3 THINGS TUESDAY: TROPHY CUPCAKES & PARTY

I am a cupcake girl, through and through. Cupcakes are better than cake because I can get a better icing:cake ratio. Imperative to cake enjoyment. So, after checking out the new Trophy Party Room with Lyndsey from The Stationery Place, we popped across the hall and grabbed some cupcakes at the original Trophy shop.

Yes. That is a pink snowball.  It was delicious.  But not the reason for the post.  TROPHY CUPCAKES & PARTY, one of Seattle's premier cupcakeries, and my personal favorite,  has new boxes.  What? She's writing about boxes.  OH yeah. I am because they are awesome. The branding for Trophy is exceptionally done.  The top is scalloped and striped like the awning of the cupcakery.  Too cool. I can't hide my love for this company, so I won't. 

Oh, and that party room? GORGEOUS! More to come about a little shindig Lyndsey and I are throwing for all the wonderful bloggers up here in Seattle. {insert side glance to button on the right --> ok, well up to the top and right} It is going to be fun! I can't wait to show you some of the decorations we've come up with. If you are a blogger in the area (anywhere in the NW is okay, too) email us for an evite!

3 THINGS TUESDAY: TWIPS - NEW SITE

As you might have noticed from the sidebar, I am a member of TWIPS {Twitter Wedding Inspirational Pals} which was founded by an incredible gal, Naomi of ENCHANTED DREAM WEDDINGS & AFFAIRS.  What she and Alicia, of THE CHARITY WEDDING, have created is a community of support and encouragement for all those in the wedding industry.

The theme is simple: give love. Take that little extra step and make a comment on a pal's blog or tweet their amazing inspiration board. All their hard work has resulted in an online platform for TWIPS.  It is like a perfect little clubhouse, but anyone can (and should) go enjoy the goodies and inspiration it provides.

What I like best about this site? I have to be honest that I am more than a little excited for the DIY section, which I just might have a goodie for this week, but my favorite part is that I can see all the members by area of expertise, which has been hard for me to keep track of as TWIPS has grown by leaps and bounds.  I can't wait to find new TWIPS using this great members catalog.

I can tell you the friendships and help that I have gotten from TWIPS has made an incredible difference in my business and my blog.  I am constantly surprised at the talent and kindness that comes from TWIPS.  So, go NOW...enjoy and watch it grow as new submissions keep coming in.  Fellow TWIPS members...don't forget to submit your information to be listed! Are you in the Wedding Industry? You should join!

A BIG WOOHOO YOU DID IT AND IT'S AWESOME for NAOMI and ALICIA!!!

Don't forget to follow #TWIPS on Twitter for fabulous wedding treats!

READY, SET, FETE OVER ON LOVELY LITTLE DETAILS

Happy Monday all! When Jacin asked me to help her while she makes one fabulous wedding in Cabo, I said yes, yes, YES!  I love her blog LOVELY LITTLE DETAILS and thought I would create a little details post of my own. So, go visit my guest post HERE and let me know what you think. xo

FONT FRIDAY: ISSUE 17

Hello fontabulous font lovers! This week I have a FREEBIE for you! Well, not me personally {boo, I know} but I have found a fantastic free font.  For our newbie font lovers, did you know that sometimes those fabulous fonts you want have free versions?  For example, this week's font by Ossi Gustaffson, SKETCHETIK has a free version in the light form.   I found it via FONT SQUIRREL, but the download is over on MY FONTS.  

But see the little note? Sometimes they have sales, but sometimes they have versions that are free so you can test out the font.  I always scroll down and check all the prices on MyFonts, just to make sure.  I like to play with my fonts a little, before I commit...maybe someday I'll just be able to buy what strikes my fancy.

Have I told you how much I love free fonts?  Well, free stuff in general? I heard of KITSCHY DIGITALS from over on  PUGLY PIXEL and had to try them out.  This blackboard background came from their freebie download.  LOVE.

Don't forget to see my friends! I'm behind on my blog reads so I'll be doing the rounds this weekend for sure!

ALEXANDRA  {THE AERIALIST PRESS}

 ALISON {ALISON OWEN DESIGN}

JEN {BLUSH PRINTABLES}

STEPH {BUBBLEROCK}

SOFIA {BRANCOPRATA}

VICKI {VICKI.DESIGNER}

CATHERINE {DESIGN EDITOR}

CHELSEA {FOURTH AND FOLDED}

ALLIE {HONEY BEE INVITES}

LAUREN {LAUREN ELISE CRAFTED}

JENNA + ELIZABETH {LITTLE BIT HEART}

LAUREN {PALM PAPERS}

KERRY {SUPER SWOON}

WENDY{WESWEN DESIGN}

FOLLOW #FONTFRIDAY on Twitter!

CHRISTMAS IN JULY

I was so excited when I signed up to participate in POTTER AND BUTLER's  Christmas in July & Handmade Gift Exchange.  This was the most fun ever.  Personally, I love giving gifts, and it is my favorite part about Christmas.  All that looking and searching for the perfect little gift just makes me giddy. I wanted to share a little peek of what I sent my exchange partner Chelsea of RIBBON REVELRY.  Just a little mini party pack...

We were meant to be partners, because she sent me the most perfect little band of fabulousness in the SAME COLOR! Isn't that funny?! Little things like that always get me. But I LOVE the headband, what a perfect pop of color!  Thank you Chelsea!

Making something for someone you have never met is such a crazy feeling.  I got butterflies about whether she would like it or not. I couldn't stop smiling and probably weirded out the lovely lady behind the counter at the post office. A big THANK YOU to Emily over at Potter and Butler, for organizing such a lovely arrangement.  If you must know, I am paralyzingly shy deep down and usually force myself to be social...well, at least at first, then you can't shut me up.  I have a second gift to give...and I can't seem to get up the courage to give it.  It's my random act of kindness gift.  I still have a few more days in July...and I know exactly who I am giving it to. 

BETTER THAN BUNTING?

Hello all! Just a quick little post to say...did you see it?  My latest DIY for THE SWEETEST OCCASION is a bunting tablecloth and I am so excited about it...CRAZY excited.  It was so fun and I need MORE.  I  have been searching for a pretty little linen tablecloth to make a silver version. But go HERE and see how it's done...super easy, I promise.

WHAT TIME IS IT?

I will admit, sometimes I am lost with my first born.  For example, while hearing for the seventieth time, what time is it?  I realize...ooohhhh, I'm supposed to teach you how to read a clock. Big time mommy duh.  Which is also not the word to say out loud to yourself, because if you say it enough, your short people will gleefully chime in, also.

But, after coming to the realization that I need to teach time, I went looking for a printable.  Just a simple one...yet all I could find were terribly hideous versions.  Really? Why is it when you make something for kids or about them it has to look like bad kids' handwriting.  All the preschool forms came home like that.  Um, my kid isn't going to read it...can I get a decent font? or at least a plain one? Don't even get me started on the clip art.  Anyhoo, I was reminded of the lack of graphic designers in the school system as I cruised the "educational" blogs and printables for teachers. I finally became so disappointed, that I made my own.  Which took like 5 mins total, and I probably could have done from the start, instead of spending all that time looking.  Oh well.  I give you a very plain, simple, no comic sans in sight, printable clock in two colors.

Print on cardstock, trim the edges off around the clock, cut out the hands, punch a hole in the ends and attach to the clock with a brad.  Voila.

Oh, and I just made a little coloring page version, for those little ones who love to color!

Downloads:
PRINTIE A {YELLOW}
PRINTIE B {ORANGE}
COLORING PAGE

Enjoy! xo