Baseball Baby Shower
Last weekend I had the honor of hosting a baby shower for my BFF of 22 years, Jacque! […]
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Baptism Treats and Gifts
Our goddaughter Emmerson was baptized this weekend! The baptism service was followed by a party at a nearby park — the perfect occasion to put several previous Seakettle projects to use! I made a batch of Oreo truffle pops (note for the future: they get a bit soft outside in warm weather!). I used Hostess …
Mexican-Inspired Banners
Happy Cinco de Mayo! For a very abbreviated (and very last minute) take on colorful Mexican banners, create patterns in tissue paper with a hole punch! The traditional Mexican banner pieces, papel picado, have elaborate designs hand-cut using a small chisel. Though a hole punch version can’t compete with the intricacy of traditional banners, the …
Tissue Paper Pom-Poms
I should start by saying that I had no idea how simple it is to make tissue paper pom-poms/flowers/balls. (Nor did I know what to call them.) I’ve seen the festive tissue paper spheres floating over tables in magazines and blog posts (and Martha Stewart sells a kit, of course), and I’ve always assumed they …
Guinness and Baileys Cupcakes
The controversially-named Irish Car Bomb drink includes a shot of Baileys and Jameson plopped […]
Arranging of the Green
Though the roses aren’t blooming yet, there’s plenty of green around here! For (free) St. Patrick’s Day centerpieces, just take a look around you. I rounded up bottles and jars of various sizes, mixing a few green glasses in with the clear. Then I just wandered through the yard, clipping bits of my favorite greenery! …
Cat in a Hat
Our kitty Pixel turned four today! He doesn’t get to do much to celebrate, being on a prescription diet and all, but he does get to have canned food for dinner tonight. After years of dry food, he considers that to be a crazy good time! To make a super easy (but rather short-lived) pet …
Valentine Dinner Party
Valentine’s Day is the perfect excuse to make pretty things and cook fancy food! I love it […]
Wedding Shower Banners
To wrap up my shower posts, here are a few shots of my favorite decorations — the four different banners I made for the party! For the Nat
Love Birds Paper Goods
I know I’ve been talking about this wedding shower forever, but Christmas popped up in the middle of my posts, and I’m not done yet! I had to highlight the fun paper pieces I had a chance to design — invitations, recipe cards and game cards. For the shower invites, I stuck to black and …