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So last week was nothing short of crazy AMAZING! On Tuesday I had my launch party for my newly released book PLAYFUL: Fun Projects to Make With + Kids and it was soooo sooo fun! The turn out was incredible – 322 people showed up to craft, purchase books (we sold out in the first hour!), enjoy snacks, …
Recycle an old sandwich bag carton and turn it into a silly scary monster box! Perfect for Halloween! Get templates and full DIY over on Julep today! This project is fun for all ages! I think it would be the cutest trick-or-treat bag for you very little ones such as “baby M” (I really should …
Every day gets a little closer to my PLAYFUL: Fun Projects to Make With + For Kids book release (next tuesday, sept. 16th!) and I couldn’t be more excited!! Are you receiving your pre-orders yet? I’ve heard from a number of you that they are trickling in. So exciting. I hope you and your littles love …
My “baby” girl is in full toddler mode these days. It’s hard not to see want to keep her as my baby forever (I totally see how the baby of the family is “babied” all their life now). And before she get’s too far away from her baby years I thought I’d better crack down …
Every year over the 4th of July my parents put on a big family reunion. My crazy fun loving family is big into themes so we’ve started to chose a theme each year. Past years have been Western, Summer Magic (or Vintage Americana), Hawaiian Luau, Pirates, 1776 / Yankee Doodle Dandy, etc. This years theme …
We’ve been receiving photos back from our magical midsummer mingle event! So naturally I had to pop in real quick to post a little teaser post to share the exquisite wonder of this night that I will never ever forget. Ever. photos: 1) top left: photo is taken by Brittany on Instagram and is of Nassari, owner of the lovely …
Friends I’m so excited to invite you to A Midsummer Mingle, an event the following amazing ladies and I have been planning! Join myself, Brittany of The House that Lars Built, Meta of One More Mushroom, Sarah of Sarah Jane Studios, Melanie and Alma of Caravan Shoppe, and Eva of Sycamore Street Press. I feel so lucky to be able to do …
We’re getting a jump start on Father’s Day with these simple modern bow-tie cards. Little O really enjoyed assemble the card and then got a good giggle out of holding it up and “wearing” the bow-tie like his papa. Head on over to Minted for the full DIY and card template download!
For Mother’s Day 2012 I shared a bit about my mom here on the blog. She has been such an amazing influence in my life in so many ways (the above pic is of her, my father and grandfather with my little sister – it’s hard to find a pic of her with me as …
Friends i hope you all had a very happy Easter full of happiness, chocolate mouthfuls, family, fondness and renewal. Ours was simply and positively lovely. I didn’t manage to make the boys Easter attire this year as I have in years past but I did make little Miss a hand painted dress last minute. We …