DIY ~ Make Your Own Valentine's Day Cards

Nothing is more personal than a handwritten note, so why should Valentine's Day be treated any differently? Show someone you care by making your own Valentine's Day cards. Get your construction paper, felt, scissors markers and glue... add some stickers, glitter, stamps, paint brushes and paint... and go to town! I promise you will have fun!Related: Love Birds on a Wire ~ a watercolor

DIY ~ Make Your Own Plush Owls

I wish I was more of a seamstress, because Stella and Stewart, the cool couple above, are adorable! Hoot hoot! Purchase a PDF sewing pattern for making these sweet plush owls from the Etsy shop: Retro Mama. Includes instructions to make a plain or patchwork back and several options to personalize your owl face. Finished owl measures approximately 7".More DIY and How To blog posts and More ways to

Monday Inspiration

"Those who bring sunshine into the lives of others, cannot keep it from themselves." James M. Barriephoto: pinterestWhat a great idea for a DIY project!More Monday Inspiration and and More ways to follow BB&Bshop * facebook * twitter * bloglovin * tumblrBright Bold and Beautiful is now mobile! Click here

"No Peeking" Holiday Gift Tags

Today I am busy busy wrapping away, but just took a few minutes to browse the net and found these adorable and free printable "No Peeking" holiday gift tags from paper Crave ... how cute!How about you? Are you finished shopping, wrapping, and baking? Later on we are making cupcakes... yummm... I love the holidays!Don't miss out!** $100 CSN Stores Giveaway - enter by Christmas Eve! **** $40.00

DIY ~ Make Your Own Christmas Cards

I used to spend a fortune on Christmas cards, but for the past couple of years I love to make my own. They are more meaningful and so easy to make! This year I picked one of my favorite "winter wonderland" paintings to be on the front. Most of us add a personal photo to our cards, but do you upload a personal image too? I uploaded my image to Vistaprint, but there are so many you can choose from

Thanksgiving Turkey Cupcakes

Last year we made these adorable Thanksgiving Turkey cupcakes. Not only are they so much fun to make, but they are delicious as well!The recipe is in Hello, Cupcake, a fabulous little cupcake book. I just discovered the Hello, Cupcake blog too! Have fun and get baking with your family this holiday season...What is your favorite thing to make for the holidays?Don't miss the Holiday Planning guide

Step into October with Jewel Tones

Beautiful rich jewel tone colors of Autumn... Frilly feathers, succulent wreaths and bright watercolors. I hope you have a wonderful weekend filled with exciting plans or some much needed quiet time. Whichever the case may be, have a bright bold and beautiful one!Click here for step-by-step instructions on how to plant and care for a succulent wreath. Other favorites this week ~ A beautiful hue

Bright Ideas: Make your Own Headboard

I found this great DIY project on MyHomeIdeas that I wanted to share with you. Making your own headboard is affordable and unique to your personal taste! As an artist, this appeals to me in so many ways... Start with a plain canvas and let your imagination soar ~ the sky is the limit!I love the grain sack idea ... what materials would you use?More Bright Ideas:DIY Wallpaper Project by Shannon

Bright Ideas: DIY Wallpaper Project

When I saw this DIY wallpaper project by Shannon Frickle via Ada and Darcy I had to share it with you! This is such an easy and affordable way to transform your wardrobes, shelves, cabinets, etc... the sky is the limit on this fabulous DIY makeover. Take any scraps of your favorite wallpaper to line the insides of your dull and tired looking furniture.More DIY interior design ideas to spruce up