Archive for the Holiday category
Free Download: Mother’s Day Card
by evie s. on April 21st, 2008
May 11th is Mother’s Day and for those of you that like to plan ahead, here is a free card you can download just for her. Just download the template using the link below, print out on 8.5 x 11 card stock, cut around the guides and fold in the middle.
Here’s to all of our wonderful mothers!
Easter Egg Inspiration and a Contest
by evie s. on March 21st, 2008
I thought I’d post this Good Friday on the subject of Easter eggs! I hope you will be inspired by these lovely images of different ways you can decorate and design some fierce looking eggs.
Every year, my family challenges each other to an Easter egg coloring contest. There are many creative people in my family, so it’s always a big deal, and many great entries. Even though Easter means more to me than coloring eggs, it’s still a festive activity I look forward to, even as an adult.
If you are an avid egg decorator, you may want to take part in a contest of your own. Hatch Design has put together their 1st Annual Egg Coloring Contest. You can submit your entry, and even judge current entries. [ Via Creative and Live ]
From left to right:
Pysanky, Ukrainian Easter Eggs (Traditional dyed Polish Easter eggs. Designs produced with a stylus and beeswax.) // Naturally Dyed Eggs (Wet your egg, put flowers, grass, anything on your egg and cover it with a stocking/tight, make sure it’s stretched over the egg. Tie and cut off remainder of the stocking. Soak in dye.) // Lace Eggs from Martha Stewart // 1st Annual Egg Coloring Contest
Have a great Easter weekend!
A Dramatic Mobile Centerpiece
by evie s. on December 28th, 2007
I recently stumbled across this photo of a hand-crafted mobile made from some branches, silver wire and paper that’s been cut into star shapes. This idea is so fresh and unique and would add a lot of drama to a holiday table. A New Years Eve party would be a perfect setting for it. There are also many different ways to add flair: Spray paint the branches gold or silver, use colored or patterned paper, or use different shapes for the hanging ornaments.
See the full-size photo here.
Christmas Clearance on Holiday Card
by evie s. on December 27th, 2007
The Christmas Deer card by evie s. is half off of the original price right now for post-Christmas liquidation. This offer is valid while supplies last, so take advantage of this great deal! This is a terrific way to get stocked up on next years holiday greeting cards.
Say your seasons greetings in style with an Evie S. card this Christmas. Printed in quality 2-color offset on card stock. A gray deer and red bulb on a light gray background. Blank inside, Card size is 4.5 x 6.25, Comes with corresponding envelope in Red, Set of 6 cards and 6 envelopes or Single Card and 1 Envelope
$12.00 Set / $3.00 Single Now $6.00 Set / $1.50 Single
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Gift Tags Galore
by evie s. on December 20th, 2007
For those last minute gift wrappers needing a boost of inspiration, here are some great gift tag ideas and designs.
From left to right:
Handmade gift tags from Krystal Lamoureux [ Via freshlyblended ] // Pattern Gift Tags by Elfrida [ Via freshlyblended ] // Long Skinny Gift Tags from Hammerpress
Free PDF Download: Christmas Tree Decoration
by evie s. on December 19th, 2007
Are you looking for some cheap and easy table decorations for your Christmas Eve dinner? evie s. has created a free downloadable graphic Christmas tree that you can easily print out on an 8.5 x 11 piece of paper. These paper trees are so festive and such a great craft to make! And I love how simple they are. They would also look great among a miniature wintry Christmas village, like this one or this one.
Just download the PDF using the link below and simply cut around the pattern and fold where indicated. We recommend using a medium weight card stock to help it stand on its own.
Paper Christmas Tree from evie s. - PDF Download
Size: 187kb
Old-School Gift Wrap from Funnel Paper Goods
by evie s. on December 17th, 2007
I love this gift wrap from Funnel Paper Goods. Their original printed patterns are inspired by thoughts of ancient, vinyl-padded patio furniture, well-worn flannel pj’s and musty books intended to dress-up the event of Christmas. With designs named “Uncle Bob’s Pajamas” and “Dottie’s Decor,” the patterns are whimsical and unique. It’s also a nice departure from the busy and brightly patterned paper you see everywhere. You can purchase them on their website for $12 each.
Christmas Gift Wrap Inspiration
by evie s. on December 14th, 2007
Scouring the web for the most creative and beautiful gift wrap ideas, I’ve found 3 great genres of style and design to choose from.
I also love this DIY idea for gift tags.
Photo courtesy of Danielle Thompson.
Plywood Christmas Tree from Buro North
by evie s. on December 5th, 2007
A plywood Christmas tree, created by Buro North, is truly a different spin on the typical evergreen spruce. It’s a little too modern for my tastes but I do like the concept, the overall design, and packaging. These Aussie graphic designers have labeled it “eco-friendly” because it’s made with environmentally aware ingredients, and they are CNC routered (a low-energy production technique) with waste material. The tree comes flat packed and available in three sizes, small, medium, and large.
To order, you can email shop [at] buronorth [dot] com
[ Via dezeen.com ]
DIY Project: Ribbon Christmas Trees
by evie s. on December 3rd, 2007
Here’s a project for all you crafters and do-it-yourselfers. This is a fairly simple project to make, and it only takes on average about 20 minutes to do one tree.
Supplies you will need:
- Styrofoam cone (large is 12″ tall and medium is 8″ tall)
- glue gun, glue sticks
- ribbon - 2.5 yards for large tree and 2 yards for medium (I chose Martha Stewart Crafts ribbon in Gold-Porcelain Metallic weave, Green Agate-Gold Fancy Swirl ribbon for the accent, and Brownstone Wood Grain Embossed velvet ribbon for the base)
- scissors
- wooden spool
- acrylic brown craft paint, paintbrush
For the base, I just used a wooden spool that you can get from a craft store. Paint it brown and set aside. You can also glue the wood grain ribbon around the spool to create a more woodsy feel. For the tree, you will need to measure around the circumference of the Styrofoam with the ribbon and then cut to the appropriate length. You will need to measure and cut each ribbon individually and glue in the back, slightly overlapping them to create a layered effect. This will create a seam, so you will want to create the tree for a specific location where the seam can be hidden from view. (Note: Any ideas to eliminate this seam are welcome.) Continue this process until you get to the very top. You can finish by gluing the wooden spool to the bottom of the tree.
Voila! A very shimmery, classic handmade tree that you can enjoy for years to come.