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I am working on some new invitation designs so I have something to post when I open my Etsy shop one day! (Hopefully soon!) This design was inspired by Kate’s birthday coming up, which is lollipop themed! I’m not sure if I’m going to go with this, or create something in a lollipop shape with […]

Invitations: Lollipop Birthday

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I recently made this frame, and I think it’s my favorite so far! I used a black & cream damask patterned paper, paired with a deep burgandy rose. This time, I took the paper all the way to the edges, which gives it a nice finished look. Swarovski crystals outline the outer edge, as well […]

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The Little Love Bug party went great yesterday! I think everyone had a great time! I hired my neighbor girls, Kathleen & Christina to help the kids craft, so the moms could relax (or try to at least!) Tables were set up for both the moms to craft, as well as the kids. It was […]

Valentine's Day: Little Love Bug Craft Party!

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Now that I am in party-planning mode again for my daughter’s upcoming 2nd birthday, I thought it would be fun to write about her 1st birthday party, which was themed “Our Little Cupcake”… I made the invitations with scrapbook paper and then inserted them into vellum envelopes so the address would show through. (I’m sure […]

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For about a year, I have been making these frames for gifts. Baby showers, birthday parties, Mother’s Day, etc. (The one above is in my living room 😉 I use a wood frame, scrapbook paper, silk flowers & swarovski rhinestones. I only use this square 12×12 size, because I’m consistent like that (some call it […]

Projects: Claim to Frame

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We had amazing family photos taken this year by Jennifer Radack at O Grace Photography! I designed a card that would incorporate eight of these photos! I used the blue bar to play off the blue background in most of the photos, and some bright contrasting colors for the greeting. Next year, I will be […]

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