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Handcrafted parties- Sip & See

06.07.10 Posted in Hand-Crafted Parties, Party, design by Vicky

I took a lovely few days off this weekend- no babies, no blog… Just a husband, a picnic, and a very relaxing pool. It was glorious! I am excited to be back this week and have a whole bunch to share with you. While I get settled, a nest baby shower for your Monday morning.
I [...]

Inspired weekend- picnic on the beach

06.04.10 Posted in Momhood, inspiration by Vicky

Although the Crew-Cuts line may run a bit out of my baby clothes price range, they sure do have extremely inspiring photo styling. Their latest catalog makes taking the kids to the beach this weekend seem like a wonderfully charming idea.

Sticks in the ground, a few old colorful sheets hanging overhead, a towel or two [...]

A proposal picnic

06.03.10 Posted in 30x30, design by Vicky

I was keeping this party kept tightly sealed over the past few weeks for good reason. It was a design surprise and happily I can announce that indeed she did say, “yes” just the other day.
And now my lovelies will you also say,¬¨‚Ä† “yes” this month, to picnicking outdoors with me?

A few of my very [...]

Handcrafted Parties- a caterpillar birthday

06.02.10 Posted in Hand-Crafted Parties, design by Vicky

I finally have received photos from the last few weeks celebrations. I am going through them today and am so eager to share them with you- starting tomorrow- Until then…
Corey submitted this adorable little boys birthday party for you to see. It is so sweet.
In her own words, “I designed the entire event by [...]

Picnic Month

06.01.10 Posted in design, giveaway, inspiration by Vicky

Happy June & a very happy celebrate picnic month to you!
Today is officially summer for me. The weather is getting warmer, school is letting out, and we are on a small vacation. It is the perfect time to take a break and spend an afternoon under a tree- How lovely….

In case you need a dose [...]

Seven years ago today…

05.31.10 Posted in Momhood by Vicky

I held these flowers…

Stood in this church…

Sat on this couch laughing with friends…

Danced this waltz, choreographed by my husband…

Took over this store and treated our guests to our favorite drinks in lieu of a cocktail hour…

… and married this Mr. Right!

A 7 year lapse may be the cause of a few out-of-date design [...]

Fabric tape cupcake flags

05.28.10 Posted in Party, design, inspiration by Vicky

Last week I was quite inspired by the tutorial for fabric tape I found here, originally found here.

Quickly remembering a perfect loose piece of fabric I had been saving for just an occasion as this- a vintage, stripped, worn and soft pillowcase. I grabbed it out and was thrilled to whip up a batch of [...]

Handcrafted Party- Ruffled style…

05.27.10 Posted in Hand-Crafted Parties, design by Vicky

I am ecstatic to share with you today’s Handcrafted Party feature. The seriously creative Disney from Ruffles & Stuff is sharing with us a party she recently threw for her sweet daughter (and modeling assistant) Paige.

I can not tell you enough how much I love everything Disney does, I have been following her blog [...]

Homemade photo booth

05.26.10 Posted in 30x30, Party by Vicky

Another quick sneak peak from the party last weekend. We created a homemade photo booth that was a blast and cost less than $10!
A good majority of my reader questions in the past have been on creating a homemade photo booth cheaply, so here is my long overdue answer for those unanswered questions.
Our homemade [...]

Handcrafted Parties- polka dot beauty

05.25.10 Posted in Hand-Crafted Parties, design by Vicky

I am really excited to share today’s feature with you. Jessica from a little gray sent in these pictures of a little girls birthday party she recently threw for friends, it quickly became known as, “polkapallozza”. The birthday party was bright and cheery and just a perfect look for spring.

Jessica found inspiration from a few [...]

Sherbert & Spice sneak peak + a prize

05.24.10 Posted in 30x30, design, giveaway by Vicky

The Sherbert & Spice party this weekend was such a great joy for me. It is one of my favorite designs so far in the 30×30 challenge. I am working with a new photographer Jackie Wonders- who I still cannot believe is shooting for me as her work is insanely amazing. Being awesome takes time [...]

Inspired Weekend, e-Magazines

05.21.10 Posted in inspiration by Vicky

I remember sitting home in college many, many years ago flipping the papers of magazines. On their pages and I found a world of design filled with inspiration, ideas and lovely projects to begin.

Many years later I am experiencing utter joy by having a chance to work with a few magazines- passing on my inspiration [...]

Impractical Food- bread spoons

05.20.10 Posted in 30x30, Party, design, food by Vicky

As promised here is the somewhat impractical but oh-so lovely food accessory from the recent sly fox baby shower. May I present for your baking pleasure… bread spoons.

Make impractically lovely bread-spoons yourself…

If you have been around here at all you know that I do not actually “make food”. My spoons start as all my [...]

June= picnic month

05.19.10 Posted in 30x30, design, giveaway by Vicky

A few weeks ago I feel in love with this idea of having a picnic club. Shortly after I swooned over this picnic so glamorously designed. My new obsession for picnics has been firmly sealed after seeing this sweetly done urban one early this week.

(An urban picnic)
My own picnic design has quickly followed this new [...]

Sly Fox party banner

05.19.10 Posted in Party, Printable by Vicky

Standing at the center of our recent shower was a sweet imprint of a sly little fox. It was made into multiple different pieces for the baby shower, one being this free printable baby shower banner, in a foxy boy green. The imprint was originally a stamp made by stamp it up. I stamped, scanned [...]

Hand-Crafted Party- Paris in Spring

05.18.10 Posted in Hand-Crafted Parties, design by Vicky

Before jumping in to Sly Little Fox tutorials, I want to share with you the first installment of our newest Hand-Crafted Party feature. I am so grateful for the many celebrations that have been submitted this past week, each made with such amazing & lovely details. I’m pleased to pass these beauties along to you!
Today’s [...]

Sly little Mr. Fox

05.16.10 Posted in 30x30, design, portfolio by Vicky

A baby shower, Sly Little Fox was thrown this weekend with great joy. I just adore Debbie, the mom-to-be. It was a blessing working with her friends and to plan this special evening for her. Baby boy is due in July and his favorite animal is now officially a fox:)

Designing a baby shower, boy style [...]

Inspired weekend- wine

05.14.10 Posted in Momhood, inspiration by Vicky

This kind of day has popped up on me…

The kind of day where you just have to laugh at the wine ring left on your favorite fabric. Laugh… Cry…. Really what’s the difference?

Four parties in three weeks starting tonight, I am so looking forward to sharing the designs with you. Signing off now in hopes [...]

Handcrafted Party Submission

05.13.10 Posted in design by Vicky

Have you hosted an event filled with handcrafted details? Have you designed a celebration from the heart- made by your own lovely hands? Is your party designed with handcrafted decor made my artisan vendors? Have you worked hard to create beauty & blessing for those you love?
It is with great excitement that I announce [...]

Welcome. I'm Victoria- This is where I chronicle my inspirations, projects & designs for handcrafted celebrations. Check out all of the event designs & submit your own handcrafted bash to be featured here!