Feelin' Beachy

Just a quick note to say Hi and share some new items that I just listed in my shop today...they are sort of Gatsby-esque...if Gatsby went to the beach. :) Gilded ring bearer scallop shells are the...

Oh, The Places You'll Go - Teacher Thank You Note

Last year, my daughter graduated from kindergarten, so being the party mom I am, I signed up to help with our completely over-the-top Dr. Seuss inspired graduation party. I shared my creative...

Hello! I'm Back!

I found this image in a google search and it made me laugh...another blogger used it for the same kind of "Sorry I Dropped Off The Radar" post that I'm about to do. Great blogger minds think...

Not Your Nana's Corned Beef and Cabbage

Want to wow your family for St. Patrick's Day dinner? Come closer...lean in...that's it. I'm going to let you in on a little secret...roast your corned beef and cabbage instead of boiling it. Say...

Easy St. Patrick's Day Bento

It's always fun to surprise my daughter with a fun lunch for special occassions. This St. Patrick's Day bento is done in our Plant Box and was super simple to put together. I stuck to a green and...

Pinch Proof DIY St. Patrick's Day Dress and Headband

No one wants to get pinched on St. Patrick's Day for not wearing green, right? But what's a girl to do if she never wears green? The only green thing my daughter had to wear last year was a pair of...

Gorgeous Moscow Wedding

Check out this wedding! The bride is a breath of fresh air, the flowers are to die for and there's even a swing. I stumbled across this one on Twitter and had to share. It comes to you via The...

Monday Morning Blues: Blue Hemmed Wedding Dress

Morning! A funky handmade wedding gown to cure your Monday Morning Blues today. I love the effect of the colors and the blue hemline....sort of like a colored crinoline without the pouf. What a fun...

Friday Flashback: Pocket Valentines 2010

I can't believe it's been three years since I shared my very first DIY project on this blog...seems like 10 years ago!! LOL. But it's true...this tutorial for DIY Pocket Valentines was my very...

Handmade Holidays: Wool Ewe Be My Valentine?

It's that time of year again, when I pull out my craft supplies and get busy making Valentines. I make them for my daughter to take to school and for friends and family near and far. This year's...

Monday Morning Blues: Ugly Duckling Lingerie by Gal Angel

Morning friends! A little something to cure those post-Superbowl Monday Morning Blues... When you think of an ugly duckling, smokin' hot retro lingerie is not usually the first thing to come to...

Monday Morning Blues: Blue Tulle Wedding Dress

I stumbled across this dreamy blue dress while surfing on Pinterest and had to track back through several Tubmlr blogs before I finally found the original source...whoa! Jackpot! This was part of...

Do Good: Charity Water Campaign Update

Big news! I just received my first CharityWater campaign update! You may remember that this past September, I donated my birthday to CharityWater and raised almost $1700 to fund a fresh water...

Whew! What a Week!

Whew! What a week. Things have been rocking behind the scenes here at The Brass Paperclip Project. I've been working on a dozen new flower girl baskets that I can't wait to list over the next few...

Thrift Store Confessional No. 10

A week or two before Christmas, I treated myself to a stroll through one of my favorite antique malls....which I guess means that today's post is not technically a thrift store confessional...just...

Tiffany and Daniel's Downtown Vintage DIY Wedding

Very excited about today's post...I've had these photos shot by Kaylee Eyelander Photography and Blue Wing Photos under wraps for weeks...just waiting for January, so I could spring them on ya!...

Monday Morning Blues: Edible Butterfly Cake Toppers

How fun are these butterflies? I'm feeling the need to plan a tea party just so I can order some from incrEDIBLE toppers on Etsy. These seriously gorgeous little works of art are printed on edible...

Thrift Store Confessional No. 9

Forgive me readers...it's been waaay too long since my last confession. But I promise I'll make it up to you! I did a lot of shopping over the holidays and have lots of fun stuff to share. Today's...

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year, everyone! I hope the holidays brought you peace, love, joy and maybe even an engagement ring! If you are a newly-minted bride-to-be, congratulations! I have so much to catch you all...

Handmade Hanukkah: Easy Hanukkah Bentos

Welcome to day 4 of my Handmade Hanukkah series! Today, I'm going to share some lunch box ideas that are sure to bring smiles come lunchtime. Bento style lunches have gotten really popular recently...

Handmade Hanukkah: Perfect Potato Pancakes

Oh, how I love potato pancakes for Hanukkah. But oh, how I can't stand making them. To be totally honest, there is not one part of making potato pancakes that I enjoy. Oy! Did I just say that out...

Handmade Hanukkah: 3-Ingredient Hanukkah Brisket

Welcome to Day 2 of Handmade Hanukkah! Yesterday, I shared a fun DIY menorah made from repurposed salt shakers. Today, I'm sharing one of my favorite Jewish holiday foods... my mom's beef brisket....

Handmade Hanukkah: DIY Crystal Menorah

Welcome to Day 1 of my Handmade Hanukkah series! I'm so excited about today's project which is a simple, but dramatic DIY menorah made from repurposed crystal salt shakers. (My daughter's response...

Handmade Hanukkah: 8 Ways to Shine

Photo via SpreadArtCulture I love it when Hanukkah comes early in December and doesn't have to share the spotlight with another holiday..no offense to Thanksgiving or Christmas. It's just nice to...

We Have A Winner!

Wow! I just have to say thank you to everyone who participated in my Recycled Wine Cork Craft Giveaway! It was my very first giveaway and I was thrilled with your response!! I'm also super excited...

Handmade Hanukkah: Upcycled Dreidel Games

Raise a Glass to Recycled Wine Cork Crafts...and A Giveaway!

Oh, wine, how I love thee....let me count thy ways...anyone else with me on this? As a regular wine drinker, my stash of orphaned wine corks is pretty impressive. My local food co-op collects them...

Monday Morning Blues: Jingle Bell Hair Pins

How cute are these blue jingle bell hair pins?? I love them as the perfect "something blue" for a whimsical holiday wedding. You can find them at Bella Mia Designs on Etsy, along with a full range...

Handmade Holidays: Homemade Hot Cocoa

Homemade hot cocoa is so simple to make and so satisfying to drink. When you mix up your own you can have fun with flavorings and the intensity of the chocolate. You can also keep stuff out of it...

Handmade Holidays: Peppermint Schnapps

Hi! Hope everyone had a good Thanksgiving yesterday. I'm still full, but it's always so worth it to eat all that good food. I'm such a sucker for a casserole. Today's post is kicking off the...