Brainstorming

Yes, I realize that I have been neglecting my blog duties lately, but promise it is for a good cause! I have been helping a friend plan a birthday party for her teenage daughter... details to be shared post party! All of this planning has gotten my brain whirling and I am officially reaching out for your help with some brainstorming. 

Most everyone I know has a party theme idea or concept that they always wanted to host, but never got the opportunity. If you would be kind enough to share your ideas, I promise to return the favor by adding some posts with ideas to support them and create a truly creative party experience. 

Many thanks in advance!!

My Lovely Valentine

Yes, I realize today is Friday and Valentine's Day is on Monday... my inner procrastinator won out on this post! Setting that aside, I was compelled to create and mail some Valentine cards the other evening and after discovering how quickly I was able to create some pretty cute (if I do say so myself) cards, I thought that I might share. After all, I know that I am not alone in waiting until the last minute and before you write off the idea of being crafty, take a look at these free downloads! (I was able to print, cut, accessorize and address a set of 6 cards in about 30 minutes...) 

Courtesy of Bunny Cakes

Courtesy of Bunny Cakes

Courtesy of Up Up Blog

Courtesy of One Charming Party

Courtesy of Cottage Industrialist

Courtesy of The Long Thread

Courtesy of Cottage Industrialist

Courtesy of mmmcrafts

Fire up the printer, grab your cutting board and get crafting!! Then let me know how they turn out... 

Happy Valentine's Day to all!!

PS: Click on the "courtesy of" under each photo to be taken to the downloading location...

Flowers Anytime!

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My inner craft diva has reared her head and insisted that I share this idea! While trolling some of my favorite craft blogs, I stumbled across these fabric flowers and my brain cells lit up like fireworks! So many things you can do with these wonderful little blooms... Here are some of my initial thoughts.

Add a Pin...

Simply add a safety pin, or even a bobby pin, to the back of a flower and you have a whimsical accessory for your outfit. The really fun part is that with so many fabric selections available, you can make your own garden of these flowers to coordinate with any style and/or color scheme in your closet.

Craft Accents...

It also occurred to me that since these are a handmade item with the luxury of personalization, you could create a variety of flowers in varied sizes. My initial idea was to then add these flowers to an throw pillow for some three-dimensional accents. 

Book Worms...

I have noticed a recent rally of book reading among my friends and thought it might be fun to attach one of these flowers to a bookmark to create a truly girlish highlight and combat those nerdy stereotypes!

As more floral thoughts pop into my brain, I will be sure to add them to the list. Feel free to share your ideas, too!