Summer months are upon us, which means it’s time to don warm-weather duds and head outside. Without a doubt, my favorite way to kick off the summer season is by filling outdoor spaces with plenty of seasonal color, and container gardening is the perfect way to do so. Purchasing flowers and planting them with my [...]
About Amy @ Positively Splendid
Having grown up in a home brimming with sewing notions and paintbrushes, Amy has a deep love for all things creative. On any given day, you'll find her knee-deep in her latest creative endeavor, with projects ranging from sewing and crafts to home decor and kid-friendly ideas. Amy believes that everyone, regardless of skill level or experience, possesses the ability to create something beautiful, and Positively Splendid was born of her passion for helping others harness their innate creative potential.Author Archive | Amy @ Positively Splendid
May 10, 2013
May 9, 2013
First and Final Day of School Interviews
Commemorate the milestones of each year by having children sit down at the beginning and end of the school year to fill out fun interview questionnaires. These first and final day of school interviews can be tucked away in a special place to be cherished once precious school days have come and gone. Today, I’m [...]
May 8, 2013
Mothers’ Day Flower Cupcakes
Skip the usual flowers this Mothers’ Day and give a yummy gift instead. PS contributor Carrie from Worth Pinning shares details for how to make and decorate Mothers’ Day flower cupcakes that will ensure Mom has a sweet day! Hello Positively Splendid readers, it’s Carrie from Worth Pinning! As a former florist, I know the [...]
May 6, 2013
12 Last-Minute Handmade Mothers’ Day Gift Ideas
With Mothers’ Day coming up in less than a week, you might think it’s too late to put together a thoughtful handmade gift for a special mom in your life. Not at all! Today I’m sharing a round-up of projects from the PS archives that are perfect for last-minute Mothers’ Day gifts. Totally do-able in [...]
May 2, 2013
Chic Tiled Herb Garden
Turn a pre-made wood planter into something special with chic mosaic tile to grow anything from herbs to seasonal flowers. PS contributor Megan from The Homes I Have Made is here today to show us exactly how this DIY outdoor planter is done! These would make marvelous gifts for teachers, moms, friends and more! Hello [...]
May 1, 2013
Teacher Appreciation Bookmarks (Free Printables!)
With today being May 1 (can you believe it?) the end of the school year is just around the corner. With teacher appreciation gifts, and gifts for coaches, piano teachers and more, situations requiring a meaningful, thoughtful gift are never in short supply this time of year! Today I am sharing a fun set of printable [...]
April 29, 2013
Summer Giveaway Series – Part 2!!
Welcome to part 2 of our Summer Giveaway Series! If you haven’t already, hurry over to check out and enter to win one of the amazing prizes in our first prize package, which includes 3 Canon T3′s and a fabulous trip to Universal Studios! We just couldn’t let this giveaway end with only one set [...]
April 29, 2013
Summer Giveaway Series – Part 1!
Summer will be here before we know it… And an amazing group of bloggers and I have decided to team up together and give away some super awesome prizes to help make this summer a little more fun! In fact, these prizes are SO awesome that we need TWO giveaways to share all the fabulous-ness [...]
April 26, 2013
Baked Cranberry-Orange Doughnuts with Orange-Vanilla Glaze
Baked doughnuts are incredibly easy to prepare, and they are equally delicious as an on-the-go breakfast or a tasty afternoon snack. These Baked Cranberry-Orange Doughnuts with Orange-Vanilla Glaze contain plenty of lively, citrus-infused flavor without being cloyingly sweet. This is an easy, family-friendly recipe you will want to prepare again and again!
April 24, 2013
5 Budget Home Decorating Tips
Have the decorating itch but not a boundless budget for beautifying your space? Today I am sharing a few home decorating tips that will help you utilize what you already own to achieve the looks you love, all while sticking to even a tight budget. Hopefully you’ll be inspired to see the latent potential in the items [...]
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