Craft, Fabric, Wrap!

A coworker asked me the other day if I had any of my fabric wine bags and a matching birthday card for sale.  I went home to see what wine bags I had and found two.  One was an autumn theme with leaves and the other purple grape leaves.  I decided to make a matching … Continue reading Craft, Fabric, Wrap!

My Friday Favorites 08/24/12

Maybe I should start calling this my Saturday Favorites!  No, no, once fall routines start back up I'll be back on track! On TV- Suits - Season 2 finale - loved it!  Though it seems that the war against Jessica and Daniel is over...we all know that can only be for now...what will happen with … Continue reading My Friday Favorites 08/24/12

To Have and To Hold, Four Years Later

Today is my anniversary, my husband and I have been married for four years.  Tonight we will celebrate by going to dinner on the ship where we had out reception.  We have done this every year.             Here are some of my favorites things about our wedding day. My bridesmaids … Continue reading To Have and To Hold, Four Years Later

My Friday Favorites 08/10/12

Happy Friday!  We've made it to another weekend!  Here are my favorite things: On TV- Suits - the flashback episode!  Some pieces of the puzzle were revealed...next week the big vote. The Olympics - Congrats to all of the athletes, to name a few: Women's Beach Volleyball, Women's Soccer, Men's & Women's Gymnastics and Men's … Continue reading My Friday Favorites 08/10/12

The 200th Comment Contest

Congratulations to Sarah, who made the 200th comment on my blog and therefore the winner of the 200th Comment Contest! I follow Sarah on Pinterest and she always has amazing, fashionable outfits pinned.  I kept this in mind when selecting a theme for the card and gift bag I was going to make her.  After … Continue reading The 200th Comment Contest

For the Fathers

Yesterday I got out my card stock, craft paper, and Father's Day stickers to make some Father's Day cards.  I needed to make three, one for for my husband, one for my father, and one for my father-in law.  I started by laying all the materials out to see what I had. Designing the cards … Continue reading For the Fathers

Lady Bugs for Our Little Bug

I hope everyone had a great weekend.  I know we are gearing up for another marathon weekend to celebrate Father's Day.  Last week, I talked a lot about preparing for Olivia's birthday party, so now I want to share some of the details. My husband and I used our strengths to tackle making this banner … Continue reading Lady Bugs for Our Little Bug

Preparing for the Party

I can't believe it but Olivia is turning one this weekend!  We are busy planning for her first birthday party.  Here is a picture of my inspiration folder for the Lady Bug themed party we are hosting Sunday. Invitations, menu ideas, gift bags, lady bug crafts...so much to plan! Here is another picture I found … Continue reading Preparing for the Party

The 100th Comment Contest

Have you been wondering what Nina over at les petits presents won for making the 100th comment on my blog? Here are some pictures I took before I sent the gift.                           The cards I made, the aqua gift bag I added card … Continue reading The 100th Comment Contest

Creative Place Cards

Looking for the perfect place card to create for your holiday dinner this weekend?  I, too, have been drawn to all of the beautiful Easter place setting pictures I have seen in magazines, online, and on everyone's pinterest boards. Martha Stewart has a lot of time to make these beautiful creative place cards!  She's Martha … Continue reading Creative Place Cards