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

Valentine Light Bulb

Back in February I really wanted to post this amazing Valentine Light bulb from Design*Sponge. I didn't though because I wanted to make it for my fiance and didn't want to ruin the surprise!

I ended up making it and Aaron and I used it in our engagement photo session done by Kristyn Hogan!

Design sponge DIY...

My version below!

It's a little hard to read but I wrote "You light up my life." What a fun project it was! I learned how to gut a light bulb and definitely want to make more! Thanks design*sponge!

Easter is cooommmingggg

Seeing these Easter eggs makes me want to decorate some for Easter! Can you believe how creative they are? There was some serious effort put into these and they put all the past eggs I've dyed to shame, haha. But the effort is worth it! Try it for yourself : )

top left found on design*sponge and the rest (of course) on Martha

thinking of valentines

Last night I was wandering around Target and noticed the complete absence of Christmas. I mean, I know Christmas is over but what happened to the clearance section?! It was gone, just like that, no more. Out with the old holiday and in with the new. All of the valentines cards were out and the beginning of candy hearts and plastic red and pink pails were taking over [along with the first wave of bathing suits which I reluctantly browsed through]. So, in lieu of preparing for the holiday of love, here are some very sweet cards I found...

hmmm, should I go with sweet or silly this year?

[cards via wheelerstudio]

Easter Eggs+TGIF

water balloons+thread+water starch= egg molding

by Make Monthly

Happy Easter everyone! 

There were many inspiring projects that popped up all over the craft blogs this past week. I'd really love to make them all. Instead, I'm settling on creating these cute and airy egg molds with my little brothers and sister. 

Enjoy your weekend!!

love day

Happy Valentine's Day!

In order to celebrate all things lovely, I treated myself to something I love most...

Chunky yarn!! As usual, I wanted to buy all kinds of colors but limited myself to 2 :) [ok..so maybe I bought 2 chunky+sock yarn+another one just because it was so pretty]

I've always wanted a nice long scarf made out of this type of yarn so I bought some extra big needles for the occasion. Can't wait to start knitting!!

felt+thread

The other day Molly posted this wonderful tutorial on how to make very cute and simple felt hearts on Purl bee. With step-by-step pictures, even the least creative person could muster up these felt hearts and make them their own. Perfect for Valentine's day or all year round!