Craft Wars Preview Party

You all know the saying "It's all in who you know" right?  Well, in this case it really is true.  See, I know this girl Mandi

As in met-her-in-real-life-and-drove-her-home-from-this-party-know-her.  She and her cute friend Jilly was on this little show called

Her other cute friend Bridgette helped her out by hosting a party, when her episode aired, at her parent's house. 

The only catch being that they were only opening it up to 100 attendees. I jumped at the chance and RSVP'd (hey, I would've come if was was being held in 1 hour away!)  Wouldn't you know it, I was number 10!!  And, at this point, the only one I knew was Mandi-but that's why I was going to this party right?  About 2 days later, my mom called to tell me about this party in which I told her that I was going. She asked if I could RSVP for her.  She ended up being #94-whew! just made it in ;)
We walked in the door to Mandi saying that she was so glad that we came and gave us a huge hug,  We were also greeted with amazing swag bags from Pick your Plum,

a photo booth-

my mom, me & Ashlee-she made the nummy Craft Wars cake

very yummy cupcakes from One Sweet Slice

a breathtaking view

and lots of talented women-some of which I actually know.

And, in case you are wondering. No, she didn't win--BOOO!  But the party was so much fun.  If you want to see how she got picked to be on the show, go here.  And, if you want to see her redeem herself (and her project), go here.

Only 45 more days...

Seems hard to believe that another year has passed. It doesn't seem that long ago that I was getting these items out for last years holiday boutiques. I gues the saying is true that "time flies when you are madly trying to finish projects for the holidays".  Enjoy!

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somewhat simple 

Winter

We really can't start thinking about Christmas without knowing that Winter will be here soon. So, here is my way of helping me get through the dreary days of clouds and snow and slush. {and these will all be at the boutique as well}

 And, if we are talking about winter, we also need to talk about love. I have loved making these blocks in celebration of Valentine's Day.

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Blue Cricket

Blessed

If you don't already know by now, I love this time of year. The colors, the smells and of course being closer to family. There is also another reason why this time of year holds a special place in my heart. It has to do with a reaffirmation of the knowledge of eternal families.  Enjoy some more reclaimed wood signs.

{this is my favorite-my hubby came up with this concept}

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getting ready...

Now that Halloween is over, I have been busy getting ready for the Heartfelt Boutique.  It is held in this really cute old church.

{It happens to be the first church in West Jordan. This historic sandstone building was originally used as a meetinghouse for Mormon pioneers. In 1937 the Archibald Gardner Camp of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers restored the building and renamed it “Pioneer Hall.” It has been used as a dance hall, social center and a house of worship ever since.}

This boutique is done four times each year. And, I have been lucky enough to be in it all four times this year. And, since you have seen all my pumpkins here, here and here, I will be showing you other items that will be there.

Here we have some fall:

 {these are made of wood-duh-that happen to be outlet covers}

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