A to Z with a little J

Time to start blogging again!  Finally after an exhausting pregnancy and chasing around 2 children I am back to crafting and hopefully finding some time to blog.  Pinterest has only fueled my obsession and triggered my latest craft. I found the idea for an advent calendar on Pinterest and modified.  Makoodle even provided print outs for their calendar.  Instead of just doing straight rows I opted to make mine in the form of a Christmas Tree and made my own print outs. What I used: - 2" favor tins - 2" circle punch or scissors - Print outs - Magnets - Hot glue gun - Goodies to stuff in tins I used these 2" Wilton Favor Tins from Michael's.  You will find them in the wedding supplies aisle for $19.99 but Michael's always has coupons in your Sunday paper so be sure to check for those.  I had 50% off for these. I cut out all of the circles using scissors but if you had a 2" circle punch life would be a lot easier! For the magnets I ...

One more project complete!  I am slowly getting there but have picked up the pace since the party is only a couple days away.  All I have left now is food and the birthday banner. These were very simple to make once I found all the candy I needed.  I never thought it would be so difficult to find Lifesavers in a roll.  I went to 5 stores before I finally found them at the gas station. What you need: Hot Glue Gun Hard round candy such as peppermints or butterscotch Roll of Lifesavers Pack of Bubble Yum Gum Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Hershey's Kiss Mini Chocolate bars

With Jameson's 2nd Birthday only 2 days away I am am working in high gear trying to get ready for his birthday party.  With the invitations done and sent the next thing to address, what to wear?  I decided to tackle my first applique project and it turned out better than I expected.  What do you think? Up next..Birthday banner!