it's all in the details

M.I.A....

Do you ever just feel like life is whizzing past you and you aren't sure how to stop it? That you are just basically missing in action? That is how I feel right now. I can't seem to muster up the energy to actually do anything and when I do I usually fritter it away on the wrong thing like purging/rearranging the junk drawer in the kitchen....because really, at the time, it seemed super important.  

I am trying to get back on track since as of today I have only 4 weeks until this baby gets here and I am not ready by any stretch of the imagination. We have bought two things for her and that is it. So I had better kick it into gear and figure this all out. I promise I am going to try to do better! :)

Now...moving on to people who have been way more productive than I have....did you see these and these kits for the 4th of July? And free blog couture to boot?!?!

I mean the sparkler tags alone made me giddy and then I saw the popcorn bags....made me smile and I went in my studio immediately and printed them out, now all I have to do is call my husband and have him pick up the sparklers....see, it is making me more productive as well!

Printed bags....check!

Printed Sparkler Tags....check!

My plan is to make my garland tonight.....Rhonna put up a tutorial on how she made this one at Inspiration House if you are in need of a few tips and tricks!

So what are you waiting for? Are you ready for the 4th?

Happy hump day!

We Love Dad Kit...

Today only.....so hurry!

Thursday's Project...

Have you been to the inspiration house today?

Wednesday's Project...

Have you checked out the summer project today at the Inspiration House?

Had a fun time with this notepad...to read all about Heidi and Rhonna's project as well go here.

We had a fun weekend with Mckinley turning 6...she had a great party and was so excited with all of her presents. I think this is really the first year she really stopped and enjoyed the presents instead of the frenzy of just opening stuff!

Can't believe how big she is getting!

Blog much you ask...

seriously, I blinked and five days have passed....how does this happen and where does  the time go?

Ok...so back to business. Have you been following along with us?

We have been having a great time with this project and giving how-to's, technique and inspiration each day over at the HOF3 inspiration house blog. I loved the one that Rhonna put up today about the magnets, it was one of my favorite parts of the board. (It's the little things that make me happy! :)

Here are a few that I created for my board:

Supplies: Jenni Bowlin Chipboard Buttons, Vintage Buttons, Small Frames, Crown Drawer Pull, Paper, Antique Linen Distress Ink

So go and check out all three versions and email me photos of what you are making....I love to see how everyone interprets what we have done and creates for themselves....so please share! 

$5.00 Friday....

we have decided everyone needs a little savings every once in a while so today at HOF3 we are calling it $5.00 Friday. Just log on, purchase at least $9.99 in merchandise and use the coupon code 5DOLLARFRIDAY and you will automatically save $5.00!

I have also posted my "We Love Dad" Kit project on the inspiration blog so go and check it out. Loved using the templates, makes it so much easier and still allows me to be creative and put my own spin on it.

We have super fun festivities going on today since it is Mckinley's birthday today. She is 6 and can not be more excited! Will post photos from the party and her birthday photo shoot on Monday! I think this will be perfect material to put on my magnet board! ;)

Have a great weekend!

ps - Don't forget the Magnet Board "Summer Project" is starting on Monday!

So much to share....

and so little quiet time to type it in, lol! It is definitely summer here at our house, the noise level is deafening and I may lose control at any second but it is what it is and I am trying to get a routine down....I have not really been successful yet...but hey, I am trying! ;)

And since I have neglected to post I have several things to share with you so I will give you the highlights!

• Have you seen Heidi's guest spot on the Ali Edward's blog? Loved the inspiration this morning as I was looking over her video and project....glimmer mist, mega masks and invisibles chipboard?? So fun, so if you haven't checked it go now....right after you finish reading this. :)  

 

• Rhonna has put up a fab tutorial on the HOF3 blog so check that out. We have had so many questions so we are going to try to start doing these as often as we can.  

 

• I always love it when my students email me after a class letting me know how much they enjoyed it and that they have completed their projects. My super sweet friend Cindy emailed me after the local class last weekend and shared her finished art with me, didn't it turn out awesome! 

  

• New product at HOF3 that went up last night...four things I am super excited about. First is our Summer creative project that we are hoping everyone will play along with starting June 15th....here are a few more details and a link to the kit where you can pre purchase it now.

 

This shows everything included in the kit which are two sets of wall art (frames and chandeliers) a digital and printable hybrid kit with the elements for you to create your own "summer" masterpiece. Order them now while we are offering the rockin' intro price of $39.99. The brand new font that is included in the kit makes me soooo happy!

• Then there are these super cool rounded frames which have been really popular but we kept getting emails asking for them in white...so ask and ye shall receive! ;)

  

• Then there is the countdown kit, which is part of the class that Heidi taught at By Design when she was in Houston....so many people have asked for it so they can make their own version.

• And last but not least there is the damask kit. Such a pretty little thing so that you can add those special touches to photos and projects...I have added a damask and rounded white corner frame here to Princess' photo from the last day of kindergarten.

How can I not end with these cuties, we are so proud of how much she has learned this year. And just for equal time....we are so proud of her brother as well, he graduated from the 5th grade and will be moving on to middle school...YIKES! 

And in all fairness...he may not be old enough to be in school but his pirate face is pretty darn cute. That is his latest thing in photos, to say "ARGGHHHH, I'm a pirate!" Cute but not so great for family photos! lol 

  

Enjoy!

School crazy and kits....

The kids have had a different activity everyday this week, they are really packing in as much as they can before the get out for the year tomorrow. The kids have enjoyed it but it just makes me tired, lol!

Taylor has his awards ceremony tomorrow and the flag pole ceremony for all of the 5th graders that are moving on to middle school. Can't believe I will have a child in middle school....oh yea and a newborn at the exact same time...yikes!

I have a few odds and ends in the works that I am really excited about. I am hoping to nail down a blog schedule for the summer and maybe pick a day to feature one of them every week. I will keep you posted....fun stuff ahead.

I also wanted to mention that I had two people pass on kits they had requested at the last minute so I still have two kits available for this class:

If you are interested please email me.

One last thing....have you heard about this? I can't wait, it is a super fun project that I know you will enjoy....won't you play along with us?

Busy Last Week of School!

It is finally here, the last week of school and it is going to be a busy one. Awards ceremonies, 5th grade end of year celebration, Send off Flag Ceremony....it goes on and on. We have something everyday, lets just hope we all survive!

Mckinley starts the week off today with her awards ceremony at 1:45...what are the chances she will look this cute by the time I get there today? Pretty slim to none if you know anything about my girl! Oh well...at least I have these cute shots.

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Have a great weekend!