The Ultimate PARTY

Join in on what is suppose to be a huge blogger party! I'm excited to be a part of it!
The prizes are spectacular, here are just a few I would dig! These would be my top 3 picks...
$100 gift card to HomeGoods
Provided by: HG Openhouse
Kitchen Aid Artisan Stand Mixer
Provided by: Moms Who Think
$50 gift certificate to Target Stores
Provided by: Beginner Baby Blog

The Ultimate Blog Party is about building online friendships.

I hope you will come join with me!

Take a moment to check out my shop on Etsy and take 20% off your order when checking out!

Spring-a-thon

It is finally feeling like spring around here. Spring usually isn't here until May in this freezing state yes, I'm talking about Wisconsin!!
So I thought I'd take a moment to update my blog, since its been feeling quite neglected lately!
We are in need of a little spring fluffing! I'm late to chime in over at Rhoda's Party, but I figure better late then never, right! Thanks Rhoda for inspiring me to fluff things up a bit!
You can join in here or be ever inspired by many other fellow bloggers! http://southernhospitality-rhoda.blogspot.com/2009/03/spring-fluffing-highlights.html
Here are a couple little updates around my house more to come after the sick princess is feeling better.


This last photo is something I'm in the middle of working on.....thought I'd post it anyways in hopes it might motivate me to finish it! It it will have a springy feeling once its done. I'll be posting a tutorial soon.

A Wonderful Life

Thought I lost this post......

I actually came across this women a couple of months ago and was reminded of her on the Nester's blog. http://especiallyheather.com/
What a story she tells, what a life she has had. A beautiful reminder of who is really in control of our lives. I can't help but reflect on my own life and the many blessings God has given me. I hope though if ever I face similar trials I will be able to respond as humbly as Heather.
Not sure if you are familiar with a song called "Blessed Be Your Name" One of my favorites.
Love these words:

Blessed be your name
In the land that is plentiful
Where the streams of abundance flow
Blessed be your name

Blessed be your name
When I'm found in the desert place
Though I walk through the wilderness
Blessed be your name

Every blessing you pour out,
I turn back to praise
When the darkness closes in, Lord
Still I will say...
Blessed be the name of the Lord
Blessed be your name
Blessed be the name of the Lord
Blessed be your glorious name

Blessed be your name
When the sun's shining down on me
When the world's all as it should be
Blessed be your name

Blessed be your name
On the road marked with suffering
Though there's pain in the offering
Blessed be your name

Every blessing you pour out,
I turn back to praise
When the darkness closes in, Lord
Still I will say...
Blessed be the name of the Lord
Blessed be your name
Blessed be the name of the Lord
Blessed be your glorious name

You give and take away
You give and take away
My heart will choose to say
Lord, Blessed be your name

Have a blessed weekend

Organizer For Ribbon

So you want to make your packages all pretty tied up in elegant ribbon, but you can't find the ribbon. When you finally dig deep into that box and find your pretty ribbon its all tangled and full of creases. I'm a wee bit obsessed with ribbon and have quite a stash so I came up with a quick cheap way to organize my rolls.(actually borrowed the idea from my mom who was a wedding designer and had a ton more than me) In the photo you'll see that I'm a bit lazy and often don't tape up my ends. My little organizer is set up in the basement so please ignore the lovely background!
Supplies Needed:
Dowels (usually less than a dollar)
Hangers I used the sticky type
Side your ribbon on the dowels and hang! Easy

A wonderful Blog

This "Nester" is full of wonderful, frugal home decorating ideas. She has totally got me motivated to update our house! Right now she has a "10 minutes to a room you will love" party going on. I probably spent 2 hours reading through all her fabulous posts.
Check it out.
http://nestingplacenc.blogspot.com/

Oh Where, Oh Where can He Be???

Have you seen him? Is he at your house too?

We seem to have a sock monster eating all our socks. This photo shows all the socks with missing buddies. If you find a pair please let me know!!!

200 Sales

Sorry for the neglect!
Well, tonight I hit my 200th sale in just a little over a year. I'm taking a bit of a break I'm totally exhausted. I have enjoyed every moment and have been blessed to have this creative outlet in my day.
Here are some newly created designs. Over the next few weeks I'll be adding some wedding and quote frames.