Inspirations by D

This Moment

2013-05-24T10:33:00.000-04:00

(this moment) - A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. This doesn't normally happen.

Inspired by: Soulemama

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Love for Lilies

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Flowers are great for home decorating because they can brighten any space. One of the best

selections for floral arrangements are potted bulbs, especially lilies. The huge, trumpet-shaped

blooms of these summer bulbs are often fragrant, come in many colors and are good for cutting

and setting in arrangements. There are hundreds of different kinds; among a few are the oriental

hybrids, Easter lily, Madonna lily, and the tiger lily. These are dependable spring bulbs, many

of which multiply steadily.

Bulbs should grace every space for a multitude of reasons. One reason is that they offer blooms
in every hue and their exuberant displays knock you down with color especially when you mix
them with others.
The first time I saw an iris bloom, it tickled my nose with its fuzzy beard as I bent down to inhale
its sweet perfume. This experience took place in my own back yard. Among some of the
blooms are daffodils and jonquils. Nothing makes me happier than having these grow year after
year without the fuss of maintaining them.Many bulbs multiply naturally and are easy to dig up
and divide them, for replanting or sharing with friends or neighbors.

Bulbs make great gifts for those who want the beauty of flowers, but don’t want to take care
of them. Lilies are perfect for every occasion. They are beautiful and modern, perfect for an
anniversary or birthday event. If you forget an important occasion, make it up with lilies.
Check out some of the great lily arrangements located here: http://bit.ly/YwinIA
You can purchase bulbs, bouquets and arrangements from grocery stores, garden centers and
flower shops. View some lily arrangements here: http://bit.ly/YwinIA
For more lilies and other bulb arrangement ideas and inspirations visit this Pinterest page http://pinterest.com/ibulblilies/

Every day is perfect for sharing the beauty of lilies, from a simple occasion or a major event,
no flower is better for capturing the mood quite like lilies.

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of iBulb for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

Random Finds

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Today I am sharing some lovely inspirational finds from this past weekend.

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I am in love with everything in this foyer, the door, the dresser,

and the colors. Simple and yet beautiful, this little entry nook is perfect for
spring & summer. Ways to obtain this design without breaking the bank is
taking an old dresser and painting it with chalk paint to recreate the

distressed look. Use an old mirror and paint empty bottles with a bold accent color.

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I am dreaming of a farm table like this one. It's on the project list, but all
in due time. I love to dress my tables with flowers, it makes everything look
classy, beautiful and inviting. Recreate this look by using old posters as
place mats and fresh flowers.

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Enjoy your day!

Designer Handbags 15% Off at Layla Grayce

2013-05-17T01:05:00.000-04:00

image: Layla Grayce

Hello friends! It has been a busy week for us at home and it continues on until next week. All these
events have kept me away from my unfinished projects. Around these parts we have been busy with birthdays, graduations, end of school year coming up next week and more on the way. I have been
trying to find gifts for teachers, graduates, and birthdays.
For my gift shopping needs, I have been spending a lot of time over at Layla Grayce. I don't know
if you have been hanging around Layla Grayce lately, but have you seen their handbags? Pretty!

I'm excited to share with you that for a limited time, Layla Grayce is offering
15% off Designer Handbags with promo code NEWPURSE. Stay fashion forward this summer
and shop beautiful bags like the Botkier Lucy Sea Glass Shoulder Bag or the
Botkier Lucy Powder Cross Body Bag. A fun and flirty option is the Be&D Parker Teal Combo Bag, it is perfect for a night out on the town. Don't miss your chance to shop this fabulous sale!

I hope that you'll visit them and check out all their collections enjoy your weekend and Happy Shopping!

Mother’s Day Weekend

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Picnic day!

Beautiful and fragrant flowers in our yard.

A special visitor. This was another turtle rescue mission for the family.

I got this sweet bag for Mother's Day from Layla Grayce as a gift. Loving it!

End of a lovely day.

I hope that you enjoyed your Mother's Day.

Happy Mother's Day!

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Wishing all a blessed and Happy Mother's Day weekend!

Meet Queenie

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This is my stepdaughter's dog Queenie, she's a tiny little thing. She is 16 years old,
but has the energy of a two year old dog. She is sweet as can be and very loving at that.
Notice that she is missing an eye, poor thing had been attacked by a larger dog in
her previous home, but that doesn't stop her from having fun and enjoying herself.

I took these photos while she was waiting anxiously for her mommy to come

home from school. She misses her so much that she lays on her shoes to feel close.

That is what I call loyalty.

She Wanted a Moustache...

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No, not on the upper lip, but on her bedroom wall. My teenage step daughter is currently living

with us and we wanted her to feel right at home.
We set out to finish her room and add a bit of decor which is still in the works.

She wanted to add decor to her walls and then I remembered my friends
over at Lot 26 Studio, do you remember them? They have a

wonderful variety of art work, wall decor, decals and so much more for the home.

My step daughter fell in love with their Moustache Chalkboard Wall Decals.
At our home, the handle bar mustache is a big deal and very much favored by our kids.

They were the perfect size for the wall area.

How to install these? Just peel, stick and decorate, it's that easy!

My favorite thing is that if you want to move them around,
they are as easy to peel off. They won't damage your paint as long as
your walls are smooth, dry, clean, dust free,

non-textured primed, freshly painted, plain drywall or sheet rock.

This is a great little graduation gift for her and she is very happy with

her Moustache Chalkboard Wall Decals. Since graduation is right around the corner,

you may want to buy your graduate these lovely decals for their college dorm rooms.

These unique and quirky decals will add character to their rooms, dorms, or student apartment.

There are plenty of other beautiful decals available in case they prefer something different.

I recommend checking Lot 26 Studio out for any gifts especially with all the festivities

ahead of us or just decorate your own home with their lovely products.
I am thinking of also getting some wall decals for my son's playroom to add flare.

Lot 26 Studio is giving Inspirations by D readers 20% off your order
with this discount code: IBD20 now until May 19th 2013.
Hope that you enjoy and visit Lot 26 Studio!

(Disclaimer: I received the product above for a product review,

all views expressed are my honest opinion, I did not receive any monetary compensation)

Entertaining Outdoors

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Hey friends, I hope that you are having a wonderful and blessed day, if not,
then I hope these lovely and inspiring outdoor spaces cheer you up a bit.

As you are well aware, I am in the process of
giving our little outdoor space a bit of a make over. It is a long process due to weather,
but hopefully it will get done before the end of the summer, I hope.

It only needs cleaning up, painting, planting...well you get the idea.
It's not an expensive project, just time consuming, but we'll eventually get there.
In the mean time, I wanted to share these inspiring outdoor entertaining ideas.
Aren't they lovely?

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This spring and summer open your doors to the backyard or even balcony if
you have the space, as an extension of your home. The presence of a grand table
with plenty of chairs transforms an open space into an outdoor dining room.
Accessorize with what you have on hand, candles, jars, cans, lights,
banners, tablecloth, runner and flowers. You'll enjoy it and so will your guests!

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These last three are from Ashley at Little Miss Momma and she creates the loveliest outdoor
entertainment spaces, simple and beautiful for a gathering.

I hope that you enjoy browsing through them as much as I have.

Which one inspires you the most?

Linked to:
Salt Tree
The Dedicated House

Celebrate May with Layla Grayce: Hostess & Entertaining 15% Off

2013-05-02T13:02:00.000-04:00

Happy May everyone! May is a month full of celebration!
To help us prepare for all of our upcoming parties, Layla Grayce is offering 15% off Hostess & Entertainment with promo code SPRING15 valid through 5/16!

I myself am preparing for our family picnic which should be loads of fun.
There will be a kids festival in the park and after the kids have played, they can sit on our lovely
table cloth, which I will be using as a picnic blanket and enjoy the scrumptious food.
Browse party essentials like aprons, tablecloths, tableware and much more!

Don't miss your chance to shop this amazing sale at Layla Grayce!

All images: Layla Grayce

An Early Mother's Day Discount

2013-04-29T00:07:00.001-04:00

I am brainstorming on a new venture with the shop. I have a few ideas in mind, but still have to do my research. I also have several projects in mind for our home. It's a list that's been sitting there for almost three years. I need to tackle this otherwise it will never get done.

For the home, I want to get the walls painted. For the yard a little face lift will do and for our fireplace, finish the makeover I started two years ago (I know), but times are tough.

Today I want to give you a promotional code for Inspirations by D readers, and that is to get these beautiful magnets on a discount. These will be the last magnets in the shop, so help me clear the shop. I will no longer make these due to the rise in cost, so head on over to my Etsy shop and use this code: IBD15 to get 15% off. This offer expires on May 7, 2013. A set of these magnets will make a lovely Mother's Day gift, teacher's gift or graduation gift. I just thought of a wonderful way to provide this gift and that is to make a small basket filled with several items such as magnets, writing pads, pens or pencils, journal, books, a cute stapler, mug & coffee. This would be great for a teacher or a graduation gift too. The ideas are endless.

Adorable magnets!

I hope to see you at the shop today. All glass magnets & jewelry come packaged ready for gift giving.

Follow this link to head over the Inspirations by D shop. I hope that you have been inspired!

A Great Selection of Mother's Day Gifts

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Can you believe that April is almost over? It seems like only yesterday that we entered this month.

Soon it will be the month of "Moms", I mean "May". May is a special month dedicated to Mothers.

Since Mother's Day is quickly approaching, it is now the time to find some stylish

and unique gifts that show how much our mom means to us!

I myself have been browsing around at cute gifts, but what do you give a mom that has everything?

This year, Layla Grayce has posted a Mother's Day blog post suggesting the top

ten gift ideas and essentials for mom and is offering 15% off these gifts

with code 4URMOM valid through 5/1.

I have selected a few of my favorites below;

The Lollia Relax Shea Butter Handcreme allows moms on the go, a moment of luxury

amidst a busy day. Lets face it, we can't go wrong with this one because we all need

a bit of softness for our skin. I love the Rosanna Ikat Coral & Grey Handbag for days

that moms are on the go on everyday errands, a road trip or simply to the beach.

The printed Portico is a unique combination of sophistication and whimsy.

The collection features pouch bags as well for cosmetics or any items you may carry along.

The third is the Drops of Jupiter Earl Grey Gold Earrings, they are simple, yet elegant.

The stunning graphite glass crystal is encased in 14k gold plate on these feminine drop earrings.

This is my very favorite because every woman deserves a bit of elegance.

So do you have any favorites from the Layla Grayce Mother's Day blog post?

Planting Pinata Lavender

2013-04-22T10:15:00.000-04:00

This past weekend I stopped by my local hardware store to look for supplies for a project.

As we walked up and down the aisles, I noticed that they did not have all the supplies I needed.

To my disappointment, we decided to head over to the gardening section of the store.

And there it was, Pinata Lavender. I love lavender for their fragrance and the little things

you can do with them when harvested. I just had to get some for my garden.

I posted below how to plant and care for these for those interested in planting lavender.

These are a mounding perennial which means that they grow and bloom over the spring,

summer and into fall, then die back to the ground in winter returning in each spring from their roots.

A great tip for planting this type of lavender in borders is to plant them either in the center

or toward the back since they tend to grow taller than other flowers and plants.

To make a huge visual impact, plant the same variety and color perennial in one area.

This is commonly referred to as a mass plantings.

In combination planters, use tall perennials as the centerpiece surrounded by mounding

varieties with contrasting flowers and foliage. Then add trailing varieties to cascade

over the edge of the planter. Annual flowers can be added to fill in between blooming cycles.

Prepare the area for planting by conditioning the soil. Loosen the soil and incorporate an organic soil conditioner according to directions.

Dig a hole 2 times the width of the root ball and a depth slightly less than the height of the root ball. Allow the top surface of the root ball to rest 1/2 inch higher than the soil line.
For container grown plants, carefully remove plant by squeezing container and slowly removing the root ball. Never pull on the plant trunk. Instead let the root ball slide out by tipping the container. If the plant is heavily rooted, loosen roots by gently pulling a few away from the root ball. This encourages stronger root growth. Set root ball in hole making sure the top of the root ball is slightly higher (1/2 inch) than ground level. Place soil mix under root ball if too low. Back fill soil mix around plant to ground level and tamp lightly removing all air pockets.
Water thoroughly to settle the soil around the plant. Add more soil mix around plant if necessary after watering. Apply root stimulator to encourage new root growth and fast establishment.
Add a 2-3" layer of mulch around plant to conserve soil moisture and eliminate future weeds.
Fertilize just before and during the plants active growing cycle. Fertilization should begin just prior to new growth and end three or four weeks before the first frost.
Choose an all-purpose fertilizer recommended for flowering and/or foliage plants. Frequency will depend on the type of fertilizer. Liquid (water soluble) and granular quick release fertilizer, require more frequent application; slow release granular fertilizer requires less.
Perennials are pruned to increase flower production and new growth.
Perennials that go dormant should be allowed to die back. Prune them in late winter or early spring. This encourages new growth and flowers.
Perennials that do not die back completely can be selectively pruned in early spring to remove dead and damaged limbs.
Removing old flowers prevents the plant from setting seed and encourages new blooms.
Always water slowly and deeply making sure the root ball is completely saturated.
Don't water at night if possible. Watering in the morning helps prevent disease.
Plants in containers may require more frequent watering than plants in the ground. This will depend on plant variety, pot size and soil.

I hope that these are helpful tips from Lowes.

Happy Gardening!

Zinc Door offers 10% off Regina Andrew Decor

2013-04-18T23:59:00.000-04:00

I love this lamp! It would be perfect in my bedroom. Have you seen the other things that
Zinc Door carries? Have you checked them out lately? Now is a great time to stock up on
stylish and unique gifts for the home. Zinc Door features modern furniture, accessories and decor.
Plus, now through 5/14, Zinc Door is offering 10% off Regina Andrew Decor with promo code RA10 & 15% off Capel Rugs with code RUGSALE! Their rugs are beautiful. I just want to grab it all.
Don't miss your chance to shop great gifts like the Regina Andrew Polished Horn & Brass Bowl
or the Regina Andrew Ivory Grey Shagreen Hex Tray.

If you know someone who is looking for a new look for their home, tell them about Zinc Door!

Recovery and Magnets

2013-04-18T19:49:00.000-04:00

This week has been tough. Do you remember when I told you my little guy was sick on this "post"?

Guess who caught what he had? Yep, yours truly. I've been in bed for days, what an

awful thing to have and to think that my munchkin had this.

My poor little angel, thankfully he is well now. I am slowly recovering.

Since I've been out of the loop for a while, I haven't gotten anything done.

I did manage to get an order out today.

I love receiving well packaged items don't' you? My latest gift to myself came from this gal.

I love her packaging, it's like getting a gift from a friend.

When I send out my items,I make sure if is ready for gift giving.
Whether it's for the buyer or another recipient.

That's just me!

Now, graduation and Mother's Day are next month and I have only a few items left y'all.

These blue magnets are perfect for such an occasion. The photos do no justice, none.

They are so beautiful in person. I wish I could just reach out your screen and show them to you.

Stop by the shop and show your love. Hope that you have a wonderful day!

Make Heart Shaped Sugar Cubes

2013-04-10T13:24:00.000-04:00

These are pretty easy to make and can be done in any shape.

All you need are the items above, but you may opt for a regular square shaped
mold or other shapes. I also could have tinted the hearts to make them look extra cute,
but I don't like food dye in my coffee:-)

1.So you start with a cup of sugar.

2. Add three to four teaspoons of water.

3. Mix the sugar with the water to the consistency of what looks wet sand, but not too moist.

4. Put the moist sugar into your mold pressing firmly so you don't leave air bubbles.

5. Place the mold with sugar in the microwave for about 40 seconds.

6. Then place it in the freezer for a few minutes to cool.

7. Once they are cool, pop them out of the mold and you will have your sugar hearts.

This is truly a great way to impress your guests!

They will wonder where you got the lovely shaped sugar from.

Hope that you enjoy!

Linked to:
Craftberry Bush
LilLuna
Ginger Snap Crafts
Not Just a Housewife
Salt Tree
The Dedicated House
I Should be Mopping the Floor
Tutus & Tea Parties
Love and Laundry
The Frugal Girls
Bloom Designs
The 36th Avenue
I Gotta Create
Horrific Knits

Homemade Tea with no Teabags

2013-04-07T20:45:00.000-04:00

Hello friends, I hope that you enjoyed your weekend! We had a sleepless weekend.

My poor little boy caught a stomach virus from school and has been sick all weekend.

He was unable to hold down liquids and you know the danger with that is dehydration.

We took him to the ER and they only gave us medicine to help with the obvious symptoms.

Now he is feverish. This virus is contagious, so it gets passed around over & over in his school.

I was also a bit under the weather, but not with a stomach virus.

I made some homemade tea with natural dried herbs; chamomile and linden leaves.

1. It's pretty simple, all I do is add the herbs to two cups of water; a teaspoon of chamomile and

half a teaspoon of the linden leaves. You can also add ginger or anise to this if you like.

2.Simmer for a few of minutes until the water is hot & tinted.
3. Remove from heat, then strain it.

4. Add honey or sugar and even perhaps a teaspoonful of fresh squeezed lime juice if you like.

There you have it, simple and homemade and no teabags.
This is a soothing tea for colds, cramps, headaches and other ailments.
I hope that you enjoy & now I'm off to take care of my little guy.

Linking to:
Lowercase Letters
Sew Chatty

Making Memories...

2013-04-04T13:04:00.001-04:00

I'm back from my vacation friends and it's good to be back!

My 40 days of no blogging and no internet, really helped me clear
my mind and focus on a list of things that are important to me.

Today I'm sharing some random photos from our Easter Weekend.
It was beautiful and I enjoyed every aspect of it.

We shared the Resurrection story with the kids as we do every year
as a reminder of what Easter is all about.

I used paper gift bags instead of baskets for gifts this year.
I decorated them and filled them with goodies. It was easier to carry than baskets,
and that way they didn't have extra baskets to carry around.

The children enjoyed egg hunting and they had a blast with the cracking
of the eggs. We adapted a Greek Egg game, the eggs are suppose to be
a rich red, but the coloring was a challenge, so I got them eggs with confetti
inside. I did not anticipate the fun they would have with this game.

The eggs are to be dyed red because it represents the blood that Jesus shed for us.
The cracking or crashing of the eggs symbolizes Christ breaking out of the Tomb;
"Christ is Risen, Indeed He Has Risen."

When someone crashed their egg against another person's egg, the confetti flew out,
a celebration of our Lord's Resurrection.

Then all the children gathered their Easter eggs from the egg hunt
and they opened them up to find their goodies inside.

Dinner was delicious, thanks to our friends Michelle & Charles who provided the meal.

We had a blessed weekend and hope that you did too.

What did you do Easter Weekend?

Party Post UBP 2013

2013-04-03T14:32:00.000-04:00

Welcome to the Inspirations by D blog!

This is my third blog party and it's a great way to meet new bloggers.
First off, thank you so much for stopping by, and if you comment below,
I want to thank you for taking the time for doing so.
I enjoy all your visits and hope that you'll continue to drop by for inspiration.

I'm D and I am a mom to an energetic and loving little boy,

step mom to a great teenager and a wife to a wonderful man.

I come from a design, fashion and marketing background.
After working in the Fashion Industry for many years,
I hung up my heels, got married, moved around the world a few times,
settled in the country side and I have never looked back.

I enjoy DIY projects, photography, travel, crafting, family time and a prayerful life.

I blog about crafts, gardening, blog tutorials, little moments in my day to day living & more!
You never know what I have up my sleeve, so visit often.

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This blog also serves as an extension to my Etsy Shop "Inspirations by D".
You should drop by!

It would be wonderful if you would follow or subscribe to the blog.

I can't wait to meet you all, the party is all week long and with some amazing prizes, so hop in.

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How to Clean Heavy Gunk Off Your Iron

2013-04-01T22:53:00.000-04:00

You have probably read tons of advice on

how to clean your iron, just as I have. I tried them ALL, but

for some particular reason, none of them worked on my iron.

My iron does not have the shiny surface that many others have.

I gathered all of these attempts from Pinterest:

I tried the vinegar & baking soda approach, and nothing.

I tried the toothpaste approach, nothing.

I tried the magic eraser, nothing.

I tried the salt approach, nothing.

I tried too many to mention.

Everything failed!

I got so desperate, I almost ruined my iron by trying other crazy ideas

which did not work; ex: SOS pad, yes I got really desperate folks.

Friends, I had lost hope until I tried this!

Yes it is, a Tylenol. Who on earth would have thought? There is NO COATING on this tablet!

If you try this at home, make sure to use pliers or metal tweezers to avoid getting

your fingers burned. I rubbed carefully & used a small towel.

I was pretty skeptical, I honestly did not think a little pill would do the trick...

...but it was truly magic!

Good heavens, makes me wonder what's in that pill?

This gunk was thick and not budging. I thought that I was going to have

to live with gunk on my iron. People, I think I heard a choir of angels

singing when the gunk was gone.

Sorry that the clip is sideways.

Now to clean the rest of the stain.

What I did:

1. Set the iron to high heat setting, about 4 or 5. Make sure there is no water in it.

2. Get large Tylenol tablet the white kind with NO COATING, NOT gel.

3. Grab pliers or tweezers to hold pill and rub off gunk.

4. The pill will begin to shrink, use more if needed.

5. Wipe with damp towel excess gunk.

6. Done! You may have some remaining stain as mine did,

just keep rubbing until it's all gone.

***NOTE***
Do not use any other tablet other than Tylenol to do this.
Make sure that it does not contain any
coating. I've had two readers tell me that they had a toxic smell occur,
so make sure that you use the correct tablet.

Linking to:
Craftberry Bush
The Sits Girls
Whipperberry
SaltTree
Sumo's Sweet Stuff
Finding Home
Uncommon Designs
Create with Joy
I Should be Mopping the Floor
Fingerprintson the Fridge
The Frugal Girls
The 36th Avenue
House of Smiths
I Gotta Create
Horrific Knits
Love and Laundry
The Thriftiness Miss

Happy Easter!

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Back Soon!

2013-03-22T19:00:00.000-04:00

Hello friends! I am going to take a 40 day blog brake.

That marks the Lenten Season, a time of deep prayer, reflection and much more.

See you after Easter.

1 Peter 2:12

"Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong,

they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day he visits us."

One more Thing....The Style Gallery

2013-03-14T14:22:00.001-04:00

ModCloth has one of the coolest new contests going on the web right now!
From today through 7 AM PST on 3/18, ModCloth is inviting community members
to check out their brand new Style Gallery, upload a photo, love images and share
the looks that inspire them throughout the week of 3/11-3/18. The image that gains
the highest community-generated loves will win the top prize of a $100
ModCloth gift card! The other exciting part, you ask? Two random lovers of
that winning image will also each score a $50 gift card! Head over to ModCloth
right now to participate in the Style Gallery or maybe just check out all of the
great fashions available!

When will winners be announced?
ModCloth will contact the winners via email by 3/22 and
announce the winners on the blog at 7 a.m. PT 3/27.

I am Loving This...

2013-03-10T17:31:00.001-04:00

Hey you guys, I had to pop in before my time off is over; I just want to show you my

shop newbies! I am loving this gorgeous green design.

It is perfect for St. Patrick's Day which is right around the corner.

Go check out some oldies that are back and other goodies.

They are going fast, so don't delay! I will hopefully see you again after Easter.

Enjoy!

Dabbling on Valentine's Gifts & Crayon Hearts

2013-02-10T20:58:00.000-05:00

What's all this you say? This is what I have been working on for Valentine's Day.
I have not decorated my home for Valentine's Day except with a couple of prints
and a handmade garland. I'm not much of a decorator outside of Christmas,
but for my son's sake,we'll craft something together that reminds us of the upcoming
holiday, in this case Valentine's Day.

I have also been restocking my little shop with new magnets in blue and green colors.
Perhaps you may want to drop by and check it out for gift giving.
With Valentine's Day, Birthdays and Easter approaching you may want to get some before
they are gone. Remember, I will not be making any push pins until possibly the summer.

We have also prepared little gifts for his classmates and teacher. This year his teacher
is getting this "Love is Patient Printable" and perhaps magnets to go along with it.
His classmates will receive homemade heart shaped crayons and other little treats.
Below are some photos of the Heart Shaped Crayons we made.

1. My son chose to make them in different colors.
2. We took off the crayons wrappers.
3. Placed the crayons inside the silicone heart mold & let it melt in
the oven at 325 degrees for about 13 minutes or so.
4. After they melted, we placed them in the refrigerator to cool
and they were harden in minutes, they were easy to pop out with
the silicone mold. You should try it!

The kids will love these along with small toys and heart shaped lollipops.

Hope that you enjoy!

Linking to:
It's Overflowing
The 36th Avenue