This weekend I had the chance to be featured on Etsy. It was fun getting to email and chat with those who visited. I’ve recently added a couple new items to the store for the occasion and I thought you might want to see what I’ve been up to- as always you will find DIY’s [...]
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Shamrock cupcakes
Since it is officially March, Saint Patrick’s Day is coming up quickly. I am not Irish, or a leprechaun, or even very lucky. Thankfully though, St. Partrick wasn’t either. He was a great (English) man of faith, which puts him in my heritage. I love celebrating his work and sacrifice.
For a great kick off to [...]
Bloom printables
Only three more weeks until The imperfect Party Challenge voting will begin! I cannot wait to share with you many of the ideas and inspirations from the wonderful parties being entered. There is still time for you to win the $100 Anthropologie gift card as well, enter your party here.
In the meantime, plans are well [...]
Printable party kit- Roast & Toast
To end this week’s Roast & Toast loveliness, I want to pass on a few free printable party downloads for you to re-create this imperfectly easy event in the future. Simply add a marshmallow roast to any occasion that would be fitting of a toast and inspire gooey chocolatey goodness for your guests.
Make it-
Match [...]
Submarine party favor tags
Here are a few submarine party favor tags to encourage your submarine party obsession. They would go lovely with the submarine party invitations and banner I put up in the store today.
The button below will link you to download a whole page of these lovelies.
Print them and cut out as many out as [...]
Chalkful cupcake toppers
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 [...]
Whoo likes you?
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 [...]
Friendly owls
I have known for some time now that I wanted to have growth chart for the babies. The idea of an old pantry door with markings running up it plotting their lives seems so homey and nice. However we rent our home and move more often than most families so having a growth chart that [...]
New Years wine tag
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 [...]
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