Turn Vintage Photos into Creepy Halloween Wall Décor

 

Looking for an inexpensive way to spook your Halloween guests? We’ve got you covered.

These creepy imageswill look great hung on a wall or placed in small frames on your serving table at any scary Halloween party. You can design your own using the instructions provided here. Then have them printed in whatever size will fit your frames at your local FedEx Office®. ...read more

Make Your House a Home with a Personalized Photo Collage

 

Sometimes it is difficult to find artwork that is unique and personal. In my home, I have a couple of paintings I really like, but wanted to add something different created just for my family. I decided to make 3D letters made of a collage of photographs. You can choose color or black and white photos depending on your decorating preference. 

Here are the steps to create your very own family masterpiece:  ...read more

Personalize Your Smartphone with a Custom Case

 

With the holidays on the horizon (yes – it's already THAT time of year again), big tech companies have started to announce and release the latest versions of their mobile phones. If you're like me, you don't want to wait in line outside a store for hours (let alone camp out!) or elbow your way through a mass of eager shoppers all waiting to get their hands on the newest devices. I say save your sanity and give your current phone a makeover. 
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Coffee with the Bloggers: Amanda

 

Q: If you weren’t blogging for Out of Office, what kind of blog would you want to write?

A: A lot of people claim to be foodies. Well, I am a food nerd! Food science fascinates me, so I’d love to write a blog on everyday nutrition and cooking tips that are easy for anyone to follow. I’d incorporate a section on how certain foods fuel different parts of the body. Of course, it would have to have a glint of humor in there, too. Who wants to read a boring blog on yams?

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Race Track Play Mat

 

Now that my son is toddling around, I'm looking for activities that keep him busy but don't make our house look like a toy store showroom.

That's when I got the idea to make a play mat I can roll up to store in a closet or under a bed. The vinyl used to make banners is the ideal material for this craft. It's durable, it's easily wiped clean, and you can make a custom design. Win, win and win!

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From Lemonade Stands to Neighborhood Events, These Banners Will Keep You “Green”

 

I always joke that when you turn into our neighborhood, you've entered the 1950s. We have children playing in the streets and many neighborhood events and gatherings. What I've noticed lately is that with all the events we have going on (lemonade stands, neighborhood association meetings, Friday meet and greets, rummage sale, etc.), we have a real need for signage that can be reused throughout the year, something that looks a little more polished than the spray painted sheets or plywood that everyone uses currently. ...read more