Year in Review

 I can't believe 2012 is almost over! Before the New Year starts we wanted to recap on some of our favorite projects from 2012.  We hope everyone has a fun and safe holiday.

                                                           Magnetic Glitter Clothespins

Burlap Frames

Glitter Keys

DIY Mercury Glass

Carmel Frappuccino

Feels Like Canvas Pictures

Easter Egg Stand

Moss Wreath

Pottery Barn Headboard

Picture Frame to Decorative Tray

Picture Blocks

Diaper Basket

Mint Table

DIY Tinted Jars

Chicken Wire Frame

Mimosa Bar

DIY Mirror

Burlap Gift Wrap

Glitter Reindeer

  

Happy New Year!

-Christy & Chelsie



Glitter Reindeer

If you are on Pinterest chances are you have seen this glitter reindeer silhouette.  Just Daisy Dreaming came up with this great idea and we knew we had to make our own. Chelsie and I bought the supplies weeks ago but since my house is finally finished we have been busy moving.

Supplies

1. Canvas

2. Glitter

3. Spray adhesive

4. Deer silhouette (you can find the one we used HERE)

My camera was nowhere to be found so we had to use our phones.

We decided to cut out the deer head so we had a stencil.  We taped the paper onto canvas and sprayed the adhesive all over.  We sprinkled on glitter making sure to get every inch covered.  The more glitter the better! We went outside so glitter wouldn't get all over my house.  Apparently the paint on my deck was still damp and now I have glitter all over! I guess it's those little things that make a house a home.

Peel of the paper and brush the excess glitter off.  That's it! Such an easy project.

My sister also did this with a different silhouette. She used regular paper and framed the finished piece.

Has anybody else tried this easy project?

-Christy



#datingproblems

Christy sent this to me tonight and I seriously am still laughing. Oh man. Funniest thing I've heard in a loooong time!

I love you christina!! Hang in there ;)

Gift Wrap

One of my Favorite things about Christmas is all the adorable gift wrap. I love using plain butcher paper, adding ribbon, and gift tags to decorate the package.  I found this glitter ribbon at Walmart along with the letter charms.  I think the charms were meant for stockings, but you could also use them as ornaments once the present is opened.  I love the way these packages turned out.

-Christy 

DMV

Christy had to go to the DMV to renew her license. So being the best friend that I am, I went with her! Filling out the paper work we decided it is a good idea when it asks for your weight, to put your goal weight. I mean- come on. I don't know one person who has actually put their real weight down. It's a good reminder every time you look at your license to see that goal weight ;) haha!

And we found out Christy might have shrunk an inch in the last 4 years.

And- why is everyone that works at the dmv so cranky? Luckily we had some guy speaking a different language so I chimed in and made friendly conversation. He even let Christy re-take her license picture ;)

So how many of you put your real weight on your drivers license?

Ladies' Home Journal

We are so excited that our Moss Wreath is being featured in this month's issue of Ladies' Home Journal. If you haven't seen the wreath click HERE to see the tutorial.

                             Go get this month's issue or click HERE to see the online slide show of all the great wreaths featured.

-Christy & Chelsie

Black Friday

Black Friday was INSANE!! I am convinced there were SO many more people there this year because they decided to do it starting Thanksgiving morning. My mom and I woke up at 5:30 in the morning, she put the turkey in the oven and we were off. We picked up Christy up at her house and headed to Kmart. After only waiting in line for 10 minutes, they opened the doors and we walked/ran in. There were so many people it was crazy. My mom wanted to try and find a t.v. and Christy really wanted a Christmas tree. Honestly- I'm not even sure why I went! ;)

Aaaaand we left with a Christmas tree. Christy lucked out!

Thanksgiving was great then we all got ready to go head out again to my fave- Target!

My sister and her friend Amanda came with us. It really was so fun. We stopped at 7-11 first to get hot chocolate. The line was unreal. Luckily we only waited in line for 30 minutes and it started moving. Inside was so packed. We had 2 cartfulls trying to get around that store! I left with what I wanted in the ads {can't wait to start the elf on the shelf tradition!!} and Christy left with a lot more than expected ;)

I hope everyone had an amazing Thanksgiving. I know we did :) I am truly blessed with everything life has handed me.

Love- Chelsie

Stocking Stuffers For Him

If I had a significant other in my life this year he would be getting spoiled with all of these great gifts from Restoration Hardware. Here are just a few of my favorites.

1. Survival Kit. This kit contains acetaminophen, band-aid, alcohol prep, antibiotic ointment, book of matches, tea bag, gum, compass, sugar, whistle, salt pack, energy nugget, duct tape, fire starter cube, wire clip, first aid instructions, fish hook and line, note paper, pencil razor blade, safety pin, signal mirror and waterproof bag.

2. Don't For Husbands

3. 5-in-1 Money Clip

4. Bike Pump Key Chain

5. Back Scratcher 

6. Pocket Flash Drive

Aren't the little boxes these gifts come in adorable?  

Happy Holidays!

-Christy

Blog Makeover

You Might have noticed things are looking a little different around our blog.  Our sweet friend Tiffany has started her own design company.  She was nice enough to give our blog a new look.  Doesn't it look great? Click HERE to look at her designs and HERE to see her Etsy shop  

Isn't this birth announcement adorable?

Here are a couple of great blog headers she designed.

She can also help you with all your Christmas cards and birthday invitations.

Thanks again Tiff we love our new look!

-Christy & Chelsie