DIY Crafting Tools - My Must-Haves

I love finding tools that make crafting life easier, these are on my short list of must-haves:

1. JIGster from Envelopments $69.95
A versatile production tool that allows you to mount layers of Envelopments card stocks and papers consistently, accurately and quickly. I absolutely NEED this! :) My biggest pet peeve is when things are not aligned perfectly, so this is an awesome product.



2. Letterpress Machine from Paper Source $149
A table top unit that allows you to create homemade letterpress cards and crafts. I am dying to try this out, if it weren't for the hefty price tag! I love letterpress cards, so simple and beautiful.



3. Envelopments® Mini Deck $20.00
References the complete Envelopments collection of premium colors, patterns and textures. I love the Envelopments line for their wide selection of pocketfolds. Great quality and so sturdy! Great reference tool and I also just love metallic paper...



4. Paper Source Swatchbook $5.00
Every Paper Source paper color in the palm of your hand. I love everything Paper Source! Beautiful envelopes and inserts and comes in every color imaginable. Great reference tool for creating color stories. :)

Custom Google Map Envelope Liners

Pretty sweet website that allows you to print custom envelopes lined with your Google Maps location. I thought this was perfect for a Save the Date envelope or just for any party invitation envelope.

Make your own custom envelope liners, here.

Affordable Fashion Finds

A friend of mine has just launched a new site featuring juniors apparel and accessories! Check Candy Threads out here. They have some really cute tops and dresses, perfect for spring.

If you also live in the north Jersey/New York area you can host a Private Party. They bring a large selection of merchandise to your home to display and cater to all your friends. Great idea for a Bridal or Bachelorette parties... or even just for a Girls Night Out. Best part is you get free merchandise!

Really cute accessories... if you know me then you know I love my accessories! Few of my favorites:





For more visit, Candy Threads here.

Birth Announcements!

So what happens after a wedding?? Babies of course!! So naturally I have started designing birth announcements. :)

I designed a few last year after a couple friends of mine had babies and I have finally gotten around to designing my own to sell in my Etsy store. This one is my favorite so far, I think the owl is so cute!

View this in my Etsy store

A co-worker of mine also turned me to an awesome website while she was looking for things to decorate her son's room with, called Blik Wall Decals. I LOVE their stuff! It's funny because some of their wall decals match a lot of what is in my Etsy store. I believe you can also create your own customized wall decals... pretty sweeet.