So, there will probably be like 10 parts to this project.  Know why, cuz I have no idea what I’m doing!!  This is totally a learning process, but so far I love the results!!

We’re feeling a little bit squished in our little house, and with a new addition coming soon, we had to make some changes!

This used to be my boys’ bedroom…

We moved them down to the basement/playroom (don’t know why we didn’t do it sooner, it’s awesome!!!) and are converting their old bedroom to a craft room/nursery!

And I’m embarrassed to admit, this used to be my old office…

I had about 4 X4 feet to work with!!

Ok, so back to the NEW room,

The painting process…

This is a terrible picture, sorry, but you can see it’s a buttery cream on top, and bluish grey on the bottom.

I won a stencil a couple of months ago from Royal Design Studio, and I LOVE it!!  This was my first time ever using a stencil, but it was great!!  The stencil process…

I did most of the work before we found out the gender, but I was SO SURE it was a girl I went ahead and went on the girly side of neutral…

Yep, these are pretty girly faux roman shades…

I’m hoping the nursery bedding can be baby boy greys and blues, it will have to do!!

So… stay tuned for more!!

Christmas is less than a week away!!  Oh my goodness!!  Are you freaking out!!  I am forgoing my usual Pinterest Post b/c guess why, I haven’t been on Pinterest this whole week!!  I’m telling you, most days I’m lucky if I can eat a full meal, it’s just been one of those crazy weeks!!

Moving on.  Just wanted to show ya a couple more highlights of my Christmas Decor, before it’s no longer relevant, haha!!

My entertainment center shelves…

Our Christmas Centerpiece

These are the same felt topiaries I used for Valentines Day last year, still holding strong:)

I can’t believe in a couple more weeks, all our festive cheer will be packed back up for next year:(

But on a happier note…

We are finding out the sex of our baby this Friday!!!

I could not be more excited!!  I have a baby quilt for a boy, and baby quilt for a girl.  So I was thinking it would be fun to give one away to you!!  More on that tomorrow:)

Happy Monday!

Ever since I saw THIS post on I Heart Naptime from cute from Funky Polka Dot Giraffe, I knew I wanted to host my own cookie exchange.  Oh my word, this was such a fun night!!!  From beautifully delicious cookies, to amazing and hilarious gifts, lots of laughter, yummy food, and darling printables, this will definitely be an annual event!!

So here’s a little re-cap for ya…

My cookies…

White Chocolate Cherry Shortbread Cookies (click HERE for recipe)

My amazingly talented friend Kristy designed and printed all the darling labels, cards, awards, and banner!!  Check out here company Snickerplum for more cute party design printables!!!

Food Labels

The goods…

Lovely Banner

Kyra won “Best Tasting for these perfect Sugar Cookies

and Jaime won “Best Looking” for these delicious Ginger Star Cookies

Voting Cards for the Cookies

The Prizes…

Most Unique went to Liz for her Eggnog cookies

and Most Creative, our very own Paper Designer Queen, Kristy!

Aprons were the prizes for our ladies:)

Each of our ladies brought a handmade gift for the gift exchange, and these girls were AMAZING!!!

Love these pillowcases Jaime scored…

or these darling Christ Centered Ornaments Liz brought home…

and this hand-knitted beanie, I’m loving!!!

I LOVE this group of ladies!!  What a fun night!!

We’re a silly bunch!!

Thanks for all the fun girls!!!

Linking up HERE this week

I am so excited to be participating in this year’s Holly Bloggy Christmas Week!!  Make sure and check out the full post at Simply Sweet Home for a list of all the fun linky parties and giveaways going on!!

Yesterday Nikki featured some delicious Christmas treats over at Chef in Training, and tomorrow you won’t want to miss the Christmas Decor Party over at The Shabby Creek Cottage!!

This is by far my FAVORITE season to craft and create!!  I have a list a mile long of ideas and inspiration I have found on Pinterest that will probably take me YEARS to make:)  I saw a clever idea to add ribbons and bows to your cupboards for hanging Christmas cards.  I decided to make something similar using my pantry door!

Simply tie a LONG strip of ribbon or tulle (I used tulle) along each side of your door.

Add a festive banner if desired.

Paint some clothes pins, and clip up your Christmas cards!!  Such a fun festive way to display your lovely greeting cards:)

For more simple ideas and tutorials, click on my Christmas category tab:)

Now on to our fabulous giveaway!!

Ali Lilly specializes in making jewelry with hemp, beads, crystals, metals and more.  She also loves to make custom pieces for her clients!

Take a look at some of my favorites!

I love these Winter Blue Dangle Earrings

and this Winter Wonderland Ice Crystals Necklace is just gorgeous

I love the dainty look of these Pink Silver and Pearls earrings

and if you need something festive for the holidays, Red and Green Christmas Earrings!

Ami also makes beautiful headbands, like this Autumn Harvest Rosette Headband

Be sure to stop by Ami’s blog, AliLilly for tonz of great ideas, tutorials, recipes, and more.

like this gorgeous Pretty Christmas Mantel!!

How would you like to win a $25 credit to Ami’s shop!!

Here’s how to enter:

• go over to Ami’s Etsy shop and choose your favorite item, let me know what it is

• publicly follow Ami’s blog via Google Friend Connect

• like AliLilly on facebook

• follow AliLilly on twitter

• publicly follow Just Sew Sassy via Google Friend Connect

• follow Just Sew Sassy on facebook

Please leave a separate comment for each entry.  Giveaway and linky party will remain open for one week, and then the winner will be announced.

I would love to see your Christmas Craft Ideas!!  Let’s get this Christmas Craft Party started shall we!!

Link up your Christmas Craft Ideas!!

Ok. I apologize for my obsession with burlap.  I think that after this project it will come to an end.  Maybe.

Ever since I saw the candy cane wreath from Whipperberry, I knew I wanted to make a striped wreath.  I followed my tutorial from the holiday bubble wreath, and just alternated colors this time.

I had an old frame (I have a collection of old frames for occasions such as this:), that I spray painted white.  I sanded it a bit, added some burlap rosettes, and looped it at the top!

Oh, and I forgot about the glittery stars:)

Merry Christmas Everyone!!

How was your weekend????

I feel absolutely blessed beyond measure for the wonderful family and friends that surround us.  It was a lovely weekend, (even if I gained 5 lbs)…  I pinned A LOT of stuff this week.  There is just sooo much inspiration out there!!

I’m excited to share my moster shirt tutorial with you tomorrow, from last week.  That’s all I have to show for:)  I’ll just blame it on the holiday weekend:)

So, this week I’ll share a few of my pins…

I’m running out of hiding places for Christmas presents, so it’s time to get wrapping!  Love these ideas for wrapping gifts…

And I’m realizing how much more there is to actually do in my new craft room… I’m trying to take it a little at a time… but I LOVED this stencil from Linda at Craftaholics Anonymous so much I went our and bought a stencil of my own, and I’m going to attempt it for the first time this week!!  Eek!!!

Wish me luck!!

How about you!!  Did you pin any fun projects this week?  Need an invite?  As always, shoot me an email and I’ll get ya one:)

My kids are sooo excited for the countdown for Christmas to start!!  Who are we kidding, they already ask me everyday, “How many more days until Christmas??”

A couple more weeks in November, then let the countdown begin!!!

Just decorate some cute little chinese takeout boxes (found at your local party store).  As you can see, my decorations are SUPER simple, then thread a ribbon through the top.  Pin with mini clothespins to some hanging twine!!

This little advent garland just follows the boughs of our lighted pine garland…

And a shot during the daytime…

Can’t wait to fill these little cuties with some fun ideas, traditions, and treats of course!!!  Hope you are all having an excellent weekend!!

I did it.  My house is decorated for Christmas .  I’m still adding a few things here and there, but for the most part we have Christmas cheer all around us!!

I saw this darling idea on Pinterest, and knew I had to add it to my Holiday decor this year!!!

Sorry it looks a little green, this pic was taken at night…

Super simple idea, just thread some tulle through the tops of the ornaments, tie the tulle in a knot, hang from ceilings, rails, curtain rods, you name it!!  Sooo festive!!

These ones are on my curtain rods…

I have to say, they’re my new favorite decoration:)  Thank you Pinterest!!!

Ok… time to announce the winner of the Pattern Pack of Superhero Costumes from Kirsti Koo!!

Random Integer Generator

Here are your random numbers:

8

Timestamp: 2011-11-18 01:58:09 UTC

Congratulations to Jennifer Hutchinson!!!

You will have 48 hours to respond to your email and claim your prize!!   Thanks again to everyone for participating in the fabulous giveaway!!  And thanks to Kirsti for donating a super prize!!

So ever since I saw this on Pinterest…

I knew it would be perfect for our boutique to display our necklaces!!

You may just want one to stick on your dresser and display your jewelry in a shabby chic way:)

Either way, here’s the simple tut on how to make your own!!!

Step 1:

“Spray paint on the tray.”  Didn’t catch that error, you know what I mean:)

Step 2:

Step 3:

Make sure you don’t let it leak all over the tray (OOPS!!!)  If you do, just wipe it off:)

Spray with a primer sealant to prevent scuffs and chips.

Step 4:

And you’re done!!

Told ya it was easy:)

Here’s our little boutique display and our necklace holder in action…

Linking up HERE this week!!

So I absolutely ADORE my kids’ preschool teacher!   She’s seriously amazing.  So I was thrilled when she asked me to dress up her class door with a Halloween wreath.

I’ve seen lots of yarn wrapped wreaths all over Blogland, and decided to make my own version.

So, go grab some supplies and let’s get started!

Step 1:

You can even mark your foam wreath where you want the different colors to begin and end, (before wrapping it with yarn.)

This is optional, but I think it adds a little something special:)

Step 2:

Attach the letters to twine with hot glue, and wrap the twine around the wreath.

Step 3:

For a simple tutorial on how to make some felt flowers, go HERE.

Hang up your Wicked Wreath just in time for trick-or-treaters!!

Halloween is almost here!!  Hope it’s a fun week for everyone!!!

Linking up HERE this week!

Including: