The Kentucky Derby has always been known for being the most exciting two minutes in sports and the biggest party around.  Of course everyone needs to be dressed with amazing hats and carrying a Mint Julep…that’s just the way it goes, right?

I’ve enjoyed watching the Kentucky Derby since I was in school.  I actually knew the family of a Kentucky Derby winning horse, Spend A Buck.  That peaked my interest and made it so much more exciting.  I love all the hype that surrounds this race and the elegance and style that has made it the special event that it is.

Here are a few fabulous ideas to enjoy on this exciting weekend of Kentucky Derby parties…

{Kentucky Derby Party Printable {lots of them!} – Hostess With the Mostest}

{Kentucky Derby Inspired Accessories – Trinkets in Bloom}

{Kentucky Derby Party Centerpiece – HGTV}

{Kentucky Derby Accessory – Polka Dot Chair}

{Horse Place Cards – Home Modern}

{Kentucky Derby Centerpiece – Polka Dot Chair}

{Horse Party Punch Bowl – Simply Seleta}

{Derby Trophy Centerpieces – Elizabeth Ann Designs}

{Kentucky Derby Party Printables – Mirabelle Creations}

{DIY Race Ribbons – Style Me Pretty}

{Kentucky Derby Party – Printables – Hostess With the Mostest}

and check out this Kentucky Derby inspired wedding…wow!

Now all you need to do is make yourself a Kentucky Derby hat and you’ll be ready to party!

~Kim

Whip up a little luck of the Irish with these St. Patricks Day crafts and free printables!  It’s such a fun holiday, so don’t let it pass you by without a creating a few crafty projects.  Many of these only take minutes to make and you will instantly become a Crafty Princess in the process…well, maybe.

Everyone loves a great holiday printable, right?!  You’ll find printables for your parties, beer labels, gift tags and even breakfast.  A little green ink goes a long way!

There’s a little something for everyone from wreaths to handmade gifts…time to GO GREEN and try a few of these creative St. Patrick’s Day ideas!

1. Shrinky Dink Irish Jewelry – Merriment Design
2. Oh So Lucky To Have You {Printable} – A Little Tipsy
3. Lucky Brew Beer Labels – Benign Objects
4. Split Pea Shamrock Tutorial – Made
5. Easy St. Patrick’s Day Banner – The Crafting Chicks
6. St. Patrick’s Day Yarn Wrapped Vase – Mod Podge Rocks
7. St. Patrick’s Day Clover T-Shirt – Finley and Oliver
8. Felt Shamrock Barrette – Paper and Ink
9. DIY Shamrock Streamers – Studio DIY
10. Lucky {Printable} – Stay at Home Artist
11. St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast {Printable} – My Sister’s Suitcase
12. Kiss Me Anyway Pin Tutorial {Printable} – Make Merry Events
13. Shamrock Dog Collar – Mega Crafty
14. Leprechaun Hat Favors – Canadian Living
15. St. Patrick’s Day Gift Tags {Printable} – Good Gravy Designs
16. Crochet Shamrock Garland – Skip to My Lou
17. St. Patrick’s Day Party Set {Printables} – Pizzazzerie
18. Fabric Lucky Clover Specimen Art – Flamingo Toes
19. Irish Lass Embroidery Pattern – So September
20. Rainbow Party Favor Tags {Printable} – Hostess With the Mostess
21. Shamrock Wreath – The House That Lars Built
22. Lucky Subway Art {Printable} – Eighteen25
23. Felt Four Leaf Clover Pin – BHG
24. Clover Crochet Pattern – Lion Brand
25. St. Patrick’s Party Printables – Love the Day
26. Four Leaf Clover Wreath – Blue Sky Confections
27. Simple Book Page Banner – Simple as That
28. Keep Calm and Pinch On {Printable} – Hands on Housewife
29. Easy Burlap Wreath – HGTV/ The TomKat Studio
30. Lucky Bingo {Printable} – The Crafting Chicks
31. I’m So Lucky Treat Topper – Eighteen25
32. Embroidery Hoop St. Patty’s Wreath – The Chalkboard Mag
33. Felt Shamrock Pin – Miss Niff
34. Shamrock Wreath – A Little Tipsy
35. St. Patrick’s Silhouette T-Shirt Projects – Eighteen25
36. DIY Irish Cream {Printable} – Style Me Pretty
37. St. Patrick’s Day Treasure Hunt {Printable} – Oopsey Daisy
38. Yarn Wrapped St. Patrick’s Day Vase – BHG
39. Shamrock Bingo {Printable} – Peonies and Poppyseeds
40. St. Patrick’s Day Labels and Stickers – World Label
41. St. Patrick’s Day Tulle Wreath – A Night Owl
42. Pot of Gold Cupcake Toppers – Party Planning Center
43. Rainbow Cookie Favor {Printable} – Hostess With the Mostess
44. I’m Lucky to Have You Stickers {Printable} – Julie Blanner
45. You’re My Lucky Charm Card – BHG
46. Luck Be a Lady Badges – No Biggie
47. St. Patrick’s Day Gift Tags – Poppies at Play
48. St. Patty’s Felt Wreath – Adventures of Mini Martha
49. DIY Beer Soap – Soap Queen
50. Paper Shamrock Banner – Blooming Homestead
51. Felt Flower St. Patrick’s Day Wreath – Craftaholics Anonymous
52. Wired Shamrocks – Child Made Tutorials
53. Shamrock Pillow – HGTV
54. Pecan St. Patrick’s Day Wreath – Dejavu Crafts
55. Simple St. Patrick’s Day Bunting – Simple As That
56. St. Patrick’s Day Cake Pop Toppers – Marry This
57. Lucky Party Banner {Printable} – HGTV
58. Mini Shamrock Banner – Holiday Crafts and Creation
59. St. Patrick’s Day Treat Cone – Loven Stamps
60. St. Patrick’s Day Cupcake Toppers {Printables} – Anna and Blue
61. Lucky Treat Pillow Box {Printable} – Good Gravy Designs
62. Lucky in Love {Printable} – Agape Love Designs
63. DIY Salt Dough Shamrock – Little Wonders’ Day
64. St. Patty’s Day Table Runner – A Girl & A Glue Gun
65. Burlap Circle Wreath – Me and My Scraps
66. Pipe Cleaner Shamrock Pins – Martha Stewart
67. St. Patty’s Day Treat Toppers {Printable} – Anything But Perfect
68. DIY Lucky Burlap Pillow – Craftaholics Anonymous
69. St. Patrick’s Day Bow Wreath – BabsMadeIt
70. Candy Bar Wrappers {Printable} – Anything But Perfect
71. Easy Felt Rainbow Garland – Sweet Little Smoothie
72. Yo Yo Shamrock – Bobbityboo
73. Felt St. Patty’s Day Flag – Crafty Critique
74. St. Patrick’s Day Tea Towels – Blue Cricket Designs
75. Shamrock Straw Toppers – Martha Stewart
76. Lucky Banner – Sassy Sanctuary
77. St. Patrick’s Day Bingo {Printable} – Prepared Not Scared
78. DIY Wood Block Yard Sign – Under my Polka Dot Umbrella
79. Felt Shamrock Wreath – Spare Time Sanity
80. Felt Clover Hair Pins – Martha Stewart
81. You’ve Been Pinched Door Hanger {Printable} – Cupcake Wishes
82. Shamrock Button Art – Oopsey Daisy Blog
83. Sequin Shamrock Clippie – Cute as a Fox
84. Lucky Burlap Shamrock Wall Hanging – She Wears Flowers
85. St. Paddy’s Ribbon Wreath – She’s Kinda Crafty
86. Crochet Shamrock Hair Clip – Skip to My Lou
87. St. Patrick’s Day Cupcake Wrapper {Printable} – Penny Candy
88. Felt Four Leaf Clover Table Decor – Nori Kraft
89. Shamrock Grapevine Wreath – Mega Crafty
90. Lucky Penny Holder {Printable} – Pumpkin Petunia
91. Ruffled Burlap Holiday Wreath – My Blessed Life
92. Lucky Shamrock Key Chain – Holiday Crafts and Creations
93. Wooden Lucky Me Photo Holder – iCandy Handmade
94. Leprechaun Hat Planter – Our Seven Dwarfs
95. Shamrock Dollar Bill Folding Instructions – Curbly
96. Lucky U Gift Tags {Printable} – Eighteen25
97. Leprechaun Treasure Hunt {Printable} – The Crafting Chicks
98. Polka Dot St. Patrick’s Day Wreath – Miss Lovie Creations
99. Satin Shamrock Hair Clip – Fleece Fun
100. Pinch Proof T-Shirt Tutorial – Skip to My Lou
101. I’m Lucky to Have You Tag – The Crafting Chicks

Oh my gosh, I love so many of these!  Do you have a favorite?

Thanks so much for all your pins, tweets, Facebook likes and more on my previous holiday tutorial posts…I’m a lucky girl to have such sweet friends!

I hope this collection helps make your St. Patrick’s Day planning a little easier and fun!

~Kim

Looking for more tutorials??  Here are a few Spring posts you might enjoy…

• 101 Handmade Easter Craft Ideas
• 25 DIY Spring Wreaths
• 20 St. Patrick’s Day Dessert Recipes
• 25 Handmade Mother’s Day Gifts

I’ve gathered some creative tutorials, free printables and just plain fabulous ideas to help make your Halloween extra sweet this year!

These are the kind of simple and quick projects that I would make for my home…so you won’t find anything super spooky or scary on this list.  Each link takes you directly to a wonderful tutorial that’s sure to help you become known as the Crafty Diva of the neighborhood!  {Not that you would want that, but it could happen.}

There’s a little something for your home, gifts for friends and ideas for you children to share at school.  

It doesn’t have to cost you an arm and a leg to decorate for Halloween!   Don’t miss the printables…I love, love, love them!

Make it a handmade holiday!

1. Polka Dot Witch Hat Tutorial – Craftaholics Anonymous
2. Burlap Ghost Lights – Pottery Barn Knock Off – Burton Avenue
3. Sparkle Skeleton Pumpkin – Mod Podge Rocks
4. Halloween BOO Signs {Printables} – The TomKat Studio
5. Framed Witches Hat – HoneyBear Lane
6. Cheveron Pumpkins – Tatertots & Jello
7. Spooky Burlap Table Runner – Polkadot Chair
8. Halloween Wall Display – Eighteen25/Lil’ Luna
9. Pottery Barn Skull Face Knock Off – The Country Chic Cottage
10. Giant Tape Spiderweb – Lowe’s
11. Mercury Glass Pumpkins – All Things Heart and Home
12. Eye See You Wreath – Crafts Unleashed
13. Owl Treat Bag Label {Printable} – The Graphics Fairy
14. Ghoulish Grown Up Drink Labels {Printables} – Centsational Girl
15. Lace Halloween Wreath – Craftily Ever After
16. Simple Bat Lantern – A Bit of Sunshine
17. Keep Calm and Boo On! {Printable} – The Bonjour Family
18. DIY Halloween Apothecary Jars – Craftaholics Anonymous
19. Life Size Gauzy Ghost – The Lettered Cottage
20. Batty Felt Pillow – Ameroonie Designs
21. Halloween Pom Pom Wreath – Mod Podge Rocks
22. Trick or Treat {Printable} – The Three Sweet Peas
23. Candy Corn Decorations – Thrify Decor Chick
24. Halloween Bell Jar – Stamptramp
25. If the Broom Fits, Ride It! {Printable} – Crafts & Sutch
26. Halloween Bat Frame – A Pumpkin & A Princess
27. Witch Candy Cauldron – Eighteen25/Design Dazzle
28. Halloween Party Treat Cone {Printable}–The TomKatStudio/HGTV
29. Spooky Eyeball Wreath – A Pretty Life
30. Halloween Cupcake Wrappers {Printables} – Food Art Party
31. Spiderweb Door Mat – BHG
32. Googly Eyes Wreath – The Country Chic Cottage
33. Halloween Burlap Wreath – Just Sew Sassy
34. Birdcage Silhouette Pumpkin Pattern – BHG
35. Condemned Sign {Printable} – Brookly Limestone
36. Spooky Halloween Fence from Pallets – Instructables
37. Jack O’ Lantern Magnets – Mod Podge Rocks
38. Monogram Pumpkin – Plaid
39. Halloween Goodie Bags {Printables} – Love Obsess Inspire
40. Beware Halloween Banner – Crafts Unleashed
41. Witch’s Laundry Day Decoration – Crafty Staci
42. Halloween Glam Wreath – Days of Chalk and Chocolate
43. Frankenstein Goodie Bags – Summer Scraps
44. Large Creepy Spider Decoration – BHG
45. Spider Web Wreath – Mom Endeavors
46. DIY Halloween Tombstones – Lowe’s
47. DIY Painted Halloween Door Mat – The DIY Village
48. Creepy Jar Labels {Printables} – Funkytime
49. Ghost Cloches – Chic on a Shoestring Budget Decorating
50. Wicked Witch Silhouette Pattern – BHG
51. Spooky Halloween Wreath – The Swell Life
52. Skeleton Vase – Sew Woodsy
53. Halloween Candelabra – Sawdust and Paper Scraps
54. Candy Corn Wreath – Bugaboo
55. Felt Bat Garland – The Artful Parent
56. Rope and Wire Pumpkins – Someday Crafts
57. Skeleton Wreath – Ready, Set, Craft
58. Mouse Motel Pumpkin – Martha Stewart
59. Halloween Silhouette Wall Art – The Pink Peony of Le Jardin
60. 4×4 Painted Pumpkins – Ameroonie Designs
61. Halloween Banner {Printable} – BHG
62. Spooky Paper Garland Cutouts – Country Living
63. Sparkle Button Pumpkins – The Swell Life
64. Kids Ghost Detective Game – Delightfully Noted
65. Pumpkin Balloons – Martha Stewart
66. Spooky Halloween Bottles – The Messy Roost
67. Halloween Screen Tutorial – Crafting in the Rain
68. Spider Web String Art – A Soft Place to Land
69. Halloween Bingo {Printables} – The Crafting Chicks
70. Candy Corn Onesie – The Swell Life
71. Coffee Filter Spider Webs – The Artful Parent
72. Outdoor Cauldron Decoration – BHG
73. Burlap Spider Wreath – Annelily Design
74. Chicken Wire Ghost – Wacky Archives
75. Skeleton Leggings – Westsinister Abbey
76. Halloween Mantel Banner – Finding My Aloha
77. Book Page Trick or Treat Wreath – Lil’ Luna
78. Sweet Halloween Jar Labels {Printables} – Kiki Creates
79. Bat Ribbon Party Straws – Scrapbooks Etc.
80. Spooky Lunch Box Jokes {Printables} – Peonies and Poppyseeds
81. Halloween Boo Bunting Wreath – Pretty Ditty
82. Beautiful Halloween Gift Tags – Mommy by Day, Crafter by Night
83. Halloween & Fall Pillow Tutorial – Tatertots & Jello
84. Vintage Witch Halloween Gift Tag {Printable} – Design Lass
85. Silhouette Treat Bags – Positively Splendid/Uncommon
86. Floating Halloween Candles – Crafts Unleashed
87. Enter if You Dare Wreath – Sassy Style
88. DIY Book Ghost – Cr8tive Compass
89. Vampire Pumpkins – Martha Stewart
90. Upcycled Spider Web Vase – Balancing Home
91. Eat at Your Own Risk Cupcake Toppers – Pumpkin Petunia
92. Owl In Tree Door Silhouette Pattern – BHG
93. Halloween Silhouette Board – She Wears Flowers
94. Burlap Witch Wreaths – Two Oh Two Seven
95. Slimey Halloween Party Favors – Parties For Pennies
96. Pumpkin Votive Luminaries – Maiden D’Shade
97. Spooky Plate House Numbers – BHG
98. Modern Halloween Candle Covers {Printables} – Living Locurto
99. Scrapbook Paper Skulls – Mega Crafty
100. Eerie Candlestick Display – Martha Stewart
101. Crafty Boo Necklace – Mod Podge Rocks

That’s a bunch of Halloween fun!  I know there has to be the perfect project on there for your home.  What did you think about all of the creative and creepy wreaths?  Wreaths are always one of the first things I start with for each holiday.  They’re quick and make a big impact!

Feel free to share this list with your friends! Thanks so much for all your pins, stumbles, tweets and blog posts about my previous 101 holiday posts.

If you are looking for beautiful fall ideas and like to have some decorations that you can leave up through Thanksgiving…101 Festive Fall Tutorials is for you!  Check out all the classy ways you can add a touch of fall to your home without spending a ton.

I hope you all have a fabulous handmade holiday!

~Kim

Looking for some simple handmade Mother’s Day Gifts?  I have tons of easy tutorials that will make your gift memorable.  Handmade gifts always make people feel special and many of these ideas are simple and sweet…just my style!

Mother’s Day will be here before you know it, so let’s get started!

1. French Hand-tied Bouquet – Frolic
2. Family Photo Throw Pillow – BHG
3. Mama’s Gonna Snap {Printable} – MaryJanes and Galoshes
4. DIY Dot Painted Ceramic Cup – Under the Sycamore
5. Felt Initial Notebooks – Everything Etsy
6. Best Mom in the World {Printable} – A Proffittable Life
7. Vintage Tea Cup Pincushion – I Heart Nap Time
8. Bird Nest Wire Necklace – Sarah Ortega
9. Bath Fizzies – Martha Stewart
10. Fabric Covered Stenciled Journals – The Girl Creative
11. Felted Soap – Rhythm of the Home
12. Button Magnets – Big Box Detox
13. Awesome Bookplates {Printables} – Frecklewonder
14. Flower Vase {Anthropologie Inspired} – It’s Overflowing
15. Mini Polaroid Necklace – Polish The Stars
16. Handmade Books – Pioneer Woman
17. Home Is Where Your Mom Is {Printable} – Holiday Snob
18. Handmade Lip Balm – DIY Beauty
19. Clay Flower Jewelry – Happy Together
20. Book Sewing Kit – The Repurposed Library
21. Mom’s Apron – At Second Street
22. Chalkboard Necklace – Henry Happened
23. Felt Dahlia Brooch – Holidash
24. Happy Mother’s Day Garland {Printable} – Whisker Graphics
25. Perfume Locket – Design Sponge

Looking for a few more gift ideas???  Check out these…

• 101 Simple Handmade Gift Tutorials
• 101 Pretty {free} Printables
• 101 Green Handmade Gift Tutorials

Now I know you can find something to make for Mother’s Day with all of these tutorials!  Handmade gifts rule!  Have fun!

~Kim

The Hunger Games Movie is coming out soon and these free printables, crafty party ideas, and jewelry tutorials are sure to add a little fun to the mix.  I read them all and I can’t wait to see the movie!

If you’re a Hunger Games Fan there’s something on this list for you!

1. DIY Necklace & Keychains {Printables} – g*rated
2. Popsicle Stick Bows & Arrows – The Brooding Hen
3. Book Page Necklace – Happy Hour Projects
4. Hunger Games Cookies – Lizy B
5. Hunger Games Bookmarks {Printables} – Living Locurto
6. Cross-Stitch Mockingjay Bookmark – Forever Young Adult
7. Charms & Magnets – Hunger Games Lessons
8. Screen Print T-Shirt – Forever Young Adult
9. District 12 Coal Necklace or Key Chain – Rae Gun Ramblings
10. Movie Party Printables – Living Locurto
11. Mockingjay Pin – HungerGamesDWTC
12. Arrow Pillows – Amelie and Atticus
13. Meadow Song Bookmark {Printables} – Hunger Games Lessons
14. I Love the Boy With Bread Shirt – The Crafted Sparrow
15. Stamped Sugar Cookies – Fictional Food
16. Hunger Games Jewelry Tutorials – The Heart of a Painter
17. Party Favor Parachutes – Family Fun
18. Hunger Games Ornaments – Examiner
19. Party Signs & More {Printables} – Creative Party Buzz
20. Mockingjay Plates – Young Adults
21. Book Cover Bracelet – HungerGamesDWTC

You can’t have a party without some of those cookies, right?  Oh, and I need that book page necklace!!!  What’s your favorite idea?

Have you seen any crafty Hunger Games ideas that are out of this world?  Please share them in the comments!

May the odds be ever in your favor.

~Kim

Hooked on tutorials???  Check these out…

• 101 Pretty Printables {free}
• 101 Handmade Gifts
• 101 Handmade Wedding Ideas

What could be more beautiful than a handmade wedding???  These simple handmade wedding tutorials will help you create your dream wedding without going into debt!  Many of these wedding ideas are simple, no-major-skills-needed kind of ideas.  Simply Beautiful…that works for me!

Gather up your sweet bridesmaids and enjoy an afternoon of planning the perfect projects for your big day.  These are a great place to start…

1. Hydrangea and Mum Bouquet – The Wedding Chicks
2. Cupcake Liner Pom Poms – Hello Lucky
3. Pinwheel Table Runner – Green Wedding Shoes
4. Peony Centerpieces – Once Wed
5. Persian Cotton Candy Wedding Favors {Printable} – Eat Drink Chic
6. Linen Invitations DIY – Offbeat Bride
7. Butterfly Bouquet – Martha Stewart
8. Candy Bowl Escort Cards – One Lovely Day
9. Festive Bubble Jars {Printable} – Elephant Shoe
10. Moss Covered Letters – Crafty DIY Bride
11. Mason Jar Wedding Invitations {Printable} – The Wedding Chicks
12. Crepe Paper Aisle Markers – Hello Lucky
13. Burlap DIY Wedding Programs – Intimate Wedding
14. Wallpaper Lanterns – Ruffled
15. Clay Table Numbers – The Sweetest Occasion
16. Hammered Spoon Place Cards – Elizabeth Anne Designs
17. Vintage Tea Tin Ring Holder – Style Me Pretty
18. Heirloom Bouquet – Junk Shop Bride
19. Rustic Table Numbers {Printables} – Eat Drink Chic
20. Rope Words – Green Wedding Shoes
21. Pinwheel Decorations – AddelynStone
22. DIY Wedding Love Notes {Printables} – Once Wed
23. Panty Hose Petals – Craft
24. Wedding Photo Booth Sign {Printable} – The Wedding Chicks
25. Burlap Boutonniere – Adventures in Dressmaking
26. Paper Fortune Cookies – Wed Savvy
27. Love Note Piñata – Ruffled
28. Wedding Favor Bags With A Twist – DIY Wedding
29. Table Number Plates – Craftzine
30. Giant Paper Rose – Green Wedding Shoes
31. Place Cards With Flower Seeds {Printable} – DIY Wedding
32. Handmade Soap Wedding Favors – Soap Deli
33. Paper Flower Place Cards – Papervine
34. Wood Burning Signs – The Sweetest Occasion
35. Flower Crown – Bleubird Vintage
36. Message in a Bottle Wedding Favor – Rose Petals
37. Chic Wedding Chalkboards – Craft
38. Linen Ring Pillow – Martha Stewart
39. Twine Wrapped Wedding Invitations {Printable} – Wed Loft
40. Tea Favors With Teapot Poetry – DIY Wedding
41. Film Canister Wedding Invites – TreeHugger
42. Lavender Table Numbers – Ruffled
43. Ribbon Medallion Boutonniere – Intimate Wedding
44. Just Married Banner {Printable} – Peonies & Pearls
45. Wishing Tree Guest Book – My DIY Wedding Day
46. Mint Tin Wedding Favors {Printable} – Martha Stewart
47. Jute Silverware Holders – Caloway Creations
48. Pillow Gift Boxes {Printable} – Oh The Lovely Things
49. Mini Cake DIY Decorating – The Wedding Chicks
50. Escort Card Board – The Style Room
51. Succulent Terrarium Centerpieces – Offbeat Bride
52. Photo Wine Labels – My DIY Wedding Day
53. DIY Glitter Pumps – The Glitter Guide
54. Bird Cage Veil – Adventures in Dressmaking
55. Ombre Wedding Invitations {Printable} – The Wedding Chicks
56. Just Married Banner – The Sweetest Occasion
57. Hanging Wedding Flower Ball Decor – Sew Mama Sew
58. Cute Flag Banners – My DIY Wedding Day
59. Coffee Favor Bags {Printable} – Intimate Weddings
60. Pleated Bow Tie – Green Wedding Shoes
61. Paper Cube String Lights – Wit & Whistle
62. Colored Mason Jar Table Decor – 100 Layer Cake
63. Seed Kit Favors – Frolic
64. Cheat Bow Tie – Grey Likes Weddings
65. Burlap and Lace Table Decor – Adventures in Dressmaking
66. Bird Seed Toss Air Mail Envelopes {Printable} – Eat Drink Chic
67. Flower Girl Basket – Polka Dot Bride
68. Terrarium Place Card Holder – Green Wedding Shoes
69. Homemade Confetti – Papervine
70. Simple Chair Makeover – Project Wedding
71. Embroidered Place Cards – Martha Stewart
72. Rose Kissing Ball – Heart, Hands, Home
73. Yarn Poofball Wedding Decor – Offbeat Bride
74. DIY Honey Favors – Bubby and Bean
75. Felt Flower Fascinator – Crafted
76. Fortune Cookie Party Favors – Project Wedding
77. Rose Petal Chandy – The Country Chic Cottage
78. Pearl Collar Necklace – Stylehive
79. Fresh Flower Pomanders – My DIY Wedding Day
80. Homemade Jam Wedding Favor {Printable} – Eat Drink Chic
81. Tissue Paper Pom Poms – Weddingspot
82. Wedding Timeline Download {Printable} – Ruffled
83. Love Note Bouquet – Poptastic Bride
84. Drink Parasols – Papermash
85. Painted Wood Table Numbers – Once Wed
86. Save the Date Vintage Postcards {Printable} – Wedding Chicks
87. Fabric Boutonniere Leaves – Crafty DIY Bride
88. Ribbon Wands – Polka Dot Bride
89. Personalized Note Cards {Printable} – ellinee
90. Mini Cake Toppers – Once Wed
91. Limoncello Wedding Favors – My DIY Wedding Day
92. Entertaining Wedding Programs – Intimate Weddings
93. Love and Thanks Card – Eat Drink Chic
94. Paper Doily Envelopes – Ruffled
95. Bridesmaid Sash – LaBelle Bride
96. Stenciled Table Numbers – Savvy City Farmer
97. Cupcake Escort Cards – DIY Weddings
98. Vintage Fabric & Twine Banner – Live Laugh Rowe
99. Scalloped-Edged Cake Stand – Makezine
100. Fingerprint Tree Guestbook {Printable} – Offbeat Bride
101. Wedding Aisle Vases – Once Wed

Create a wedding that’s perfect for you and your budget.  Handmade weddings are fantastic!  I love, love, love so many of these ideas!  Maybe I need to marry my sweet husband all over again.

If you love creative links, please subscribe to Everything Etsy!  New subscribers make my day!

Thanks so much for all your tweets, stumbles, Facebook likes and pins on my Handmade Gifts and Free Printables posts…you are the coolest crafty friends!

Got a friend getting married soon?  Share this list with her and I’m sure she’ll buy you lunch…maybe…it could happen.

Have fun making your Handmade Wedding Day fabulous!

~Kim

Hooked on Tutorials?  Have fun checking out these lists on EverythingEtsy.com:

If you’re selling on Etsy or selling handmade anywhere else, you, my friend, are in a great spot!

Handmade is growing so fast it’s hardly measurable. Etsy is just one example of the trend but it is a great example! See below:

It’s no surprise that Etsy traffic ramps up before the holiday shopping season, but take a look at both the sheer volume of people and the year-over-year growth shown on the left side of the graphic (from compete.com).

26% Yearly Growth! – This for a website that is already almost one of the 100 busiest sites on the whole Internet!

Love: Handmade’s Secret Weapon

The reason this is happening is so simple and you’re going to think I’m a little crazy when you read it.

Handmade is Fueled by Love. Love is the secret ingredient of the handmade marketplace that no mass production item anywhere can compete with.

A handmade item is created with love. It is often purchased as a gift out of love. And it is cherished and loved unlike anything off the shelves at a big-box store.

Are You Selling On Etsy?

If so, keep at it! Consider it a real opportunity. If not, why not?

Check out our Resources Page for tools I use to work online riding the wave of Handmade awesome-loving-perfection-ness!

Raise your hand if you love handmade!

~Kim

I’ve gathered some creative tutorials, free printables and just plain fabulous ideas to help make your Valentine’s Day extra sweet this year!

There’s a little something for your home, gifts for friends and ideas for your children to share at school.  It doesn’t have to cost you a ton to make Valentine’s Day super fun.  Many of the ideas here can be made without another trip to the store!

Make it a handmade holiday!

1. Pom Pom Heart Pillow – EverythingEtsy
2. Vintage Paper Chandelier – The Crafting Chicks
3. Printable Love Coupons – Tatertots & Jello
4. Vintage Valentine’s Day Postcard – The Graphics Fairy
5. Quick Rose Petal Wreath – Thrifty Decor Chick
6. Keep Calm & Kiss On Printable – The Hands-On Housewife
7. Valentine’s Day Ruffle Heart Wreath – Everything Etsy
8. Embroidery Hoop Wall Hangings – Mod Podge Rocks
9. Valentine’s Day String Art – Make Grow Gather
10. Sweetheart Knit Valentine – Flax & Twine
11. Photo Strip Heart Garland – Eighteen25
12. Valentine’s Day Mini Notebooks – EverythingEtsy
13. Yarn Love – Family Chic
14. Paper Airplane Valentine Printable – Just Something I Made
15. Framed Love Tags – My Blessed Life
16. Love Notes Felt Notebook – Craftberry Bush
17. Fortune Cookies {printables} – Design. Wash. Rinse. Repeat.
18. Valentine Lightbulb – Design Sponge
19. Ruffle Heart Shirt – Craftiness Is Not Optional
20. 52 Reasons I Love You – PaperVine
21. Felt Heart Hair Clip & Brooch Pattern – EverythingEtsy
22. Valentine’s Day Countdown Calendar – Mom & Wife
23. Heart Shaped Paper Clips – Design Sponge
24. Valentine Mailboxes – The Anderson Crew
25. Love One Another Prints – The Tomkat Studio
26. Mini Heart Album – Then She Made
27. Valentine’s Day Tags {printables} – The Nimbus Factory
28. Tissue Paper Kissing Balls – The Idea Room
29. Valentine Candy Bar Wrapper Printable – Anything But Perfect
30. Rosette Wreath – Our Best Bite
31. Kiss Stamp – The Sweetest Occasion
32. Valentine’s Party Bunting – It’s My Story
33. Drawstring Gift Bag – Between the Lines
34. Countdown to Kisses – Infarrantly Creative
35. 3D Love Art – Brassy Apple
36. Valentine’s Plushie Robot – Sew Green
37. Conversation Cupcake Toppers – HGTV
38. Felt Heart Gift Bag – Momtastic
39. Love Struck Pillows – Homestitched
40. Rockin’ Candy Valentine – FamilyFun
41. Advent Valentine Printable – Paiges of Style
42. Quilted Heart Pillow – Craft Sew Create
43. I Like You A Lot Printable – Salt & Pepper
44. Friendship Bracelet Valentines – Dandee
45. Valentine Kiss Jar – Trey and Lucy
46. Photo Candles – Inspired Ideas
47. Heart Stockings – Attempting Aloha
48. Crochet Hearts {pattern} – Between the Lines
49. Celtic Heart Knot – Fusion Knots
50. Meringue Message Cones – {bhg.com} Hostess With the Mostess
51. Valentine Ribbon Wreath – She’s {kinda} Crafty
52. Key to My Heart Bookmark – Dandee
53. Fabric Love Letters – Moda Bake Shop
54. Seven Days of Love Printables – The Dating Divas
55. Heart Pillows – Sew4Home
56. Heart Shaped Zipper Pouches – The Purl Bee
57. Valentine’s Day Heart Bookmarks – mmmcrafts
58. All You Need Is Love Blocks – Oopsey Daisy
59. Valentine Love Boats – Green Jello
60. Cupcake Party Printables – Catch My Party
61. Felt Heart Bookmarks – Simple Serendipities
62. Heart Cupcakes – Made With Love
63. Fabric Window Valentine – Molly’s Sketchbook
64. Say It With Love Garland – Happy Clippings
65. I Love You Because Printable – Just Make Stuff
66. Weaving Danish Heart Baskets- Radmegan
67. Mason Jar of Hearts – Mooreaseal {I Go By Katie}
68. Heart to Heart Garland – BHG
69. Cross My Heart Pillow – FaveQuilts
70. Sweet Heart Crochet Pattern – Bella Dia
71. Sweetheart Shortbread – Diamonds for Dessert
72. Be Mine Candy Wrappers – Design. Wash. Rinse. Repeat.
73. Valentine Tree – Then She Made
74. Sparkly Valentine Banner Art – Lemon Tree Creations
75. Sweet Heart Tags & Love Print {printables} – Simple As That
76. Romantic Mason Jars – Crescendoh
77. Valentine Throw Pillow – Ucreate {Diary of a Quilter}
78. Be Mine Valentines {printables} – The Rubber Punkin
79. Key to My Heart Mini Canvas – I Love It All
80. Love Song Love Letters – Crafts & Sutch
81. Book Love – Craftberry Bush
82. Charming Gathered Table Runner – The Polkadot Chair
83. Message In a Bottle – Flax & Twine
84. Sewn Paper Valentine – Purl Bee
85. Embroidered Wood Ring – Creative Kismit
86. Printable Stamp Valentines – Wild Olive
87. Heartstring Table Runner – Joy’s Hope
88. Feather Love Wreath – Tatertots & Jello
89. Paper Punch Heart Paint Chip Garland – Oh Crafts
90. See-Through Valentine Packages – Martha Stewart
91. Crochet Heart Pattern – A Foothill Home Companion
92. Yarn Heart Hangings – Wooly Wotnots
93. Stamped Clay Hearts – Papernstitch
94. Matchbox Valentines – Inchmark
95. Sugar On Top Bear – Kind Over Matter
96. Valentine Voodoo Pincushion – Indie Spotting
97. Be Mine Prints – Sprik Space
98. Pop Up Card Tutorial – Paper Kawaii
99. Valentine Candy Dish – Eighteen25
100. Rose Valentine Wreath – Thrifty Decorating
101. Lovey Dovey Shoe Clips – The Polkadot Chair

That should give you some ideas and make you look like the Creative Diva you really are…right?!  Go wild with it!

New for 2013 — 101 Valentine’s Day Printables {Free!}

You’ll also find tons of sweet printables for gifts on this list of 101 Pretty Printables.  I could decorate every wall in my house from these!

Looking for something for that special man in your life?  Check out 25 Handmade Gifts for Men.  Handmade gifts rock!

Feel free to share it with your friends…they’ll think you are the bestest friend in the world!  Thanks so much for all your pins, tweets and blog posts about my previous 101 holiday posts.  Hugs and kisses to you all!!!!

~Kim

Hooked on Tutorials? Check out these lists on EverythingEtsy.com:

Oh my word…I love all the colorful paint chip ideas I’ve seen over the last few months.  Creative people rock!  These ideas I’ve collected might spark your imagination and give you a little nudge toward creating something fun with some of those paint chips you have stashed away in a drawer.

1.  Paint Chip Matchbook notepads created by Campfire Designs…way cool!

2.  Amazing bookmarks…the perfect gift for your book lovin’ friends!

3.  Business card holders that let everyone know you creative before you even hand them a card…gotta love that!

4.  Create a matching game for kids…too cool!

5.  These gift tags add a bit of your colorful style to any package.

6.  A paint chip orb…just because.

7.  Sport these cool utensil holders at your next picnic and let the neighbors know that you’re a Creative Diva!

8.  What a fun way to let someone know your new address!

9.  Use them as display cards for your handmade goods.

10.  Place cards that are sure to be a conversation starter.

Looking for more information on one of these fabulous ideas? I have all these and more on my Paint Chip Love Pinterest board. I can’t wait to make a colorful little banner with some paint chips I have already.

What kind of paint chip ideas have you seen or tried? One can never have too many paint chip ideas!!

~Kim

I’m sure I’m not the only one who watches the web blur by in a wave of never-ending progress. Progress to where? Not sure.

But one thing is clear… the “where” is part of the progress. Got that?

I’m talking about location. Facebook just launched Facebook Places, Google has a strong location-based search engine with Google Maps, and whole social media platforms revolve around location. We’re way behind the bandwagon having not yet tried foursquare! (but we just got new Droid phones… so lookout!)

So How Can Location Work For Etsy Sellers?

Etsy was actually way ahead of the curve on this. They’ve had the geo-locator for as long as I remember. That cool tool allows you to see what Etsy sellers are within a certain geographic area. I love to look at that when we travel. It’s also neat to watch how Etsy grows in an area over time. (there were only three in Punta Gorda when I started)

But I’ve never had that make a sale for me, that I know of. (yet)

What could we do to use location to bring in sales?

Two Ideas Come To Mind

One is really more of a thought than an idea. It’s the thought that we all really should pull together to promote Etsy as often and as hard as we can.

Imagine a day when the Etsy shop local gets a measurable share of general shopping traffic. Instead of heading to the nearest mass-market chain retailer, a buyer looks online to see what kind of unique handmade gifts they can buy locally on Etsy.

The larger the selection is, the more well-known Etsy is, the more people will do this and the more business we all get.

So promote your Etsy shop, but also promote Etsy in general as a great place to shop!

The Idea I’m Thinking Of

Is the thought of Etsy sellers having little sections in local retail establishments. How about a shop announcement that says “Local Buyers – buy these great products today at Main Street Hair Salon”. I know that some of you already do this. I think it’s a great idea.

Another thought is something along the lines of these gourmet lunch trucks that are popping up in big cities.

How about a mobile Etsy Shop? In a big enough city, it might work. Just let your social network know you’ll be at the corner of Elm and Boulevard from 10:00 to 4:00. … can it work?

Maybe I’m dreaming. Like I said… just daydreaming.

What other ways can we use the move toward location to improve our Etsy sales?