Valentines

I love Valentines. For years I've wanted to buy those darling mail envelopes that seem to never go on sale and sale out every year from Pottery Barn Kids. Let's face it, $20 x 3 kids is a little out my budget right now for home decor. So when I saw this darling idea from the crafting chicks, I was sold! The instructions are with the link and she is much more detail oriented than me. Three things I learned. Scalloped scissors do not cut felt well, so I used large white ric rac which I think I like more. Second, use 6 strands of embroidery floss on the stitching, it looks better. I did three at first, and didn't like it as well. Third, don't cut the ric rac, just twist it and keep it one long strand. I still have to stitch mine and the hubs, but the kids LOVE them, and they turned out great for about $3.00 a piece.

I also competed this darling wreath...instructions here (cost=$6.00)


and this tile (cost=$4.50)...instructions here

Thank you crafty minds for making these adorable crafts so easy and fun to do!

Getting Organized

School papers are my nemesis. Ever since my last child was born (almost 6 years ago) I've been in a bit of a scrapbooking/keepsake slump. I've had a box full of school papers, certificates, piano recitals, ballet recitals, ect, ect...that is overflowing and quite frankly one big mess. I've dreaded going through the papers because what do I do with them. I came across this brilliant system on pintrest and Voila! I am now organized. Everyone has a folder until 12th grade, and every one's papers are backlogged and organized to pre-K. Thank you, iheartorganzing! They may never get into a scrapbook, but my guilt is gone and the filing system is a piece of cake!  This is why I love pintrest. Crafty chicks who are way smarter than me come up with brilliant ideas and create them, so I  don't have to reinvent the wheel!

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