TIS THE SEASON FOR HOLIDAY DECOR 12.4.14

Hi guys, it's me, that girl katie, Happy Holidays! Last year I was BOWed Out so this holiday season I wanted to add a little spice to my staircase.

Here is an easy floral DIY project that sure does make my staircase and house feel extra festive this holiday season.

The floral arrangement isn't real but I can reuse it next year. I am not a big fan of fake flowers but for me it's just more practical and I know I will get the holiday smell from our Christmas tree.

I bought these holiday ball ornaments without a plan on how I was going to decorate with them and this is where they landed until my son figures out how to untie and play with them.

I really like how it turned out. It's simple yet elegant and easy to put up, take down and store for next year.

What do you think? How do you decorate your house for the Holidays?

Tis the season for holiday decor!

BIRTHDAY TREE - 11.26.14

Hi guys, it's me, that girl katie, 7 years ago today marked a big, wonderful, and exciting journey in my life, I become a MOM!

I adore my mom and she taught me everything I know about being a mom. One of the many things she gave me was her time making holiday's, parties and play dates feel so special. As a kid I imagine I took them for granted or wasn't always appreciative but now I hold on tight to those memories. I guess as the saying goes, "the apple doesn't fall far from the tree" because it's very important for me to also give my kids special and meaningful moments but with my added creative twist.

So, I saw the idea of a BIRTHDAY TREE in a magazine a few years ago and have had this DIY on my mind ever since.

Apparently, I am not the only one with this idea.

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I wanted to really personalize the BIRTHDAY TREE I had purchased at etsy with ornaments from each year of my daughters life. Some ornaments I put the party invitation and some are with friends.

I used my Cricut Explore to cut out all the frame shapes + the birthday numbers + the star garland + the balloons. Of course every year she will get a new ornament and I imagine I will also add some other tree decoration too.

My daughter LOVES it and I could see that extra sparkle in her eye of feeling special. It was a great way to celebrate her life while also looking back at how lucky I am to be her MOM.

I am very thankful for today!

PIN THE BEARD ON THE GNOME + CRICUT GIVEAWAY 11.20.14

Hi guys, it's me, that girl katie, Oh, GNOME....the HOLIDAYS are here! Are you ready?

So, this is my final project for the Cricut Design Space Star and I will admit that I have been challenged. I consider myself crafty but I never really knew about the craft world of paper. I just touched my finger into this medium and thanks to the Cricut Explore I can't imagine not having this hip machine to help me along the way. It has for sure opened the window to a lot of fun ideas that I want to produced and my daughter thinks it's the coolest thing to just watch cut.

And this month I learned I have a huge soft spot in my heart for Gnomes. Aren't they so cute?

Of course since I live in ski country I had to give the Gnome skis and poles.

Steps:

1. Gather supplies 2. Cut out all shapes on the Cricut Explore - Search "Gnome" in the Cricut Design Space 3. Attach all cut outs to paper 4. Glue cotton balls on beard cut out 5. Attach reusable tape taps on back of beard 6. Attach ribbon or elastic on mask cut out 7. Hang 8. Play

TIPS:

- I used the mouth cut out for the eyes too. I just resized it before sending it to the Cricut Explore to cut out.

- For me finding the "search button" on Cricut is confusing. You have to of created a "new project" in the Canvas. In the Canvas there is a button on the left "insert image". Once you press "insert image" a bunch of images pop up and there is also a "search button". When you find what you are looking for insert it into your canvas project and don't forget to always save your project.

Supplies:

- Paper - Vinyl Sticker - Cotton Balls - Ribbon or elastic (for the mask) - Reusable Tape Tabs (for hanging + for the back of the beard) - Spray Glue - Cricut Explore

Here is what my amazing Lucky #13 team produced this month. They sure are a talented group of ladies & I recommend checking them out, following them and sharing them with all your peeps.

1. Andrea- andreas notebook 2. Celina-petit a petit and family 3. Erin & Tricia-suburban bitches 4. Monica & Jess- east coast creative blog 5. Jessica & Sarah- pretty providence 6. M.J.- pars caeli 7. Sadie Jane-simply sadie jane 8. Crystal-sew creative blog 9.Melissa-the sweet escape

Don't you want to get your Cricut Explore on and make these cool designs? Well, here is your chance to win one for my Team, Lucky #13. All you have to do is make your entry below.

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I am slowing getting ready for the Holidays but it never seems like there is enough time to get everything I want accomplished. Oh Gnome!

Happy Holidays!