Valentine’s Day is such a fun holiday to decorate for, and one of my favorite projects for the holiday is to craft a pretty wreath for my front door. If you are needing advice for how to make a wreath for the day of love, look no further: I’ve hunted down 14 fresh, fun Valentine’s…
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Pencil Arrow Valentines + Free Printable
These simple printable valentine cards are the perfect solution for busy parents wanting a fun, easy valentine for kids to hand out to friends at school. With a heart center with a pencil “arrow” tucked through, this is one valentine goody that will be put to good use! Let me show you how easily these…
Wrapping Paper-Covered Monogram Lampshade
Update a plain lampshade by covering it with wrapping paper and adding panache with a bold monogram plaque. The end result is a sophisticated monogram lampshade that combines style with function, and best of all, by adhering the wrapping paper temporarily, you can change out the look as often as you like. Let me show…
PS Creative Team – Call for Contributors!
Do you love to create things with your own hands, be it through crafting, sewing, DIYing or cooking? Would you love the opportunity to share your creativity with an audience of fellow creative enthusiasts? With the advent of 2013, I am excited to announce that I am looking to add 2-3 creative, talented individuals to…
Navy, Gold & White Winter Mantel
After the festivities of the holidays have come and gone and the decorations have been packed away, outfit your mantel for the winter season. With rich gold tones juxtaposed against crisp white and preppy navy, these winter mantel decorations are some that will last the whole winter through! Each year, it is our tradition to…
Free Thank You Card Printable
My children are all heading back to school today, and I’ve decided today will be the day to write all of the much-deserved thank-you notes to friends and family for all of the marvelous gifts and gestures of kindness our family was shown throughout the holiday season. I recently came across a quote that I…
Elegant Wristlet Clutch Pattern + Tutorial
Accessories truly can make an outfit, and this simple clutch-style handbag is no exception. This wristlet clutch handbag can easily be completed in the span of an afternoon, and it is the perfect way to use up scraps of fabric you might have on hand. When you see how easily these come together, you’ll want…
5 Lucky Foods for New Year’s Day
With 2013 right around the corner, now is the time to plan your menu for New Year’s Day. Traditional “lucky” foods abound and vary throughout different parts of the country, but today I am going to whittle the list down to my top five lucky New Year’s foods (plus some great ideas for serving them)…
Positively Splendid’s Top 12 of 2012
This time of year, I am always thankful for the way my blog serves as a little time capsule of sorts, allowing me to take a walk down memory lane to remember my favorite (and no so favorite!) creative projects from the last twelve months. 2012 was a bustling year here at Positively Splendid, with…
Cream Cheese-Filled Sweet Bread
Few things can rival freshly baked sweet bread, warm from the oven. And when you roll it up with a luscious cream cheese filling and cover it with a warm vanilla glaze, the result it out-of-this-world delicious. This Cream Cheese-Filled Sweet Bread is a tradition each Christmas morning in our family. Why not bake some…