9:30 and a quick craft

Sitting at home blog hopping, I found this awesome tutorial to make these fun wall fans. So grabbing some scrapbook paper, scissors and a stapler, I set to work. 15 minutes later, I had these!

Happy Thursday Everyone!

Zig Zag Pillow

Took a half day at work yesterday, went home and got inspired! I've had this pillow project hanging around waiting to be completed, so I attacked it with my sharp scissors and can-do attitude!

So it was supposed to be more of the "chevron" look that's so popular right now, but it's really just a zig zag design. Using black and white, I put together triangles to create this lovely pillow for our new (old) chair. (Got the chair at an estate sale for $25!)

Also, FINALLY put some pictures up on the only wall space in our apartment. I think it came out nicely. Anyhow, happy Wednesday everyone!

Hooray for inspiration!

UNinspired Tuesday

I've been so lax on posting, I know, but I've been so UNinspired! Although, last night I did play around with some new envelope ideas to go with my new awesome cards. I didn't even have to ask my hubby what he thought, he just saw it and mentioned how awesome it is! What a guy. I love it when he notices the stuff I make.

Happy Tuesday everyone and here's to a hopefully much mor INspired Wednesday!

POTTER!!!

Hans and I saw the newest Harry Potter last night at midnight! We have closure! It was excellent! And so fun to be out with all the other HP geeks at midnight.
I made us badges to wear, using the HP font and felt pieces I had lying around.

I was going to wear it in my hair, but it was looking a little like a yamika (sp?).

And my oh-so-cute cupcakes! Little Potter glasses and lightning bolts! I had so much fun making these right up until we left. I'm a cake decorator BEGINNER, so I was impressed with even this much.

Giveaway! Birthday Banner!

Mary Roseanne's Blog is hosting it's first ever giveaway, and the prize is my eco-friendly banner! Go to the blog here to enter! And don't forget to enter every way you can for a better chance to win!
This is the last of my girly Birthday banner, and it'll be hard to give up. This is my favorite!

Hooray for Lynden!

I spent my 4th of July in beautiful downtown Lynden, Washington. The weather up there was actually better than here in SoCal. It was 73 degrees and sunny the whole time. It was amazing! I guess the best part was spending time with David, Rachel and little Molly. I love Molly, and I'm pretty sure she thinks I'm awesome.
So I baked a cake for a 4th of July BBQ with David, Rachel and some friends . . . So it wasn't completely cooled and this is what happens when you put cake together before it's ready. The cake prevailed and completely dismantled itself in warm protest. However, it still tasted great! (Those raspberries are a Lynden specialty, thanks Barbie!)
Here's my newest niece! Isn't she a doll? She's super content and easy. Sleeps 10 hours a night and is generally happy all day and she eats like a champ! I would say "You're so preeeeeeeety" in a sing-songy voice and she would smile every time, so adorable! Also, I made her that awesome buck head shirt in time for hunting season :)
It was a fabulous trip. Full of walks, naps, Harry Potter, kiddo time and lots of outdoors. All the things that make any trip great.