{Free Printable} Give Thanks Place Cards AND a Roasted Pumpkin Soup Recipe from This Couple's Palate Blog!

I'm excited to post my first blog collaboration, just in time for Thanksgiving! My good friend Rochelle from her blog, This Couple's Palate, came up with an amazing made-from-scratch recipe for a Roasted Kabocha Squash Soup topped with crispy chorizo and coconut milk...yum! To complement this delicious Thanksgiving inspired soup, we put together a beautiful table setting featuring DIY Succulent Pumpkin centerpieces and "Give Thanks" Place Cards, available here for a free download.

{DIY} Wood Frame Motivational Art Display

Sometimes you come across a great deal on craft supplies that are too good to pass up! So was the case regarding the latest craft we did at MOPS. While cruising the aisles at Michael's, I saw a bunch of laser cut wood frames on mega blow-out at 80% off. I just had to grab them! Throw in a coupon for an additional 20% off and you are looking at one happy crafty lady! I grabbed all the frames I could, about 60 in total, and worried about what craft I would do later.

Wood Burn Centerpiece Tutorial {MOPS}

As the Creative Activities Leader for our local MOPS chapter, one of my responsibilities is to create the centerpieces for our tables. Read on to see how I achieved the below look using a few simple techniques!

{DIY} Chalk Hand Lettering Tutorial

I have always been in love with the look of hand chalk lettering seen on chalkboards all over from restaurants, birthday parties and weddings. I admire the charming mixture of typography and decorative elements so much that I even tried to duplicate the look myself...and failed. I realized this graphic designer has no skill at freehand drawing. However, I am very skilled on the computer!  By creating your own design or finding one off the Internet, you can duplicate the hand chalk lettering look yourself using just a few simple materials. Follow my tutorial to learn how easy it can be!

{DIY} Printed Tile Coasters Made from Napkins

One of my favorite crafts to do are these simple and fun tile coasters made out of travertine tiles and napkins. Because they are inexpensive and easy to make, this made a great craft to demonstrate at one of our MOPS meetings.

Cute Find - Creative Thursday

I'm in love with the art by Creative Thursday available on Etsy. Marisa's fun and whimsical prints from her original paintings make great gifts.

We are in Paris

This animal alphabet print is a happy addition to any kid's room.
Also available in a canvas print.

Alphabet Sky Blue

Creative Thursday also does special requests on her original artwork. What a great gift for a baby shower or birthday!

A Cute Alternative to the Standard Alarm Clock

You'll be sure to wake up in a good mood when you hear gentle bird tweets coming from this cute birdie alarm clock available from the MOMA Store.

Battery operated clock has digital display featuring time, date, and day.

The clock features a snooze button and can wake you gently to the sounds of birds chirping, or a traditional alarm. It can be displayed on a table or wall-mounted. A great alternative to your traditional alarm clock!

Serena & Lily Letter Pillows

 These letter pillows, available from Serena & Lily, are an adorable way to personalize your child's room. 

This one features a pink letter with pink piping and a cute pattern on the sides.

 

What a sweet addition to your little one's bedroom or playroom!