Spooky Sweet paper returns!

Another cutie card with the Spooky Sweet paper,

Again, this paper comes with all the pieces that you just

get to slap right onto the cardstock by creating

whatever you want to use to make your card!

I used the bats and pumpkin with crow.

Super easy and spooky. 

Are you seeing all the Halloween decor popping up

all over?  I know it seems soon, but it seems

every year they put out every holiday early

and then when you go to buy it around the month

of the said holiday, everything is gone!

Happy weekend! 

Spooky Sweet paper

Back with the cutie new paper called

"Spooky Sweet"

The paper has these already printed cute frames and die cut pieces

that you just slap onto the paper!

This crow is so cute!

There is more to come! 

I know it's early, but all the holiday goodies are dropping! 

Mountain time

It was a fun filled week away in the mountains

with the girls and their guys.

We couldn't have had nicer weather and such an amazing time together.

This was an area we hiked called Alpine Lakes trail, such gorgeous

pristine area. 

Then off to the 4th of July parade we went!

my whole world right here...

Nathan is our grill master! 

Just chillin....

Another hike, then celebarating the newly 

engaged! 

Mini 4th of July pies

Hello and happy belated 4th!

We have been out of town and in an area where we couldn''t get service.  

Here are these cute mini pies that I did up for the fourth.

I found this cute red and blue gingham ribbon on Amazon

and the little flags at the dollar tree. 

The pies are apple, blueberry and cherry.

Tie your ribbon around the pies and slide the flags through 

the ribbon. 

How cute are these!

They were a hit and so delish!

How was your fourth? 

Spooky Sweet paper

 I know, I know. a little early for Halloween,

BUT, did you know that there is something new trending

called "Summerween", though relatively new, it a way to 

extend the Halloween spirit into the summer months, 

whether the choice is decorating, hosting parties or dressing up!

Social media and retailers have embraced the concept, with 

Michael's store selling a line of "summerween" products. 

So it doesn't seem to odd to be posting Halloween!

This new paper is coming out soon, I just had

to show you a teaser.

Graduation Bottle of Bubbly

Hello friends!

I am always looking for ideas to gift graduates besides the

usual cash, I like to add a little something with their card.

So I came up with this idea!

Did you know that Martinelli's makes blush apple cider?

It's soooo tasty!  So I grabbed 4 of these at the store and decided

to make little caps on top.

Went from this above, 

to THIS below!

Up close......

So what do you need to make these?

The yummy apple cider

black crepe paper

a brad

baker's twine

black cardstock

Cut your crepe paper at 4" long

the black square cap cut at 2 1/2" x 2 1/2"

Cut the baker's twine two pieces at 8" and fold in half

use any color brad

First thing you can do it punch a small hole in the 

center of the square cap.

Now take the folded baker's twine and

lay it over the punched hole,

take the brad and push it through the hole and pull

the twine around it.  

Using your adhesive put a little at the bottom

of the crepe paper and wrap around the top of the bottle

and secure the top with the adhesive.

You can see in the picture below how

I wrapped in around the top. 

Your last piece is the cap that you attached

the brad and baker's twine to.

Take the square and hot glue, using just a little

bit of glue, glue it down on top. 

There you have it!

How cute are these!

My plan is to add a card and cash and /or flowers to

gift to the graduates.

4th of July decor

Gearing up for the 4th which is just next week!

Found this adorable scalloped mat while I was out at Ross if you can believe it, a mere $8.99

so cute, a bit whimsical and fun.

I posted this wreath a couple of weeks ago

with the cute ribbon design.

I found this bunch of ribbon at Michael's,

the entire bunch was $4.99, much cheaper

than having to buy a half a yard of all the different ribbons to

create this. 

See a pattern?

This cute scallop tray was another find at Ross, $6.99

Run, don't walk! 

Got to add a little chalkboard art for the fourth.

Do you like to decorate for the 4th?