Celebrate the 4th in Style!

I spent a few nights this past week creating the "Stars and Stripes" apron series just in time for the 4th of July! 

They are available for immediate shipment so that you have them in time for your 4th of July Parties!!!!  They are all listed in our shop, Apple of my Pie Aprons.


If I do not have the chance to post again before our weekend travels, Happy Independence Day, God Bless America and be safe!!!!   

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Fun. Simple. Homemade Puffy Paint.

This was so fun. Perfect for a day stuck in the house! 


It was a little messy when working with a 21 month old, but super easy to clean up.  We put a sheet in the kitchen floor, a large bowl of water to rinse hands and a cup towel that could be stained to dry our hands. 


We painted lots of pictures!

WHAT YOU NEED: 

 Self Rising Flour

 Salt

Food Coloring

Cupcake pan or other small bowls to mix "paint"

HOW TO: 

I used a cupcake pan to make it easier. You can use separate containers. Whatever works best for you. If you have multiple kids, separate bowls might work better. 


You will mix together 1 tbsp of Self Rising Flour with 1 tbsp Salt {equal parts} into each cupcake tin or small bowl.  Add a few drops of food coloring to each batch. 

Add just enough water to make a paste. You don't want it too thick, but you don't want a water consistency either. I'm sure you will be able to "feel" it.  Mommies know this kind of thing. 


After you paint your picture, put it in the microwave and cook for 7-10 seconds.  Never "cook" longer than 10 second intervals. It could burn or even worse... catch fire.  We never exceeded 10 seconds for any of our paintings. 

 Is that little hand print not the most adorable little thing in this whole wide world! 

 Enjoy your little masterpieces! 

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Happy Daddy Day

Here are a few pictures that we took for "Daddy's Day" to celebrate the wonderful Mr. Dubs. 


I created a DVD of him and Kyah. It was quite lengthy... about 30 minutes or so. It included just pictures of the two of them together and a few short movie clips.  Trust me when I say it was awesome. 

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Pottery Barn Inspired Sand Box

If you know me, then you know I love me some Pottery Barn. What I do not love is the price tag on about 90% of their pretties. For example, their amazing sandbox. Talk about love at first site.  {drool}. Talk about the $400 price tag! {gasp}

Kyah loves playing in the volleyball court so I knew that he would love his own space. 


What I loved most about the PB Sandbox was the fact that it was covered and that it was "fancy".  Not just a plastic turtle. {no offense to the plastic turtle lovers... I know you are out there}. 


For weeks I pondered the thought of making my own. I knew it would cost way less if I went that route, but it was a matter of getting the materials and then finding a whole day to work on it. Not to mention I needed the hubs help.... and ladies... for a non-handy man, he did fabulous!  He most certainly gets a shout out for his hard work. 


After a days worth of work and only $65, here is my little cutie in his very own, fancy, covered, sandbox! 

We love it and we personally like it much better than the PB version. What do you think? 
Would you like a How-To?




UPDATED:  Due to the overwhelming response requesting a tutorial, please click HERE and you will be directed to the "how-to" post. 
Y'all sure know how to make a girl feel special! 

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Shabby Chic Bridal Shower

This past week I had the privilege of hosting a Bridal Shower. The bride-to-be is unique and vintage in personality. I chose to go with a Shabby Chic theme. Turned out that the space it was held in complimented our theme perfectly. 


Here are a few photos for  Shabby Chic Bridal Shower Inspiration. 

I loved using old silver pieces, mirrors, and glass.  Most of the items that I used for display were bought from Goodwill. The cupcake stands were each $2 at Goodwill. All of the little silver items were purchased there as well. Most for around $1. 


I used my picnic basket to store plates and silverware in. It added to the shabby feel. Not to mention I bought it at Walmart for $12. Is it not adorable! 


Last but not least, I designed labels. For some reason a party is just not a party without labels.


Have you ever held a Shabby Chic party? If so I'd love to know what you did. You can bet your bippy this will not be the last one on my list. 

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