birthday banner

Every birthday party needs a birthday banner

right?!

Well here's the one I made!

I got the idea from Holly over here.

But I did do some tweaking.

-I printed my letters out on cardstock (100 pt font)

-cut the circles out

-used Elmer's glue and a small paint brush to apply

glue around the circle, and sprinkled the glitter on top

- I then hot glued the crepe paper to the back,

bunching or overlapping as I went

(there's no science to it, just make it look good!)

- And finished it by hot glueing it to a ribbon

That's it!

here it is a little bit closer

and even closer

It's not perfect up close, but from a foot away you can't see a flaw!

Total Cost: $4

$3 for the glitter

$1 for the crepe paper

and I have leftovers of both!

(I already had the ribbon, and cardstock)

This is the perfect banner for a birthday party

a holiday, a wedding shower,

a baby shower, or a backyard wedding!

invitations

The invitations are done and are slowly

being dispersed!

My inspiration for the party is a garden theme,

but considering the fact that it's January,

and there is snow on the ground here,

it will be have to be an indoor garden party.

I designed the invites on Illustrator,

added a fun floral-ish motif,

printed them on pink card stock,

and finished them off with some pink rhinestones

and voila!

Custom invites for under $10!

birthday skirt

I made this skirt for Miss A's upcoming

smash cake photo shoot.

It was inspired by MADE's turkey skirt

I think it will accent her cake smothered face quite well.

And it will be paired with her new pink Converse's

that will be waiting for her on her big day.

(just what every new walker needs!)

It only took me one afternoon to make, it was

fun, easy, and came out super cute!

I love the light to dark pink transition.

Linking up to DIY day over at ASPTL

and Somewhat Simple

pom pom flowers

I got this for Christmas, which was perfect timing.

I was needing some inspiration for Miss A's

first birthday party!

My budget for the invitations, decorations and favors is $30

so doing DIY projects is the only way to go!

loving these flower pom poms!

So I made some!

I used all of the pink tissue paper I saved from

my baby showers, so they were free!

Some will be in vases, and some will be hanging

from the chandelier. I can't wait to see how it will all look!

For step by step directions, check here.

Stay tuned for more DIY party decor, invitations and gifts!

Check out my current giveaway here.

And more great ideas over at Somewhat Simple

fun felted pillow cover

Loving these fun felted pillow covers from PB Teen..

so what did I do?

made my own!

Here they are, I think they might be my favorite pillow

creation yet (am I allowed to call it a creation if I copied it?)

They are fun, girly, sweet,

and did you notice on the floral one that there are little leaves?

They are so subtle, but really add the perfect touch!

They are for sale in my shop.

But if you would like a custom size or color, just let me know!

Linking up to DIY day over at ASPTL

and Strut Your Stuff Thursday at Somewhat Simple.

2009 in review

2009 was a wonderful year for me and my family.

I gave birth to a healthy and beautiful baby girl.

Spent time with family. Started blogging.

Moved into a house. Kept busy crafting, sewing, and baking.

And enjoyed every minute.

Here are a few of my favorite projects from this year.

1-cake and cupcakes for wedding. 2-cork board. 3-pillow shams. 4-ruffle shirt.

5-pillowcase dress. 6-rocking horse. 7-nut wreath. 8-chalk board. 9-ruffle dress.

10-ruffle sham. 11-ruffle tote. 12-anthro apron. 13-diy upholstered headboard.

I'm excited for the start of 2010

and plan to craft, sew and blog more.

I hope you will join me along the way!

Coal for Christmas

I wouldn't mind getting coal for Christmas

if this was the kind I got.

chocolatey. cakey. yumminess.

cake balls

+

cute bags

= perfect gift for friends and neighbors!