Custom Thank You Card

My son was in a couple of golf tournaments this past week and he was feeling very nervous and anxious about competing (he's only 15).

One of the pro's at his golf club lent him her Bushnell Ranger Finder.

For those of you that don't know it's kind of like binoculars but with just one scope and it gives the user yardage to the pin so you know which club to use.  Sounds like cheating I know but it's perfectly legal to use!

Here is the Thank You card I made for her.

Let me tell you that it was really quick to put together!

I used scraps and my new Lucky Limeade In Colour marker - the sttamp set is an old SU! one called Back Nine.

Until Next Time!

Marie

Cupcakes?

Yesterday  (Wednesday) my daughter had a presentation on MACHU PICCHU for her Comparative Civilizations class.  As part of the presentation each group had to bring something in to share with the class.

So she and her friends made these at my house on Tuesday night:

At first I didn't understand why she would make cupcakes for Machu Picchu - were they made from ancient grains?  No they were confetti cupcakes decorated like Guinea Pigs.

Apparently in Peru there is a dish called CUY which is roasted Guinea Pig.

Surprisingly the cupcakes were a big hit with the class!

Until Next Time!
Marie

Party Table

Ask anyone who knows me.  I often have my camera in my purse or within reach but I get so distracted that I forget to use it.

I am so bad at remembering to take photos of anything - especially before, during and after shots!

Last night we held a birthday party for my Mother-in-Law and since it rained here (in Vancouver) we had to rethink our outdoor dining plans and move it inside.

My dining table (with the small extension table) looked amazing and actually sat 11 people!



I meant to take a photo of the table laid out (before) but I got sidetracked with the guests.

So this "after" shot will have to do.

I bought a chocolate brown table cloth (my MIL's fave colour), rented Apple Green napkins (so cheap at the rental place!), rented some folding black chairs (thanks for the tip Shelley), and made some quick centre-pieces out of Granny Smith apples & votive candes!!

One of the guests graciously brought me this GORGEOUS floral centre piece and it went perfectly with my colour scheme.

Until Next Time!
Marie

My Guilty Pleasure...

I don't watch much reality TV but I do enjoy the Bachelor/Bachelorette series.

The next season starts tomorrow night - Monday May 23rd - with a new Bacheloreette (a finalist from the last Bachelor season).

I can't wait!!

I watch the show on PVR most times but when I get the chance to watch it live I follow along with the live blog and I like to join the fantasy pool on CTV.

There are some great prizes and if you haven't checked it out yet HERE is the link.

Until Next Time!
Marie

Have you got a Grad?

Do you have a student graduating this year?

I do and maybe that’s why I’ve noticed lots of fun projects to make for grad decorating, cards and gifts lately.

I'm posting some links below but if you find something "grad" that might be helpful to others please post a comment here (with the link) and we'll all check it out!

Check out these links for some fun papercrafting graduation ideas:

Graduation Card using scalloped square die

Graduation fun fold card

Graduation Mini Album

Graduation treat boxes

Here’s another fun fold version of the Grad Card

Graduation Money Card

Here’s a Pop Up Grad card tutorial and template.

Graduation Cap Box

Here’s a tutorial on how to make an origami Grad Cap money box.

This is an easy one if you have a Cricut and the Wild Card cartridge.

This one is a cute little grad cap pop up card.

Here’s a link to another blog with more fun Graduation Ideas.

How about some cute treat ideas!

Click HERE to see how these above pop treats are made!

 Click HERE to get the printable version for these picks above.

Photos from Pinterest.

Until Next Time!
Marie

eclectic bathroom design by portland interior designer Donna DuFresne Interior Design

traditional kitchen design by interior designer Glen Vale Group

ntil Next Time! Marie

Happy Birthday To ME!

Yesterday was my birthday - Happy Birthday to ME!

I told my hubby that I didn't want anything from him since I've just ordered myself a few new Nestie dies and a Tim Holtz stamp set.  That seemed like enough to me...

But apparently my generous Hubby thought I should have a little something extra.

This is what was waiting for me when I made my morning coffee.

I was very happy to find a new Coach Travel Purse and Makeup Bag!

I won't tell you how old I am but I am very happy to be having another birthday. 

After the year I've had - battling breast cancer - I deserve a little "extra".