The Perfect Way to Show Your Love This Father's Day!

Searching for the perfect way to recognize dear ol’ dad this Father’s Day? Sure you can surprise him with an expensive set of golf clubs or a new 75” TV, but there’s nothing more meaningful than giving that special man a touching Father’s Day card. And don’t just settle for the highly impersonal, humdrum department store fare. Instead, give your stationery a boost of style and sentimentality by going with a sweet piece of correspondence that you can completely customize with your own tender photographs and messages. And whether you choose to make your Father’s Day card touching, silly or a little bit of both, dad won’t be able to hold back his joy when he lays eyes on that heartfelt card you made entirely by yourself.

If you want to see even more fabulous Father’s Day cards or adorable greeting cards like the ones above, be sure to check out all the dazzling and customizable designs at Treat.  

{SCHOOLS OUT} for SUMMER!

 

So now that I have that song stuck in your head, you'll be singing it all day - trust me. (sorry ;) 

 

It has been a 'tradition' every year to sing this song the whole car ride home, after picking up my daughter on the last day of school. She says I'm crazy but I know she secretly LOVES it!

Her last day of 4th grade was Wednesday - she's done!

This is a couple pics of the FIRST day of 4th grade . . . 
 

and of course, the LAST day of 4th grade!

I am one of these mommas that LOOOOOVES having my daughter home on summer break. She is my little BFF so we do everything together & I think another reason is, it forces me to work smarter so we can take off in the afternoons & do things all summer long if we want.

Last summer I decided I was NOT going to have any more 'momma guilt', as I explained in this post, and jumped on the summer bucket list bandwagon. Boy - am I glad I did. What a blast we had & such a great way to keep on track so summer wouldn't just 'fly by'.

I purposely blurred out list to keep it private for her. She WILL read this one day - lol

It's just a simple list of things she would like to do while on summer break. They have been as simple as having a 'baking day' or having a sleepover to BIG things like, taking a vacation. 
 

We do NOT stress over creating THE list! Neither should YOU! It doesn't have to be complex with 50-billion things to try & squeeze in over a 80-day span, but rather think of it as a way to keep you focused on making memories & the things you would like to do!

So this year I decided to create a printable that we could print out & use to write down all of the things we would like to do. If you follow me on Instagram, you would have seen a peek of this already.

 


I am happy to tell you that I will have this as a FREE download for you all next week, so please look for it then. Hopefully it will help you out too.

Do you plan on making a summer bucket list this year? I would love to hear of something on your list. =)

Please comment . . . .

{COLLECTION DEBUT} American Girl Birthday TEA

   
OK I know I say this every time I have a birthday party for my daughter but this time - no really - I think THIS is my new favorite design! I mean I love love love the red & mint together . . . it's shabby chic . . . it's waaaaay girly . . . it has quatrefoil (hellooooo) and I hand illustrated it. YUP. NEW favorite ;)

I am still editing the bazillion pics I took but please be patient & just knooooow that the FULL blog post will be sooooooon! Pinky swear! ;) (everyone say yeahhhhhhh)

But at least I got it in the 'ol shop for you in case you want to start planning a Birthday TEA of your own with American Girl dolls or any doll collection. ENJOY!

 

"American Birthday TEA"  party collection

 

Here's what you get in this collection . . . 

(pictured above}

1. banner - 3 different ones or put together for one very large and looooong one!

 2.  paper pack - 3 designs 

3. signs - 4x6 - 4 different designs to be used in frames (not pictured above but here)

 

4. thank you cards - you receive a design that is measures 3.5 x 5 folded to send out after the party to all of your guests

5. Labels/ affirmations - food & drink - use these on the tables & to let all the guests be reminded of why they are wonderful! ;)

6. 'nugget' candy wraps - these are great to print out on sticker paper & wrap around Hershey nuggets as party favors or candy on the table

7. toppers/ circles / thank you tags - use for accents to your table decor - simply cut them out or use a punch, glue to lollipop stick or toothpick & done!

 

8. drink / straw flags - 3 different designs

9. photo prop designs - 

 

I just am so in love with this color scheme - is it sa-weeeet or what!? {sigh}

You can find the American Birthday TEA collection in my Etsy shop! 

There is also a American Birthday TEA invitation (of course!)

 

If you missed the post on WHO my AMAZING party girlfriends that helped with this party, you can check it out here.
 

As always, if you EVER have any special custom design party collection idea requests, PLEASE feel free to email me anytime & I can design one for YOU!
laura@eyecandyeventdetails.com

Have a great week!

 

LOVE on {Oklahoma} & HOW to HELP

There are simply NO WORDS.

These people NEED our help.

STOP feeling helpless. We ALL can help!

I am challenging everyone who reads this to DONATE. Show some LOVE to those who had their worlds turned upside down & show you care. Can you IMAGINE what we could do if everyone who saw this DID donate? It gives me chills! So much good can be done. I know it can NEVER change what happened but we can do all we can to help right now. If you can not donate, will you please say a prayer. =)

Today I have so much FAITH in the American people as they come together to help their fellow brothers & sisters. Those people will NOT let this tear them down. They will rebuild. We will offer support. We will be there for our fellow Americans who have lost so much. And we can, by donating to them. LOVE on them. And then LOVE on them some more.

I made this graphic as a small way to help. Please PIN THIS, SHARE THIS . . . POST this & get this out so everyone can know HOW to help. In situations like this, people just need to be told what to do when all else seems hopeless. We are NOT hopeless. We are NOT helpless.

Grab your phone & text some HOPE to our fellow brothers & sisters & let them know we LOVE them & are here for them.

PRAYERS to all of you in Oklahoma or if you know of someone there. I will keep praying & keep helping as much as I can & I promise we will NOT forget you! Try to stay strong & keep the FAITH!

God bless YOU!!!

xoxo

      

COLLECTION :: BACKYARD BBQ Graduation

     

Hello everyone!

Can you even believe this year is about half way over? Summer is almost here and for some of us, our kids are out of school within the next week & some of you may be facing GRADUATION PARTIES!

I want to share the perfect solution to your graduation parties . . . a backyard BBQ graduation party! Plus I have made it to where you can have it customized to your SCHOOL COLORS!!!

'BACKYARD BBQ"  Graduation collection

This collection is perfect for a graduation BBQ & I can CUSTOMIZE it for you in your SCHOOL COLORS! This one here is representing the 'buckeyes' . . O-H . . .

Here's what you get in this collection . . . 

(pictured above}

1. banner - that says "Congrats GRAD" along with graphics

2. thank you cards - you receive a design that is measures 3.5 x 5 folded to send out after the party to all of your guests

3. Labels - food & drink - use these to write in anything you would like labeled from drinks and food to quotes for the grad

4. napkin wraps - you will get 2 different designs/ color combinations that are great to use on napkins or decor accents

5. toppers/ circles - use for accents to your table decor - simply cut them out or use a punch, glue to lollipop stick or toothpick & done!

Hope you love this collection as much as I do - especially since it INCLUDES customization in your school colors! 

You can find the Backyard BBQ Graduation collection in my Etsy shop! 

There is also a Backyard BBQ Graduation invitation (of course!)

 

As always, if you EVER have any special custom design party collection idea requests, PLEASE feel free to email me anytime & I can design one for YOU!

laura@eyecandycs.com

Have a great week!

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Then join me over on Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter & Instagram or

check out my designs, artwork & decor in my Etsy shop! 
 
Looking forward to seeing you again! :)