Ruff Draft: Experimenting with Chalk Paint
I’m assuming everyone is familiar with chalk paint by now… but if you are not, I’m going to show you some different techniques I’ve tried using various chalk paints. I wanted to test the DIY chalk...
View ArticleRuff Draft: DIY Mustache Pillow For Your Valentine!
This week, we have been hard at work designing and styling our Mr. and Mrs. Mustache Valentine Collection. If you didn’t have a chance to see the styled photo shoot, check it out here! While working...
View ArticleRuff Draft: DIY Decoder and New Secret Message Valentine
We have been having so much fun coming up with new ideas for this year’s Mustache Valentine Collection! Today, we wanted to show off the newest Valentine Card- A secret message valentine with DIY...
View ArticleNow Launching: An “Angry Bird-day” Celebration {Angry Birds Inspired}
Jen Carver, of Banner Events, here to share a fun new “Angry Bird-day” party theme launched recently in honor of two of my sons’ birthdays! Feathers were flying at the Carver “birdhouse” as we were...
View Article{Guest} Ruff Draft: DIY Cookie Jar Favors
Happy Monday everyone! This week we have TWO Ruff Draft tutorial posts! I am so excited to welcome one of our contributors, Jen Carver! This tutorial is so adorable! Enjoy! - Maureen Hi Anders Ruff...
View ArticleRuff Draft: How to make a Tissue Paper Chef Hat
If you haven’t heard, our little Super P (Pierson, Maureen’s youngest) celebrated his 5th birthday last weekend! Maureen threw the most AMAZING Pizzeria Birthday Party for Pierson and all of his...
View ArticleRuff Draft: DIY Felt Pizza Craft Pattern and Instructions!
We are getting ready to reveal Pierson’s Pizzaria Party very soon – we are so excited to share so many great details with you! The Pizzaria printables are available in the shop now! Today we wanted...
View ArticleRuff Draft: DIY Easter Vases Wrapped in Yarn
Who is ready for spring? I am I am!!!! With spring, comes spring-cleaning… it is time to sort out your old glassware for this next DIY Easter project. We love refurbishing items into something fresh...
View ArticleRuff Draft: Mother’s Day Flower Tote Craft
Who loves flowers??? ALL MOMS!!! I’ve been trying to figure out what to do for my mom this year, and knew it had to be either gardening or flower related, because my mom has the “Greenest Thumb Of...
View ArticleRuff Draft: Celebrating Teachers – DIY Snack Bag
This week is Teacher Appreciation Week – Let’s celebrate them with a cute gift idea! I am loving these cotton bags found at Nashville Wraps! Maureen and I were trying to think of something to give to...
View ArticleHappy 4th of July!
Happy 4th of July, everyone! We hope you celebrate and get to watch lots of fireworks, spend time with fabulous friends and family, and eat some yummy food! Enjoy this special day! I’m visiting...
View ArticleA Gorgeous “Jewel of the Nile” Egyptian Spa Party
Our “Jewel of the Nile” recently turned 8 and invited her friends to come celebrate– Egyptian style. I have to admit, I was thrilled when Kaylee asked for an Egyptian spa theme. She’s the 3rd in a...
View ArticleRuff Draft: DIY Teacher Survival Kit
We have been gearing up for the Back to School Season over here in the Ruff household… printing supplies lists, shopping school specials and figuring out what to do for our new school year teachers!...
View ArticleRuff Draft: DIY Button Necklaces and Headbands for Doll Parties
Today we are crafting button necklaces and headbands for birthday girls and their dolls! We created a Birthday Girl Doll Party, for our favorite Australian client, Yolanda Cerra (aka. Kiss Me Kate) a...
View ArticleRuff Draft: DIY Bubble Wand American Girl Style
We are making diy bubble wands today to go along with our latest Birthday Girl Doll Collection inspired by the ever so popular American Girl Dolls. If you missed our American Girl Doll inspired styled...
View ArticleRuff Draft: DIY Chevron Wrapping Paper and Chevron Stamp
Today is a great day to celebrate! Why? Because it is October 2, and it’s my birthday (my last year in my 30′s, to be exact). I wanted to post something birthday related, so we thought it would...
View ArticleRuff Draft: Burlap Acorns for the Fall
The leaves are starting to change here in the Carolinas along with acorns falling on the ground. Now is the perfect time to make this simple DIY burlap acorn craft! This is a new twist and a great...
View ArticleRuff Draft: DIY Eye Mask Slumber Party Favor
September 30th is the last day to vote for our party contest with Balloon Time, Party on a Dime Charity Challenge featuring Brynne’s Monogram Slumber Birthday Party. We were challenged along with...
View ArticleRuff Draft: DIY Lightbulb Vase
Are you getting the winter blues and need something to do? Today I have a clever project that you can work on while being cooped up in your house. February is a great month to do your home decor...
View ArticleBarbie in Princess Power Building Backdrop Video Tutorial
We hope you have heard by now our SUPER NEWS about our partnership with Universal Studios, Mattel and Walmart for the promotion of Barbie in Princess Power DVD and Blu-Ray (which you can buy now at...
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