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Last minute Valentine & a winner

02.07.10 Posted in Holiday, Momhood, diy by Vicky

Happy week of love… Are you ready for Valentines Day this week?
Just in case you need a last minute card to send and don’t want to pay the Hallmark $4 here is a quick and incredibly easy idea.

Find any old card laying around your house (mine is an unused thank you card).

Cut out a [...]


Chalkful cupcake toppers

02.01.10 Posted in Holiday, Momhood, Printable, diy by Vicky

To finish our CHALKFUL of LOVE Valentines Day- here are a few chalkboard cupcake toppers to adorn your party sweets.

These were so simple to make and can be personalized with whatever words you would like. Simply write with a piece of chalk, erase and repeat until your sentiment is just right:)

Directions- Download the link [...]


Black & White love- vases

01.25.10 Posted in Holiday, Homemade stuff, diy by Vicky

I am thrilled to be sharing one more project from our recycled-bottles-that-I-just-cannot-let-go-of today. After we finished with our Thanksgiving Centerpiece and our Advent Wreath I was supposed to throw these bottles out, but I just couldn’t bring myself to do it. So we packed and moved a holiday decoration that was purposed for the garbage [...]


Whoo likes you?

01.25.10 Posted in Holiday, Momhood, Printable, diy by Vicky

The sweetest way to say, “I like you” anytime of the year is by giving handmade or kid-made whenever possible. Valentines day is the perfect time to showcase your little ones love and affection, here is one quick idea:
A an easy printable color-in Valentines Day card made with my new favorite friendly owl.

Directions: Print out [...]


New Years wine tag

12.30.09 Posted in Holiday, Momhood, Printable, diy by Vicky

I hope you are all happily enjoying the end of this year. We are currently in the process of un-packing in our new home and memories of how monumental the last 12 months have been continue to flow freely for me!

I will be busy setting up our new home this weekend and will be taking [...]


Stringing Cranberry words.

12.14.09 Posted in Advent Conspiracy, Holiday, Momhood, diy by Vicky

Every year about this time I get a little obsessed with cranberries. Eating them, decorating with them, no matter the use berries always seem to make my home a bit more lovely.

I spent a little time making a string of them last night. Have you ever strung Cranberries? It is super easy to do- just [...]


A recycled Christmas.

12.13.09 Posted in Holiday, Momhood by Vicky

This week I am participating in the Christmas Tour of Homes. Click on the link to enjoy a bit of wonderful decorating inspiration.

Welcome….

We are moving soon-2 weeks from today-yikes! I am taking this challenge as a chance to be creative with our Christmas. Here I present our easy-to-make and no-need-to-pack-but-completely-recyclable Christmas decor plus a [...]


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Welcome, I am Vicky- a new mom to twin toddlers & an event designer. This is where I chronicle my inspirations, projects and designs for these passions daily. Read more about this blog and if you'd like- visit my store.
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