I saw this super cute frame done by Red Heads Craft More Fun. Such a cute and easy craft project. I purchased the frame from the Dollar Spot in Target...which just like the Dollar store...I LOVE!!
I decided to expand on my St. Patrick's Day decorating.
And...
VOILA!
Because I tend to drop the ball on every holiday except Christmas, I decided that the second I even THOUGHT about the next holiday I would just start crafting.
As a mom of toddlers there are two things I am short on...TIME and MONEY!! This little wreath cost me nothing except supplies I already had in my craft room.
I turned this...(and another jar full of green ribbon)
Into this...
If there is one thing I am not in short supply of...
It is RIBBON!!
My dear hubby did the hard part and bent four dry-cleaning hangers into a circle. You really could use as many or as little hangers as you want. I chose four because that is how many I had that were the same size, no other reason.
Then I just started tying. I used all shades of green and every type of ribbon I had until the hangers were completely covered. That is it!!
Voila...a cute little St. Patty's day wreath.
Supplies:
4 dry-cleaning hangers
lots of ribbon
Have you thought about St' Patty's Day yet??
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Well I am finally back to the crafting world.
The long and short of the last few months...there were some holidays, some birthdays, a trip to Seattle and a move. It is nice to finally be on the other side of this busy time. I am starting to see some much needed "Me time" in my future.
I started this little project before we started the moving process and finished it up today. The only thing missing is the pictures, but that is the easy part for me...I have 100's.
Finishing a page for either of my kids' scrapbooks makes me want to lock myself in my craft room and never come out.
Anyway...minus the pictures here is the final page.
To be fair to both myself and my readers I thought I would share what has kept me busy this week.
Not so much a crafty project, but definitely a project.
In efforts to become a better photographer (someday I hope to do it for some extra $$$) and practice editing the pics I take, I offered to take family photos of our good friends the Harding's.
I thought I would share some of the pictures. And PLEASE feel free to leave feedback in the comments (good or bad ;)!
A big thanks to the Harding's for the practice.
So one of the "things" that has been on my plate the last month finally got taken care of this last weekend.
We threw our son Thomas a birthday party at our house and like all parties of the past and I would imagine future...I WENT OVERBOARD!!
Now...let me tell you that it was completely out of character of me to do so much work ahead of time. I am quite the procrastinator normally (not proud, but honest). Anyway, I surprised both my mom and my hubby by getting started on everything I wanted to do for his party weeks ahead.
Like his Halloween costume he wanted a Pirate themed party. I won't lie, I threw out a few suggestions in hopes he would choose something I could run with. AND HE DID!!
Had to share some of the decorations and give a shout out to my wonderful mom and FRESH CUT FLOURS for the most amazing pirate ship cookies.
In the end I had one very happy little 5 year old!!
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Having a crafty blog has an enormous amount of pressure that comes along with it. A good kind of pressure, but pressure none the less. If there is anyone that actually has stuck around, I have not stopped crafting I have just been a bad blogger. My plate has been 100% full the last month, but I am happy to report that I am back.
And...
I even have something to share.
A few months ago I picked up this little find at the goodwill for $3.99. 
I am not entirely sure what it's intended purpose was, but after staring at it for a while and perusing other crafty blogs I decided what I wanted to do with it.
With two toddlers I thought it would be perfect for a Christmas countdown. I had actually seen a Halloween version (I would love to link back to that blog, but I have know idea where I saw it...apologies) and thought it was a very cute idea.
I picked up the little Merry Christmas sign at Hobby Lobby for $4.99. I used some good ol' E6000 and glued it to the top, taped off the back piece and painted half chalkboard, cut out some vinyl lettering with some scraps of vinyl and....voila!!
Well my lack of blogging has a very legitimate excuse. My hubby's family was in town last week and although it was a really great week, it kept me completely out of my craftroom and out of touch with blogland. Totally OK with me, but I have a lot of catching up to do.
I did just a little crafting before everyone came into town and hopefully I can finish up those projects and share in the next few days.
However, I had one free night last week and decided to try my hand at a tutu for Taylor...
What do you think??
I can't wait to see her in it at dance class next week!! She might be more excited than me.
Lucky number 4...DeeDee!! Congrats my dear...Pick out any listing from my etsy shop and send me a message on my etsy shop or leave me a comment here.
Now, let me just tell you all (anyone that may be reading) because I only had seven comments I did not use random number generator. I went the old fashioned route and put seven numbers in a hat and my hubby drew the number. I had to just laugh at myself for the number of comments I got.
Oh well....
I guess the fewer comments, the better chance anyone who did comment had to win.
On a completely other note I have something wonderful to share with you all. My mom is holding an ebay auction for 100+ handmade greeting cards, all proceeds benefitting Susan G Komen. Of course you probably think I am bias, but this is an AMAZING auction. All cards are handmade and one-of-a-kind. You simply must check it out. You wouldn't need to purchase another Hallmark card for a few years.
It is rare any more that you find someone who has not been touched by cancer in some way or another. Hopefully one day research and awareness will change that. In the meantime though I thought I would put together a post that is devoted to...
Thinking PINK!!
When I am not perusing blogs you will most likely find me perusing ETSY. I absolutely love all of the creativity that is out there and I am inspired on a daily basis.
I have decided to feature some of the wonderful items I have found that are 100% THINK PINK!! Along with a picture I have included the link back to the sellers etsy site. I hope you enjoy and maybe find something you can't live without!!
I am in love with this bookmark by Alison Kelley Designs
This Coffee Cozy by Sewing Granny would be perfect around my Starbucks everyday!!
This Hope necklace by Giggles and Grins would look great with a little pink-T, DON'T YOU THINK??
How about this Key Fob Wristlet by FOBulous? I wear my work keys around my neck, but I might have to make a change.
Go Green?? How about going PINK... with this set of 3 Reusable Bags by Mels Sells
Even if you don't purchase one of these wonderfully pink items...be sure to wear your pink all month long!!
Oh and don't forget to enter my very first giveaway on yesterdays post.
I have just been a little busy lately. OK no excuses...
What's been going on??
Well, I have been completely consumed by hair clips over the last few weeks. I have done some thrift store shopping with my mom at least once a week, but other than that I have dedicated most of my free time to hair clips.
I was contacted by a lady in Prescott, AZ about selling my hair clips in her shop and my mom and I sold at a boutique sale last weekend. She sold aprons and I sold hair clips. I am pleased with how the boutique sale went considering I was not the only one selling hair clips.
The temps in AZ have still been hovering around 100 which has put all projects on hold. I am hopeful that they will start to drop and I can get working. My hubby needs to start seeing some completed projects or his irritation level with my buying great thrift store finds will start to climb.
Thought I would share my newest hair clips and offer my first giveaway....
Just leave me a comment...
Simple as that.
Just say hello, tell me which hair clip you like or what you have been up too!! The winner will win any hair clip listed in my Etsy shop. And don't worry I will be adding all of the clips listed in this post, plus a whole lot more in the next day. Become a follower for an extra chance to win.
I will draw the winner next Monday night!!
So, last week I showed you my first re-do project. I was very happy with how it turned out and it has a home on my counter for all things mail/junk. I have now completed my second project (don't worry I do not plan on telling you every time I finish something what number it is) and I am so excited to show you.
For a long time now I have been looking for a little children's table. I have priced them from a few different places and haven't found anything that I liked for less than $100. That is not an option for me. And even if it was...who spends that kind of money on something that your kids will undoubtedly mess up.
Enter my new favorite place...
The Goodwill!!
My mom and I found this cute little table and chairs for $17.99.
After deciding that I could handle this little redo I bought it.
This was my first date with spray paint and can I just say...I am shocked we had a second date. After five minutes I quickly decided I am the WORST spray painter EVER!! All you wonderful bloggers out there that do this stuff all the time make it look SOOO easy.
I bow!!
After regrouping and doing a little breathing exercise I went back at it and finished.
And I couldn't be happier. I want to have a tea party, too bad Taylor is just a little to young 
I spray painted the chairs and sides of the table and I decoupaged the absolute cutest paper to the table top. I mean who doesn't LOVE Doodlebug paper?
With just about the same amount spent on supplies, the table probably cost me $40. I would have considered paying a whole lot more if I had ever seen something like this in a store so it was totally worth every penny.
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