Thanksgiving DIY Craft Project: Gourd Place Cards

Making a Thanksgiving dinner from scratch requires a ton of backbreaking work and savant-level precision. I’ve done it exactly twice for only three guests and it nearly killed me. Here's…

How To Make A DIY Ring Light

Effective, attractive indoor lighting setups can easily eat into your photography business's budget if you let it; lights and lighting gear can run in the thousands of dollars. And if…

DIY: How to Make the Perfect Buttercream Frosting

Whether you're a baking novice or an old-hand in the kitchen, perfecting the holy grail of indulgent icing -- buttercream -- can be tricky business. Lucinda Larson, the Icing Diva,…

DIY: How to Make a Simple Patchwork Pillow

Who doesn't love a new throw pillow?!? In celebration of National Sewing Month, I’m excited to share this simple, beginner-friendly sewing tutorial you can use to make a graphic patchwork pillow featuring horizontal stripes…

Free 4th of July Printables

Need a last minute idea to spruce up your holiday gathering? These free 4th of July printables are the perfect addition to any party. Simply grab a ready made angel food…

4th of July DIY: Red, White, and Blue Cake Recipe

Nothing kicks off Summer like a 4th of July celebration -- and nothing makes a celebration like a super-cool cake. We asked Icing Diva and CreativeLive instructor Lucinda Larson to…