TOP POSTS :: Best of April

Oh happy day! Are you all enjoying the warmer weather? I am.
April was a busy month for me and I can not even believe that school is winding down and the kids will be out for summer break soon. Just seems crazy right?

So lets take a look back over what you all were reading in April & viewed the most. I would also like to say THANK YOU to all who stop by to read, comment from time to time & send me emails. I SEE IT ALL! So thanks again. xoxo

:: TOP POSTS for April 2015 ::

ART PRINTS :: Blog Like a Boss + Live For Today

 

DIY CRAFT :: School Memories Book

WEDDING :: Aquamarine & Cobalt Inspiration Board

RECIPE :: Spring Birds Nest Cupcakes

Art PRINTS :: Week 4 - 30 Day EC Creative INK Challenge

So now you are all caught up on some of the most read posts here on my blog. Hopefully you will just add me to your BlogLovin feed so you don't miss any posts. =) You can find it on the top right sidebar here - super easy to do!
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SNEAK PEEK :: Craft Birthday Party Theme

It's that time of year . . . that time of year when my daughter's birthday party is right around the corner and I'm sharing the theme! This year has been a little different for a couple reasons: we have had a lot going on in our family and sometimes these birthdays sneak up faster then expected, so I've been scrambling, as usual, to pull off another great party for her. I'm praying it all comes together by this weekend. ;)

This is also the year she turned TWELVE which means the last year of being an official "kid" since next year starts the phase that ends in the word . . ."teen". Since she is my only kid it always makes everything with her the first and the last which also has lots of emotions mixed in as well. Don't get me wrong I loooooooove the person she is and who she is becoming and could not be more proud of her but she is also clinging to that 'kid' in her too so I love seeing that and watching how she transitions. I just wish she could stay this age a little while longer. ;) And kids just rock! They do. They are the most honest people in the world and boy do they know how to have a good time and loads of FUN! Why grow up ya know? lol

Anyways this year's theme took a little longer as well because of the age and it being in that weird 'in between' phase of not wanting to look to 'kiddish' but definitely not wanting to push the teen card just yet. She (as usual) came up with the theme which is perfect for her and her friends and I am so looking forward to this party as it is going to be so much fun and something they we'll all walk away remembering . . . a "CRAFT Birthday Party".

The girl chose her favorite color pairing right now, for this party theme: royal and teal. (even though I tried telling her this is NOT teal but rather more of a mint or a aquamarine but you pick your battles.) lol So that's what we went with plus she wanted some chevron  . . . I have noooooo idea where she gets these ideas! ;)

She also wanted me to 'ink' something for her party and what better time to have a hand lettered piece as part of the decor than a craft party! So of course I obliged and added it to her invite! Perfect right?

 

And then there's the story of this adorable little owl and how it came to be. As I mentioned, we have had a lot of family things going on that we have had to tend to, so time was not on our side as her birthday date started approaching. I was in my office one day and mentioned that I just HAD to get the invites done that particular day to allow for enough time for her friends to RSVP . . . (we are talking it was less than 2 weeks to go- ugghh) so I am working on some ideas and the next thing I know, she walks in with this picture . . . of this owl she had drawn and asked if this is something I could use as she drew it to help me and to save me time. 

My.Heart.Melted. Yup - right there in my office. I so puffy heart that girl so much I can't stand it. To which, of course, I replied, "of course we are going to use this as YOU designed it and I love it!"

I simply cleaned it up a little and changed the colors she used to match but she is so stinkin proud to be able to say that she helped DESIGN her birthday invites! 

Girl is after my job, I just know it! ;) lol

I am happy to report that EVERYONE is coming that we invited and she is so psyched. I have so much left to do as the craft supplies alone are a challenge to get round up plus making decor and the food . . . but I think we are almost there. ;) I hope.

I am always posting sneak peeks on Instagram if you want to follow along & see the mad rush to get all the crafts I am making done plus all the craziness . . .I mean FUN, of the next few days! ;) 

So what do you think of the theme? I would love to hear from you, leave a comment below please! Have you ever thrown a crafting party for your kids or even yourself with your friends? Ever been to one? What did you like best?

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CRAFT :: School Memories Book

School Memories Book

by Wendy

Hello everyone, it’s Wendy here from Scrappy Bags!  Happy Spring and believe it or not, the end of school is almost upon us.

My daughter has had a wonderful teacher this year for fourth grade and I was privileged to be one of her room moms for the year, so I wanted to do something extra special for her teacher.

I came up with putting together a scrapbook featuring each child on a page.  One beautiful spring day, I got my clearance from school principal and went in to recess to get a picture of each child.   I was lucky — they all cooperated and gave me great big smiles.   Got it done in one visit!

I printed all of the pics out in a 2 x 3 size. I already knew that I was going to use a SN@P binder from Simple Stories for this project.  The binder is a simple 6x8 three ring binder.  Very easy to work with!  I also picked up the Smarty Pants line of scrapbook paper by Simple Stories.  I love their paper and this was perfect for school memories!

For each child, I have the picture and I also added a small piece of paper for journaling.  Each child will jot down their favorite memory from this year.  This is all in the works at the moment.  Hope you enjoy some pics of what I’ve completed so far.  Enjoy!

Until next time. Wendy

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Guest Contributor: Wendy Diem

Wendy is a stay at home mom living in Hershey, Pennsylvania, also know as the sweetest place on earth!  

She loves creating memory books and cards and would spend my whole day scrapbooking, but I do need to make time to take care of my family.  You know, those fun things like laundry, cleaning the house, etc.  

 

In March, 2012, she had the privilege of going to NYC as part of Martha Stewart’s Dreamers into Doers to attend some workshops and the live taping of her show.  She enjoyed meeting lots of wonderful entrepreneurial women. 

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