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!!!

IMPORTANT

okay. last thing you have to do as part of the swap is when you receive your package. take pictures and post them on this blog!

it can be as many or as few as you like. take pictures of the package before you open it, lay it out and take pictures, show how you display/wear it. the possibilities are endless!

this is not optional. if you don't take pictures than i will drive (or fly) to where you are and take your pictures for you. and i won't make sure that your house looks clean in the background! hehe!

and for you procrastinators out there....don't worry. we are all last minute crafters too! :)

i am excited to see what everyone is working on!
i will send out your partners address this week. it is getting close!

a few more things. when you get your package. you have to take a picture of it and post it on the blog. this is such a fun part of it, because i know that we are all curious to see the beautiful things that each other have made.

the bulk of it should be hand-made, but don't be afraid to throw in some fun stuff like cupcake liners, mini flags, stickers...

and don't stress. this is supposed to be fun!!!:)

I spy.......something patriotic.

Did anybody else like the "I Spy" books when they were little?


There was a black page with a little hole cut out...through the hole you could see a tiny portion of the picture on the next page. Then you would turn the page, and....WOW! It was something completely different.

I thought it would be fun to play a little I Spy game with my swapping buddy. Sorry Crystal, you only get to see the small picture until your package arrives. Here's hoping that the "big picture" will wow you! :)