Pepper Design Blog

*Very Pretty* DIY Paper Ornaments

Whether you’re looking for the perfect way to use up left over scrapbooking paper, an easy diy project for the kids or how to add a special handmade touch to the holidays, paper ornaments are fun and easy to make! How lovely are these unique examples and the artists behind them?

Danielle Hamilton features beautiful handmade paper ornaments that are nothing short of inspirational (very top) and Carlos N Molina has the most amazing eye-candy website all about paper projects — which includes templates and how-tos for his globe and stacked ornaments (ornament collage directly above).

Perfect for hanging from the chandelier over the dining room table, stringing as garland in the windows or on the mantel, stacked casually as a dinner party centerpiece, or displayed in a large bowl on the coffee table. Oh yes, you could hang them from the tree, too.

Follow the jump for more crafty creations — from super simple to very elaborate — and the how-to for paper flower ornaments! Read more »

‘Man Cupcakes’ for a Personalized Birthday

Bake some manly cupcakes for your favorite birthday boy! These custom cupcake wrappers by Etsy artist Geekinesis are PERFECT! Check out his shop for more great ideas, including motorcycle, airplane, saw edge, forest and clockwork-themed laser cut designs. Send Carl custom requests as well – he cut a beautiful wall stencil for me just recently.

These might even inspire a great party theme! Perfect for the hubby, boyfriend, son or sidekick on his special day.

Creating the ‘Fun’ Table! Thanksgiving for Kids

Don’t forget the kids this Thanksgiving holiday! We all remember holidays spent at the kids’ table playing and laughing with cousins. To create those special memories today, set up a kid-friendly space and keep it the ‘fun’ table by adding games, coloring, projects and creative decor. Here are a few inspirations that will make everyone excited to sit down! Country Living’s paper covered table is an excellent start (above).

Martha Stewart shares terrific kids table decor, such as felt finger puppets, customized table ware, DIY fringed tableclothes and pastel dessert centerpieces.

In good weather, set up the table outdoors with little stools and chairs. When kids get tired of sitting still, they can play and run in sight (Country Living tablescape). For steps on how to make your own headdress napking wrap and paper boat place cards check out Martha Steward Living.

For more ideas, and Bakerella’s tasty Turkey Cake Pops (the perfect kids dessert), follow the jump! Read more »