"The best kind of Valentine's Crush is the kind you drink" from Design Aglow Paint Chip bookmarks from Old Town Home Superhero Valentine from Zakka Life (with printable) Quinn actually received one of these from his acting class buddy and he loved it. Download coupons from Creating Keepsakes Package them perfectly in an Altoids tin as seen in Creating Keepsakes magazine (here) Pencil Valentine from Simply J Studio I "WHEELIE" LIKE YOU from Thirty Handmade Days (printable ...
Parties & Celebrations
Birthday Bash
Well the little guy couldn't have had a more perfect day for his birthday or his birthday party. Here, in Wisconsin, we welcome 70 degree weather in October. The little guy requested a Badger birthday party so that is what he got. Obviously, they don't really make stuff for Badger birthday parties, it is more for tailgating/football parties. Anyhow, we did our best to make it fun and festive. Since he was only turning three it was mostly family and just a few little ones. One way we decorated ...
Balloon Topiary
This past weekend we celebrated the little guy's birthday. Some of you remember the balloon wreath I made for his party (here). I also made two balloon topiaries for decorations. Sometimes I think I am nuts putting so much effort into decorations for a three year old's party, but when he woke up Saturday morning and saw the house all decorated for his party he was so excited. The whole point is to make him feel special, to make that day feel different from every other day. So yes, maybe I am a ...
Making Birthday’s Special
Yesterday was my little guy's birthday. The big three! I can't believe how quickly the last three years has gone. I love birthdays and I love making my little guy feel special. Even if you are broke and can't throw a party or it is school day and you are super busy there are still ways to make your little ones feel special. For the cost of some streamers and a package of balloons (seriously, a couple of bucks) you can start their birthday off right. While Quinn was asleep we blew up some ...
Centerpieces
This should just about wrap up the posts on the bridal shower. I was in charge of centerpieces and ran into a very inspiring photo on Martha Stewart's website. I thought these were beautiful and simple. I did not want to permanently attach my vases so I tried Fixodent (my mom's genius idea). It worked for a quick minute but the seal broke and my inner vase floated. I think if I had given it some ample dry time and not a whole thirty seconds it might have worked. The inner section is the part ...