chalkboard rocks!!! (it really does)

i first saw these rocks in the fall pottery barn catalog this year. they are called chalkboard rock fillers. you can buy them $16.00 for FOUR! or make them. all you need are some smooth rocks and chalkboard spray paint. spray them and let them dry for a day or so, then rub chalk all over them and wipe off (this has something to do with them being more writeable-i'm not sure, but i know it works). they have chalkboard markers in a bunch of different colors at the craft stores that are a lot easier to write with. they are a little expensive, so take your coupon with you.

while i'm at it...

i have to share with you what i am doing for our family's thanksgiving dinner table place settings to continue with the chalkboard obsession.

chalkboard chargers.

go here http://chalkboardchina.com/ChalkboardChina/collections.html

enough said...you can kiss me later.

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!