Crystal is: Unique. Sensational. Amazing!!

First off....I didn't get one package. I got TWO. The tube shaped package came first and was completely intriguing....what could possibly be in there? Then the next package came and had very specific directions. I love a good surprise!

And here is what was in my package. Can you believe how much stuff she sent? I only wish I was better at staging photos, so you could see the fabulosity. :)
People with sewing skills amaze me in general, but Crystal is extra amazing. I was so happy to find this table runner as I was completely jealous of the other bandana table runner. I happened to look at the back and just stared at how even the seams are gorgeous.

Then I unwrapped the flag swag/banner/bunting (not sure what to call it). Years of girl scout experience made me want to keep it from touching the ground as I unfolded it. It is the most beautiful thing!! I tried it on every railing inside and outside of my house. :)

sorry I didn't iron it first, I was too excited.

I didn't get a chance to take a picture of the marshmallow/hot dog roasting sticks (from the mysterious tube package). But they are super awesome. My husband wants to buy an outside firepit now.

I think Crystal must be a psychic or something. How else could she know how much I adore rice bags? I think they are the coolest thing ever invented, and every ache or pain in my house is treated with one. This pretty star one came just in time. I had to go to the dentist today. I have a dislocated jaw so simple precedures are pretty painful.

(don't I look miserable?)

Now, it may seem a small thing, but *thoughtfulness* is big in my book. So the fact that Crystal sent 5 roasters and 5 marshmallow guns pleased me to no end. She even sent ammo. :) PLUS....there are 3 red guns, and 2 blue so we can play kids vs. adults or girls vs. boys.

Action shot!!!

i (heart) my package!

my package from amy came yesterday and i was thrilled... i ripped it open and layed it all out. even the packaging was cute, love those paper wheels! i was over at my sister's house and made her take pictures.

i got not one, but two headbands! tried them on and posed.

c-u-t-e!

then i saw these beauties for my girlies-and thought about stealing that blue felt one for myself...... yep...... it's mine.

i was lovin' this rag tie wreath. you can't see in the picture, but the fabric was cut with pinking shears! love the colors. love the fabric. love amy.

then i saw these vintage print cupcake toppers/picks and did the facebook gangsta pose to show them off. i'm totally going to lie and say i made them myself when i take them to a july 4th party. just kidding....maybe.

then i saw this adorable pennant banner and completely ignored my crying baby while i took a picture of it. this picture does not do it justice.

then, i saw these pictures of me and thought that i should never ever post pictures of myself at the end of a long day without looking in the mirror first!

then, i decided that it wasn't about me, it was about amy's crafts and i was willing to sacrifice for craft's sake.

BUT, i'm feeling pretty patriotic right about now, and can't wait to put up all my new decorations.

i love it ALL! thank you amy...you rock!

Seriously, Rebecca!

My package from Rebecca arrived and WOW ... everything in it is beyond cute. I absolutely LOVE it ALL! She is so talented and has great taste.
I'm so excited about this fabric pennant banner! This is perfect. I have been wanting to make one, but have one big problem called: I don't sew. She did a great job. Here's a close-up:

I adore these vintage prints!! Even Rebecca's clothespins are cute. They have magnets on the back too. I'm going to display these pictures on a magnet board.
Cupcake toppers with matching liners. Can't wait to get baking! These are going to be so cute to take to a 4th of July BBQ!


"FREEDOM" spelled out in scrabble letters. What a fun and clever idea!


I LOVE this Liberty sign. The picture doesn't do it justice. It's such a pretty red color. The crackling effect she did looks so cool. I've got to learn how to do that.
Super cute red, white, and blue rosette headband. Don't mind my messy hair.
She even made one for my four-year-old daughter, which she will love. She is asleep, otherwise I'd post a picture of it on her noggin.
Happy 4th of July vinyl lettering. Can you believe how many fun items I got? Never ending!
Rebecca even decorated this box cute!
I can't wait to try these drink recipes and inside that fabric is sparkly red nail polish, which I definitely will be sporting soon.

Rebecca, I can't THANK YOU enough. I'm so in love with all the stuff you made. I can't even believe how cute everything is!!!
I mailed my package two days after the deadline. I'm terribly sorry, but we took a last-minute trip. It will arrive sometime this week.

IT'S PERFECT JEABRI!!!!

We were so excited about this package!!! I didn't get a chance to take a photo of it in the box, because I had some very eager hands helping me:):) But this is what was in this perfect package: a wooden flag wall decoration, felt star sparklers with cup to sit in, pinwheels, fun straws, center placemat, necklaces and glow sticks!!!! The package is PERFECT!!!!:):)

I know that I am supposed to take pictures of the awesome crafts on display, but we are moving this week and the house is in total disaray at this point....so Cat, if you want to come and take pictures for me, they can't be any worse than I am going to take with boxes in the background...no staging here:):)

The beautiful wooden flag on the wall, can't wait to put it in the new house!!!! I love it!!!!

The table centerpiece, doesn't do it justice, but can't wait to have this in the new house too when everything is put away!!:):) I love it!!!!! So fun Jeabri:)

The only one that I was able to get on camera was Lucas, who, poor little man is used to being in dress up thanks to two sisters:):) But he like them! The girls were playing with the pinwheels and glow sticks almost instantly, they were huge fans of your package too Jeabri!!! Thank you so much, I love the package!!!! It is perfect:) I am glad that you liked yours too, I know that the apron and hair clips weren't 4th of Julyish, but I couldn't resist:)

Genesee It Came!

So when I got my package, Friday afternoon, I was so excited! This is what it looked like when I opened it. At first all I could say was "This is so cute!"

After digging in to it and pulling everything out...this was everything! A cute centerpiece, place mats, plates, napkins, beads, the cutest metal hanging stars, burp cloths for baby girl, an adorable apron for Mylee (which I tried to get her to model, but she's too shy), and hair barrettes. The whole time I pulled something out I couldn't help but think I LOVE IT! This craft swapping was so much fun!

So far this is what I've done with the cute stuff...This is my dinning room table. I love how it looks in there! I want to hang up the stars, but not sure where yet... but they'll go in this room!

 

I love how my house looks so festive and ready for the 4th of July! I'm ready for summer and the fun we'll have! Thank you so much Genesee for the crafts, you are very talented and I loved it all! I hope you get my box soon and you like it as much as I love your stuff! Thanks Again!

Jasmine Rocks!

My package arrived on June 1st (two days before mine was even in the mail, I hope we are still friends Jasmine)! I love it all, but the jewelry is my absolute favorite. You are so darn talented Jasmine. Here I am modeling the bracelets and showing off my new necklace. My pictures really don't do them justice, nobody tell my photographer.

My girls love the bows! Too bad they were in bed when we were taking pictures. Jasmine made the earrings in the next two pictures as well. I love the teal ones. If anyone is looking for an ear model, I'm available!

Thanks again Jasmine. It was a pleasure being partners with you!

THANK YOU, Victoria!!!

I got home from running errands today and was so excited to see a package on my doorstep. I opened it up and this is what I saw...

Here is everything layed out before I opened it all up....

Sprinkles, cupcake liners and toothpicks, recipe cards, confetti, stickers, nail polish, a headband, vinyl lettering, a table runner and star garland.

Vinyl lettering that says, "Freedom is the Key."

A darling table runner that matches the cupcake liners and toothpicks that were included (see above)! It is 4 bandanas sewn together!

A close-up of the headband- how cute is that?

And my personal favorite... Star Garland!

Here's a few close-ups- it is SO CUTE!

And I had to throw in a picture of Max in front of the garland! He was pretty excited about it!

Thank you, Victoria!

I love it all!!!