100% Free Invitations

You can have this invitation design absolutelyfree if you want it.  Just send me an email!I threw this together today as an example of how a bride on a budget can still have cute invitations.  I did this on my computer, just Microsoft Word.  If by chance you like this invitation, you can have it absolutely free.  Just email me your names, dates, etc. and I'll send it back to you ASAP and absolutely free.  (I'm not a graphic designer so I can't charge folks money like I am one can I?  Nope, I can't.) Now the next step might not be free, but you can still save a bunch of bucks.  Upload your design to 123print.com...

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Make a Barbie dress from a sock, Part 2

I posted this last week as a way for brides to keep the little ones busy during the reception or just as a fun kids craft on a rainy day.  This week has been spring break for our kids and we decided to make a whole box full of these recycled kid socks.This time around we used glitter glue to dazzle the dolls up and used longer socks that let us make sleeves.  The girls also wanted to take the toe we cut off of the sock and use it as a hat.  I'm not sure this works that great but hey, they liked it and that's what it's all about! This idea is free, easy, and requires very little supplies.  Here's the tutorial if you want the...

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Easy, no mixer needed, banana bread recipe

Made this today and thought it would be great with the Bridal Shower Brunch recipe for crepes I posted earlier. This particular banana bread recipe is good for us because I can't have nuts and my husband hates them anyway.  Also, no need for a mixer which I love!  Makes it a little bit easier to whip up in a hurry.  Easy, cheap, and simple ingredients too! Banana BreadIngredients3 or 4 ripe bananas, smashed1/3 cup melted butter1 cup sugar (can easily reduce to 3/4 cup)1 egg, beaten1 teaspoon vanilla1 teaspoon baking sodaPinch of salt1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flourMethodNo need for a mixer for this recipe. Preheat the oven...

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Feather Necklace

Well ~I had a few left over feathers from the feather purse I did, for a guest blog at  Social Salutations HERE. (Love her Blog)Which I will re- post here later today.  I was going to do a small feather clutch but....I made this instead.. With the help of a gifted necklace, I received from E, at our Weekly D and D meeting. I just combined her necklace with the one that I made,  because mine looked a little plain to me. It needed that extra ummm "Je ne sais quois".   I love how it turned out.. I guess I am feather obsessed.... It was not hard at all.  Of course we discussed  lots of important things...

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$4.00 Centerpiece

I needed a quick centerpiece idea for the $500 wedding class I was teaching and as I was shopping at Walmart, thinking about how much I really didn't want to run another errand, I noticed the craft section.  Sticking to my idea that all centerpieces should cost under $5.00, I grabbed a block of Styrofoam and started thinking about how I could pretty it up.  It cost about $2.99 and looking around, I noticed some autumn silk flowers on clearance, and grabbed a few bundles.  It's all coming together, I thought.  I snatched up four bundles at 25 cents each and we after a quick assembly, we had ourselves a centerpiece.  You'll...

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Teal Blue and White

I am off and running today, and will not be returning  until late. Wearing comfy and casual, and getting geared up to having my weekly meeting at D and D, discussing up and coming projects for the blog.  My fab 3 ( Mom, Grandmother and E, ) always  help me come up with the best ideas.  Wearing white again.;) Love it with teal blue.  I guess that is my favorite color combo for Spring and Summer.. It Makes me think of the sky, and the Ocean~ ahh the Ocean, I can not wait to visit her this summer.Have a Wonderful Wednesday!! T-Shirt and Jeans ~Target I distressed the jeans myselfDenim Jacket~ Express  Shoes Franco...

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Wednesday and Food

I am doing another ~What I ate Wednesday~ Post and Linking it up to the Always, Awesome Site, Peas and Crayons HERE. Jenn is a nutritionist and always has wonderful, healthy, yummy recipes. She inspires me to eat better.   I will have to warn you ~Linking up to it always makes me hungry .Nom nom.! Every Wednesday she has a link party that links up what you ate for a  day.  Pretty neat because it really makes me think about what I eat.  Here is a peek into what I ate one day.  And as Jenn Says," You Are What you Eat so Eat Pretty."Breakfast~ Coffee and a Apple and BananaLunch ~ Ham and Cheese Bagel...

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We're on Facebook!

Headed over to our new Facebook Page.Leave a comment and 'like' us while you're the...

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Bridal shower brunch recipe

Recipe from StarTribuneNeed a unique, easy, and affordable recipe idea for a bridal shower brunch?  Gotcha covered.  I made these this week for my family and they were awesome (and extremely easy).  The recipe makes quite a few of these but even doubling the recipe wouldn't add much cost.  The ingredients are very simple and cheap.  My suggestion would be setting up an electric skillet/hot plate on the kitchen table, making the crepes fresh (each crepe takes about 2 minutes on the skillet), put them on guests' plates and have a variety of toppings available such as strawberries, bananas, Nutella, whipped cream, blueberries,...

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Elope!

I feel like the word Elope is almost considered a dirty 4-letter word in the wedding industy. It really shouldn't be. But it's almost frowned upon.Not by me, mind you.But really, my clients almost whisper to me, I think we should consider an elopement... in a hush tone. Honestly, if eloping is right for you, do it!And if you do it like this, do it right NOW! I've known Lisa for a long time, and I've known Jeff even longer. I love them, and seeing them happy and together is a perfect fairy tale ending (or is it, begining) for me!Lisa & Jeffrey's NYC Elopement ! from Jeffrey Stoner Video on Vim...

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Pencil Skirt

Pencil skirts are tricky! If you get one too tight you look like a stuffed sausage, if it is too big, it does not do what it is suppose to do, which is  show off the great curves god gave you.  So, I would have to say getting the right fit, even if you have to get it slightly altered, is the key.  Now I am no skinny mini. My weight is WAY above 120 pounds, but I have noticed that the Pencil skirt hides way more than I thought. ~ And there are always spanx~ although they make me so hot I can never wear them. I put them on and take them right back off again, LOL.  If  your stomach is not your best asset then wear a longer...

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Red Placemat Clutch

Morning Everyone!I hope everyone's Monday was stupendous. We Had the best Rain All day , I haven't seen rain like that since the last tropical depression went through.  LOVED IT!! We Also had the most Perfect night because it was spent with family that we have not seen in a year.  I just wish they or we lived closer. :( Praying for them to have a safe trip home. I made this purse about 3 weeks ago as a trial after my first Placemat Clutch.  It is made from a round straw like Placemat, and  the texture is why I grabbed the thing for a $ 1.50 .  I must have really looked strange when I picked it up and stood there with...

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