Super Hero Bridal Shower

I made a super hero themed baby shower banner for my friend Katrina -- she is a wonderfully talented event planner and co-owner of Plush Planners. Below are some pictures from her banner:

Back to School

It's that time of year again - now a days that phrase holds a new meaning for me. I'm on the other end of the text books and working in higher education is the best part of college - without the hangover or homework. ;)

BUT for the rest of my family, it means time to decide on a classroom theme and crank out those lesson plans. I couldn't be happier for Little Sister Chrissy. She is taking on her own class this year {start to finish} and has some really special things planned for them.

Aside from being an all around great teacher, she has the gift of creativity. I gave her a helping hand with some subject banners for her class last year.

Birthday Girl Banner

Birthdays can be so fun, special, and a great excuse to celebrate! When Birthday Girl Maritza asked me to create a birthday banner to display for her birthday bash I was thrilled! The only thing I love more than making a space visually beautiful is seeing my friends smile. A marriage of both equals SUCCESS for me!

Birthday Girl Maritza chose a '50 Shades of Pink' theme to celebrate another year of her! Dainty, pink, burlap, lace... I mean, Yes!!!

This project was really fun to create - I cheated and utilized my hot glue gun over the sewing machine. Multiple moves and remodels in the last couple years make it impossible tricky to keep track of all my crafting things. :( {If anyone finds the power plug for my sewing machine I'd be happy to give you a hug and some cookies}

Supplies

Bunting

Birthday Banner

Birthday Girl Maritza, mama, and sisters are incredibly creative! They transformed their beautiful yard into the perfect party spot. See some photos below: {Thank you for letting me share!}

The Birthday Girl!

Birthday Wishes

Photobooth Fun

Birthday bash

Birthday Cakes

Happy Birthday Friend! <3

Personalized Bridal Party Nametags

I had the honor of creating some special touches for friend and coworker Bride Christine to use on her bridal party gifts. 

She saw the mini champagne bottle tags created for Bride Allison and requested some of her own. The combination of pink and glitter makes my heart beat just a little faster. Personalized gifts and nametags really kick gifts up a notch. I have shoe boxes filled with cards, pretty ribbon, and beautiful tags saved from as long as I can remember {probably a couple Pogs, My Little Pony stickers, and cotton candy chapstick}. 

I always feel like someone did something especially for ME when I see my name on the tag, gift, envelope, etc. I just love it!

Here are the goods:

** Bonus: Eat, Drink, & Be Married Banner

--Mini Champagne Bottle Nametags--

 --Tote Nametags--

The best way to acknowledge someone going out of their way for you is to go out of your way for them. Send a handwritten note or an out-of-the-ordinary email to share your gratitude.

XXOO!

Rome ♥ Florence

Some of my favorite shots in Rome. Being behind the camera makes it really hard to get shots in front of it. Thank goodness Chrissy was there to help. :) 

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Thank you Italy! I can't wait to come back and visit! <3