Candy Corn

This year I decided to offer a fun Halloween crafting party.  I found some rounded triangle blanks that were just screaming to be made in to candy corns.  I had a blast making my samples.  I made one with bold colors and one with a more distressed look.  I gave the attendees a few options for the words, they could choose "Trick or Treat," "Happy Halloween," or their family name.  I also gave them a choice of applying vinyl decals or using vinyl as a stencil and painting on their wording.  My first sample, with the lettering in different colors, is painted.  My second sample is vinyl lettering using outdoor rated black vinyl.  I live in the humid south and I have had no problems with the lettering peeling off.

We finished off our door hangers with fun ribbons.  I have simple taste so I just wanted one type of ribbon, but I had a whole basket of options for the attendees to play with.

Jungle Bedroom

Our home is going through some big changes.  I have a new teenager in the house who wants his own room.  And I have a little guy who is not so little any more and wants to say goodbye to mom's jungle theme.  I checked, and I had never posted a picture of my jungle vinyl.  I made a cute name for his door, but I am most proud of "No more monkeys jumping on the bed."  My brother is an amazing artist.  I envy his artistic talent.  When my first son turned one, he drew several adorable animals to decorate his cake.  I took his monkey and patiently worked until I made a vinyl design with it.  It will come off the wall soon, but it will quickly find a new home in a scrapbook.  Good buy jungle room.  Sniff.

Teacher Gift

This is not my vinyl design.  I am wracking my brain trying to remember where I acquired it so I will update my blog to give credit if I can remember.  I first put the design on a tile, and I wasn't overly thrilled.  But I loved it on a cute, decorative frame on top of notebook paper!

You've Been Assigned This Mountain...

I came across a beautiful quote.  It says, "You've been assigned this mountain to show others it can be moved."  It really struck a chord with me.  I have had some significant struggles, and when I finally opened up rather than hiding my pain, I discovered several other women making my same journey.  I was shocked.  I think there is power when we share our trials, and I think if we share our stories we can provide hope to others.

I felt there was another person who could benefit from this idea, and decided I wanted to give a sign as a gift.  I found a wood sign at Hobby Lobby on super clearance.  I brought it home, sanded it until I had a new canvas, then created this design.  I experimented with several colors and in the end I decided I wanted to go bold.  I really love color.

I hope the message inspired that person.  And I hope that maybe it will inspire you.