HANDMADE STATIONERY AND BESPOKE PRINT-ON-DEMAND SHOP
Revealing the Result of Cement Planter Project So awhile back, in this post, we plotted a plan for DIY Cement Planters. It was to be a middle school art project, the students making Christmas gifts for their parents. In this post I’ll give you a report on what went down the way we planned it,…
Ruffled Diaper Cover DIY: Baby Sewing Tutorial For when your baby girl has an adorable dress without a matching diaper cover. Or you have her dressed in a onesie and leggings or tights, and she needs RuffleButts but you don’t have any. No worries. This easy sewing DIY can be whipped up in…
Budget wedding menu ideas when you are your own caterer. You can save money by preparing and freezing sides and desserts ahead of time. Preparing for a wedding can be all-consuming and hectic, so you’re probably wondering why we would suggest preparing your own food items on top of everything else. Here’s our take on…
‘Ink Re-Cap 112; wrapping up the week on the blog plus words and wisdom for your weekend. I love a lazy Saturday morning. No alarm nudging you out of bed, no rushing to get ready for work, coffee dripping comfortingly into the carafe, and, if it was 30 years ago, a fat newspaper to unfold…
I will give you the keys of the kingdom… Matthew 16:19 So I walked into a shop to get my favorite lotion. Near the door, I saw a poster asking for someone to apply for a “keyholder” position. “Hmm,” I pondered as I shopped, “What is a keyholder?” A keyholder would surely be an…
Your Back Bodice Pattern DIY: Learn Bespoke Sewing Part 3 Refining the 7 Measurements To A Basic Bodice Pattern If this is your first “Learn Bespoke Sewing” class, go to this post to begin. Learn Bespoke Sewing Tools You Need for your Back Bodice Pattern DIY: 1 ” Tru-grid, available here….
Here’s your newborn layette list of necessities to bring your new baby home. Or put them on your registry for the baby shower to give your bank account a break! Newborn Layette List This list may look daunting for first time parents, but take it one day at a time, and before those…
When your grandson turns three, talking on the telephone might go something like this: Daddy: “Say “hi” to Grandma.” Grandson: “HI-I-I!” Grandma: “Hi, sweetheart. How are you?” Grandson: “HI-I-I!” Grandma: “Hi! I love you!” Grandson: “Wuv you, too. ‘bye.” Grandma: “Wait. What are you playing? How’s little brother? What did you….” But he’s gone,…
We’re enthused about these Thanksgiving Table Decor Ideas we collected from some of our favorite websites. We hope they’ll give you ideas to jump-start your Holiday table settings. And then, make our “Thanks Living” place card and napkin holder for your gathering. This post may contain affiliated links for your shopping convenience. This does not…
Baby Shower Planner Pages: get your free download of our design of your choice. And we have a new one coming out in time for winter baby showers. Beautiful agate with gold swirls in rich jewel tones. So gorgeous! We have a baby shower to attend this Friday. A young mama-to-be from our Church…
He didn’t want to wake up. It was the best dream ever. Was he crazy believing the dream? His pastor thought he shouldn’t put too much faith in it. And then he found out he could. This post is one in our monthly series Love’s True Story Believing the dream? Was he crazy?…
This week’s ‘Ink Re-cap – Number 111! Happenings in our shop(s) and on the blog. Plus inspiring words for your weekend. If you’ve ever worked in retail or at a magazine, you know that we kind of live life 2 or 3 months ahead. That is, as far as products and planning for consumers…