I like spending my Saturday afternoons making washi tape cake and cupcake toppers introduced to me by my best friends at Paper Source! After I picked up the most adorable ice cream themed washi tapes and rainbow colored tooth picks, I hurried to my craft desk and started making them by the minute. I am here to pass on the washi tape cupcake topper supplies and directions so you can pass it on to your fellow crafters! Have fun making these adorable toppers that make a nice color to the top of your cake or cupcake!

Supplies:

• -toothpicks (I prefer and recommend the rainbow kind AND the plain beige kind.
• -washi tape (you can find this at your big brand craft stores like Paper Source and Michaels.

Directions:

• 1. First, take your first toothpick, let's say it's pink, and wrap your washi tape around your pink toothpick. 2. Make sure that the ends meet up, and then tear or evenly cut of the end so you only see 1 little flag poking out.
• 3. Next, cut an inwards triangle to show the banner pennant!
• 4. Then, flatten out with you finger or another blunt tool.

All of you probably know about the Carpe Denim Event. Now I really need you to comment with these pictures! I really cannot do it without you. If you are having some trouble commenting a photo, then please feel free to send me an email with your pictures and I will add it to the collage.

How It All Started & What To Do:
I can't believe it, but today when I was at the Gap, I saw that they were having a Carpe Denim Event so why don't we have one, right? I decided to this crazy idea because, why not? We, the people at Carpe Diem and the fans who love this blog, will really show what we are like. If you are with me then I shall be able to thank you so much for supporting me and Carpe Diem. 

Well the way we are going to do this is you guys and gals can comment with your denim shirts, shorts, jeans, and more! Once I get some comments I will make a collage and send it to The Gap!

All you have to do is 3 easy steps!

1. Take a picture of a jean product. It could be from The Gap or not.
2. Send it to me at [email protected] or comment your picture below.
3. Wait for the final collage!
   

To ring in the new year, a confetti jar is all you need to have a mini party! A very inexpensive project that allows all ages to help punch out shapes to fill your jar! Below are some pictures on the result! Also, please check out my Instagram Page- Anna_Carpe_Diem- for more pictures on the confetti jar!

I know the holidays are over, but let's get prepared for next year! Oh the joy of getting Christmas cards is delightful! It really brings you and your family the holiday spirit. Whenever I receive a creative card I wonder how I didn't come up with that or I should have done that! . I have to give credit to a couple other sites for posting the pictures you see below. These cards all incorporate geometric shapes, cute quotes, adorable figurines, and the holiday spirit of course! If you have any other techniques or pictures of some homemade holiday cards, then please comment or send them to me! I would gladly post them in this post or I could advertise it in the weekly Turtle Talks! Take a look below for some more fun, creative card ideas. If you are looking for some more, please click the link below which will take you to a google page filled with holiday seasoned card! Please feel free to add this to your Carpe Diem List, or you could comment with some pictures and more craft techniques.

2015 summer BBQ has ended already but why can't we prepare for a fall festive get-together? Acorns and pine cones can be the big display so no need to go big on food or decor, but having everybody over would be a nice catching-up experience with folks and friends. When I had a 50th Birthday Party, I had candy corns, chocolate, and nice conversations. That is totally the recipe for having a fun time! Other recipes for fun memories are: 2 cups of lemonade, 2 king sized candy bars, at least 3 good friends and 2 family members, and of course, a teaspoon of fun chatty conversations. That recipe is for a fun, fall, festive, feast. This next one is for a fun girls slumber party: 5 of your closest friends (at least), 3 bowls of popcorn, plenty of candy, milkshakes, and fun games/movies.

These fall prints are easy and fun to make when you are bored of television and book reading in the spring or summer. To get your packet today, visit Terrain.com and pick out your color background!

Everybody needs their own quiet peaceful area where they can be them. The hardest thing is the question where. Where is that area? Where are we going to get the supplies to build this peaceful environment? Where are we going to get the money for this? Of course there are accommodations and price negotiations but style is important too. Carpe Diem has a list with everything that we have for our outdoor space.

Things that you must have are a rug, chairs, table, and things to do. I have a sisal outdoor rug so leaves, dirt, and mud can be distributed. Outdoor all-weather chairs are perfect especially if you are a price saver. Wooden desk would be the best option, but plastic and wicker tables would be fine for every season. Things to do is the best part I think because there is no right or wrong option. You could have arts and crafts, garden supplies, letter and card making, or even sports if you have a big enough area. Little perks such as a trashcan pail or a flower pot pencil jar, are GREAT if you are looking for something creative and unique.

TOP PICKS:
Trash Can Pail- JAM.com- 5$
Sisal Outdoor Rug- Dash and Albert- 57$
All-Weather Outdoor Bench- Home Decorators Collection- 58$

If you want the perfect center piece for Thanksgiving dinner or if you just want a nice craft to do with a friend then you have to try this glittery acorn display. It is very simple. You just have to put glue on the acorn then glitter then let it dry.

To jazz up a desk, get out your washi tape and decorative paper. Plus your craft skills! I personally used pop tarts boxes, dog food carrier, and fruit strips container.