Posts from — March 2010

Packaging is so important.  It really does more than just contain whatever is inside, it showcases it and grabs your attention so that you want to open it and see what’s inside.  Here is a great example of good packaging that I found here.

I love stumbling upon great eco-products that look great and serve a purpose!  Sylvacurl of Vermont offers all natural wood curls to ship your breakables all over!  See for yourself!

These are too cool!  They are so clean and crisp looking… find the complete how-to at Folding Trees: Part 1 and Part 2

Here is another fun and easy way to transform that scrap paper into something fabulous!  You can get the complete how-to over at maya*made.

Dear Jessica,

I am truly blessed to have you in my life.  You are indeed a life-long friend and you are always there for support.  It’s hard to believe that we’ve been friends since we were in kindergarten and it seems like just yesterday that you stood up in my wedding with full support.  You’ve always had my back and I will forever do the same.

I can’t express enough what a beautiful young woman you are and how you hold all of the qualities that would make others jealous!  You are unbelievably smart, passionate, loyal, kind, loving and full of faith.  I also admire your optimism and sense of humor.  I laugh so much when I’m around you and it’s a healthy release.  Thank you for being you and not letting anyone take that away.

I love you, my dear!  Happy 26th Birthday and I’ll see you for your Birthday dinner!

Love,
Robster

I stumbled across this the other day and simply fell in love with the idea!  Mandi at Here’s Looking At Me Kid shares a fabulous way to stay green and creative while shipping products or gifts through the mail.  The full how-to can be found here at A Beautiful Mess, but basically you just use a paper bag and stitch it closed.  The great thing is that you can decorate it as you wish!  It’s also a great way to save some cash.  I love this idea so much, I’m going to adopt it!  I actually have a similar idea that I’ve been actively using for about 8 years now.  I’ll post a DIY on that soon!  Thanks Mandi!

Images via A Beautiful Mess

What could be a sweeter combination than birdies and cupcakes?!  Here are a few ideas that I found across the web, just in time for Spring…

Yellow Owl and Bird Cupcakes by Naomi

Find the how-to for these Baby Bluebird Cupcakes at Annies Eats

The how-to for these Bird’s Nest Cupcakes can be found at Country Home

Bird Cupcake Toppers from Rachel at Cupcakes Take the Cake

Bakerella created these Twitter Mascot Cupcakes

Blue Birds by Beautiful Cakes

I simply adore birds of all kinds and love to see when people are inspired to create works incorporating birds.  Here are a few that I really enjoy…

Art & Philanthropy’s “Bird’s on a Wire” is created from recycled paper and soy inks

“Three Little Birds” by Julia Patrucco (found at YayArt)

“Feeding Birds” by Kristiana Pärn

I love these little creature designs on these plates!  Kids would really enjoy snacking off of these guys…

you can purchase these bad boys from Black Wagon

Just in time for Spring!  These flower and mint ice cubes are sure to freshen up any baby shower, bridal shower, birthday or any day for that matter.  I simply love the idea!

Images and instructions can be found at Brides.com