My brother-in-law likes to play Scrabble and is a complete whiz on Words with Friends. I don't even attempt to play him anymore 'cause the game ends in like an embarrassing 250 point spread and only makes me think of other 4 letter words to use. BLAH!(9)Since it was my BIL birthday recently, I made him personalized DIY Scrabble Blocks spelling out his last name to display in his new … [Read more...]
DIY Crafts made with Silhouette CAMEO
Seventy Years of Marriage Bliss
My grandparents will soon be celebrating their 70th Wedding Anniversary. Seventy Years of Marriage Bliss. Yep, you read it correctly, 70 years of marriage!Over this past Memorial Day weekend, many friends and family traveled from all over {all the way to rural Kansas} to celebrate this upcoming lifetime achievement.Their love story is like right out of a Nicholas Sparks novel. High School … [Read more...]
Monogrammed Chevron Pillow
Sharing showing off the last project I made for my sister's "picture perfect" nursery.Yes, I made this {awesome} Monogrammed Chevron Pillow. Yes, it's like my FIRST real sewing project. Yes, It goes all matchy-matchy with the rest of the nursery decor I made. Yes- lil' proud of myself too...{pats on back.}Anyways, my sister delivered her beautiful, little blessing a few weeks ago and everyone … [Read more...]
Happy Card and Smile Candy Jar
Happy Card and Smile Candy Jar Lifestyle Crafts was generous enough to send the creative team some products to design with. I played with a few dies from there Label It & Corner It kits along with some neat-o Shape N Tape paper. Their Shape N Tape paper comes in a variety of colors on 6 x12 sheets. Basically, it's like a big 'ol piece of Washi Tape. Big enough to smack a piece over … [Read more...]
DIY Keep Calm and Teach On Teacher’s Plaque
The "Keep Calm" phase is really trendy right now and there are many unique versions of the phrase too. My fav though is, "Keep Calm and Craft On". How can you ever go wrong with that? Since Teacher Appreciation Week is coming soon, I thought it would be clever to take the Keep Calm and spin it in to a Techer Gift Idea since I know, my son's 3rd grade teacher definitely has many reason to … [Read more...]
