Today’s project features the ever popular Mason jar. I’m not a canner, but thanks to the vintage revival Mason jars are now ubiquitous with crafters the world over. I have a soft spot for the glass jar with the screw top lid that Mr. Mason patented in 1858. It’s just so darn versatile. I have […]
Category Archives: Tutorial
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Mar
Mar
Last week I gave you a sweet and quick paper heart belly band for your whimsical invitations. Today, I will be the first to admit that the project does not fall into the quick category. It does however fall into the easy basket. There’s nothing hard about this botanical letter, just fold, glue, repeat. The […]
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Feb
Feb
I’m a closet wrapping extraordinaire. I love pretty parcels. I lean toward the unusual and the home-made. I like clean lines and DIYs. I have a Pinterest board full of wrapping inspiration. Yet I’ve never attempted creating any of these pretty parcels. My craft closet has rolls of wrapping paper begging to be embellished to […]
10
Feb
Feb
I’m on a roll this year with vintage inspired invitation pockets. There was the vintage album pocket (my fav), the lacy pocketfold, and now I have the easiest DIY of all! Well, it involves fire, so it’s easy as long as you don’t have anything flammable near you. Otherwise things could turn into a rather […]
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Jan
Jan
I’ve got a little trick up my sleeve for you today. If you are anything like me your penmanship needs a little work. Nothing to be embarrassed about. Ugly handwriting goes hand in hand with creativity and blazing your own trail. Well, that’s what Google tells me and I’m sticking with it. As D&Pers we […]
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Jan
Jan
Hello and welcome to my first post of 2016! I hope you had a relaxing and safe holiday season. I’d say mine was a success. I didn’t go overboard on crafts, I didn’t spend the earth, but most importantly I did spend lots of time with family. I’m starting the year out with a very […]
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Dec
Dec
What a week. Thanksgiving is done and dusted for another year. Phew! But who can believe it?? I’ve survived another Black Friday using my ever so clever technique called ‘avoid the stores’. I didn’t spend a fortune on Cyber Monday, and it’s just Giving Tuesday to go. If you are able please support your favorite […]
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Nov
Nov
I was working on a Thanksgiving freebie today and a meme came across my Facebook feed, something along the lines of ‘November: the month where people who have complained on Facebook for the last 11 months become thankful for 30 days’. Funny, but I don’t think entirely true. Though if it’s true for you I […]
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Nov
Nov
It’s rose week here at Download & Print in honor of our ever popular Garden Rose templates now being a 15-piece bundle in four fabulous colors. Today’s project is so simple yet is versatile and has such a romantic look. I’ve created a hanging mason jar vase that can be used for decor at your […]
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Jun
Jun
I sometimes feel I’ve never had to grow up. I get to play arts and crafts most days, and this weeks art project was so much fun. Sand, starfish, pretty colors, send me back to kindergarten please! Jessica has created an invitation suite that couldn’t be more perfect for your beach or destination wedding, and […]
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Jun
Jun
Go big or go home came to mind when Jessica Bishop sent across her latest design for the Budget Savvy Bride Collection at Download & Print. The Joanna collection is full of big, bold stripes. Stripes are such a timeless pattern yet when paired with bright pops of color or metallic accents you get something […]
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May
May
Last week I revealed a brand new invitation bundle here at Download & Print. I call it Artisan Botanical and it features floral sprays and comes in three delicate vintage colors. I adore how the 15 pieces in this bundle came together, but I’m even more excited with what I am sharing with you today. […]
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May
May
When I told you last week that I’m on a die-cut kick… well I really am on a die-cut kick. Last week I added a funky floral cut-out along the edge of an invitation pocket (and the pocket template is yours for FREE!). This week I’m adding the floral cut-outs to an envelope flap. The […]
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Apr
Apr
Jessica Bishop of the Budget Savvy Bride is back with another savvy addition to the BSB Collection at Download & Print. Her latest invitation suite is called Allison, and is inspired by a modern garden party. The bright florals come in three bold color palettes and remind me of summer, which just makes me happy. […]
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Apr
Apr
If you are a fan of delicate lace and plan on incorporating this into your DIY wedding, you may well have come across my Pearls & Lace template in your search for the perfect invitation to DIY. As soon as I released this invitation it became an instant hit at Download & Print, consistently ranking […]
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Mar
Mar
Today’s freebie project has got me a little dotty! My office is covered in giant confetti, and there’s nothing like giant tissue dots floating around to bring a smile to my face, and drive the dog nuts. This DIY jumbo confetti tutorial coincides with the release of our new 15-piece invitation bundle, Olivia, part of […]
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Feb
Feb
After the big announcement last week of the complete Wedding Invitation Template System, bringing unprecedented ease and affordability to brides wishing to DIY their stationery, you’d think I would take a breather before springing any further bigger than big news on you. Well, I’m bursting at the seams and can’t contain my excitement any longer. […]
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Feb
Feb
Dum da da dum… (Breathe, Anna, breathe). With the drum roll out of the way it is with the greatest pleasure, joy and slight trepidation that I bring to you the Download & Print Invitation Template System. I had a crazy little thought a few months back that DIY brides and hostesses need a designer […]
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Feb
Feb
Today is a big day in the life of Download & Print, my baby that I’ve put my heart, soul, and tears into for the last five years. I’m over here sitting at my desk anxiously tap tap tapping my fingers by my keyboard. Excited, nervous, proud, relieved, nervous, happy, expectant, nervous. Did I mention […]
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Jan
Jan
Exquisite is the word that came to mind when Anna first showed me this Vintage Iron & Lace wedding invitation set. The lace pocket is exquisite, the detailing on the invitation is exquisite, and I was blown away with how exquisitely simple it is to put together. The invitation, RSVP and name badge merely require […]