Jenny Keller is the author of the book Eat More Desserts which comes out on April 8 and also happens to be this weeks giveaway here on Anders Ruff! We asked Jenny if she would be willing to do a guest post this week and we were super excited when she said “of course!” Jenny […]
Tag: DIY
Ruff 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 accessory to the burlap pumpkins that are the latest trend. The natural element of using real acorns […]
Ruff 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 be fun to show DIY Chevron Wrapping Paper and Chevron Stamp! I love receiving gifts, and […]
Ruff 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 photoshoot, click here to see the full party details! We created this party for our sweet client Yolanda, from Kiss […]
Ruff 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 few months ago and wanted to show you the perfect craft for this particular theme. We used shades of pinks and reds […]
Ruff 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! We asked some teacher friends what they like getting as classroom gifts and their response was: practical goodies! So we […]
A 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 party. She’s the 3rd in a line of women who are obsessed with all things Ancient Egypt. (I did a study abroad there while […]
Happy 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 Michigan with my boys and loving every minute! We didn’t get around to styling a brand new 4th of July photo […]
Ruff 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 teachers and we came up with a DIY snack bag! All teachers love to have a snack at […]
Ruff 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 ALL”! In fact, we joke in our family that her plants are her “pets”. I wanted to […]
Ruff 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 and new… do you have an old jar, beverage glass or even glass candle holder laying around? These three miscellaneous […]
Ruff 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 to show you a DIY Felt Pizza tutorial, which includes a Free Printable Pattern! SUPPLIES NEEDED: Free Printable Pizza […]
Ruff 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 little buddies! (You can see the invite and the printable collection here. She will be adding more coordinating printables in the coming week. So […]
{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 fans! Jen Carver, of Banner Events here! I’m so thrilled to be guest posting a ‘Ruff Draft‘. I am sharing with you […]
Now 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 busy prepping for 20 guests to come “crash” the party. December is a busy enough month as is, but add birthdays for two children to […]