Hey everyone- Hope you all are having a relaxing weekend. Finally have some down time which feels like the perfect time to post about my finished project. My citrus wreathe and garlands for the kitchen. They came out so cute but for some reason pictures do it zero justice. A few weeks ago, I had … More Dried citrus garlands and wreath
Hey guys! It’s a beautiful Summer morning and I can’t wait to share my first pottery class experience with you. So as I mentioned in my last post, I signed up to take a pottery class. Something I have wanted to do for a long time, but have been too scared to take the leap. … More Valeria Potter
Hey everyone! Happy New Year! How are you guys? Feels like I have been flat out since the new year started. And now we are in the midst of our political crisis coming to some type of head. Good times. 2021 can only redeem itself from here, right? Of course… it’s a new year, so … More Knocking out resolutions left and right.
It’s almost February 14th, guys!! ❌⭕️ ❌⭕️ VALentine’s Day!❌⭕️ ❌⭕️ Anyways, I know not a ton of people are fans of Valentine’s Day, but I love all holidays, so stick with me here. —— The day after Christmas is my favorite shopping day of the year! I love it because I can replenish holiday wrap … More Valentine Mickey Candy Bouquet
Hey Everyone, Today we woke up to more snow falling, seriously Mother Nature?, but it was that beautiful romantic fluffy snowfall. A perfect backdrop to make valentines for my two girls. Here they are while we watched the Pat’s win the Super Bowl; aren’t they the cutest? 🙂 They make my every day fantastic, … More Candy Bouquet Valentines
Giving gift certificates is my least favorite thing to do; it really is! I love buying what I consider tangible presents, but if the gift card is for something the person or couple really needs or wants, I am buying it! But, for me, gift certificates leave less to the imagination than normal. I stuff them in … More Mason Jar Gift Certificate Holder
Hey Everyone! Today I am sharing a project that I made 2 years ago, but I only shared on InstaGram, glittered pinecones. It was such a fun project, super easy, AND super cheap! Here’s what you’ll need: -Pine cones (any type really, even store bought, but these are White Pine pine cones I collected from the yard-score FREE!) … More Glittered Pinecones
A Harry Potter Themed Party.. Flying Keys Project This flying keys project was a lot of fun to put together, and it was super quick! Took me all of 45 minutes. These added a touch more whimsy to our daughters’ Harry Potter Themed birthday. DISCLAIMER: I am not an artist of any type. I just … More A Harry Potter Birthday… Flying Keys
Harry Potter Themed Party… Party Favors For the party favor I tried my best to keep it within a couple dollar budget, and I am proud to say that this is by far the cheapest goody bag I have ever put together in all my years partying! Under $2 each! WORD. Because it was … More A Harry Potter Birthday… Party Favors
One of the best visual images of the Sorcerer’s Stone is when Harry enters the Great Hall. We see the ceiling enchanted, as if it were open up to the night sky, along with floating candles a few feet above all the tables. It was so beautiful, and when I looked up inspiration on Pinterest, I found so many variations that … More A Harry Potter Birthday…Floating Candles
We just celebrated our daughter’s First Holy Communion with a garden themed party at home. In keeping with the theme’s rustic feel, I decided to take my hands to glue to craft a few of the party details. This birdcage was a thought since the inception of party planning. I wanted to get a birdcage … More Card holder Birdcage
We celebrated our daughter’s First Holy Communion with a shabby chic garden themed party at home this May. In keeping with the theme’s rustic feel, I decided to take my hands to glue to craft a few of the party details…starting with the confetti. Confetti are an Italian tradition attached to party favors. Basically, they … More Shabby Chic Communion Confetti Project
What a fun and super easy craft! These two pots were transformed to serve fun treats on the dessert table at our daughter’s First Holy Communion. Most supplies were acquired at a local floral supply store- the pots, floral foam and dried floral moss… Also, these pots can be recycled for other parties or in my yard if … More Cake Pop Stand & Donut Hole Topiary
These burlap and lace votives were a quick craft to put together, at under an hour, and I ended up making four different styles out of the two ribbons to keep with the shabby chic/rustic feel of my daughter’s party. A pair of votives highlighted each centerpiece, and was a cute glimmering addition as the day turned to dusk. … More Burlap and Lace Votive Candle Project
Hi All! What a fun craft to do with your kids. I snagged this pumpkin craft off of pinterest, as it seemed easy to do with the girls and a lot of fun; as I love making a mess! The one thing I switched out was the faux pumpkin for the real ones we already … More Melted Crayon Wax Pumpkins
Valeria Out Loud 