon. We wanted … [read more...]
Getaway Welcome Baskets
(Used in this project: Labels, Gift Tags and Coasters in Color Wash style.) My husband and I just returned from a wonderful trip to the Oregon Coast. A group of about twelve of our friends got together, pooled our money and rented a large, beautiful beach house near Lincoln City. Since the friends consisted of married couples, all of which … [read more...]
Herbal Foot Soak
(Used in this project: Circle Labels and Scallop Tags in Kashmir style.) Whether your feet contend with high heels, hard floors, and long days or get a workout in runners and gardening clogs, they deserve a little pampering, right? When I come in from the garden in my very favorite gardening flip flops I'm sure to leave a dirt trail behind me. … [read more...]
$1 Wedding Favor Ideas
(Used in this project: Ballotin Favor Box Packs with Labels in Color Wash style.) Planning a wedding on a budget, as many of us do, calls for some creativity and a little D.I.Y. Adding extra details to your special day doesn't have to be costly. Simple favors, when packaged creatively, can still 'wow' your guests. To prove it, here are three … [read more...]
Graduation Soda
The end of the school year is approaching and for some, graduation! My friend's daughter is a senior in high school this year - kids grow up so quickly! This time next week she'll be handed her high school diploma and take that giant leap into adulthood. As a graduation gift, I decided to give her a pack of her favorite grape soda personalized … [read more...]
Pressed Fern Wall Art
(Used in this project: Oval Tags in Spring style and Custom.) Last month, while researching ideas for DIY wall art, I stumbled upon this post for pressed botanical specimens from Design*Sponge that was not only perfect for my walls, but would also make a great gift for anyone who loves plants. It just so happens that my mom is fond of ferns, so I … [read more...]
