pics, paper, and such.

i was wandering around (again) on my memory card this evening

trying to weed through the bajillions of photos to make some

space for new ones and i came across a few of some of the invites/ cards

that i made this summer.  i thought i would share with you before i hit the

delete button and/or move them to a soon to be forgotten

folder on my computer.   hope you like.

"Clay's Pirate Party"

favorite feature:  the flags.  i sewed/ glued them on, but i got lazy on the

above sample and only used glue.

The L Family's "We've Moved" Card

favorite feature:  the fact that everything on the card was simply

created by using shapes, lines, fill effects, etc.

"Colorful Poppies" Baby Shower Invite

favorite feature:  the poppies, of course, but i also absolutely love the suttle

geometric pattern on the cardstock.  it created a lovely background.

"Drew's 2" Invite

favorite feature(s):  the red open ended envelopes that i put them in

and the font used for the word "two".

i obviously became obsessed with using fabric flags/ bunting on my invites this summer.

i actually liked this one (isla's "1" invite) so much i had to use the technique

a few more times . . . at least :)

and I can't seem to stop myself from eating spoonfuls of this this evening.
so yummy.  it is especially good on her crepes, but tonight spoonfuls will do.

busy.

Wedding Menus & Programs - purples and light pinks

1st Birthday Invites

3rd Birthday Invites - the little guy wanted some john deere invites
(or something with a tractor on it)

(Beth - I have been working on yours too - promise to get something to you soon.)

I have been extra busy lately "playing with paper and ink". There are so many other things I should be doing - like cleaning my house, sleeping, etc., but that can all wait - can't it? My little gal slept pretty good her first couple of months, but for some reason she insists on waking up two or three times a night almost every night lately so I am getting kind of accustomed to the no sleep thing. I am hoping she changes things around again real soon.

Something scary happened last night, Bryan and Maddox were gone so Isla and I were left to fend for ourselves. As I was rocking her, it was pure exhilaration to have complete control of the family room television (this is usually Bryan or Maddox's territory). Do you know what I caught myself watching - ESPN. Don't get me wrong I am fairly fond of most sports, but here's one of my few chances to watch whatever I want to and I end up on my husband's favorite channel. I know - scary!

I am in love with decorative knobs and pulls. If I end up painting the dining room, I would like to buy some from here for the corner hutches. Maybe I will use this as my incentive to get started.

done . . .

Another project done . . . 200 invites for magenta, navy, & charcoal wedding in Spokane, Washington. I have to say I love the colors - so I just had to add a few pics of that color combo.

Miss Lynda, our Parents As Teachers Teacher, came tonight to visit with Maddox and Isla. I think they both enjoyed all of the fun stuff she brought.