"Pretty Packages" (Bridal Shower Part 2)

Don't you just love to get a pretty package!!!  Knowing that it has been creatively wrapped with care just for you!  Wow!  Even the smallest gift speaks volumes.  One is sure to feel loved and blessed, even before peeking inside.  The little flower, made from cloth and burlap was a smaller version of the flowers wore by the bride and guests of honor. 

    "DELIGHTFUL"!!!!  The bingo card and paper were from "Simple Stories", which is one of my favorite paper ccompanies.  This tag has a small pinwheel on it.  So fun to make!  Oh, don't forget the strawberries!!     

Decorate your gift to reflect the party theme.  From start to finish be creative and enjoy the process.  The results are sure to be "DELIGHTFUL" and bring much "HAPPINESS".

"It is a good "DELIGHTFUL" thing to give thanks and praise to Your name, Oh Most High."  Psalm 92:1

 Thanks for stopping by. 
Bev

 

Summer Party!!

Wanted to share with you a bridal shower I recently had the privilege of hosting.  It's summer and summer is a time to enjoy all the fresh produce like STRAWBERRIES!!! Yum, just can't get enough of those sweet little treats!!!

   Each table was decked out in a vintage tablecloth, scales, strawberry box and fresh flowers.

Don't you just love the old blue fruit jars!! 

I've had people ask how to make the coffee filter flowers. You will find a good tutorial at this blog:  http://www.dandelionandgreyblog.com/2009/12/creating-garland-from-coffee-filters.html  and the clip art vintage tag in the center was found???  I wish I could remember, sorry.  Check "Graphic Fairy", which is one of my favorite list.

  There is nothing like a refreshing cup of cold soup on a hot summer day.  A garnish of whipped cream and fresh mint adds appeal to the eye.  The recipe is "Strawberry Peach Soup". 

"Strawberry Mint Limeade" and "Ice Tea" for the beverage.  The red and white straws were fun to use.

                                       The little food labels add a touch of charm.

All the pictures were taken by my daughter.  Thanks Elizabeth very professional!

                                                            More strawberries!! 

"Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cookies" made using a strawberry cake mix.  Love the sprinkles!!  The little decorated bag makes a great party favor.  Eat now or save for later, either way it is sure to make each guest feel special.

More summer fun with pinwheels, a picnic basket (draped with a banner made from paper doilies and buttons), and a framed picture of the engaged couple.  Oh, and don't forget the vintage tablecloth! 

The honored guests, the bride, Mother of the Bride, Mother of the Groom, and Grandmother's. All were identified with a cloth flower corsage.

Here is the Bride and her Mother, all smiles!  Weddings are such happy occasions and such a joyous time to celebrate life.  Many blessings to the Bride!

Bev  

Simple Scrapbook Page, Big Message!

Scrapbooking is so much fun but soooo, soooo time consuming.  Once again this year I find myself way behind.  My resolve is to keep it simple and focus on the happy times spent with those I love. 

This page says it all!!  This little girl is already a toddler and snuggles are a little harder to come by.  Change happens way too fast.

This layout accomplished my goal to simplify.  The flowers and grass were stamped using an old stamp set. When I say old , we are talking  10+ !!  I still love it and every once in awhile out it comes.

I used dimensional to give the flower a 3-d look, and paper pieced the center.  If was just the touch of color that I needed.

"Life is a matter of moments."  Those moments are precious!  If I don't get another page done, I will be thankful to have this one done.  It was a moment in time that passed way too quickly.  I will cherish that moment forever! 

Hope this layout will inspire some creative thoughts.  Remember, keep it simple and press on!!

Blessings!
Bev