Scrapbook Monday: Family Pages

Happy Monday! Just wanted to share a few scrapbook pages I recently finished. Hopefully I'll have time to post more next Monday. 

Me & My Dog

The first is a page about my daughter's obsession with dogs. Every time she sees one or hears one, she says "ruff ruff". We're still trying to get her to say "dog", but that's taking a bit more time.  ;)  She especially loves her own dog, Dexter, and is always asking where he is when she doesn't see him. Every night she has to say goodnight to him. They're very sweet together. 

November

The second are some older photos from last Thanksgiving. I used some specialty transparency paper with gold text, and placed it over some red striped paper to make it stand out. This was stitched to a piece of kraft paper with gold foil polka dots. I stitched some transparency paper onto the upper photo to carry it through the layout.

I used some brown woodgrain paper on the far right side, as well as a photo backdrop for the large photo in the center. I added some gold glitter and foil frames and alphabet, as well as some wood veneer diamonds and hearts.

Love You

Lastly, is a page I completed awhile ago but forgot to post. It's an electric design, with bits and embellishments added here and there. This typically isn't my style, but I tried to unify the design with common colors and a shabby chic theme. 

For the text on the tag, I typed out the text in photoshop, made sure the overall size would fit on the tag, then first printed on white card stock. I then placed the tag over the printed text to make sure it would fit, aligned the tag where I wanted it, then used wash tape on two edges to hold it onto the card stock. Then I placed the card stock back in the printer, and re-printed the text. Once dry, carefully remove the tape to ensure no ripping, and voila, you have printed text on your tag.

The wood frame around the photo is actually made of fabric, made by Maggie Holmes. It adds some linen-type texture to the page which I love.

Hope these help provide some inspiration for your next layout! Until next time...

Pastel Birdcages, Birds, and Flowering Tree Shower Invitations

Good morning all! Hope you're having a wonderful start to the weekend! I wanted to share some new invitations available in my shop. They feature birds, birdcages, and flowers, all in gorgeous pastel colors. 

These designs are a variation to a previous design shown below. You can find this version of the invitation in my Etsy shop here. You can also see the previous blog post for this invitation here.

A client requested the colors be altered to match a photo of some amazing pastel-colored french macaroons. This wasn't the exact photo, but thought I'd show an example of where the color inspiration originated. 

One Dozen Macarons

from LaPetiteDelicat
One dozen beautiful, made-to-order macarons.

Here are the designs I came up with. The first is the original request. The others are variations with pastel colors, including pink, blue, teal, free, lavender, and one with peach and mint. 

I love the softness of the pastel colors. These are available for a baby shower, bridal shower, bridesmaids luncheon, or any other event you'd like. The text can be altered for an engagement party, anniversary party, rehearsal dinner, etc.
You can find these pastel bird and birdcage invitations in my Etsy shop here.

If you're planning a shower, see the coordinating items below from other Etsy shops. Hopefully they provide some inspiration for your event. 

Pastel Bird Cookies

from CookieCollections

For desert (if not going with the tasty macaroons), these adorable bird cookies would be perfect! Love the colors on each. :)

Pastel Baby Bird Confetti

from BrownEyedRose

For the tabletops, these little bird confetti would be the perfect touch sprinkled around some vases with fresh flowers.

Pastel Hanging Birds

from rubyandlen

For party favors, how perfect are these little hanging birds? The colors match the invitations perfectly!

Pastel Bird Soaps

from ajsweetsoap

Or how about these adorable bird soaps? Fun and practical  ;)

Birdhouse Shower Favor Box

from Gracefuleventfavors

And to make your party favors that much cuter....place one of the hanging birds or bird soaps in one of these little birdhouses. So cute! It looks like they would both fit! You could even have a variety of both and let guests choose. I can just picture the little birds peaking out the window in the box. :)

Kissing Bird Cupcake Wrappers

from All4partytime

If you're having cupcakes, use these lovely kissing birds cupcake wrappers, with some pastel-colored frosting.

Lovebirds Wedding Cake Topper

from MissRoseDanae

If your'e having a cake for a bridal shower instead, try these gorgeous bird cake toppers, complete with veil and bow tie!

Pastel Birds Guest Book

from LovaluDesign

For a guest book, try this lovely canvas print, for which you can choose your own pastel colors.

And now for some amazing baby shower gifts - both for the nursery, and the baby. 

Cloud and Birds Nursery Mobile

from BlossomHill

I may be a bit obsessed with this baby bird nursery mobile. Love the puffy cloud!

Canvas Clock and Birds Painting

from PicturesqueFolkart

If you're having a sip-and-see, and know what time the baby was born, you can memorialize that moment in this beautiful canvas art featuring a clock hands with birds. 

Pastel Bird Nursery Wall Art

from CarolynCochrane

For nursery wall art, I love, love, love these prints! And the pastel colors are perfect!

Bird Baby Crib Bedding

from CarouselDesignsShop

For crib bedding, how sweet is this bird fabric?

Baby Bird Custom Blanket

from peepsboutique

If you know the baby's name, give the gift of a personalized baby blanket. 

Pastel Pink Bird Hook

from BOLDHOUSE

Looking for something small to tuck in a bird-themed gift basket? How about this pastel pink bird hook for the nursery?

Turquoise Bird Onesie

from LindseyLeeandCo

For the baby girl, I am completely in love with this little bird onesie, and the matching headband. Look at the little nest on the headband!! So cute!

I'll leave you today with the image of that cute little headband and onesie! Hope this provided some inspiration for your bird-theme baby or bridal shower, or even bridesmaids luncheon. The pastel colors work well for both boys and girls. Again, you can find the invitations in my Etsy shop here. If you're interested in a variation of the design just let me know and I'm happy to help!

Chalkboard Beer Mug Invitations for Him

Hello there! It's been quite awhile since I've had a chance to post some new invitations, or anything for that matter! Things have been a bit rough here the past few months. I'm pregnant again...surprise! And unfortunately it exacerbated a chronic GI disease I wasn't aware I had, so I was sick the past few months. Luckily with medication things are improving, so....I'm back!!

I thought I'd do a quick post about a variation to an older design that I just posted in my shop. It is for the male in your life, whether for a birthday party, bachelor party, or a Diapers & Beers party for a daddy-to-be. It features white beer mugs overflowing with foam and bubbles, on a black chalkboard background. It has a typography look to the text as well. The leaves are reminiscent of hops.

You can find each of these designs in my Etsy shop here.

 I love the chalkboard look, and it is all the rage right now. These beer mugs were the perfect addition, as I can imagine something similar drawn on a chalkboard outside of a local pub. 

This invitation design is a variation from one of my older designs below. I originally created the beer glasses invitation for my husband's surprise 30th birthday. You can find the previous blog post regarding this invitation here. You can find the invitation here.

I had a request from a client to design something similar with beer mugs clinking together for the opening of a biergarten. This is what I came up with, and I love it so much that I've since added it to my shop. Remember, if you see something you like in my shop but want something tweaked, or have an idea for something completely different, just let me know and I'll see what I can do. 

If you're throwing a chalkboard beer-themed birthday party, bachelor party, or Diapers and Beers party, see the below coordinating items from other shops that would be perfect gifts for the guest of honor.

And with Father's Day just around the corner, these would also make great gifts for the beer enthusiast or home brewer in your life!

Personalized Chalkboard Tap Handle

from FunMadeProducts

Love this intricate wooden tap handle with the chalkboard label below. So classy.

Custom Cherry Chalkboard Tap Handle

from StickmanHardware

Or how about this plaque style, cherry wood tap handle with engraved text? 

Wooden Six-Pack Carrier

from AbsoluteImpressions

For carrying a case of beer to friend's, even home brew, this wooden six-pack caddy is perfect. It comes with the bottle opener and the chalkboard label on the side to label the type of beer. I bought a few of these for my husband a few years ago - they're great.  

Wall Mount Rustic Bottle Opener

from LeShoppeRustique

Speaking of bottle openers, attach this to your wall above a trash can to make opening bottles that much easier! And who doesn't love a chalkboard finish?

Chalkboard Beer Mug

from themanregistry

A great gift for any beer lover, these mugs feature a chalkboard label you re-use over and over again.

Chalkboard Beer Flight Paddle

from TheCustomCouple

What beer lover doesn't enjoy tasting a few different brews? Line 'em up on this handmade beer flight paddle. 

Chalkboard Beer Growler

from UrbanBelleNewYork

Not sure what function this serves exactly, but as a decoration I love it! Maybe use as a sign for the party?

Chalkboard Beer Buttons

from TheFlairShop

Last but not least, looking for something small to send the party-goers home with? How about these chalkboard beer buttons - you could even add magnets to the back.

Hope that gives you some inspiration for your man's next event. It's always difficult to decorate for a 'man party', but how can you go wrong with beer and chalkboard? Don't forget to check out the invitations in my shop, and let me know if I can be of any assistance.