Mother's Day

You’re Blooming Brilliant // Printable Mother’s Gift Idea

0 · May 1, 2014 · 6 Comments

+ Moms, Dads & Grads Pinterest Party AND Printable Mother’s Day Gift Idea +

Mother’s Day is right around the corner and now’s the time to start planning. My Mom is an avid gardener so when I saw these cute gardening tools at Target I immediately thought of my Mom. I know that many Moms out there are big fans of the garden arts, so I thought I would make up a cute gift tag to go along with any type of gardening gift!

It has a bit of a British ring to it and I just fell in love with the idea of a fun watercolor type card. You can even print it on textured paper and it would look like you added a little water color flair to your gift tag. If the green doesn’t work for your gift, I am also offering it in just the basic black and white as well.

You can download the free printable gift tag HERE!

Now all you have to do is find a fun garden themed gift and add this fun tag and you’re set with a fabulous gift for your Mom!!

I’m sharing this gift idea along with a bunch of talented friends during this month’s YEAR OF CELEBRATIONS blog hop!

This months theme is Moms, Dads & Grads and you’re invited to join along!

The Mom/Dad/Grad-themed Year of Celebrations Pinterest party will be held this Sunday, May 4, and you all are all cordially invited to join in!

Hosted by…

Amy from The Idea Room // Follow Amy on Pinterest
Amy from Positively Splendid // Follow me on Pinterest
Cheryl from TidyMom // Follow Cheryl on Pinterest
Cindy from Skip to My Lou // Follow Cindy on Pinterest
Desiree from The 36th Avenue // Follow Desiree on Pinterest
Heather from Whipperberry // Follow Heather on Pinterest
Jen from Tatertots and Jello // Follow Jen on Pinterest
Kari Ann from Thistlewood Farms // Follow Kari Ann on Pinterest
Kellie from Nest of Posies // Follow Kellie on Pinterest
Kristi and Kelli from Lolly Jane // Follow Lolly Jane on Pinterest
Melissa from No. 2 Pencil // Follow Melissa on Pinterest
Mique from 30 Handmade Days // Follow Mique on Pinterest
Tauni from SNAP! // Follow Tauni on Pinterest

The monthly Year of Celebrations Pinterest Party is the place to find THE most comprehensive, inspiring Pinterest board on the block. Each and every month, we’ll be focusing on a different holiday or celebration, and this month is all about Moms, Dads and Grads! Here are all of the details for how YOU can participate:

What: A Pinterest Party to celebrate all things Mom/Dad/Grad!
When: THIS Sunday, May 4, 2014 at 9 p.m. EST/ 8 p.m. Central/ 7 p.m. MST/ 6 p.m. PST

How you can participate:

Round up YOUR favorite Mom, Dad or Graduation projects and recipes. Anything goes: crafts, decor, sweet treats, and more!
Follow the Year of Celebrations Pinterest board.
When the party kicks off, tweet YOUR favorite project and/or link using the hashtag #yearofcelebrations. Helpful hint: We highly recommend putting the hashtag at the beginning of your tweet to ensure it doesn’t get cut off.
On Sunday, May 4, tune in at 9 p.m. EST and watch as we build a board full of amazing ideas – including yours!
Be sure to follow along during the party to repin and comment on the board’s posts using the hashtag #yearofcelebrations.

We are so excited to PIN and SHARE all of your amazing projects!

DIY Lace Flower Pots

7 · Dec 10, 2013 · 3 Comments

This post is brought to you by Elmer's Glue // I'm super excited to share this idea with you guys today! This time of year I am ALWAYS looking for fun handmade gift ideas. Gifts that are easy to make but huge on the WOW factor. These DIY Lace Flower Pots fit the bill just perfect!!

These are PERFECT neighbor gifts, teacher gifts… anyone really. Add a poinsettia or a festive evergreen and it's a stylish gift for anyone. Here's what you need to make them…

Lace Flower Pot Supplies

Terra cotta pots – any size.

Lace – for smaller pots, you can use scraps, larger pots will need possibly a yard or so. You will have to measure your pots for exact measurements.

Elmer's Craft Bond Fabric & Paper Glue

Scissors

Lace Flower Pots Instructions

First you need to measure the lace and make sure that it will fit your desired spot on the pot. Then generously add glue to the pot in small sections and lay the lace down.

Use your fingers to work glue around the lace. Don't worry about the white color. This type of Elmer's Fabric & Paper Glue dries clear. Make sure that all of the lace is covered in the glue and then move on to the next section.

NOTE: You may want to wear disposable gloves when working with the glue. I didn't and it took a bit to wash off my hands.

Trim the lace so that the seam doesn't show and then smooth everything down. Let dry over night. The next morning, you will have the most beautiful lace flower pots. It's just that easy! Now, all you have to do is figure out what you want to fill the pot with. You can fill it will any kind of indoor plant or you could fill it will a scrumptious batch of cookies. It's your call!!

You will be amazed at how strong the glue is! I actually tried to pull the lace off once it was dried and couldn't. I ran water over it and it still looked like new when it dried. Gotta say… Pretty happy with this gift idea!

What would you fill your DIY Lace Flower Pots with?

Disclaimer // This post is sponsored by Elmer's Glue. I am a member of Elmer's Craft it Crew and received payment and product for this post. Rest assured, I will never work with a brand or product that I don't whole heartedly endorse and use in my every day life.

Gift Giving with Styled by Tori Spelling

1 · Jan 30, 2013 · 3 Comments

Gift Jar with Styled by Tori Spelling Key Chain // Hello my friends! We're running slow today with another snow day here in Lincoln. Can't complain at all in my book. Snow days are the BEST!!!! We've settled down with a Harry Potter marathon and I, of course had to do a little creating on the side. With Valentine's day around the corner I thought it would be fun to make some simple little gifts for teachers and such with some of my favorite Styled by Tori Spelling goodies…

I thought it would be fun to create a gift jar (of course) and make a little key chain for my daughters teacher this year. For the jar I just took a little 4 oz. jelly jar and cut some craft paper to fit the lid and glued on a gem flower from Styled by Tori on top…

Toss in some coordinating tissue paper and you have a simple yet beautiful little gift jar. Couldn't be any easier than that. The jar, quite frankly is also part of the gift. The person who receives it will be able to use it to store little items in and they will adore it!!

Next, I created a fun peacock key chain for the "gift" in the pretty jar…

This one is super simple as well. I found this lovely peacock charm from the Styled by Tori line and then I bought a nice clip to attach to it to make the key chain…

You may need to use some needle nose pliers to open the ring up a bit to attach the clasp and peacock. Close the ring and voila, you have a fancy new key chain…

Many of the Styled by Tori charms will work perfect to make a fun decorative key chain. Next, all you need to do is to attach your key ring with your keys and you are in business. I always like to have little clip on my keys so I don't lose them in my bag, so that was a must!

Won't this be a fun little gift for teachers or friends for Valentine's Day, teacher appreciation, mother's day, birthdays, anything really. You can make up a bunch and keep them in your gift stash and always be ready with a fun gift at hand.

Abigail Lee

0 · Jun 5, 2012 · 56 Comments

We are knee deep in wedding season right now and I have a PERFECT gift idea for you today! It comes strait to you from the lovely folks at Abigail Lee…

Abigail Lee has a whole shop full of fun and stylish personalized items that are perfect for new brides, Moms, Dads, Grads… anyone who would love to have an added bit of style in their step. I had the opportunity to take their large monogrammed cutting board for a test drive and I love it!

How cute is that? I love having it right on my kitchen island, it's perfect to add a bit of style to the kitchen but so functional as well. It's glass and so easy to work with and super easy to clean. I just toss it right in the dishwasher and it washes up like a dream. I especially love using it to entertain. I love that because it isn't plastic, I know that it is getting fully sanitized in the dishwasher. I'm kind of weird like that.

Abigail Lee has a whole bunch of fun products that make perfect gifts or fun treats for yourself…

Personalized plates, trays and cutting boards for the kitchen. Cases for iPads, iPhones, Nooks, Kindles, laptops and all kinds of electronics. Mouse pads, luggage tags, travel bags… all kinds of fun stuff. You have to check out all of the goodies for yourself.

I'm so excited because Abigail Lee is offering a $50 gift certificate for one lucky WhipperBerry reader! All you need to do is follow the steps in the Rafflecopter widget. {If you are on a iPad or iPhone you will need to use a regular computer to enter. Rafflecopter is not compatible with Apple at this point, sorry!}

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Abigail Lee is also offering a 15% discount to everyone!! All you have to do is enter WHIPPER15 at checkout to receive the fabulous deal. This offer is good through June 30th!!

Happy Shopping!!