I am in Utah this weekend visiting the kids and seeing Cali’s show – The Hundred Dresses at BYU. We are lucky to have lots of family in the area so I always have somewhere to stay since staying in a college apartment isn’t always the best choice! This time I will get to see [...]
Paper Banner
October 12, 2011 By 5 Comments
This last week I got to play Aunt Leigh Anne for a few days. Jim called me Grandma Leigh Anne but I think I prefer Aunt Leigh Anne. My friend Meg had her third baby. I was honored that she entrusted me with her two other darlings for two days while she was at the [...]
Candy Trees
September 30, 2011 By 10 Comments
Each year at church we have a “Super Saturday.” It is a whole day full of fun craft and projects. You can sign up for various classes and it is a fun day! This year they asked me to help teach a class on jars. I’ll be sharing all kinds of fun ideas to do [...]
A Girl Weekend and a Guest Post
September 20, 2011 By 6 Comments
I had a Girl Weekend this past weekend. Yes, that is singular. Girl. Just me. My husband was in Utah with the kids (I tried not to be too jealous since this was his birthday present from the kids.) He went to attend the “never to be mentioned again, soon to be forgotten” football [...]
Bake. Craft. Sew.
September 15, 2011 By 5 Comments
Today I am thrilled and honored to be a part of an amazing blog event. Three talented women have joined forces to help us get started early for a handmade holiday! According to Kelly is hosting everything crafty, Skip to My Lou is hosting everything sewing and A Southern Fairytale is hosting everything baking. Every [...]
Thrift Store Treasures
September 14, 2011 By 12 Comments
I didn’t have a post planned for today but after my trip to Goodwill yesterday I just had to share. Don’t you just love sharing a fun find or a good deal with someone. Thanks for letting me share. I picked up a few more frames for a project I have in mind for one [...]
Chalkboard Menu Board Tutorial
May 27, 2011 By 17 Comments
I love using signage at parties. I like people to know what they are eating! Pretty signs just add that extra touch. Over the years I have acquired quite a collection of signs, easels and other various things to use as signage at parties. One of my favorite things to use is a chalkboard. I [...]
Fabric Pennant Banner Tutorial
May 25, 2011 By 35 Comments
One of my favorite decorations to make for a party is a fabric pennant banner. A banner just makes everything more festive! It’s also a great way to tie your color scheme together. It also gives me an excuse to play with fabric which I love. You may remember the banner I made for our [...]
Easter Baskets
April 22, 2011 By 4 Comments
So this post is what happens when I am bored on a Friday night. I wasn’t going to post this. I figured it was too late as Easter is on Sunday and I should just save it for next year. But it just turned out too cute and like I said I’m bored – so [...]
Easter Grass Table Decor
April 14, 2011 By 12 Comments
So if you are like me you spend lots of time and effort planning the perfect menu for a special holiday meal like Easter brunch or dinner. You make sure you have a variety of foods, colors and textures and of course that everything is delicious. Then the night before, as you’re setting the table [...]
