DIY Wool Felt Hand Warmers

Hello my friends! I hope each and every one of you had a wonderful Holiday. I am going to start posting daily again beginning Monday.....(New Years' Resolution!) For now, I wanted to share this adorable DIY project that I think would make the most incredible favor at a cold winter wedding celebration!

The instructions look fairly simple. Basically you purchase bulk hand warmers (from Sams, Target, etc.) and make a cozy pouch for them using felt such as this. For full details and more pics click here :-)

Canine Chic

I literally let out out a squeal when I saw Beantown Handmade's doggie adornments on the front page of etsy.

They are the cutest dog accessories I have ever seen. For Real.

Oh, Hello Friends!

Wow, I cannot believe how long it has been since I updated my little blog. Thank you for continuing to come back and visit, I appreciate your patience! There have been a lot of changes going on in the past few months. My husband and I are going to be moving back to Houston (yay!). It is going to be really hard to leave all of my friends in Fort Smith, but I am really excited about some new business ideas that my mom and I have been brainstorming. I can't give a lot of details now, but we will definitely stay within our passions! A few weeks ago, we finally did our first craft show to display some of our etsy creations, along with some vintage goodies! Here are the pics....enjoy!

Have a great week! Talk to ya soon ;-)

Cake Bunting

Ooh, how I am loving this adorable cake bunting!
so cute and so festive!

I am envisioning them for birthday parties, baby showers, and bridal showers!
{via Kiki La Rue}

There are some new things happening!

So, I am sure you have caught a glimpse of some of our new spring/summer items on our shop's side bar on the right site of the blog, but I wanted to officially introduce them to you :-)

An adorable little bird's nest makes the perfect favor for baby showers and weddings! Complete with edible Jordan Almond "Eggs"
Spread the love with this sweet summery favor featuring bonne maman jam and accented with the prettiest felt strawberry!
And, a little honey bee favor complete with a hand stamped wooden spoon and a cute little bee tag!

Also, be looking for our new DIY favor items coming soon. So soon!

Cheers,

Ashley

Lil' Tweet Baby Shower

Hello everyone! I was super busy last week preparing for this baby shower I helped host over the weekend. We had a lil' tweet theme and there were owl details galore! Here some shots

Using this fabulous template and the ever so popular paper straws I created party masks for all of us to take photos with and also double as a party favor.

Everyone wrote love notes to Baby Eli on these lil' tweet cards

Blue Hydrangeas and Oversized Balloons served as centerpieces

Adorable and oh so yummy!
I purchased the pails from Target and the flowers from a local flower shopHoot, Hoot! We're Cute :-)
The party was a hit!

Vintage Treat Bags

For no reason at all I felt like sharing these adorable vintage style treat bags. I would love to throw a vintage themed birthday party and use these loot bags for party favors!

{via Hey Yo Yo}

Chalkboard Tags

I sorta think these chalkboard tags are the coolest thing I have seen in awhile. How perfect are they for place cards, favor tags, and more?

{photos via YourAngil}

PS. if anyone wants to buy me this from her shop, I would be most grateful ;-)

A Wonderful Table Number

Good morning lovelies! You may have seen this gorgeous wedding on 100LC last week. This is my favorite element from it: a lovely screen printed burlap wine bag table number. It fits in with the "Modern Romance" table setting beautifully! For sale here!{photos via 100LC}

Everything sounds better in French

Currently loving this sweet little bilingual Valentine from Eva Juliet. It has been hand lettered in both English and French with cute little pet names and expressions of love. J'adore! (I love it!)
{via the sweetest occasion}

HeartFelt

Now that the holiday season is long gone and I am getting comfortably settled into 2010, I am finally feeling inspired to craft. With Valentine's Day just around the corner, what better excuse to make something pink and pretty?I have to mention that aside from our etsy shop items (that my mom and I create together) I rarely ever share anything that I make on my own because I am always self conscious about whether or not anyone else would think it is cute. Does anyone else ever feel like this?I guess I just feel like with so many amazingly creative people, and so many wonderful ideas out there, that I am out of slightly out of my league. I don't know why I feel that way. I am always so quick to share beautiful things that other people make here on my blog, why not my own? I think my 2010 goal will be to craft more and be proud of what I make :) Starting with my felt heart stitched Valentine. I may sell this in the etsy shop.....haven't decided yet. I am not sure what to promote it as. It is basically a decorated heart that you can hang. So maybe a door hanger? Or maybe it could be a gift accessory? A Valentine keepsake? Any suggestions?

XO
Ashley

Happy Birthday

This perfectly simple cake makes my heart flutter.

to me :-)

Today, I celebrate my twenty-sixth birthday. My darling husband gave me the most beautiful necklace this morning and we are celebrating with a yummy dinner tonight! I don't have a beautiful cake like the one above, but hey, a girl can't have everything!

images by Elizabeth Messina, sign crafted by Family Attic Shoppe

Dare to be bold

Over the last year I have seen a movement of brides really stepping outside of the traditional wedding guidelines and truly tailoring their big day to their own personal style, and I love it! 2010 is all about bold vibrant colors, so if your faves are hot pink and green such as this bride, go for it!

I love that the bride and grooms attire completely reflect their personal style (and they are both very stylish!)
And I have to mention how etsy totally rocked it again! Can you believe the bride's dress is a vintage find from this etsy shop? I am smitten!

images via

Elizabeth Dye, I love you

How amazing are these handmade Elizabeth Dye wedding dresses? Not only will you look original in an independently designed frock, The Knot's 2010 wedding trends forecast predicts that shorter length gowns are whats gonna be hot this year. Check out Elizabeth's etsy shop for purchasing info. via.

Cyber Monday Sale!!

25% off everything in the store. Tomorrow only!(starting at midnight) Shop away:-)

Other great offers from the etsy wedding team.

New in the shop: Chocolate Holiday Mini Mugs

New today! The sweetest little mug perfect for gift giving. These would be so cute as party favors or for teacher gifts. Click here to purchase!

Project Runway's Carol Hannah

She may not have won last night but wow, can this girl make gorgeous dresses! She has just opened a new etsy shop for her wedding collection!! Here is a sneak preview:

Spring Street Dress

This gown is perfect for a non-traditional wedding, or use it as your reception "dancing dress".

There are also some amazing pieces in her original etsy shop.

Easy Bay Street

Anson Street Swing Jacket

Once people realize she is selling on etsy these pieces will go fast. Scurry on over and check it out!!

Ornamentation

We just added some new shop items.....

Vintage inspired Christmas ornaments to adorn your tree or gift packages......

Click here to visit the shop
And here or here to purchase the ornaments!

XOX

Aqua + Purple = Fresh Holiday Decor

In my pursuit of all things aqua, I have brought you aqua + lemon, and aqua + pink......

....and now in an unexpected twist on Holiday decor, I bring you aqua + purple!

lavender pears, grazing fawn, felted acorns, bunting, holiday card, crochet wreath

A Cozy Christmas

I am so inspired by all of the seasonal photos I have been spotting that I wanted to create an inspiration board full of some romantic wintery goodness.

I love the idea of using soft neutrals as a unique color scheme for the Holidays.

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