This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Astrobrights Papers by Neenah Paper for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. Working with craft paper might be the easiest and cheapest way to entertain little hands these days. I don't know about you, but as a little girl I had an odd fascination with beautifully colored papers. I could sit for hours on end just sitting a creating. That's … [Read more...]
{applique quilt square}
If you're a follower on Twitter or Facebook, I'm sure you've heard me talking about my first sewing machine. It was a Mother's Day gift this year. I read tons of reviews before deciding on the perfect machine for me, and after careful consideration I chose the Brother CS6000i. I know I'm a newbie, but I think it's fantastic. It's got 60 computerized stitches, auto threading (which I'm told is … [Read more...]
{he’s making a list…}
.... and checking it twice! Gonna find out who's naughty and nice, Santa Claus is coming to town!! Seriously though, don't forget to enter to win a Christmas in July prize pack from Happy Hour Projects Christmas in July! **** Well, the big day is finally here - it's Christmas, it's Christmas! Okay, not really, but I do feel like a parent who has just triumphantly finished assembling a … [Read more...]
{guest post & christmas in july gifts}
I hope that everyone had a fantastic Fourth of July last week and that you got to spend as much time as possible relaxing with your family and friends. I took an unexpected break from the blog to do just that! I went into the week thinking I could do both, but family (and my little guy's birthday) won. I'll share some pictures from the big day soon! First things first...today I'm guest posting … [Read more...]
{favorite pins friday #6 & project pinterest challenge}
I just love Pinterest! A lot of the meals and projects that I take on are Pinterest inspired in some way. I've been taking part in the Project Pinterest Challenge hosted by Chrissy of The Taylor House and Jill of Two Yellow Birds Decor, and--good news--I made their Top 12 with one of my favorite Pinterest inspired projects that I've made, the Fingerprint Charm Necklace! I'm so excited and … [Read more...]