Hello Love

Happy 2013! Yes we can scrap in any type of order right? Do you tend to stick to chronological order? Not me! Here's a layout that I created using many different products. Love the end result! Every thing about this makes me happy. =)

Okay I just showed the husband this layout. He's holding in his hands and asks, "all these layers for just one photo?" Um. Yeah. Gotta love him! He usually gets it. #totallymissedthisone

What do your significant others think of your work? 

Or do they stay away from it all?

Happy crafting!

xo

M is for Mustache

Today Antonia & I ran to Hobby Lobby after her haircut. Keyword is ran. Doesn't this mean to hurry, quick stop, run in run out sort of stop? Would never happen w/us. Craft store? Um not! Her idea to make a birthday gift for her friend Mercedes, who also loves a mustache to add to her collection. 

This is what we created:

My girl did good! She chose all the materials for this project! 

First, we heat embossed mustache w/a few layers of midnight black and topped it off w/a few layers of UTEE. Love how it came out! I used spray adhesive to adhere the paper to the M & used a razor to cut the excess. I hot glued the lace & mustache on. Lastly, we painted a thin layer of Extreme Glitter Hologram acrylic paint by Folk Art to give a little sparkle. (this is the subtle green you may see! you can turn one way and see zero glitter, turn a bit to see the full effect!) 

What do you think? Are you a fan of homemade gifts? I am. Love.

Happy Friday!

xo

A Little Gem

I love Project Life! However, I am behind because of printing out my photos. Say NO MORE!!  My husband bought me this baby!! It arrived today & I did a happy dance as Carlos held the front door open, the UPS man walked up and handed over THE BOX. You better believe I opened up this pretty right away too!

Enter my spanking new Epson Picturemate Show. Spectacular I tell you! Went to town right away too! I need to get the bluetooth for my iphone then I can try printing from there. I'm one that my photo has to be perfect even though if sitting in an album, you know... because years down the road, when my girls are looking at all the pix, they WILL know that the photo should be a tiny bit brighter or I didn't use the perfect font that resembled a vintage typewriter. Yes, it'll be that minute that all hell breaks lose on little ol' me... mom. Until then, I'll keep plugging away and try at the same time, to let the little details slide. Maybe. Once in a while.

Happy day!

xo

Water Day

Finally! The girls have been looking forward to this day (Tues. for Lele & Weds. for Antonia) for weeks! The kids get to spend 3 hours running around outside on huge inflatable slides! They also have games, snacks & music too!  The kids love it! All this can only happen if you read 100 hours before May 1st. Not hard right? If you can believe it, some kiddos didn't reach this. I don't want to get into why but it starts at home. 'Nuff said!

1. Lele & her bffs 2. Antonia leaving for school. Yes my girls indulge me to snap a quick pic! 3. Goodies from Michaels / Project Life. Love my 60% off yellow ceramic strawberry container! 4. Antonia & her shades. too cute! 5. Our boys. Are you LOVING Elsie & Emma's new app on IG?! 

Happy day!

xo

Happy Monday

Always a good day when you open the tiny mail box door w/your key and find happy mail! All this washi tape I won from a giveaway from Freckled Fawn. Love her shop! 40 rolls to be exact! YES! 

A package from Amy, a friend a met via Instagram! Love Social Media! Thanks so much! A book that I did start today & a Starbucks gift card to go with?! Seriously. She's awesome!

My youngest has been to doctors and still no answers. She has tummy issues and has for the past four years. She has missed many days of school because of this too. She is my little brave soldier this girl. No joke! She is fine with needles and X-rays. It's sad that I could say she's a pro! I love this girl. xo

Oh yeah! In case you are NOT on Instagram or know of Elsie Larson's blog: A Beautiful Mess... you seriously need to check out her & her sister Emma's new app! 99 cents and you get a bunch to play with! I love it already!

This icon is adorable! Awesome job on this app! There's many options that you can purchase too while in app. Not sure of the cost but if I find out, I'll let you all know!

Happy day!

xo

Happy Mother's Day

Happy Day to me! I was loving the surprises from my girls & Carlos and just relaxing. Having no where to go except to Sonic for slushes! We watched movies, ate popcorn, ate Antonia's homemade cupcakes and did nada. Fine day if you ask me!

Happy day to all the women in my life. Happy day to those of you who are close or distant friends, family, all social media and Instagram friends!

Love you all. xo

New Season & Crafts

And this was us today! More soccer! While the younger two went in one direction w/the husband to try out for Renegades, Graciella & I drove in the other direction for her to try out for Ahwatukee! She was offered a spot on the top team! whoohoo! We are excited and we left the final decision up to her. 

She called the coach earlier tonight to tell him the good news! She accepts! Go Tukee---!!

My very good friend, Anna came over to craft for Mother's Day! I was all hers to help her get it all done in a few hours! It did take longer than a few but we did finish! ...Although she left w/tacky glittery chevron plates! (I'm sure they dried by the am!) Our mugs though?! Love the chevron handles & her quote: A cup of joe with Jesus. Love it!

We had a good time just chatting & laughing away! Antonia tried out her homemade (both from scratch!) icing and cupcakes! We took a quick break for this and to pick up Graciella from a friends, then back home to finish crafting!

I have to get a photo of the end result! I was too busy trying/waiting for my Vine app to work! It would of shown everything step by step! It never uploaded as well as another video at Starbucks w/my girls. So wish it just cooperated! Better luck next time. Happy crafting!

Hope you had a great day!

xo