Candy Cane Popcorn Favours

Remember the line in the song Let It Snow: "I've brought some corn for popping"? That's what inspired these candy cane popcorn kits! They're so simple to put together, and make a great favour for holiday parties. See the full tutorial on Julep.

Marbled Drink Tags

I don't think I'll ever get sick of marbling - I hope this trend never goes away. Marbling clay is so easy to do and the results are so eye-catching.These drink tags are perfect for holiday parties, or any time of year! See the full post over on Julep.

Giant Spool Organizer

Growing up, sewing was one of my favourite hobbies. Now, I still sew for fun but it's also a big part of my job; when I'm not dreaming up DIY projects here, I sew at a custom mascot shop. I had a lot of fun making this giant spool organizer for Design*Sponge - it's super useful for storing all your sewing/creative tools! See the full post here.

Thanksgiving Pie Topper

Cake and pie toppers are pretty much my favourite thing to make - if I bake a cake, you can bet there will be a DIY topper on it. Earlier this week I shared a DIY Thanksgiving pie topper over on Julep - see the full tutorial here.

Paper Lantern Skulls

I love a quick DIY project, and these paper lantern skulls definitely fit the bill! It's such a busy time of year that it's great to have a simple but high impact craft to decorate with. For instructions, check out the full post over on Julep!

Pastel Pretzel Party

Have you noticed the pretzel trend going around lately? I'm a fan! I love chocolate/yogurt covered pretzels so much that they inspired today's project - paper mache pastel pretzels! See the full instructions here.

Shower Umbrella Decor

It can be tricky to come up with original themes for bridal or baby showers, so why not stick with the obvious and make these DIY paper umbrellas? See the full post over on Oh Happy Day.

Mini Ferris Wheel

Straws have got to be one of my all-time favourite craft supplies. They come in so many colours and can be used to build some really cool sculptural projects. Take a look at this mini ferris wheel I made for Oh Happy Day - so much fun for a circus themed party! See the full instructions here.

Birthday Candle Garland

Do you have a birthday party coming up? You probably already have all the supplies on hand to make this cute birthday candle garland! Paper straws come in so many colours and patterns that you can easily customize this garland to match the rest of your party decor.

Mini Clay Envelopes

I have such a crush on all things mail/post related, so these miniature clay envelopes were so much fun for me to make! Use them as place card holders, or punch a hole in the side and use one as a gift tag. DIY instructions are up on Oh Happy Day!

Back to School Wrapping Paper

I already have a huge wrapping paper stash, so I really don't need anymore but I had a lot of fun making this custom back-to-school paper for Oh Happy Day - see the full post here.

Calligraphy Cake Topper

With calligraphy being so popular these days, I couldn't help but turn plain old twist ties into this fancy cake topper. Let me tell you, it's a lot simpler to manipulate the twist ties than wire, so give this project a shot! The full post is up over on Oh Happy Day.

Honeycomb Rings

Have you ever played the forbidden word game at a bridal shower? Usually you aren't allowed to say "love" or "wedding" for the whole shower, and if anyone catches you, you have to wear a silly hat until you catch someone else saying a forbidden word. Next shower you plan, try a variation where all guests start with one ring and someone hears you say one of the words, they get your ring. Whoever has the most rings at the end of the shower wins! See Oh Happy Day for instructions on how to make these cute honeycombs rings.

Cactus Place Card Holders

Are you loving the cactus trend as much as I am? I kind of hope it doesn't go away for a good while. Take a look at these cacti place card holders I made for Oh Happy Day. They're so simple - see the full tutorial here.

Popsicle Party Decor

Browsing the seasonal aisle at the dollar store is one of my favourite things to do. I usually end up buying things I didn't even know I wanted, and that's what led me to this simple DIY project. Pool toys come in so many fun shapes and colours that I had to turn them into popsicles. The simple instructions are up on Oh Happy Day. 

Marbleized Banners

I am addicted to anything marbled - I thought I would be over this trend by now but I can't help myself. Learn how to make these marbleized banners out of air-dry clay over on Oh Happy Day. 

Teacup Garland

I just helped plan a tea party themed bridal shower for a friend and I wish I had made these in time! They're super simple to do and you can customize them to match your colour scheme. See the full post and instructions on Oh Happy Day.

White Picket Fence Cake Topper

I've been noticing lots of for sale signs up around the neighbourhood and it got me thinking - wouldn't it be cute to make a cake topper just for welcoming new neighbours? See the full DIY over on Oh Happy Day!

DIY Drink Stirrers & Coasters

I'm excited to finally share a project I've had a lot of fun working on lately: matching drink stirrers and coasters! Both are easy and quick DIYs, but I think the combination of the two looks really sharp! Wouldn't they be fun for your next summer barbecue?

I made the custom coasters using Staples' photo gift website. Usually I see personal photos used on these products, but I thought I'd mix it up and use some modern geometric photos I took while DIY-ing the drink stirrers.

And great news - you can enter to win a $75 gift voucher to make your own custom photo gift from Staples Canada! See more details after the jump!

Vellum Garland

I always look at vellum at the craft store and wish I had a use for it. This crazy simple garland is what I came up with! Check out the full post over on Oh Happy Day!

Rebash - Toronto 2015

Did you attend Rebash yesterday? I had so much fun - I'm so happy that I got to be a part of such a wonderful show.

If we spoke at the show and I took down your contact information, I have now sent out messages for each inquiry I received. My brand new online shop is now up and running - see The Snowdrop Shop here. Please feel free to contact me at snowdropandcompany (at) gmail (dot) com if you have any further inquiries!

Moon Phase Piñatas

Have you noticed the moon phase trend that's been happening lately? I am kind of addicted to it! Check out the full tutorial for these mini moon phase piñatas over on Oh Happy Day.

Paper Flower Straws

Remember these paper flower hats I made a year ago? They inspired these straw decorations! See the full post over on Oh Happy Day.

Foil Birthday Candle Holders

Over the past couple years I've gathered quite the collection of birthday candles - some of them are so fun that I can't not buy them! For my latest project for Oh Happy Day, I made these foil candle holders. See the full post here.

Found Objects Garland

This whimsical garland is a great way to showcase small mementos that you can’t bear to part with. Mix in some buttons, ribbons, and cupcake liners and you’ve got a garland perfect for a party or even home décor.

Paper Flower Cart

It's finally spring! It's been such a cold winter here, so I am more excited than usual for the warmer weather. To celebrate, why not make this DIY paper flower cart? See the template and instructions over on Oh Happy Day!

Lollipop Favour Necklaces

When I saw these mini pill cases at the drug store, I knew I could turn them into a cute craft. See the full instructions over on Oh Happy Day for these lollipop necklaces!

St Patrick's Day Clover Crown

Yet another craft inspired by a vintage holiday item - I saw this St Patrick's Day postcard and couldn't help but make a crepe paper clover crown! I was surprised how quickly it came together - the clovers are so much simpler to make than flowers. For full instructions, see the full post on Oh Happy Day.

Majorette Party Hats

Earlier this year I watched Rudolph's Shiny New Year for the first time - overall it was a bit weird and hard to follow, but the opening credit sequence (start watching the link above at the 2:03 mark) was really cute and inspiring. It's actually what inspired these majorette style party hats! See the full tutorial on Oh Happy Day.

Song of the Sea: Art & Garlands

Ever since I saw it last week, I've been obsessed with the animated film Song of the Sea. It is so beautifully animated, it took my breath away. The story, characters, and soundtrack are just as beautiful and I left the theatre feeling so inspired and full of love and magic. I love that it continues to inspire my ideas for design and craft projects - I just can't get it out of my brain. Please go see it if you haven't already!

When I'm not daydreaming about Song of the Sea, I've been busy apartment hunting and imagining each place furnished with our belongings. To keep track of dreamy DIY projects, furniture, and art I usually pin my inspiration to the Pinterest board I call live.

I recently discovered that Minted has the most amazing selection of art; it's so easy to browse - you can sort by shape, size, style, and colour to find the perfect piece. You can even arrange your favourites into gallery wall style boards! I've named my board above Song of the Sea as a tribute to the film. I loved browsing through all the artists' work and gathering a small collection of art that makes me so happy and inspired.

Once we decide on an apartment and settle in, I can't wait to put a gallery wall together. In the mean time though, I've made this simple garland inspired by my Song of the Sea board on Minted. Click through to see the full instructions.

Valentine Arrow Game

I've had these mini clothespins for a long time but only now am I finding a way to use them! If you're having a Valentine's Day party this weekend and need an activity, whip up these little guys following the instructions over on Oh Happy Day. 

Valentine Ribbon Treats

I am a sucker for anything I can make into a badge/ribbon. I even have a full board of them on Pinterest! Take a look at these Valentine badges I made over at Oh Happy Day.

Rock and Mineral Cookies

My dad has always collected rocks, so his collection is what inspired these DIY rock and mineral cookies. If you love browsing the bulk candy store as much as I do, this craft is perfect for you. Check out the full post over on Oh Happy Day.

DIY Anniversary Gifts

It's probably pretty obvious that I love a good theme, so I had a lot of fun brainstorming ideas for the wedding anniversary gifts I put together for this post over on Oh Happy Day. I focused on paper (1 year), wood (5 years), and silver (25 years) but a lot of the traditional anniversary gifts would be pretty fun to do - four years is fruit and flowers, six years is candy ... so many possibilities!

Circus Place Cards

I've made so many circus themed DIY projects now that it seems bizarre that I haven't actually hosted a circus party. If you're loving circus themed everything as much as I am, check out the full instructions for these place cards over on Oh Happy Day.

Wrapping with Gift Horse & Co

If you know me, you know that I'm addicted to wrapping paper. Allow me to introduce Gift Horse & Co, a gift wrapping subscription service started by Corinna vanGerwin. I've been a big fan of Corinna's work for a long time (a few years ago when I first saw one of her gift wrapping features in Canadian Living magazine I instantly thought "How do I get that job?!") so when she told me about her newest project I was excited to learn more.

Last month I received the Christmas box and was so happy to use the supplies to finish up my Christmas gift wrapping. Each box includes wrapping paper (of course) but also coordinating ribbons, tags, and accessories. One of my favourite things about the Christmas box is that I can reuse the leftover paper or supplies at any time of year because, depending on how you style them, they don't have to scream Christmas. That's big in my books! 

I also loved that I could mix and match the supplies with my own collection. I had already wrapped one of my mom's gifts before I received my Gift Horse & Co box but finished wrapping her other two gifts with the new supplies. The first image shows all three gifts wrapped using a mix of my old and new supplies - I really like how they turned out.