...beautiful birthday girl & TUTORIALS!

So this past weekend we got to celebrate one of my favorite things...our little friend Ella's 1st Birthday! Woohooo!  

{p.s. Ella's mommy is an amazing event planner...I will post more pictures of the party soon!}  

I knew I wanted to make her a special party hat and banner but I was not sure where to start.  So I got out my scraps, used the invites & cupcake toppers for inspiration and got to work.  Here's how it turned out...oh so cute...Right?  

Well it helps when the little model is gorgeous!

 

 

  Check out my Crepe Paper Flowers, Small Banner & Party Hat TUTORIALS below.  Hope it inspires you to try! 

Crepe Paper Flowers TUTORIAL 

{little flourishes}

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Small Banner TUTORIAL 

{perfect for high chairs & such}

 

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Party Hat TUTORIAL 

{for babies & the young at heart}

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 ...one more thing...

*the invite for the party and these graphics are from www.modernmomentsdesigns.com*

...oh where, oh where did my many links go?

So as always I have been doing some rearranging and you may be thinking to yourself as you check out my blog (cause i know i have like so many followers out there...wink,wink) 

...oh where, oh where did all those links go? Good news...don't panic...they are still here...just in a new spot.  Check out my labels to the right and you'll hopefully find lots of cool links.  

Here is a cheat sheet list of them as well...enjoy!

creativeVALENTINE

*my TUTORIALS & DIY projects*

familyVALENTINE

*links to frugal living & family fun*

 foodieVALENTINE

*some of my favorite recipes & other links*

greenVALENTINE

*all i'm saying is give green a chance*


homeVALENTINE
*organization, decor & homemaking*


partyVALENTINE
*we LOVE to throw a good party*

valentineFUN...Valentine Advent Project for my Family!

DIY...Valentine Advent Project!

I got this idea HERE from Shabby Chic Crafts blog

1st...

I downloaded and printed 3 sets of the 

FREE "I love you because..." TAGS!

2nd...

I filled them out for each member of my family & attached them to cute paper (I'm not a fussy crafter...so I do not worry about cutting perfect lines or the perfect paper...I just like to make it special and not worry too much about the details)!

3rd...

I made a spot for each of them to find their notes each day!

Paige & Grant-Get one each in this little mailbox every morning 

(from the $1 spot at Target)!

  
Aaron- Gets one on the mirror each morning!

4th...

I will attach them to our little pink strand of lights that are currently hung on our decorative window in the kitchen.

5th...

I will either save them in a little jar or attach them to the pages of their love letter journals or discard them...we'll see how I am feeling when the project is all said and done!  

What a fun way to tell your loved ones how much you care!  

Hope you feel inspired! 

xoxo - *laura*

...hoping for more time on my side!

our boutique was a huge sucess and so much fun. i am back home, dealing with two sick kids and thinking about starting an etsy store.  we are having a lovely fall day with rain and beautiful, colorful leaves on the ground...i am listening to christmas music and living on coffee (i'm one of those strange people who loves to get into the holiday spirit as soon as halloween is over...sorry but 25 days in december is just not enough). lots of things on my mind and things to blog. hopefully time will be on my side soon!  here are a few websites i have been looking at lately. enjoy!

www.freshandfun.blogspot.com

http://themommydesigner.blogspot.com/

www.mountaingirlsilver.com

http://www.wholesomebabyfood.com

www.jilliansdrawers.com

xoxo - *laura*