There’s a party being planned over here. It’s almost Kelsey’s third birthday party! Seriously. With two kids, you have to start early so I’m putting together all of the party favors. I thought putting the favors in “big kid cups” versus baggies would be fun. Kid goodie bags = sugar, chocolate, stickers and noise makers. Their […]
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The Style Hat: Gallery Wall Complete
I finished my gallery wall! Finally. I was on the hunt for “that missing piece” that would complete the wall and this morning, I found two. A letter “C” (for our last name) and a wooden frame. I just spray painted both bronze and mounted them to the wall. Done and done.
Logan was my helper. He took his job a little too seriously, and couldn’t help but stare back into the house (where baby Colton was sleeping).
Here is the finished product. I really like how this turned out. Pardon the glare. This little nook in our house faces the backyard and today is extra bright and sunny.
The Crafty Hat: Mail Someone a Hug
Kelsey’s Nana lives one state away so we don’t have the luxury of hugging her every time that we want to. So, we decided to mail her a hug today. I hope she likes it. It’s simple really. Just grab some: Fingerpaint Paper Ribbon Tape Envelope And a loving child to participate Then simply mail your loved […]
The Hostess Hat: Breakfast Baby Shower
I’m going to host an itty bitty baby shower for my friend in the next few weekends. I say “itty bitty” because it’s her second baby and we want to keep it very small, very low-key and simple. Just a few friends. Nothing too elaborate. And it will be from 9am – 11am so the babies can […]
The Friendship Hat: Creative Kristin
First, let me just say that I am always smitten when I receive a letter from a friend. I’m talking about a real letter. Like, in the mail. Friday I came home to a letter from a sorority sister of mine, Kristin. In October of 2000, we were going through Alpha Phi Initiation. Just before the night began […]
The Crafty Hat: A Beautiful Mess
I have been reading a new blog, so I decided it was time to add it to my blog roll. It’s called A Beautiful Mess. If you like vintage, design, food and handmade pretty things - this one’s for you.
I’m overwhelmed (in a good way) with the amount of creativity that pours through the pages of this blog. Check it out, I think you’ll get creatively lost in this site too.
Here are a few of their posts that I’ve been reading.
Floral Antlers Necklace Display
5 Tips for Better Self Portraits
How to Mix Chalkboard Paint into any Color
How to Make your own Canvas Print
DIY Thread Spool Wine Corks (cute housewarming gift, no?)
The Hostess Hat: Baby Shower Favors
They are done! Even though my husband ate my prototype, I finished making my edible baby shower favors. Here’s how easy it is to duplicate. Grab the following: Pretty paper to match the baby shower theme Butterfly Craft Punch (or any other shape) Mini gift tags (I choose scalloped Martha Stewart tags) Twine Ribbon (thin enough to fit […]
The DIY Hat: Party Favor Prototype
I am making party favors for my sister-in-laws baby shower tomorrow. I’m sure you do this too … before you make 30+ favors, you make a prototype. Meaning, you create one favor to see how it looks. Make edits accordingly, then when you are satisfied, you begin to mass produce. Well … before I order 125 mini “chippers” from Paradise […]
The Friendship Hat: She’s Crafty
Yesterday I had a date with my girlfriend, Teri. The plan was to visit the fabric store for “Mickey-themed” fabric for Kelsey’s 2nd birthday. We found this amazing red and white polka dot print (a la Minnie’s dress) that is going to work perfectly for my tables (more on that later). As I arrived at T’s house, […]
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