Flickr Friday

Are you all familiar with Flickr?
I love their tagline, "Share your photos, watch the world."
People from all over the world upload photos on flickr, for everyone to see.
And there are some amazing photos!

Several years ago my husband and I were in Florida.
We had the opportunity to visit St Augustine,
one of the oldest cities in the US.

That evening we went on a ghost tour,
and had such a great time.
Our tour guide was especially gifted
at telling spooky ghost tales.

The tour ended at the cemetary,
the same cemetary pictured in this flickr photo...

via here

We didn't spot any ghosts there,
but apparently other people have!

Do you have a flickr photo to share?
Leave a comment with the link to your photo or post!

And I hope you all have a Happy Halloween!!

Halloween Luminaries

OK, I'm loving this idea.
These luminaries are just plain gorgeous!
And yes, it's last minute if you're wanting them for Halloween
but wouldn't they be beautiful
on a Thanksgiving table?
Or use different colors for Christmas!

For instructions from Gracious Rain just click here.

Halloween worksheets

Need a last minute Halloween activity for the kids?

Then stop by Second Story Window for a free download!

Are you ready for Halloween?

Anyone in need of a last minute costume?
I might need one since my daughter's costume
seems to have disappeared.

Alpha Mom has instructions
on how to turn a t-shirt into an owl costume
in only a couple of hours.
Isn't it super cute?!
Love it!

Trick or Treat bag!

OK, I admit that my kids have always just used
the plastic jack o' lantern buckets
for trick or treating.

But this year I think I may switch
to these great trick or treat bags.
They only take 5 minutes to make!!
And they're super cute!

You can find instructions right here.

Tutorial Tuesday

These glitter webs from Eddie Ross are so easy that the kids can help you make them!

They're perfect for your Halloween table setting!
Ready to make your own? You can find the tutorial right here.

FAQ

FAQ page for my shop...
Frequently Asked Questions:

Where do I tell you what names/words I'd like stamped on my order?
Please leave all names/words, font choice, and any other details of your order in the "message to seller" box which is located down at the bottom during checkout. Be sure to double check the spelling on names since this is where I get my order list (not from convos).

Can you stamp on the back of the jewelry?
No, the stamps sink into the metal and the impression shows on the opposite side, no matter how thick our available metals are.

How will my order be shipped?
Orders are shipped via USPS first class mail with insurance and delivery confirmation. They are shipped in a box tied with a ribbon-- perfect for gift giving. (If you need to upgrade to priority shipping please contact us.)

Can I get a gift tag?
Yes, just request a gift tag (no extra charge), and let me know what text you'd like included on it. This is the perfect choice when shipping your order directly to the gift recipient!

How long will it take to receive my order?
Orders are generally finished and shipped within 2 weeks of order placement, please allow an additional 3-5 business days for in-transit time.
Please note that during our busiest times of the year (Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, and Christmas) it may take longer than normal to finish your order.

Do you ship internationally?
Yes, on a case by case basis. We prefer not to ship internationally during the busiest times of the year, but feel free to contact us about it.

What do I do if I need my order rushed?
If you need your order rush please contact us first! It may not always be possible to fit in a rush order, but many times we can do it without a problem. Please note that a rush fee may be applied depending on the circumstances.

How do I clean my jewelry?
It is best to clean your jewelry with a silver polishing cloth or a polish pad. A small polishing cloth is included with your order. Repeatedly getting the letters wet can eventually result in fading.

Thanks for stopping by!

Flickr Friday

Are you all familiar with Flickr?
I love their tagline, "Share your photos, watch the world."
People from all over the world upload photos on flickr, for everyone to see.
And there are some amazing photos!

Last weekend for part of our "staycation"
we took the kids to Lagoon,
which is an amusement park
just north of Salt Lake City.
They've been to Disneyworld several times,
but never to Lagoon.
They LOVED it!

Being pregnant I wasn't able to go on too many rides,
but the kids had a fantastic time.
You can see a little glimpse of the park
in this flickr photo.

via here

Do you have a flickr photo to share?
Leave a comment with the link to your photo or post!

New typewriter font!

We have a new font available!
Our lowercase typewriter font is so cute, I hope you like it too.

The letters on this font aren't all exactly the same size, so it will give you a more eclectic and less perfect look. If you like your letters lined up perfectly straight then this is not the font for you-- the way the stamps are made makes it impossible for me to line them up perfectly.

This font is a bit larger and won't work on every listing in my shop.
Don't use this font if you have a lot of letters that need to fit on your piece.

It will work for the monogram and initial listings, tiny tags necklaces, petite name necklaces, family ties, blessed beyond measure, je t'aime, bloom, wish, large family circle, shine brightly, it's a boy/girl, sisters necklace, young love, and hugs and kisses listings.

Pumpkin Stencils

If you're anything like me maybe carving pumpkins isn't the easiest thing in the world.
Just making a simple jack-o-lantern face is a challenge.
But last year I picked up a pumpkin carving kit similar to this one.
It made a huge difference!
But I'm still not a pumpkin artist.

So I appreciated finding these free printable pumpkin stencils.
Have you carved your pumpkins yet?

Tutorial Tuesday

Isn't this little ruffle shirt so cute?!

Disney over at Ruffles & Stuff has a tutorial on how to make it right here.

PS I'm still catching up on convos and emails now that my kids are back in school, thanks for your patience!

Flickr Friday

Are you all familiar with Flickr?
I love their tagline, "Share your photos, watch the world."
People from all over the world upload photos on flickr, for everyone to see.
And there are some amazing photos!

This weekend my kids are out of school,
and we are having a "staycation"
or a stay at home vacation.
(Please excuse delays in replies to emails and convos!)
We're trying to do lots of the fun local things
that we don't have time for normally.

Last night we headed up to temple square in Salt Lake City.
We visited the Visitor's Centers,
and listened to the
Tabernacle Choir's rehearsal.

And we showed our kids once again
the beautiful place where we were married--
the Salt Lake Temple,
as seen in this flickr photo.

via here

Do you have a flickr photo to share?
Leave a comment with the link to your photo or post!

Giveaway at Slave to Save!

We're participating in the Slave to Save Baby Shower Bash!

For a chance to win a $25 gift certificate be sure to stop by Slave to Save before October 26th.
And while you're there check out all the other giveaways going on right now,
there's some great stuff!

Tutorial Tuesday

Need a Halloween accessory for your little girl?
Why not whip up some of these darling
Pumpkin hair clips
from Treasures for Tots?!

They look pretty simple to make,
and inexpensive too.
You can find the tutorial right here.

Jack-o-lantern jars

Have you all seen these darling jack-o-lantern jars over at My Insanity?

What a perfect way to recycle those old baby food jars
and make something super cute at the same time!

Flickr Friday

I apologize that the Flickr Friday post is so late this week.
It's been a crazy week, and I took a little break from the computer yesterday
to try to get some things finished up,
and I completely forgot to update the blog!
So hopefully better late than never:

Are you all familiar with Flickr?
I love their tagline, "Share your photos, watch the world."
People from all over the world upload photos on flickr, for everyone to see.
And there are some amazing photos!

My cousin's family just returned from a trip to Disneyland.
They talked about how fun it was seeing everything
all decorated for Halloween,
and I realized that I've never been to Disney at Halloween...
So of course I had to look up some photos on Flickr
to see how fantastic it looks.
It really looks SO fun!

Today I'm sharing this photo of Disney's California Adventure
all ready for Halloween.
It really makes me wish that we were going there this month!

via here

Do you have a flickr photo to share?
Leave a comment with the link to your photo or post!

Pottery Barn style, on a budget!

I love this post by Living with Lindsay!!

via Pottery Barn Kids

She tells you how to get the look of these fantastic Pottery Barn build-a-pumpkin kits
but at a fraction of the price. You have to love that!

via Living with Lindsay

Don't her knock-offs look so much like the originals?
I love it!
You can find her instructions right here.

Giveaway at Born 2 Impress!

We're giving away a $25 gift certificate over at
Born 2 Impress!
Be sure to hop on over and enter before
October 16!

Tutorial Tuesday

Thanks so much for your well wishes (and morning sickness advice) on my pregnancy!!
I appreciate all of your comments so much.
We are super excited!

So, moving onto the tutorial for today...
What do you all think of this grapevine pumpkin?
I think it's perfect for not only Halloween but autumn and Thanksgiving too!
Want to make your own?
Check out the fantastic tutorial
over at Make it and Love it!

Autumn is here!

The red in the mountains has been beckoning us,

so last week we went up to the canyon for family night.

It was the absolute perfect time to go!

The leaves were just breathtaking everywhere we looked.

When we made it to Timpanogos Falls there wasn't another soul in sight!

Eventually we did head back down,
but only after we spent some time
taking in the beautiful views!

Is it looking like Fall where you live?