DIY: Spring-Inspired Garden Pinwheel and Wind Chime Using Upcycled Chick-Fil-A Soup Container

I always love a good challenge, especially when it's a dare on my creativity. I sort of thrive on it. Now, I openly admit that because I have a track record of going beyond the norm when it comes to upcycling certain items. One example is when I turned used fabric sheets into something beautiful - that's what I say anyway since it's my work. You can see this beautiful thing I talk about here. You're welcome. 

Now Chick-Fil-A have been coming up with good challenges like the cellphone coop, which I did here. Right now, the challenge is to upcycle their soup container. I know that as soon as I saw the container, my brain went overdrive with ideas. There were simple, straight-forward, easy-to-make ideas I toyed with but I said, "nah"... I want something unique. Something that's appropriate for the upcoming Spring season.

Getting Crafty with HP's New Sticky-Backed Photo Paper At My #StickaPic Party

This past Saturday, we were able to unleash the endless possibilities of HP's new sticky-backed photo paper and had tons of fun creating, DIY-ing and photo stickin'! Check out the two projects we created and be inspired. They are both timely for the upcoming holidays.


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ZimSculpt 2015 Exhibit Photos

Story to Tell by David White / Photo: MaricrisG

I had the pleasure of visiting the ZimSculpt 2015 exhibit and these are just a few of those that are on display at Daniel Stowe's Botanical Garden.

DIY + Recycle: Unique Gift Wrapper Using Old Calendar

I'm one who always want something unique, with personality and decoratively creative. Moreover, I love to recycle and save money. In this project, I was able to put these factors together and came up with these cute designs for my daughter's birthday - turning old Calendar pages into decorative gift wrappers that will blow your mind away but not your budget! 

A Very Last-Minute But Adorable Valentine's Day DIY Craft - Or for any other Occasion!

I dunno about you but it seem like our Valentine's day celebration is either cancelled or postponed in my side of town. Thanks to #snOMG! Oh, please I'm not complaining. I love snow days like these as much as I love to craft. You should have seen me rolling off the snow like a happy Polar Bear. But in honor of the (totally postponed) Valentine's day, here is a very last-minute gift/craft idea that you can whip up in a jiffy! I promise!

Though if you're in Charlotte, I can't really promise you wouldn't need to brave the snow-ridden winter wonderland out there to get your supplies or the candies... but go watch the tutorial and have fun anyway!

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A Very Last-Minute But Adorable Valentine's Day DIY Craft

Not too crafty? No problem. Grab your paper towel/toilet paper cardboard core and use them instead. Now talk about creative upcycling! Likey???

Xtreme Recycling: Flower Bouquet and Potpourri from Dryer Sheets

Did you know you can turn your used dryer sheets into a cute work of art? Yes you can and I'm going to show you how! I recently changed fabric softener sheets (aka dryer sheets) brand and though I like both, I prefer the latter due to its ability to retain its scent even after usage. This "inspired" my creativity to recycle the sheets into something appealing and useful. Instead of throwing them away, I turned the used sheets into scented flower bouquet and the extra, into "potpourris" where the bouquet sits. The creation looks cute and smells good. So, don't toss your used dryer sheets yet until you try your hands on this one! Makes for a fun project and great recycling idea too.

Start a Thanksgiving Family Tradition with a THANK YOU Bank

Thanksgiving is fast approaching and you know what that means. It's the season of "Thank you's" and gratitude! If you are looking for a Thanksgiving Family tradition idea that you can start with your family that's quick and easy but meaningful, especially for your young children, then I've got one for you! All you need is a cute piggy bank!

4 Easy and Stunning Halloween Decor Ideas

You know it! Halloween's right around the bend and for Halloween enthusiasts, massive decorating is on! Are you up for the challenge? I always love a good challenge and decorating is one of my weaknesses. But here's the caveat, I dislike (like a lot) breaking my bank for a  whole entourage of decors that will approximately last just a few days! No fair. This is where a little DIY and some elbow grease on my own comes into play. I don't mind that. Stunningly attractive decor that costs less or nothing at all? I'm in! Check some of these ideas I came up with. It's my first time doing Halloween decor. Believe it. Let me know what you think!

Fall is IN Fall-Inspired Creations Takes Center Stage

Fall is definitely coming and way too fast! It's quite easy to tell. The hints are hard to miss. Colors of the leaves starts changing, like burst of fun colors that only Fall can create. I love these annual colorful display and it's always been an inspiration for some of my creative work at Golden Flower Creations. The same inspiration used in creating these trendy, flirty and Fall-ish danglers! Check the rest of the collections and help yourself with one, or two.

Back To School DIY: Decorative Holders made of Upcycled Tin Cans

With back to school just around the corner, here's a fun project that would prove useful for helping keep your little Einsteins organized and you, saving big bucks on those back-to-school home organizing needs! All you need is a little...ahem, elbow grease and a bit of creativity. And what's best about this one, they make for great teacher gift ideas too!

So, let's start clanging, er, gathering yer tin cans.

Design Your Own Monster University ID

Hey Monster University fans! Here are some fun activity that you can do with your children and share with your friends. Even design your own MU ID! Cool huh?!

Do you like mine? Don't I look like a cute monster? Ok don't say anything! :-)

Go ahead and scroll below for more fun schtuffs!

Busy Burning my Hands...Creatively...over Cat-Themed Birthday Party Crafts { With Tutorial }

Didn't the week just flew by like a blur? Well, while you are enjoying your week, enjoying all these glorious, sunshine-y day {filled with pollen unfortunately}, walking  your dog and having a blast at your child's soccer game or dance recitals, I, on the other hand got stuck with a glue gun -- who like a sadist, burned my fingers, not just once but enough times that I may have screamed "bloody hell" and bleep, bleeped here and there at it quite a few times! And all these? For the love of Cats! Oh ya.  The price I pay for being crafty!

FREE Printable Cat-Themed Birthday Invite Card

As promised, here is the complementary Cat-themed Birthday Invite Card that will go perfectly with the Cat Face decor, Cat-themed Treat bags and perhaps the mice too!

House Hunting Finds: Repurposed Sewing Machines

We are in the market for a new house and though it is rather cumbersome trying to find "the" perfect house, there is some fun and entertainment to be had going through houses that are still occupied. It's like entering a different world each time, or discovering a new book. You either like what you see or dislike it totally. Or, in some cases, you simply love it! In our recent house tours, I was blown away to discover repurposed sewing machines stylishly used as home decor in one of the houses we visited! Creativity at its best!

Bringing Holiday Cheers with PicMonkey

My 2012 Holiday Card. Printed and ready to mail.

I've got a little confession to make. Get ready for this. I totally D.I.Y'ed my holiday card this year because not only did I want it to be 100% original and creative...get this...it's totally 100% priceless! Yes, priceless, as in I don't have to pay a single cent to get my card created. Smart right? Now here's another smart move, I totally took advantage of PicMonkey's new, cool theme; Winter, with cool overlays, fonts, and filters that all spells w.i.n.t.e.r goodness!

Great Sites To Design Your Holiday Cards... or D.I.Y

It's THAT time again where Christmas cards go flying off the shelves like hot pancakes. But if you are like me, a permanent convert of the customized holiday cards, then you're probably scrambling to find the best sites to create the best cards with great designs but doesn't cost you an arm and a leg right now!

Yes, there are a lot of them out there but some just outshine the rest. So which made the cut?

Unique Fall Crafts to Celebrate Autumn's End

Fall officially ends on December 20 this year. Man where did all the time go?! Now before Fall completely pass you by and before all the leaves has fallen down the ground, quickly gather your creative mojo together and create some of these unique Fall-inspired crafts to commemorate this year's Fall season. Try your hands on them and see how creative you truly are!