Treasury Fun

Trying to figure out how I've missed out on this fun for so long! Creating a treasury is SO fun, but very time consuming- probably why I've stayed away for this long. Here's what I came up with...



You can see the real thing here.

And by the way thanks for all your input on the Sunshine Print! I'm leaning towards 2 or 5.  I've printed them both on the home computer and am headed to the store to try them each out in a frame.  We'll go from there. :)  Can't wait to show you what I pull together for the rest of her room- fun fun fun!

Can I get a witness!?

I just got an enthusiastic, "ok" from the hubster when I told him I would like to build a table like this. 

It makes my heart flutter! Now off to find some salvaged 2x6's...

3-D Photo Cards

What?! You've already moved on to St. Patty's day? Easter? Well I'm still stuck on Valentine's Day. :)

I discovered the brilliance of 3-D cards at Craft-O-Maniac which she found here.  And the "snickers" idea Jen shared at Craft-O-Maniac was brilliant as well.  And since we needed fun easy Valentine's we decided to do some of our own.  Here's our versions...

The kids had a great time posing for the pictures and they were seriously SO easy! Took pictures, edited on picnik, sent to Costco, picked up 2 hours later, candy bought, candy glued and tucked.  So simple!

More Letter Art

Speaking of Letter Art, my sister and I were feeling a little nutty and created this beauty for my dad's upcoming birthday. Totally 100% appropriate for my dad!  We thought we were pretty hilarious, the hubby not so much.  Deep down he knows he loves it :) At least he better because this will be his I-hate-commericalized-Valentine's-Day-so-we-small-gift-each-other-just-before-Valentine's-Day-Gift! I had them printed out at costco on a 5x7 photo and will frame it- they'll make a great classy, but not classy, fun decor item for the bathroom, office, or man cave. :)

And please feel free to download one for yourself or the goofball in your fam! Just right click and save the file. Enjoy!

Be sure to click here for details on inspiration and how to make your own.

Photo's used in this creation were found in Leo Reynold's Flikr Photostream

Checkin' My List

As my son has so excitedly been saying lately, "I'm on the NAUGHTY list!" Thank you Classic Christmas cd for teaching my child to be excited about being on the naughty list... I think we need to have a chat about what the naughty list actually means! ;)

When it comes to December's To-do list, I'm pretty sure I've made the naughty list.  There's so many things to do and I haven't started a thing!

Does your to-do list look like this?

No? Well mine doesn't either anymore, I've thankfully moved on to a nicer, more crisp notebook which will soon be destroyed as well!

Well I'm ready to start checking stuff off my list! Yes... it really looks like this, see all those lonely boxes!? I have SO much left to do!

Thank you Shutterfly for making my life a little easier! Have you heard about their 2010 Holiday Card collection promotion? No? Well seriously jump on over here and sign up! You have until this Friday to register. 

So not only will I be checking off "Order Christmas Cards" thanks to Shutterfly's adorable line of Christmas Photo Cards I'll be doing it in style!

Look at some of these... so fun!

I'll also be crossing off 2 gifts! Next on the list is a great personalized gift- Photo Calender for the Grandparents of the fam. Can't go wrong with pictures of the grandkids right!? But shhh... don't tell, we can't spoil the surprise. :)

And last but definitely not least I'll finally be crossing off the mound of Thank you's I'll need to write after the holidays with Shutterfly's great selection of photo cards. 

This post is part of the Shutterfly 2010 Holiday Photo Card Promotion. See details here.

Shutter Envy

That's what you'll have after I tell you how much I paid for these beauties! My mouth almost hit the floor when she told me the price at the counter... don't know about you, but when thrift stores/garage sales don't have their things marked they are usually expensive or I'm too scared to ask- I know I'm lame and shy. :) This time I'm glad I asked! And I may now be encouraged to ask every time...

79 cents!!!!
that's $1.58 total $1.71 if you guesstimate WA sales tax in there (No clue what I actually pay now, I need to stop moving!)

Seriously.  That's less than $2 for this delicious soon-to-be-something-great-in-my-house.  Shutter envy I know!

And here's where you come in...

I have Shutter Envy with all of these amazing shutter projects...

This one from Tortoise and the Hare...

And because of my terminal rental status, I can only dream of this one found at Olive and Love...

Love what Paisley Wallpaper did with her shutters here.

And what Allison at A Glimpse Inside did with her shutters- love the color contrast!

Or this creative clutter hider at Crafty Nest...

Or this great message board at How Does She?

Now I have some serious shutter envy! I could go on and on, but Target is calling and I must respond!

What to do, what to do...  Thoughts?

New look!

Have you seen our new look?! It's great I'm in LOVE with it! It's all thanks to the ultra-talented Lindi from Love the Day, who on a side note is even a greater person than her parties- and they're beyond great!  I absolutely love her sunshine party, so happy and bright, I can't help but smile while looking at it!

 I could go on and on about Lindi AND all she does, but I'll save you some time and go take a look for yourself.  You can visit her blog here or etsy shop here. You won't be disappointed!

But before you go grab my fancy new button and enjoy! :)

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Stickin' with the Trains

I love the Internet.  I'm searching for vintage type train items for decorating Micah's room and came across this train on ebay.  Gotta love the guns to the head and man smoking a cigar... not exactly something I want hanging up in my child's room, but good for a laugh during my search.  Find the item by clicking here.

I came across the most perfect train on ebay as well, sadly we won't be purchasing it with the hefty price tag of $650.00.  Check out the perfect colors! I love it! Think he'd sell it if I offered him $20? Doesn't hurt to dream right?! I'll be on the look out for a less-than-perfect set for hopefully a-whole-lot-cheaper! :)

And if you have $650 to spare and want to help me decorate his room :), you can find it here. 

I've got expensive taste! Just fell in love with this one as well.  $650 doesn't sound so bad when you check this trian made in 1875 with a measly price tag of $2,750, but at least they offer free shipping right!? Find it here.

Kid's Table Redo

I shared a link with you to Savy Chic Home with her {adorable} use of color on her kid's table.  I was so struggling with what to do to add some cuteness to M&H's table, I wanted to do something fun and bright, but still sophisticated enough to reside in the main living area of our house. 

So thank you Savy Chic Home! I now have a table that makes me smile every time I see it!

The hubster referred to the table as primary colors, silly boys this is WAY cuter than primary colors!

Here she sits on our porch until we get some better porch furniture...

Yup... still giddy inside, love it!

Chalkboard Table Inspiration

Remember my lame attempt at a super cute kid's table?! Well I think I may have found some inspiration! Check out this adorable set at Savvy Chic Home. 

Don't you LOVE her color choice!!! I do! I'm ditching this set and picking up the nicer set we left in WA at the in-laws and as soon as we find a house, M&H's table is getting a seriously needed cuteness revamp!

Spring Color Inspiration

I'm ankle deep in the middle of finally potty training Hallie, so we're hanging low at home for the next few days, some post-Easter plastic egg fun broke out this am and all I could think about was how I wanted some fabric with these colors or to make something with these colors! 

Aren't they gorgeous!?

Even after Captain Destructor got hold of the snake they're still gorgeous!  

(i.e. Hallie who was given this nickname during nursery at church because she would go around destroying what everyone else was playing with... she's a feisty one that's for sure!)