Yep, you read it right. We'll be welcoming another baby into our house this fall. We're nervous, but also very excited!
2.19.2012
Exciting News! Surprised?!?
Yep, you read it right. We'll be welcoming another baby into our house this fall. We're nervous, but also very excited!
2.06.2012
Valentine's!
I saw this Valentine on a blog a couple of years ago - I don't remember which one though. But it's been around and is on Pinterest this year too. I thought it was super cute and thought they would be cute to do for the girls classmates.
Here's what you need.
Printed Photo of your kiddo holding their hand out in a fist. (Like they are holding a lollipop.) Have them put their hand a little to one side so the lollipop doesn't cover their face too much.
Lollipops (I used the heart shaped ones, but I've seen them done with Tootsie Pops and Blow Pops as well)
Print as many photos as you need.
Cut a small line at the top and bottom of the hand that they are holding out. (I cut a small x - it was easier to slip the lollipop in.)
Slide the lollipop in through the front at the top and from the back at the bottom.
There you have it - Valentine's Day card complete.
I also made some mailboxes for the girls last year, but for some reason they have gone missing. So I decided to make some news ones - sinc they are only $1.00 at Target. The girls get to check them everyday for love notes and special treats. They love it!
Here's what you need.
Printed Photo of your kiddo holding their hand out in a fist. (Like they are holding a lollipop.) Have them put their hand a little to one side so the lollipop doesn't cover their face too much.
Lollipops (I used the heart shaped ones, but I've seen them done with Tootsie Pops and Blow Pops as well)
Print as many photos as you need.
Cut a small line at the top and bottom of the hand that they are holding out. (I cut a small x - it was easier to slip the lollipop in.)
Slide the lollipop in through the front at the top and from the back at the bottom.
There you have it - Valentine's Day card complete.
I also made some mailboxes for the girls last year, but for some reason they have gone missing. So I decided to make some news ones - sinc they are only $1.00 at Target. The girls get to check them everyday for love notes and special treats. They love it!
Tulle Wreath - Tutorial
So I recently made a tulle wreath for a baby shower. It was very easy and turned out SO CUTE! I am excited to make another one for Easter!
Here's what you'll need.
Wreath - I used the FloraCraft plastifoam. That was it wouldn't make a mess. I also don't remember what size it was probably 10"-12"
Tulle - I used 12 yards (4 colors - 3 yds each)
Ribbon
Any decorations you want to add
Cut your tulle in 3" strips.
Decide you far you want your tulle to stick out from your wreath, then double the amount and cut your tulle. I made my tulle a little longer than I wanted, then I trimmed it around the wreath. It stuck out about 6".
Wrap your piece of tulle around the wreath and double knot.
Alternate the colors as you want and continue around the wreath.
If you want to add some accents you can. I added the JC to a ribbon and hot glued it to hang in the center of the wreath. I also needed to add a ribbon to the top to hang it.
It's a very easy project and I did in in a evening while I watch cartoons with my girls. :)
Ta-da!
Here's what you'll need.
Wreath - I used the FloraCraft plastifoam. That was it wouldn't make a mess. I also don't remember what size it was probably 10"-12"
Tulle - I used 12 yards (4 colors - 3 yds each)
Ribbon
Any decorations you want to add
Cut your tulle in 3" strips.
Decide you far you want your tulle to stick out from your wreath, then double the amount and cut your tulle. I made my tulle a little longer than I wanted, then I trimmed it around the wreath. It stuck out about 6".
Wrap your piece of tulle around the wreath and double knot.
Alternate the colors as you want and continue around the wreath.
If you want to add some accents you can. I added the JC to a ribbon and hot glued it to hang in the center of the wreath. I also needed to add a ribbon to the top to hang it.
It's a very easy project and I did in in a evening while I watch cartoons with my girls. :)
Ta-da!
Baby Shower - Clouds
I've been planning a baby shower for the past couple of months for my sister-in-law. It was this past weekend and I have to say it turned out pretty darn well. :)
I choose a "Showered with Love" theme, since it was something different and sweet. And I was able to hang out on Pinterst and find some cute ideas to have everything come together.
Here were the invitations I designed.
Here is the tulle wreath that hung on the front door. (I had a couple people ask for a tutorial, so I'll post that soon.)
At the last minute I decided to make a banner to hang above the patio doors. I'm never satisfied. ;)
I've wanted to use mason jars for drinks at a party for long time, so this was perfect. I added paper straws with a cloud accent to add that extra touch of cuteness.
Instead of doing a cake, I made cupcakes with cloud toppers.
I also made chocolate dipped marshmallow pops & rice krispie treats. Hard to believe those would have been such a hit with the ladies!
For favors I found this blog and thought the cookie jar/baby bottles were very cute! Those were my plan until I found out that the nipples I was going to need were a couple of dollars a piece. So instead I used a cute raindrop fabric for the lid. They were a hit!
I also baked a batch of cookies, so the guests could sample them. They are really yummy. (Also behind the cookies I had a framed print with lots of baby boy words - just a little something extra.
I also found this on another blog and KNEW I had to make one. So easy and cute!
I ended up having to throw together some appetizers, and decided that instead of using my veggie tray for the veggies, I'd use glasses. So cute!
And we didn't really play any games. Just the "Don't say baby" game. But I did create a Wishes and Advice for the guests to give to the mama. Then I read them and she had to try and guess who wrote it. She got a couple right. ;)
All in all it was a great day. Happy Baby Shower!
I choose a "Showered with Love" theme, since it was something different and sweet. And I was able to hang out on Pinterst and find some cute ideas to have everything come together.
Here were the invitations I designed.
Here is the tulle wreath that hung on the front door. (I had a couple people ask for a tutorial, so I'll post that soon.)
At the last minute I decided to make a banner to hang above the patio doors. I'm never satisfied. ;)
I've wanted to use mason jars for drinks at a party for long time, so this was perfect. I added paper straws with a cloud accent to add that extra touch of cuteness.
Instead of doing a cake, I made cupcakes with cloud toppers.
I also made chocolate dipped marshmallow pops & rice krispie treats. Hard to believe those would have been such a hit with the ladies!
For favors I found this blog and thought the cookie jar/baby bottles were very cute! Those were my plan until I found out that the nipples I was going to need were a couple of dollars a piece. So instead I used a cute raindrop fabric for the lid. They were a hit!
I also baked a batch of cookies, so the guests could sample them. They are really yummy. (Also behind the cookies I had a framed print with lots of baby boy words - just a little something extra.
I also found this on another blog and KNEW I had to make one. So easy and cute!
I ended up having to throw together some appetizers, and decided that instead of using my veggie tray for the veggies, I'd use glasses. So cute!
And we didn't really play any games. Just the "Don't say baby" game. But I did create a Wishes and Advice for the guests to give to the mama. Then I read them and she had to try and guess who wrote it. She got a couple right. ;)
All in all it was a great day. Happy Baby Shower!
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