Hello, everyone! My name is Amy, and my little corner of the blogging world is known as Positively Splendid. It is such a thrill to be trading spaces with Myra today! She and I had the opportunity to meet at Blissdom this year, and I was immediately drawn in by her warmth and genuineness. Her blogs are [...]
April 14, 2011
April 14, 2011
Epic Letterpress Giveaway!!
**********CONTEST CLOSED********* And don’t forget you still have until the 24th to take advantage of the site-wide 20% off discount at Lifestyle Crafts! Just enter the code SPLENDID at checkout! *** Happy Weekend Eve! I was recently given the pleasure to try out an Epic Letterpress Machine, and I have to say I am absolutely [...]
April 12, 2011
The Positively Splendid Summer Survival Guide
I am super-duper excited to announce today an event that will be taking place here at Positively Splendid throughout the month of May! Going from school days to the summer daze can be a hard transition. Trying hard to find ways to pursue your own creative endeavors while juggling trips to the pool and planning [...]
April 11, 2011
Elmer’s Craft and Tell Party Winners!
Good morning, everyone! Oh my word – what a fun weekend this was at Creative Estates! More details on that are sure to come, but before letting any more of the morning pass by, I wanted to announce the FIVE LUCKY WINNERS of the invitations to my Virtual Elmer’s Craft and Tell Party!#92 – Mimi #41 [...]
April 8, 2011
Framed Burlap Earring Holder Tutorial
There is nothing like having a gift-worthy project in your creative arsenal that can be whipped up in no time. I love this Framed Burlap Earring Holder as much for its attractiveness as I do for its functionality and ease of assembly. This is a project you will return to again and again for birthdays [...]
April 7, 2011
It’s an Elmer’s Party – and You’re Invited!
***********Contest Closed***********I was recently approached by the lovely folks at Elmer’s about hosting a Craft and Tell Party featuring some of their marvelous crafting products. As I started to work planning my little shindig, it dawned on me that the people I most wanted to include on the guest list were all of you: my [...]
April 6, 2011
Burlap & Felt Flower Brooch Tutorial
Around here, I am in full Creative Estates planning mode. I can’t believe I leave tomorrow! In typical last-minute fashion (read up in this post for the full lowdown on my procrastinating ways), I decided yesterday one of my outfits needed a little “something.” And thus the idea for these flowers was born!These are a [...]
April 5, 2011
Meaningful, Edible Easter Treats
As a Christian, there is absolutely no holiday I love sharing with my children more than Easter. The hope and immense joy of Christ’s resurrection is a message that I want to be conveyed to them in meaningful, memorable ways. After all, there is nothing more important to share with them than the message of [...]
April 4, 2011
I Leap 4 Peeps (Boys’ Easter Tee Tutorial)
Let’s face it: the number of cute projects for girls outnumbers those for boys by a very lopsided margin. I am always on the lookout for ways to include my little guy when it comes to fun wearable items, like I did with this little Boden knock-off monster tee, and then again with this Butterball [...]
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