I hear a CHANGE a comin'

I know, I could have just as easily quoted Bob Dylan's "Time's they are a changin'" as my title. But I'm dorky and that is the first thing that popped into my head..so I went with it. {judge me}


Alright - I've mentioned in this crazy mess of a blog before that I'm organized. I like structure. Without structure, I'm a wreck. Example A- my bedroom. But that may not be the lack of structure but it is a wreck. Anyways...Confession time - I'm addicted to blogs. I've wasted so much time just looking at other people's homes, kids and craft projects to the extent I feel like I know the person  - I don't but I still may send them a Christmas card because I'm obsessed with them..er, I mean their blogs. 


Okay, I got off track. I've seen many people with schedules so their blog is a bit more organized - BAM- best idea for me. I like the idea of a well thought out schedule. Because obviously - this blog is my blank canvas thing doesn't work out for me. I forget about it, I'm intimidated by it, etc. So, I'm going to be making some changes around here....but I'll tell you more about that tomorrow.


And on another note -
I went to a wedding this past weekend.
Don't I have beautiful friends??

Outdoor Beautification

Made a few improvements to the back patio this afternoon. I am now stuck inside with terrible allergies. Dang you outdoors. I really enjoy being with you but afterwards is terrible! 

Still have to find some patio furniture! If you missed the before - The Great Outdoors. Enjoy the updates:

My first attempt at being a "green thumb"

DIY Name Banner

What's a better way to celebrate a new baby then a baby shower! Over the last 9 months, Mom and Dad have thought long and hard about the name for their precious bundle of joy, so why not celebrate that too! I really enjoyed making this cute name banner for little Ace! With just a little scrapbook paper and twine you have a cute decoration for the shower and for the nursery! 

Step One:  Pick out your scrapbook paper!

I chose to stick with the theme of the shower and used sports-inspired paper, which just happens to match the little one's future room! You can make the banner any size you want. I choose to do Ace's first and middle names. Also, you can use whatever sized paper you want. {Since the name was going to be so long, I decided to cut my paper down a bit and make the individual letters smaller!}

Step Two: I found coordinating paper and jazzed up my paper a bit!

I am not the best at taking pictures of each step. There are actually a few things missing here. Oops! I cut out white paper and then also cut out letters to spell A-C-E-K-A-R-T-E-R. Then glued and all that stuff! You will also see I added more paper than the picture above to my letters. 

Step Three: Thread the letters!

I found some twine {at Wal-Mart for around 2 bucks} and then punched holes in each paper. I think it turned out nicely. So easy and so cute! Definetly added something to the shower! 

DIY Diaper Cake

As I write this blog about all my DIY shower items --the sweet little boy the items are for is being brought into this world. I am anxiously awaiting a text to find out that precious Ace Karter has arrived. I'm almost certain that he will be born dribbling a basketball. 

It is really so SIMPLE. This whole process should last you about 30 minutes. Just pop in a movie, watch a show on television and get to crafting! This is such a cute way to "gift" diapers! So much cuter than the package, right?


The rolling of the diapers is the most time consuming part - then the fun begins. Decorate away! Get creative.  I had cute pictures of me decorating the cake but blogspot is being crazy and won't let me upload them so I will just share the finished product. I know you are all smart enough to  figure out the end between! 




This is how my cake turned out! 

DIY Scoreboard

I recently helped host an adorable little shower for a baby boy who is being born into a family who adores sports. Actually, this baby will be more athletic from the minute he is born than me ever. I made several little items for the shower and I will be sharing them with you over the next few days, but the first DIY project is the chalkboard scoreboard.

I started with a chalkboard from Hobby Lobby. 

Then, I traced each line onto the board. I was so nervous once it came to painting the lines I would screw up so I used a pencil and a ruler to make sure it was all straight and perfect. 

Then I began to paint the lines just right over the penciled lines.

TA DA!

And here is the scoreboard at the shower! 

Instead of signing a guest book we had everyone "autograph" a basketball. I wish that had been my idea. 

secret project

I have been having craft nights lately working on a little project...I wish I could show you the project but the recipient might just see it before she receives it...

so until then

here's a teaser.