I LOVE being a mom more than anything in the world. I never really thought much about having kids, or planned for it until it happened. My husband and I met in high school, dated through college, and got married after graduation. 10 months after our wedding, our son Benjamin was born, and 16 months later, our daughter Lyla was born. The whole thing was like a whirlwind. My life
Archives for April 2013
Monday Funday #15 – A Weekly Creative Link Party
Welcome to Monday Funday! I’m so glad you’re here to share your wonderful projects with us. I hope you’re not too hungry when you check out the features Cheryl picked out this week. Every Monday you can link up your crafts / DIY Ideas / recipes to not just one, but FIVESIX awesome blogs: C.R.A.F.T. // Lines Across // Uncommon Designs // That’s What Che Said // Creatively Living //
How to Make a Chevron Braided Bracelet
I realized it’s been a long time since I shared a bracelet tutorial. This chevron style bracelet is fun and easy to braid, and can be turned into so many different styles of handmade jewelry. I used nylon cord from the trimmings section at the craft store for these bracelets. You can also find this in the kids section in multicolored packs. All you need to make these wrap bracelets
Monday Funday #14 – A Weekly Creative Link Party
Welcome to Lines Across! This past weekend I was away at the SNAP creative blogger’s conference in Utah. It was a lot of fun, an overwhelming amount of information, and a few long flights. I scheduled this post at the airport yesterday and must have forgotten to hit publish. I’m sorry for the confusion, and I hope you were able to join the party through one of the other amazing
20 Beautiful DIY Rings
1. Clay Chevron Ring via Craftberry Bush 2. . DIY Geode Ring via State of Unique 3. Jewelry Wire Heart Ring via I SPY DIY 4. DIY Knot Ring via Plan B 5. Wrapped Peach Adventure Ring via Bettina’s Blog 6. Continuous Miniature Pearl Ring by The Cheese Thief 7. DIY Gold Chevron Ring via A Pair and a Spare 8. DIY Geometric Ring via Why Don’t You Make Me
Monday Funday #13
This week I’m so excited to be attending SNAP, the creative bloggers conference, in Utah. I’m really looking forward to it, but still not ready 🙂 Things will probably be a little slower than usual around here this week. Every Monday you can link up your crafts / DIY Ideas / recipes to not just one, but FIVE SIX awesome blogs: C.R.A.F.T. // Lines Across // Uncommon Designs // That’s What Che Said // Creatively Living// & our newest co-host:
Getting Ready for SNAP (Business Cards, Bangs, Boxes, and a Bag)
I’m so excited to be attending SNAP next week. It will be my first blog conference, and one of my first times to meet other bloggers in real life. Business Cards My friend Lauren from The Thinking Closet helped me take some head shots for my business cards a couple of weeks ago. We had a fun day shopping and taking pictures, and I was pretty happy with how this
Geometric Flower Pots and Oriental Lilies
What are your favorite flowers? I absolutely LOVE lilies. In fact, the entire theme of our wedding was built around gorgeous stargazer lilies. There is something so modern and dramatic about lilies that I just love. We had fondant lilies floating down our wedding cake, and included them in our centerpieces. CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING