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Stall on the shower... patiently waiting.

I should have thought this out better.  I was so excited to share the shower ideas, I hadn't gathered all the projects to photograph yet. 

Learning curve as I get a hang of this again I guess.   I didn't calculate the busyness of the holidays and I hope to get back to it soon.

I hope {tonight actually} that I can begin my creative planning again.  I do need it! 

So I thought I would share a non-stamping project I borrowed from my mom.  I made these for her over 10 years ago, and I would love to try it again one of these days since we have far better crafting supplies now. 

I made these cute little bugs and I have no idea where I got the idea, but they've been hanging around for years! 

Happy crafting!

Favors For The Men

Men are SO difficult to please!

Haha!  Actually I just couldn't figure out how to incorporate the sports or the tools into the shower.  It was just a difficult aspect for me, so I went the safe route.  Plants.

The theme of the shower was an organic nature/bird theme, so plants seemed to go nicely.  I would have loved to plant some in an egg shell, but I ran short on time.  SO this is what I ended up with. 

I love that these were simple and yet, who doesn't love flowers!  I plan on transplanting mine to the yard, but they are pretty in the vase as well.

I left the vases as is, but I thought about rub-ons, stencils, textured paint, stamps!  You name it, the ideas are countless. 

I added some ribbon and a thank you tag, and easy peasy a fun favor!

Another thing I love about plants is that you can use them as part of your decor for nearly any occasion!

I can't wait to show the cute Bitty Boxes I made! 

Happy stamping!

We {Heart} Daddies!

Okay, so I have found couple's showers to be either super casual or dad really feels out of place.  I was looking for a good balance here and I think we achieved that.

I hate that dads don't get the honor they deserve as parents.  Men really do like to be celebrated!  So...

I did my best to incorporate daddy with these little I {heart} Daddies! picks. 

To make these I used several new products and my handy My Digital Studio.  I love how easy it is to create with!  So I printed the tags to fit in the flower centers and then sponged them a bit.  Have I mentioned how much I LOVE the new Blossom Punch?!  It's my favorite!

A bit of glitter and a jewel center on the back finished it off nicely.

These were so quick and really added a nice "daddy" touch to the shower.

Thanks for dropping by!  Tomorrow I'll share some favors I made.

Please email me if you'd like to purchase Stampin' Up! products.  I'll have my site up again shortly!  TY  :)

I must reiterate my poor taking of photos. I really thought I snapped several more, but you'll get the general idea.  So sorry!!!

Chic Bird Invite

My day blew by me without any blogging!!!

I am trying to get back in the swing of things, so bare with me.    :)

Every baby shower needs an invitation.

I just realized one of my angles didn't save.  (I feel like I'm brand new at this again.)  I'll have to update it later. 

Anyway, this is the front.  I wanted soft colors, and without knowing the sex of the baby, it made it a little tricky, but in a way a reveal party was nice BECAUSE I was able to focus more on momma than baby. 

The inside is simple, but the little bird nest adds a touch of character.

(Sorry the color is drained from this, although it is muted to begin with.  I need to get my lightbox back out.)

So I have some work to do and I will update this post...

 

All new Stampin' Up! specials tomorrow!

Happy Birdie Little One!

Yeah!  I'm really here!  I have a few pictures from the shower, and several I forgot to get, but I thought it would be a fun way to begin again. 

It was a shabby chic bird theme, and oh so cute for spring!

I cannot take credit for this adorable pinata, but it is amazing Tarra! 

It was a couple shower since the daddy was from out of town. They decided to make it a reveal party, so they filled the pinata with pink candy! 

(Sorry this pic is blurry)

IT'S A GIRL!

OH!  One more thing I forgot to snap beforehand.  If you look closely, we made them a matching tie and corsage.  It turned out way cute.  I'll try to find a better picture. 

I'll share some of the fun things I made tomorrow.  :)  "Wishes For Baby" 

Thanks for dropping by!

Well, Well. :)

I'm back!  I'm about to burst so I thought I'd share.

I'm a Demo again!  I actually joined back a couple months ago.  Stampin' Up! is sort of in my blood.  SO I'm planning classes again and I'll begin posting again next week!

I am working on my sister's baby shower this week but it's a surprise so I'm not going to post any pics.  :(  Sorry.  But it feels SO GOOD to be crafting again. 

 

Happy Stamping! 

A quick note, as most of you know my health has suffered tremendously the past few years and perhaps nothing short of a miracle, I am healed.  :)  I am so happy to be living a semi-normal life at this point.  I've still a ways to go before the kids are in their routines again, but I'm up and around and feeling good!