Baby Pearl Bracelet

Hello lovelies! It seems as though you all love pretty sparkly/glittery shoes. So I'm definitely keeping them in mind. I will see if I can even get those glitter TOMS here. 

I received my gift for baby Layla-Rose in the mail yesterday. It is utterly adorable! 

Her first pearl bracelet. It's tiny because she has a teeny wrist. (I measured it!) I bought this from Dutchpearl etsy shop. 

To show how small it is! I can't wait for her to wear it. 

My nephews Caeleb and Isaiah with their baby sister Layla-Rose. (In case you're wondering my oldest brother is divorced, hence why I don't call Layla my niece. And it's a bit too complicated to really get into all the family changes)

And just to show my friendship bracelet progress for the Friendship Bracelet project. Those four on the bottom were the first ones I made and decided to venture into using three colours. I'm really getting into it :) 

Ahh pretty glitter

Hey lovely people! I hope you're weekend was good. I didn't get to make my glittery star wands but it's on the agenda for this week.

Speaking of glitter, I have a few glittery items on my wishlist...

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Gold glitter TOMS! I was thinking about these but I'm not sure if they are too out there??

Or maybe silver.

Black perhaps. It would be a more subtle glitter. 

I wouldn't mind some pink ones but I couldn't use them for everyday.

What do you think? What would you choose??

And would love to own these.

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These sequin heart shoe clips. I simply adore them! But shipping is too expensive (I would mind these glitter shoes either). 

At the moment though, I wouldn't mind a pair of glittery ballet flats for this season. I almost bought a black glittery pair from Target. I wish I did now. 

Do you like glitter/sparkly shoes? 

Friday Happy List

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This is my happy list for the week!

♥ Eating cold watermelon on a hot day

♥ Relaxing with a good book as I get over my cold

♥ Buying string to make friendship bracelets

♥ Wrapping gifts with brown paper

♥ Wrapping Jason's present 

♥ My Tabidesigns birdcage ornament

♥ My butterfly tree topper (I probably should have gotten a star)

♥  The little wedding couple Jason made for a work mate fun gift (I helped with ideas and he made it)

♥ My little white tree with pastel decos

♥ My little star wand supplies (I plan to decorate them this weekend!)

I have so many things I need to catch up on, but I really want to be creative just because this weekend. That's why I bought those star wands and glitter. I think we all need a little childish fun in our lives. I used to love making Christmas crafts as a child. It always made me so much more excited about the day. 

Have a beautiful weekend!!

Friendship bracelet Project

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Friendship bracelets. I remember making them when I was in year 8 and getting some from my friends. I  have some of them still packed away in boxes. 

Well, I first read about Nicole's Friendship Bracelet Project via her twitter then went to her blog to check out the post. This project is to make some friendship bracelets and they will be sent away to orphans in Uganda. She was inspired by her friend who went over there to help out with some orphans. This simple item can brighten up their lives and to own something that is theirs and made with love :) 

I've decided to become involved by making some friendship bracelets which will be sent off to Nicole who will give them to her friend who will send them to Uganda. 

I've bought my string and I hope to get started on this very soon!

Nicole's lovely post really made me think about going to Cambodia next year to help out in my church's SHE rescue home. I've had a desire to help out for awhile now and I think I just have to do it! 

Lately, I've been so inspired by those who give so much of their time and so selfless, with a real heart for other people. And I think it's time I finally went on one of those missions trips. Any encouragement would be most welcome :)

I do urge you to check out Nicole's post and contact her if you want to get involved with this lovely project. 

P.S. If you are a member of Project You, we have something quite exciting in the works! And there is still 20% off in the shop with the coupon code: HAPPYSEASON 

Pretty Paper Christmas packaging

As I mentioned in my last post, I want to use brown paper to wrap my gifts with lot of pretty ribbon, butterflies, baubles etc....Here is some inspiration.

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Paper butterflies would be sweet. 

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I love the lace and pegs. I might use some plain coloured paper too. 

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This is just utterly gorgeous! So many pretty things here. 

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A glitter letter tag would be a nice touch. 

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Little mushrooms!! 

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Danni has the prettiest packaging ideas. Japanese washi tape, lace and hearts. Ahhh! 

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*Eyes popping* 

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YESSS! 

If I received packaging like this I would jump with glee! And take a whole lot of photos :)

And remember there is 20% off my shop with code: HAPPYSEASON 

Just a Minute in...December

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Just a Minute in...Decemberr

Reading... The Book Thief, Christmas editions of my fave mags

Watching... Narnia: Voyage of the Dawn Treader, assorted Christmas movies (Love Actually definitely yeee!)...probably Lord of the Rings (I always watch it this time of the year while wrapping presents)

Going... To the Lord Mayors Christmas Carols with my bro Alvin and his wife Melly and Jason. I haven't been to one of these carols before so it should be fun. 

Trying... To finish buying presents. I have about half of them bought (online just waiting to arrive) and I have a fair idea of what I'm giving most people.

Waiting... For the sun to come out again so we can go on our long awaited beach trip (I guess we have the whole summer anyway).

Feeling... Excited and light hearted and completely inspired!

Wanting... To wrap presents with brown paper, twine and other pretty ribbon. I would like to add butterflies and baubles. Or use Christmas stamps to decorate the paper.

Wishing... Everyone would have a fabulous Christmas!

I am looking forward to receiving this little fella...

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I think he is the sweetest little thing. I have a place for him on the buffet. 

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I wouldn't mind this little stamp set to decorate some of my brown paper. 

What type of Christmas packaging will you be doing this year?? 

Anyway, have a wonderful weekend. I'm going to see my nephews and their baby sister get photos with Santa today! Oh it will be fun!

More headbands and a coupon

It's the 1st of December and I realise how quickly Christmas is coming. I feel like I have to much to do before then!!

So, I'm starting to put more items into my Etsy shop. I thought I would create a coupon. For now until the 14th December you can get 20% off your entire order with this code: HAPPYSEASON

And here are a few more items that will go into the shop.

This red heart is bigger than the last one I made. 

Pretty green flowers.

I love the pastel shades of these three headbands.

So what do you think?? Just for the record I don't actually make the sequinned items but I put the headbands together =)

Remember 20% off if you use the code: HAPPYSEASON

Have a wonderful rest of week!