Crafty Party Details {Andrew is ONE}

 Here are a few party details

 

I ordered these cups from Garnish, and printed out the personalized circles and used Glue Dots to secure them. I added pretzels to the cups and displayed them on a red cupcake stand. 

Gift Bags

I cut out maps and taped more circles in the center.

Inside the bags were kazoos, gum, red and blue chocolate sixlet candies, and toy airplanes.

Since the theme was an "airplane" .. I had pretzels and peanuts for snacks.

I made him a little canvas for the party room that I had been working on for a while.. I tried to mirror his invites and colors to match.

Bunting of course made from the same atlas book

 

I made cut outs.

And tried my hand with royal icing.

Airplanes, Letter 1's, and Letter "A's" 



I saw these lollie stick markers on Garnish's site.

I almost bought them, but I tried to do a DIY..

and Im glad I didnt waste my money...

I absolutely loved how they turned out

I made some rice krispie "pops" and stuck a lolly stick in the middle of each one.

I didnt go nuts for this party.. one because I have two children now.. ha! And because our party was in the winter, and not at our house, so transporting everything was a little bit of a chore.

I love the way everything turned out!

Giveaway!

Shannon @ Bless Our Nest is graciously hosting a giveaway for my art site!

 

 

You can view the post

HERE.

Her site is one of my favorites to read.

Here is a post I have on the art blog about some things Im getting ready for...

3RD FLOOR ART



Latest Crafts {Annabelle Stool & Portfolio}

Craft Post!

I am way behind in documenting these additions to the craft blog 3rd Floor Art.

But I just finished this adorable stool for my friend Julie's daughter Annabelle.

She has the Pottery Barn Katie Quilt Crib-Set. So I wanted the stool to match the bed and room colors.

I just pulled this icon off Google

Wedding & Anniversary Plaques

Door Plaques

Canvas

Wood Plaques

Stools

The entire portfolio HERE

WILW - Its been too long!

WILW - I cannot remember the last time I participated... but It is about time I catch up!

Mostly Im loving that my sweet baby boy is doing much better.

Sleeping better, acting better, eating better...

We're approaching month 3, and hopefully things are headed in a better direction overall.

Life is getting better around here...

Pink Drink - New Favorite

Pink Drink ...

I've had a few of these this week since we had all the ingredients.

Im thinking of doing a big punch bowl full of this stuff for Andrew's Christening in May.

Art

Im loving that I've even found time to get back into my art.

This is a stool Im in the middle of right now...

Shopping!

Lastly I've been doing some shopping, and let me say its refreshing to try on a pair of regular jeans, tops, skirts and shorts.

I found a cute dress from Ruche online for Andrew's Christening, and today I foud some great deals at Old Navy.. plus 30% off!

I found these awesome trouser jeans (below) and I got a few shirts as well, and a couple things for the kiddos!

Happy Wednesday!

SUYL - What Do you Make/Sell

Recently I've been making burp cloths... and a bunch of other baby goodies for my little man, who will be here soon..

Custom Burp Cloths!

I did a giveaway last week here's the link to see some pics of my recent work!

I also have a separate Art Blog - 3rd Floor Art - that I have done a bunch of painting projects.

- Wedding Plaques

- Canvas Bags

- Custom Canvas Art

- Rocking Chairs

- Stools

Check it out!

New Art

Check out my newest addition to my Art Portfolio

Click Below on "3rd Floor Art"

3rd Floor Art

If anyone is interested in placing an order or has questions

Just email me:

joelle1026@yahoo.com

A Whole Lotta Crafting!

LOTS of Crafting has been happening... yet another reason I've neglected my dear blog!

I've received a few orders, one which was pretty time consuming... (the chair below)...

and I think it must be "gift season"... because I've been buying, wrapping, sending so many gifts.... Im about to go broke! ha! ..

Child's Chair for Gender Neutral Shower

A friend from high school asked me to make/design/paint this chair for her sister in law's shower gift. They dont know what they are having, and have decorated their nursery in primary colors..

It was pretty time consuming, but I LOVED how it turned out..

She's ordering a matching stool once baby comes in August, so stay tuned for that!

Chairs are such a great gift, SJ uses hers all the time, and I love it!

Canvas Bag for Charity Auction.

Next up, I was asked to donate a "piece" of art for a charity auction. A friend from high school's(different friend).. Mom passed away, and every year they have an auction, and all proceeds go towards a scholarship fund for a girl wishing to attend my high school, but may not be able to afford it.. It was a great cause.. and Im told the bag sold and got a lot of bids!

Cards
Im a novice sewer. I just started making things using my sewing machine.
This weekend I made time and sat my rear end down and made some cards for a few gifts I am sending ...

{Gender neutral baby shower gift}

{card for my cousin's newest addition, Juliana Claire!}

I love the "fluff' sewn on .. its just streamer paper!

I had a lot of fun making these cards, and I plan to make a lot more!

Homemade Topiary

Living in North Carolina, Topiaries were very popular among the South.. I loved them, they were everywhere.. But Pottery Barn wants a cool $50 for some of theirs.. So I almost bought one and said .. oh who cares.. But I was cruising the aisles at Hobby Lobby, and got the Foam Ball, and stick, and faux boxwood

It took about 1.5 hours of sticking and gluing, but I love how it turned out!

Im going to use it in hubby and my room I think,

I added a touch of Spanish Moss on the bottom (Dollar Tree)...cant beat it. Spanish Moss is another Southern thing I noticed while living near Wilmington, it looks so pretty hanging from the old trees near downtown..

And thats it for now.. Im working on another baby stool, and I started making a girl themed burp cloth collection last night so stay tuned!