made it monday

In my last post I added a picture of a wreath I wanted to make for my house. I finally got around to it and am pretty pleased with the outcome!

My etsy shop has been doing pretty well for being a newbie. I have had a few custom orders that have been really fun to work on. Lately, my time has been spent preparing to go back to work: my kindergartners come in less than 2 weeks!

Pretty soon I hope to have a sneak peek of the soft baby book I am making for Noah Bean...

3 months to go...

Wow

It is amazing how fast our wedding is approaching yet incredible to see all of my ideas and projects come to fruition. I feel like I, (I mean we), have been planning for ages...

For the past few months I have been covered in Gocco ink, cut thousands of sheets of paper, sewed like a mad-woman, painted, assembled, and glued like crazy.

I wish I could share all of my progress...but I want some things to be a "surprise"

And to all you DIY'ers out there... prepare to have your home look a little something like this...

can we say "Lindsay needs her very own craft room?!"

OH...if anyone was thinking about getting me a wedding gift (and I mean ME)...this is what I am currently drooling over

ikea varde table

Photo Post

As promised, this post will be dedicated to a bunch of photos I have been too busy(lazy) to post! I apologize for the randomness:

My first attempt at a product for ETSY! I do not have a shop yet... and am in desperate need of your creative minds to help me think of a name... These are korker bows. The packaging isn't finalized either, but boy do I LOVE my martha stewart scalloped border punch :)

Here is a SNEAK PEEK of our STD's (duh... save the dates). For the love of the lord, I WILL mail them THIS WEEKEND! If you are cool enough (which you probably are), it should be arriving sometime next week...fingers crossed

the postcards: addressed and sorted

This is my momma's arm showing off 100, yesssss 100, personalized matchboxes for the reception. They were so easy, CHEAP, and cute (if I do say so myself).
Thanks mom for all the help!

(yes, Abbie, that is an official Rachel Ray "garbage bowl." Who knew my mom was so hip?)

Here is my crazed "I LOVE MY GOCCO SOOOO MUCH AND CAN'T BELIEVE IT IS FINALLY HERE!!" face :)

too bad it still looks like this: sad and alone, in the box...waiting to be used in all of its glory! I do have a coaster project I am going to start soon...

and here are two of the COOLEST halloween costumes ever, who just happened to win a cash prize at Frickers on Halloween. I think it is about time for JT to start agreeing with everything I suggest...because I OBVIOUSLY know what I am talking about :)


PARTY ON WAYNE---SCHHHAAAWINNG!

question?

how does everyone feel about matchbooks at a wedding reception? i am leaning towards matchbooks to have at the bar...with a DIY twist.

ya think it's overdone and/or completely unnecessary? Or a useful, easy favor?




p.s. this video cracked-me-up
http://home.theundergroundcity.com/kickapps/_Marky-Mark-talks-to-animals-on-SNL/video/354229/22344.html

Sneak Peek

Here is a little look into some of the crafty, DIY projects I have been working on for the big day. I also added a few shots of inspiration, so you can see where this wedding is heading!


will you be my bridesmaid? cards


message for my sister


probably will hang from a tree or church doors

example of linens at our venue-- mmm chocolate brown :)



invitation image-- you will probably be seeing this everywhere!



SIDE NOTE: thanks to my awesome friends who helped me celebrate the big 2-5. love you all. especially you, hubby-to-be (thanks for the fantabulous coat!)



I better begin the "100-push-up challenge" -ughh