Living Your Creative

Add Charm to Your Gift With Wooden Wine Boxes

Finding the ideal gift to give on a special occasion is often difficult to do, and everything from the recipient’s preferences to your budget should be taken into account. The details of the special event or occasion may also need to be considered. Wine is often a fabulous gift choice when in doubt, and wooden wine boxes can add the extra touch of charm that your gift needs to really make a great impression on the recipient. With closer review, you may decide that this is the ideal gift for your next event.

Mary
January 8, 2017
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Some Windows 8 Updates Are Still Being Released

Canadian users of the buy Windows 8 operating system may still see sporadic updates issued by Microsoft in 2017. The Seattle tech giant has been resolute in its efforts to force Windows 7 and 8 users into upgrading to Windows 10 to take advantage of all the new features, but it seems as if there is still life left in these old operating systems.

Mary
January 7, 2017
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How to Improve Your Flexography Business with Flex Storage Solutions

Flexography is a type of printing technology that allows users print over a broad variety of surfaces. From metallic planes, cellophane, plastic all the way to paper, there’s really not so many surfaces you can’t print on using flexography. To ensure a long-lasting functionality as well as efficiency, you need to have the best flex storage solutions at your disposal. The use of appropriate flex storage solutions such as flexcarts and flexstand is critical and cost effective for both long and short-term use. Flexible relief plates are among the tools used in flexographic printing and constitute a significant portion of the associated costs and should be properly stored to avoid damage.

Mary
January 7, 2017
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POP Displays – Recognizing Their Effectiveness and Unlocking New Possibilities

Next to every supermarket conveyor belt, you will spot the ingenious and infallible POP display. For years, this simple invention managed to pull a few more dollars out of consumers. In fact, the term impulse buyer actually describes the shopper who makes the extra unplanned purchase. Most of the time, the item is a small consumable such as a piece of gum or candy bar. POP displays are ideal for food products, but many manufacturers are using them to sell any portable and compact item. Since the display setup is usually in an ideal spot, most companies will utilize this platform to introduce new products.

Mary
January 6, 2017
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Top New and Improved Features in Windows 10

Microsoft’s first entrance into a cross-compatible operating system designed for computers and tablets was a flop with Windows 8.1, but they certainly didn’t make the same mistakes with Windows 10 when it was first released in July of 2015. Frequent updates have improved functionality and added features, and the option for a free upgrade for users of Windows 7, 8 and 8.1 for the first year, certainly helped their reputation and pleased consumers. Take a look at the top new features available in Windows 10 to maximize your computer or tablet’s functionality.

Mary
January 6, 2017
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3 Reasons You Should Not Make Your Own Mascot Costumes

Mascot customes may be used for a wide range of purposes, and you may need to make a costume for everything from a corporation you work for or an association you have a membership in to a school you attend and more. Some people can easily locate custom mascots that are ideal for their needs in a local costume shop, and this is particularly true if you have a common mascot, such as a cowboy or a horse. However, if you have more unique needs or you want to incorporate specific colors in your costume, you may need a customized solution. Some people will attempt to make their own mascot customes in an effort to save money, but there are three good reasons why you want to avoid doing this.

Mary
January 5, 2017
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DIY COASTERS

Looking for the perfect DIY gift? Try these cute and easy to make DIY coasters! If you’ve ever been on Pinterest you’ve no doubt seen pins on how to make your own coasters. So before (last) Christmas I decided to try and make my own and give them as gifts over the holidays. I headed […]

Mary
December 2, 2016
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DIY BUSINESS CARD HOLDER

Organize your business cards with this colourful and cheap DIY Business Card Holder, inspired by I Heart Organizing! Melyssa, who did an amazing job at designing my blog, has recently fully launched into her gig as a full-time graphic designer and blogger. So as a token of my appreciation for all of her hard work, […]

Mary
December 2, 2016
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DIY EARRING DISPLAY

Looking for a cheap and easy way to display your earrings? Create a DIY Earring Display for only $3.00! I’d been looking for a quick way to display my earrings for a while when I came up with the idea for my own DIY earring display using only three cheap materials – all from the […]

Mary
December 2, 2016
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DIY Newborn Scrapbook

Create your own DIY newborn scrapbook – the perfect keepsake for any new parents! Look at that face – what a cutie! That’s Maxwell (love that name!) and he’s the adorable little in this scrapbook that I made for his parents, capturing the first few days of his precious life. I’ve always loved to scrapbook, […]

Mary
December 2, 2016
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DIY Chalkboard Mugs

Personalize your mornings with these simple DIY chalkboard mugs! There are a lot of DIY mug ideas floating around on the Internet, and I’ve always loved the idea of DIY chalkboard mugs, so I decided to give it a whirl. Mixing a little creativity with your morning java? What a great idea! What I used: […]

Mary
December 2, 2016
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DIY Baby Shower Invitations

A few weeks ago I shared my DIY baby book crate that I made for my friend’s shower, and today, in continuation of all things baby, I’m here to show you the invitations I made! Since the shower was a surprise, I made an extra one and gave it to the momma-to-be with her gifts! Also, less […]

Mary
December 2, 2016
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DIY ADVICE FOR THE NEW MOM BOOK

When I started thinking of activities and keepsakes for my friend’s baby shower, I knew I wanted to make a guest book, but something a little more personal. I found a few different ideas online, but decided on an ‘advice for the new mom’ book. I’m really happy with the way it turned out – […]

Mary
December 2, 2016
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Hearty Chili

It’s been cold. Some may even say ‘chili’ – see what I did there? Yup. So this past weekend I decided to make a pot of chili to keep warm. Between that and season 2 of House of Cards, I’d have to say it was a pretty cozy weekend. While I’m on that topic, if […]

Mary
December 2, 2016
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Free ‘I Spy’ Wedding Printable

As most of you know, I’ve been busy creating things for my wedding (which I can’t wait to share with you… in October!) In the meantime, without letting any real cats out of the bag, I thought I would share a free printable I’ve created to keep some of the younger kids at our wedding entertained […]

Mary
December 2, 2016
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CHOCOLATE CHIP DREAMS

Make your dreams a reality — with these delicious Chocolate Chip Dreams! I’ll let you in on a little secret – this isn’t my recipe. It’s my aunt’s. I have no idea where she got it from, but it’s delicious. I’d like to say Paul and I didn’t finish off the entire batch of these […]

Mary
December 2, 2016
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