Cinco de Mayo!

Happy Cinco de Mayo everyone! 

I don't know what you're up to today but I've got a special party to host tonight. It involves Cinco de Mayo usuals like chips and dip, margaritas, colorful decorations, but with a bit of twist! I've invited all my gal friends for a fun clothing swap. It's my first ever and I can't wait to give away clothes I don't want and get some new clothes from others.

I'm loving all these decorations above and definitely have my eyes set on the top right for tonight's party. Ole!

*Click here to find out what Cinco de Mayo is all about!

clockwise from top left: mini pinatas, tissue flowers, party garland via Amy, fiesta garland via Jenn, ruffled lamp via Alissa

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Three things I am loving  today:

A new clutter free way to store ribbon...that actually looks pretty!

Thinking of buying a piano just so I can paint it this color and arrange pretty plates above it.

Love the vintage safari feel these simple fern stamps lend to a postcard.

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Cute Tape

 Cute Tape: my new favorite shop!

 

 

They sell Japanese Washi tape in any pattern you like and all different colors, the cutest stamp collections, and this sweet little mustached man envelope below!

  I am totally smitten and dreaming of sending out pretty packages that are covered in tape and stamps and stickers! There's so much to look at so go over and take a look. You just have to!

cute tape!

Favorite Finds: Threadfest

I recently posted about my adventure at Threadfest last week and wanted to share all the goodies I came home with. I'm already at work in my craft room sewing up a storm. Maybe tomorrow I'll show you what I've made so far :)

Above: 4 spools of ribbon for $1?! wow!

4/$1 !!

sequins, pretty ribbon, and lace

50 cent hoops, 10 patterns for $1, and trim 

stuffed one plastic bag of scraps for $1-all this was in my bag!

I am fully stocked right now, but secretly I'm already waiting for the fall Threadfest. 

Aesthetic Outburst

Two images from a new favorite blog Aesthetic Outburst. 

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Threadfest 2011!

Attention Nashville Crafters!

Threadfest is going on this weekend and you really need to be there!

Imagine a place where you can buy all kinds of sewing supplies, knitting supplies, patterns, beads, buttons, embroidery thread and hoops, and crafting books at yard sale prices! Yes, this dream can come true at Threadfest in Nashville! I literally just found out about it this past Wednesday through Ms. Cheap.

What it really is: An event held twice a year (spring and fall) that is hosted by the lovely ladies at the Knowles Fifty Forward Center. 

It is open to the public TODAY [Friday, March 25, 8-2pm] and TOMORROW [Saturday, March 26, 8-12pm]. For $10 I was able to attend the pre-sale last night. [note* apparently you want to attend the pre-sale. The ladies at the register were saying Friday and Saturday are usually a zoo]

All the money goes directly back to the center to provide activities for the senior citizens.

I had so much fun can you tell? I think I was the youngest one there but those ladies were awesome...especially the two little ol' ladies that cut some fabric for me! They were a hoot! There was also a little table with snacks and drinks [including wine!]. 

Awesome deals included: 10 patterns for $1, embroidery hoops for $.50-1, fabric anywhere from $1-5/yd., baggies of notions for $.50, yarn and knitting needles, all kinds of books for $1, fill up a bag of fabric scraps for $1, 4 embroidery flosses for $1, 5 spools of ribbon for $1. 

Go and be prepared to look through tables and tables of fabric, bags and bags of little notions, boxes and boxes of patterns, and several little inflatable swimming pools of fabric scraps. Also bring lots of money and your re-usable bags too!