Last year I had this darling idea (I’ll share next week), ordered a bunch of things 3 months in advance and they never came. So, day before Valentine’s I was scrambling to do something a lit...
https://www.melissaesplin.com/2019/02/alternative-valentines-cutie-tag-freebie/
Last month I was assigned the task of treat for my kids’ respective class parties. The treat is a tricky thing. Thankfully there were no gluten allergies in the class so I really only had to s...
A few weeks ago, a neighbor of mine dropped these art supply boxes off and asked me to personalize them with her grandchildren’s names on them. Easy, right? They’re un-finished, which gave...
https://www.melissaesplin.com/2018/07/art-supply-organizers-process-video/
Finally coming up to the surface after a very wonderful, but very busy holiday season. OH wow. It was great. My kids were spoiled, too. So, how do I include them in giving thanks for their massi...
https://www.melissaesplin.com/2018/01/post-holiday-thank-yous-for-kids/
If you’re here from KSL Studio 5, WELCOME!! I’m excited to have you here! If you’d like to join my next calligraphy workshop in Salt Lake City, click here to register. If you’d like to l...
https://www.melissaesplin.com/2017/10/random-diy-gigantic-yard-googly-eyes/
This Thursday (September 15, 2016) I’m holding a craft night at The Write Image! Click here for more info. We’re going to be exploring flourished brush calligraphy and we’ll be decorating...
https://www.melissaesplin.com/2016/09/slc-craft-calligraphy-workshop/
For the last couple of months I’ve been pushing myself with flourishes through names. I started off thinking I could do it every day, but it happens a few times a week now. Check out #calligra...
https://www.melissaesplin.com/2015/06/calligraphy-worthy-paper/
We have had our fair share of travels these days. Between partying in Vegas with Calligraphy friends, Disneyland with the kids and a Phoenix Calligraphy workshop I’m happy to be home. And I’...
https://www.melissaesplin.com/2015/03/a-few-of-my-favorite-calligraphy-things/
Penelope found my Paper Source catalog last month and basically flipped out when she saw the front cover featuring these little Kitten and Puppy Valentines. It didn’t look like they had pocke...
https://www.melissaesplin.com/2015/02/the-purrfect-valentine/
Disclaimer: I don’t pretend to think that all of you are Christians or even like religion. If you are a Christian, you might really enjoy this post and sharing this printable with friends and ...
https://www.melissaesplin.com/2014/12/sponsored-symbols-of-christmas-printable-book/