We spent last weekend making St. Patty's Day cards for all of Olivia's cousins! First we printed out all their names on computer labels in different color greens. Then we got out all of our St. Patrick's Day craft supplies: stickers, green paper, gold ribbon and shamrock stamps. We designed a different card for everyone. … Continue reading St Patrick’s Day Cards
Tag: Crafts
Organizing Ideas from Magazines and More!
I had a stack of magazines just piling up in my apartment. I finally went through them all this weekend! It was nice to relax on the couch with my coffee while Olivia was napping and flip through all my favorites - Real Simple, Martha Stewart Living, Better Homes and Gardens, All You. I had … Continue reading Organizing Ideas from Magazines and More!
My Friday Favorites 02/22/13
Here are all my favorite things from the past seven days. On TV- Grey's Anatomy is starting the pick up again - the last two weeks have been really good - reminding me of the original years. Seattle Grace Mercy West hasn't seen its last days yet - thanks Harper-Averys! The Bachelor continues to … Continue reading My Friday Favorites 02/22/13
For Valentine’s XOXO
I am certainly glad my New Year's resolution wasn't to blog more. You may or may not have noticed, I haven't posted in over a month! Life got really busy for us in the beginning of 2013! Usually there is a calm after the holidays, but it wasn't that way for us this year. Larry … Continue reading For Valentine’s XOXO
Gift Wrapping
Every year my fabulous colleague has a Holiday Gift Wrapping Party. She is an amazing gift wrapper herself and has each of her brilliantly wrapped presents on display for all to look at for inspiration. She always has the most creative bows and accents on all of her gifts. Although I use a lot of … Continue reading Gift Wrapping
Christmas Cards
Here are some Christmas cards I made this season. I send photo cards as our main Christmas card, but I always make a few handmade cards to either sell or give with hostess gifts. Here I used a blank green greeting card and applied holly patterned paper and a rubber stamp for the message. I … Continue reading Christmas Cards
Placecards and Table Settings
Ok - I have been MIA for quite awhile! Life just seemed to take over and finding time to blog just wasn't happening. The funny thing is that all the projects I have been working on would be great blog material! So, I'm going a little backwards here. I know we are all on to … Continue reading Placecards and Table Settings
The 300th Comment Contest
Congratulations to my faithful reader, Maria, who won the 300th Comment Contest. Have you been wondering what she won? Well, the suspense is over! I thought a holiday themed prize would be something she could use as we enter the gift giving season. Handmade giftbag and holiday card Matching winebag (with a napkin ring for … Continue reading The 300th Comment Contest
Thanksgiving Prep
Believe it or not - Thanksgiving is next week! For the first time in awhile - I'm not hosting this year! We are traveling to Atlanta to my sister's for the holiday. I plan on helping out there though! It seems odd to me to not be doing my usual week before prep, so I … Continue reading Thanksgiving Prep
My Friday Favorites 10/12/12
Let's jump right in - here are my Friday Favorites for the past seven days: On TV- Dancing with the Stars, double elimination week - 98 degrees fans didn't pull through this time- goodbye to Drew Lachey and some other guy I didn't know (so much for the word "Stars" in the title.) No … Continue reading My Friday Favorites 10/12/12
My Color-Coded Life 