Special Events

These ideas can be used during the holidays and for other seasons too. This is the age of recycling and going green when it comes to conservation. Reusing shouldn’t be a bad word anymore because...

Create a winter wonderland at your next winter carnival with eye catching dazzling decorations. No matter if you are holding your carnival in Minnesota, New York, Florida or California you can...

A little girl's First Holy Communion day is always memorable, not only for the ceremony, but also for the traditional white lacy dresses and veils typical of the occasion. Design and craft a...

Tea parties are back in style. These fun and quaint little gatherings are a wonderful way to pass the afternoon with a few close friends. Get creative and make your own hand-crafted invitations...

Making gag gifts for special occasions can show off your originality and sense of humor. A well-targeted gag gift can lighten the atmosphere and invoke laughter from everyone that sees it. You may...

There are many details to handle and items to purchase for a wedding, and they can quickly become expensive. Bubble wands have become a popular alternative to throwing rice at a wedding. They can...

Many pregnant women have the privilege of attending a baby shower in their honor, a celebratory gathering organized by loved ones often involving gift giving. After the shower, send your family...

Baptism party favor crafts are a great way to share the meaning of baptism with friends and family, and make a memorable keepsake to treasure for many years. A painted wooden photo frame, a beaded...

Funny hats are great for many occasions; it's fun, for example, to present someone celebrating a birthday at work with one. If you start the hat with a simple base, you can make it work for any...

When flowers are not the preferred choice for a centerpiece, a carousel can be a beautiful alternative. It is perfect for a variety of occasions, including birthdays, baby showers, anniversaries...

Naturally, I didn't make this bouquet. This is only a photo of this type of bouquet to give you a general idea as to what design of a bouquet I will be giving you directions to. About thirteen...

Creating your own handmade invitations can be an elegant or an informal way to personalize wedding, graduation or party invitations. Learn the art of calligraphy for formal scripting or take a...

Make a simple party hat in just minutes. These hats can easily be duplicated to make one for each guest at your party, as well. You can personalize your handmade party hat by adding a name to the...

If you are throwing a baby shower, make a cute wishing well that guests can stock with all the odds and ends that every new parent needs. This wishing well is covered with "bricks" made of...

Finding the right accessories for a wedding can be time-consuming and expensive. You may settle on things you don't love just because there is nothing else available. Wedding guest books are often...

You've gotten all the decorations ready for your wedding or other special occasion and now you're ready to decorate the church and hang pew bows. There are many different ways to do it. Here are...

You can create a cradle shaped party favor for baby showers. These favors are constructed from cardstock. You can use colors that coordinate with the theme of the shower or any color you choose....

Handmade paper fans can make great wedding mementos. They can be used in a variety of creative ways--for example, as seating cards at the dinner table. At the end of the night, your guests can...

There are two kinds of wedding baskets: those that are used as part of the wedding ceremony and festivities, such as the basket carried by the flower girl or the basket used to hold wedding cards...

There's nothing like a fresh hot batch of popcorn right off the stove and smothered in butter. In case you needed yet another great excuse for eating, October is National Popcorn Popping Month....