Monday, October 22, 2012
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
Ooh Lulu! Une fête d'anniversaire à la française
My niece Luiza turned 7! She and her family spent the entire summer in Paris (how cool right!) Luiza loved her summer there, and to celebrate her mom decided to throw her a French themed party. The colors: of course reminiscent of the French flag.
The French touches were everywhere in the food: delicious pastries and candies, breads, dips, homemade cake...yum! And to set the French ambience: pictures of Luiza during the trip, and paper decorations adorned the space. A carefully planned party, so charming and sweet that would make you say: "Ooh Lulu!
I will try to post some pictures of the party production in a later post.
The French touches were everywhere in the food: delicious pastries and candies, breads, dips, homemade cake...yum! And to set the French ambience: pictures of Luiza during the trip, and paper decorations adorned the space. A carefully planned party, so charming and sweet that would make you say: "Ooh Lulu!
I will try to post some pictures of the party production in a later post.
Sunday, May 20, 2012
Father's day Free Printable
Print this tree trunk .pdf file in card stock, and let your kiddos make leafs using their fingerprints or handprints in different shades of green. After it dries just put it in a frame!
Download the file in this link:
https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B03A6Jmd-JS4RjRFUlV1SGhaNms
Download the file in this link:
https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B03A6Jmd-JS4RjRFUlV1SGhaNms
Monday, May 14, 2012
Puppy Themed Paw-ty!
I just finished working on this cute puppy party! Happy Birthday sweet Natalie, have a tail wagging time ;)
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Jr. Explorer Theme
Butterfly Garden Themed Party
Monday, April 23, 2012
Mother's Day: Commercialization Of a Sentiment?
Anna Jarvis, a West Virginia native, is credited with launching the campaign that resulted in the tradition of Mother's Day. At first, people celebrated Mother's Day by attending church and writing letters to their mothers, but as time went by the increasing retail activity associated with Mother's Day enraged Jarvis. She felt that the day's true sentiment was being sacrificed at the expense of commercial profit. Before her death in 1948, Jarvis is said to have admitted that she regretted having started the Mother's Day tradition.
The second Sunday of May became officially Mother's Day, and it is now the most popular day of the year with the highest telephone, restaurant and retail activity. Sons and daughters use this day to honor and to express appreciation of their mothers by purchasing everything from chocolate and flowers to the coveted designer handbags and diamond jewelry.
Do you think we should go back to Anna Jarvis' original intent and stay true to the Mother's Day sentiment; or, should we indulge our mothers by purchasing gifts instead?
Personally I think any gift (no matter how expensive) accompanied by a handmade note, card, picture or letter is the perfect balance of both ideas. I have received many beautiful gifts on Mother's Day from my husband and children, but I must admit that my collection of Mother's Day handmade items is for me the real treasure!
Here are a few cute handmade ideas to inspire you to make your own...
The second Sunday of May became officially Mother's Day, and it is now the most popular day of the year with the highest telephone, restaurant and retail activity. Sons and daughters use this day to honor and to express appreciation of their mothers by purchasing everything from chocolate and flowers to the coveted designer handbags and diamond jewelry.
Do you think we should go back to Anna Jarvis' original intent and stay true to the Mother's Day sentiment; or, should we indulge our mothers by purchasing gifts instead?
Personally I think any gift (no matter how expensive) accompanied by a handmade note, card, picture or letter is the perfect balance of both ideas. I have received many beautiful gifts on Mother's Day from my husband and children, but I must admit that my collection of Mother's Day handmade items is for me the real treasure!
Here are a few cute handmade ideas to inspire you to make your own...
Personalized tree pillow by: Blue Leaf Boutique on Etsy |
Mother's day picture bouquet |
Mother's day heart card |
Sentiment garland by: The Country Chic Cottage (tutorial) |
DIY Candle votive by: Homemade Serenity Blog |
Mom portraits! |
I heart mum t-shirt: idea by The Londoner Blog |
DIY handprint flower vase |
budded tree branch and bird pendant by: Morgan Prather on Etsy |
Ponies & Puppies Party
I was contacted recently by Sharon from the blog MOM OF 6. She wanted to use my equestrian invite artwork for her daughter's 8th birthday party, and she wanted me to include a puppy in the illustration (a golden doodle, like their dog Bentley).
She used the illustration to create invites, thank you notes, and to personalize goodie bags. Here are the results!!
To read more about this party visit Sharon's blog: MOM OF 6
For more horse/ equestrian party ideas visit my posts:
Equestrian party
Equestrian invite
Party decor: prize ribbons
She used the illustration to create invites, thank you notes, and to personalize goodie bags. Here are the results!!
To read more about this party visit Sharon's blog: MOM OF 6
For more horse/ equestrian party ideas visit my posts:
Equestrian party
Equestrian invite
Party decor: prize ribbons
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Easter Inspiration!
The Easter Bunny will be hopping with excitement after seeing all of these cute ideas!!
Decorated Eggs |
Paper bag bunnies |
Butterfly table setting |
Herb pots |
DIY Grocery bag egg basket...click here for the tutorial |
Carrots and hummus snack |
Nail polish Egg |
Easter bunny cracker carrots |
Easter egg lunch |
Egg Flowers |
Animal Eggs |
Sunday, March 18, 2012
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
My New Obsession: Photo Books!
One of my new year resolutions was to do something about those neglected memories. It all started with a coupon in my emails..and now I am obsessed!
Photo Books can be a little expensive, but there are so many companies out there that do them...you can always find a good deal or discount!
This is a great way to keep all those precious moments forever in a quality printed collection. Show your pictures some love and start printing them! in a book, calendar, card, magnet...
Monday, February 20, 2012
Recycled Rainbow Crayons!
There is nothing better than taking something that is old, and making it new and exciting all over again.
If you have kids I am sure you have an enormous collection of broken crayons sitting in a container somewhere in your house...well it is time to give them new life!
-Silicone mold or muffin pan
-Knife
-Oven
1. Gather all your broken up crayons and peel of the paper labels (Crayola brand melt better than other cheaper brands)
2. Separate crayons into different color families or favorite color combinations
3. Cut crayons into small pieces and fill mold (you might want to spray the mold with oil first)
4. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees
6. Allow mold to cool; then pop out crayons
TIPS:
-Don't use a silicone mold that you plan to use for food in the future.
-If you are using a muffin pan you can line it up with aluminum paper, so you can reuse it for food.
-You could also melt the crayons in the microwave (use a microwave safe container), and then just pour the melted crayons into the molds. This technique works better if you are planning on making layered color crayons.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Valentine's Printables!
Here are some freebies for you! print them out in card stock and cut(use scissors or a 1 1/2 round punch) to make labels or cupcake toppers...you can also print them in sticker paper and use them anywhere (how about the tops of play dough cans as a fun treat for your kids classmates!) Just click on the images to access the pdf file!
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Valentine breakfast ideas!
Saturday, January 21, 2012
More Clever Ideas for Everyday Use!!
Your response to the 25 clever ideas was so positive that I decided to look for more! If you have any tips that would like to share: post a comment!!
If you want to bring a salad in your lunch, keep them from getting soggy by layering the ingredients in a jar. If you layer it just right(dressing in the bottom layer), you can make the salads ahead of time and grab a jar on your way out the door in the morning.
Use a paper towel dispenser to organize your ribbon spools!
If you want to bring a salad in your lunch, keep them from getting soggy by layering the ingredients in a jar. If you layer it just right(dressing in the bottom layer), you can make the salads ahead of time and grab a jar on your way out the door in the morning.
Use a paper towel dispenser to organize your ribbon spools!
Use a coat or towel rack to organize your bracelets and necklaces! I do this myself and it works wonderfully...no more tangled jewelry and you always can see exactly want to have (and actually will wear it).
Use a rubber band to remove a stripped screw!Use vegetable oil to shine leather. Just wipe with a damp cloth to clean any dust, then polish with a drop of oil and a soft cloth.
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Sweetie Pie Hearts!
Valentine's coming up! So I am doing my homework and gathering for you the cutest heart shaped ideas...Don't these pies look yummy? They are made using pie dough and filled with jam!
Check out the recipe from Simply Vintage Girl
Check out the recipe from Simply Vintage Girl
Monday, January 9, 2012
25 Clever Ideas!
As a mom I am always on the lookout for simple clever ideas, tips and tricks to make my life easier! Check out these simple solutions that will have you saying "why didn't I think of that?"
1. Use a straw to easily hull strawberries
2. Rubbing a walnut over scratches in your furniture will disguise dings and scrapes.
5. Overhaul your linen cupboard: store bedlinen sets inside one of their own pillowcases and there will be no more hunting through piles for a match.
1. Use a straw to easily hull strawberries
2. Rubbing a walnut over scratches in your furniture will disguise dings and scrapes.
3. Remove crayon masterpieces from your TV or computer screen with WD40 (also works on walls).
4. Stop cut apples browning in your child's lunch box by securing with a thick rubber band. I love this! my son now loves taking apples to school (plus you save money by not having to buy the pre-cut ones from the supermarket)
5. Overhaul your linen cupboard: store bedlinen sets inside one of their own pillowcases and there will be no more hunting through piles for a match.
6. Pump up the volume by placing your iPhone / iPod in a bowl, the concave shape amplifies the music.
7. Re-use a wet-wipes container to store plastic bags.
9. Attach a velcro strip to the wall to store soft toys.
11. Find tiny lost items like earrings by putting a stocking over the vacuum hose.
13. For those like me who can't stand the scrunching and bunching: how to perfectly fold a fitted sheet.
14. Forever losing your bathroom essentials? Use magnetic strips to store bobby pins (and tweezers and clippers) behind a vanity door
15. A tip for packing. Store shoes inside shower caps to stop dirty soles rubbing on your clothes.
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16. A muffin pan becomes a craft caddy. Magnets hold the plastic cups down to make them tip-resistant..
17. Bread tags make the perfect-sized cord labels.
18. Bake cupcakes directly in ice-cream cones! so much more fun and easier for kids to eat. Check out how to make these here
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20. Brilliant space-saver: install a tension rod to hang your spray bottles. Genius!
21. With Valentine's coming up: treat your loved ones at breakfast with this heart-shaped egg tutorial. Aww cute!
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22. Turn your muffin pan upside down, bake cookie-dough over the top and voila you have cookie bowls for fruit or ice-cream. Click here for recipe.
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23. Freeze Aloe Vera in ice-cube trays for soothing sunburn relief.
24. Gutter garden: Create a window-box veggie or herb patch using guttering. I am for SURE doing this!
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25. Use egg cartons to separate and store your Christmas decorations. I also use them to store last year's plastic easter eggs :)
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