Friday, August 31, 2012

"Sweet" Inspiration

Now that our Sweet & Sinister swap partners have been assigned, I
thought we should start off with some "SWEET" inspiration:
 
"Sweet" treat bags from Family Circle.
 
Sweet pumpkins from a•muse studio.
 
 
Labels via @Jen on Pinterest.
 
Something to hold your sweets eighteen25.
 
Up next:  "Sinister" Inspiration!
 
 
 

Thursday, August 30, 2012

Swap CLOSED!


Today is the LAST DAY to sign up for this swap!
It would be a
fright to be left out!
- This swap is now closed. -

 

Thursday, August 23, 2012

Sweet and Sinister Swap


I don’t know about you, but I REALLY miss ArtsyMama's Sweet and Sinister Halloween Swap!  Being that Kari is not longer hosting this swap, I decided to throw one together—TOTALLY last minute!


So, here are the details (I’m pretty much borrowing them straight from the original swap—thanks Kari!):

Basically, the sweet and sinister theme is about vintage style black and white—a splash of orange, green, purple, or red would be fine too.  Swap items can be Halloween oriented, but they don't need to be.  However, almost everything should be black or white (any shade of white/cream/antique white, etc.) or both , unless you and your partner have decided otherwise.


The swap will require sending to your partner:

something sweet

something sinister

a handmade item

something thrifted

and a home decor item.

The mail out date for the swap is October 5th!
 
 
If you would like to commit to participating in this swap, leave a comment below to let me know.  Be SURE TO LEAVE YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS SO i CAN SEND YOU THE SWAP GROUP INVITE.  you CAN SIGN UP UNTIL August 30.  i WILL "RANDOMLY" ASSIGN PARTNERS AND NOTIFY YOU ON September 1.  You and your partner can then discuss your likes & dislikes, color palates, and any other particulars.
 
 
Please take the swap pledge and make a promise to yourself and your partner that you will:

Create a package that is one that you would enjoy receiving.
the items are in good condition or handmade with care.
 
respect one another. If problems arise, try to work things out.
If necessary email me as soon as possible.
 
Commit to mailing out on time so that your partner will receive
t
heir items in plenty of time for Halloween.
 
 
I will try to post some inspiration and possible giveaways on my blog from time to time.  If you need more ideas, you can check out previous swaps here and here.  Also, if you'd like to contribute a giveaway, have a tutorial, or just a really great idea, let me know!
 
I can't wait to get started!
 
xoxo, Julie
 
 

Sunday, April 29, 2012

Affaire at Tiffany's


I know!  I know!  My blog has been terribly neglected!  It has been replaced by then short “one-liners” on Facebook.  Why share twice, right?  Who really cares what I have to say?  Maybe no one, but that’s ok.  When the Spirit moves me, I’ll share – even if it’s just for myself.
So anyway, this next weekend, I am attending an AMAZING event hosted by event planner extraordinaire, Kim Caldwell of Artistic Bliss Designs.  The theme is, “Breakfast at Tiffany’s”, and I just can’t wait!

It will be a weekend FULL of friends, laughter, creativity, swaps, bling, and of course, Tiffany blue!  Stay tuned for pictures...
Julie ♥

Saturday, December 24, 2011

I’m always emotional this time of year, more than any other time.  Maybe it’s because I miss being with my folks and extended family.  Maybe it’s the joy of seeing Christmas through my boys.  Maybe it’s the magnitude of what Christmas really means.  The fact that God loved us so much that He would send His son here to Earth as a baby.  That God would pick a young woman to be a mom to His son.  That she would watch him grow, knowing that one day she would lose him.  That her son would be the Savior of the world.  Love, real, unconditional, undeserved, supernatural, love. ♥

Yup, that’s why I get so emotional.

Wishing you the warmth of His LOVE this Christmas!

♥ Julie

Sunday, December 18, 2011

Merry Christmas from the Weller Family!

 
 
♥♥♥♥


Saturday, December 10, 2011

Christmas Stocking Swap

It seems like lately, I just don’t have time for my “creative” side.  That’s why I was so happy when my sweet friend, Sherry Bamsey, invited me to join her
Christmas Stocking Swap!

My partner was Denise Hahn. I love Denise!
She’s one of my cupcake girls!  I had a great time
putting a stocking together for her!
Here it is:

 “Snow Bunny Stocking”

  Stocking Detail

 Some of the goodies in her stocking

I received a stocking from our hostess, Sherry!
I was
so excited!

 

Here’s how it looked when I opened the box:


You can bet that I couldn’t wait to dig in there are
see all of my treasures!


My precious stocking.

My haul

Lots of ephemera and beautiful trim

 
A GNOME!

A Sweet Cone

Candy Cane Apron and Santa Picks

Bling

Love, love, loved everything!
Sherry, thank you so much and thank you for hosting this wonderful swap! Can’t wait till next year!

Monday, December 5, 2011

Dress Form Giveaway! ♥

Stop by for a chance to win your very own dress form to transform!
Tell 'em CupcakeDD sent ya! ♥