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DIY Pineapple Gift Bags

by vickybarone July 25, 2016

written by vickybarone

Happy Monday, everyone! We are in the studio this week working on lots of new content and we can’t wait to share it all with you! You can follow @vicky_barone on Instagram for some behind the scenes looks!

In the meantime, here is a super easy favor bag tutorial from our Pineapple Party!

DIY Pineapple Gift Bags | Vicky Barone

Supplies: yellow gift bags, a white paint pen, a ruler, and green tissue paper.

Directions: Using the ruler as a guide, draw diagonal lines with the paint pen onto a bag. You can start by drawing a line from corner to corner and then working your way out. Draw diagonal lines going in the opposite direction next. Once the paint is dry, open up the bags, add your favors, and top it all off with some green tissue paper. Tada! A pineapple gift bag!

DIY Pineapple Gift Bags | Vicky Barone

Check out the rest of the details from the Pineapple Party right here! Have a wonderful week!

July 25, 2016 1 comment

DIY Clay Gift Tags

by vickybarone December 16, 2015

written by vickybarone

Are you a late-night Christmas Eve present wrapper? With everything that goes on during this busy season, it’s hard to not be guilty of that!

We are here to help you get ahead of the game with some DIY gift tags! Add a personalized touch to your gifts with these clay tags and get your wrapping done right now! Here’s how to make your own:

Supplies: polymer clay, wax paper, a rolling pin, a circle cookie cutter, a wooden skewer, a white paint pen, and a piece of lace (optional).

Directions:
1. Roll out clay to desired thickness. Be sure to place a layer of wax paper between the clay and your work surface and a layer between the clay and the rolling pin.
2. Press the lace into the clay to create a pattern. You can use other objects instead of lace like leaves or an object with an engraved pattern in it.
3. Use a cookie cutter (or some other round object) to create circles. (For more tips on working with clay, check out this post!)
4. Use the wooden skewer to make holes in the top of each circle.
5. Place circles on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper or aluminum foil. Bake according to directions on package.
6. Once completely cool, use a paint pen to write on the tags and tie them to a gift using ribbon.

DIY Clay Gift Tags | Vicky Barone

If you don’t have time to make your own tags, check out these FREE printable tags!

December 16, 2015 0 comment

DIY Holidays Parties and Events

DIY Leaf Name Tags

by vickybarone November 9, 2015

written by vickybarone

Well hello there, Monday. Nice to see you again. Since we are less than three weeks away from Thanksgiving, we’re sharing a glimpse of our tablescape complete with hand lettered name tags. They are truly so easy to make, and add a beautiful metallic touch to your place settings.

Supplies:
– Leaves: Big or small, real or faux, any leaves will do. We pulled these very real leaves off a bush from my backyard!
– A gold paint pen

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A video posted by Vicky Barone | Greeting Cards (@vicky_barone) on Nov 9, 2015 at 5:26pm PST

Directions:
1. Make sure you choose a sturdy, living leaf to write on. Dry and crispy (dying) leaves are too brittle and won’t withstand the pressure of the paint pen. If you use fake leaves, you should be just fine.
2. Test out some lettering on a few test leaves until you get a hang of the right pressure and strokes. For hand lettering help, check out Pinterest, or simply copy a pretty font you like.
3. Letter your leaves and let dry.
4. Tie a napkin with twine and place the leaf directly on top.
5. Scatter extra leaves down your table runner.

Aren’t they pretty? Gold paint pens are so much fun, you’ll want to write your name on everything!

For more Thanksgiving inspiration, check out our tables from 2014 and 2013!

November 9, 2015 2 comments

DIY

DIY Black & Gold Mason Jar Vase

by vickybarone October 28, 2015

written by vickybarone

Not all DIY projects have to be super complicated with tons of supplies. This polka dotted vase took no time at all and only required TWO things!

We found the black mason jar at Joann’s (similar here) as well as a beautiful metallic gold paint pen. If you can’t find a black mason jar, you can either spray paint a clear mason jar with black paint OR fill the mason jar with black paint, swirl it around, and let it dry upside down.

Hold the mason jar upside down and start dotting with the gold paint pen at the base. Concentrate the dots at the base, and have them diffuse as you work your way up the jar.

Let dry, and fill with your favorite flowers. This would make a great gift or even a pretty Fall wedding centerpiece. Don’t pack them up after Halloween! They will look great with your New Year’s Eve decor as well 🙂

October 28, 2015 1 comment