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Two Shades of Pink
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a wife. a mom, a Christian, with a penchant for the creative. Blessed with 2 very sweet girls. One adopted. One biological. They teach me about life, make me laugh, and share my love for all things girly. Especially pink.
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Pretty Packaging: Tags & Clips

My packaging loving heart has been craving to make some pretty stuff.  I was hoping to have this post ready well before Mothers Day but as good plans always go...I am posting it now.I have been ...

17 may 12 2 people like this

Pinwheel on a Stick

Hello there!I wanted to peek in with a quick and easy tutorial to make easy pinwheel picks.  Yesterday I made these and the cupcakes because we celebrated Catis birthday at school today. &n...

16 may 12 4 people like this

A Letter to those of you in my Heart on Mothers Day

Dear Sweet Friends,As many of you know, I have a very tender heart for so many women on Mothers Day.  I wish many of you a happy one as you cherish those precious blessings in your life. My own ...

14 may 12

Craft Room Feature: Raising Up Rubies Blog

All righty.  Be prepared to swoon.  This craft room is seriously my favorite craft room ever.  Im currently working on my own but this one...THIS ONE...(sigh)!  I have seen a...

09 may 12

Instagram Love

Oh my word. I seriously wonder why I drag my feet to try new things. Like my new crush on instagram. ♥It was one of the first apps to be downloaded on my phone.  And then it just sat there....

05 may 12

D.I.Y. Burlap Bags + Mason Jar Favors

Hey sweet friends!  Ready for more tablescape fun?Today I have a simple tutorial to make burlap bags to cover mason jars along with some wood circle tags.I have seen photos of pretty flower arra...

25 apr 12

Coffee Filter Flowers and Video Tutorial

Hello sweet friends!It has been inexcusably long since I have posted.  I know.  But I do have legitimate reasoning.The kiddos got sick.The kiddos got ME sick.Been preparing for an upcoming ...

22 apr 12 3 people like this

Pretty Skewers for Yummy Treats!

Happy Good Friday my sweet friends!This day is a precious one as I ponder what my Savior did for me on this very day.  I think of Him confronting death in the face, being rejected by His Father,...

06 apr 12 2 people like this

A New Look for my Old Table

Hey sweet, lovelies! Alrighty.  Spring Break is officially over so me, the hubs and our pinks are back to the old routine.  We had such fun relaxing and doing family stuff over the last...

03 apr 12 2 people like this

Spiraled Yarn Circle Garland

Whoa.  Two posts in two days. Shocking. But I wanted to share this fun tutorial to make this happy little garland.  I shared it last week on Kimberlys blog...bugaboo, mini, mr. and me. &nbs...

29 mar 12 3 people like this

Distressing Paint w/ a Sponge

Hey sweet friends!  OK,  I know.  I hardly post anymore.  The last few months have been full of tons of stuff and my priorities have heavily shifted on family and helping my oldes...

28 mar 12

Easy Fabric Flip Flops

Spring is almost here which means a fun wardrobe change like sandals and flip flops to show those toes! Although us Floridians wear flip flops all year...even when I wear a sweater you can see me spo...

09 mar 12

A Pretty Baby Shower

Happy Sunday yall!  It has been a jam packed week over here with all the baby shower planning.  But yesterday was the day and we had such a lovely time.  So I just wanted to share...

26 feb 12 1 person likes this

Embroidery Hoop Wall Art

Well here I go again.  I am in PARTY MODE.  I am planning a baby shower for my very best friend in the whole wide world this Saturday. Kelly is having her 3rd child and it is her first GIRL...

21 feb 12

A Day Shopping in My Old Neighborhood

Today was one of those days where I wonder why I dont have more like them.  After dropping off my oldest child at school, I decided to spend the day in my old neighborhood in Dunedin, FL. (...

11 feb 12

A Sweet Valentine Breakfast

Oh Happy Day! ♥ I am actually writing a post! ♥It feels so good to be using both my arms and crafting again.  I have to tell you that all your emails to see how I am doing has filled my hea...

07 feb 12 2 people like this

DIY Arrow Valentines

Did you all think I forgot you? Could never happen...you are all so dear to me. But I have been trying to let this broken arm heal and it has made me a bit restless. I actually walked around the bloc...

17 jan 12 1 person likes this

Arm Update and Best of 2011

I just have to say that all of you are some of the sweetest people I have ever encountered. All your sweet comments about my broken arm are permanently embedded in my heart! You mean  so much to...

01 jan 12

So I broke my arm today.

My right arm too.And believe it or not, that in itself is a blessing.Heres the story in a nutshell. I was putting Christmas decorations away. We store them in our attic which is above the garage. Fro...

29 dec 11

Simple New Years Horn Favor

Well hey there sweet friends!  I am hoping you had an amazing Christmas and enjoyed every memory making moment.  Ours was absolutely lovely until sickness fell over all of us. I have comple...

28 dec 11 1 person likes this

A Last Minute Neighbor Gift

We are in the home stretch now!  It is UNBELIEVABLE to me that Christmas is 4 days away!  Maybe because it is 80 degrees here? It just seemed fast this year. Really fast. So I think this is...

21 dec 11 1 person likes this

Red & Aqua Gift Wrap Ideas

Hey sweet people! I wanted to share this post of blue and red packaging ideas I did last week over at The Shabby Creek Cottage. I wanted to repost it for you before Christmas got here and you ha...

19 dec 11 2 people like this

Grandparent Mugs

IF YOU ARE A GRANDPARENT OF MY CHILDREN:  DISCONTINUE READING!(and I love you very much)Happy Saturday sweet friends!This almost NEVER happens...me posting on a Saturday.  But my daughter j...

17 dec 11 1 person likes this

Mini Mason Jar Hot Chocolate

Hey there wonderful friends!I wanted to share a quick and easy holiday cutie project perfect for the kids, parties, neighbor gifts, teachers, or just some family fun!If you did not already know, I ha...

12 dec 11 2 people like this

Gift Wrap Inspiration: Ties & Tags

Hello again lovelies!  How I have missed you!  Ive been behind the scenes crafting but have had zero time to photograph or do a lot of tutorials. I sure do miss it!  Good lighting duri...

09 dec 11 1 person likes this

Our Advent Calendar ♥

You know, there is something to be said for creative inspiration born of necessity. And I have wanted to make an advent calendar but I was unsure how or where to put it.  But my criteria was to ...

30 nov 11 1 person likes this

Wreath Chandelier + Ball Garland: TUTORIAL

I guest posted a few weeks ago over at Stephanie Lynns blog...Under the Table and Dreaming for her Handmade Holiday series.  It was loads of fun and all the Christmas projects were so inspiring....

29 nov 11

I am so Thankful for YOU!

(feel free to grab this image and have fun)

24 nov 11

Thanksgiving Fortune Cookie Favors

I am going to take a little break from Christmasy fun to share these Thanksgiving Fortune Cookie Favors. Courtney, one of my sponsors, asked me to create some Thanksgiving favors for her Thirty-One c...

21 nov 11

Wreath Chandelier and Ball Garland

Hey Friends!  Come see me over at Under the Table and Dreaming for a fun Handmade Holidays series where I share the tutorial to make this Wreath Chandelier and the little Ball Garland underneath...

18 nov 11

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