Sunday, June 30, 2013

June 22, 2013



Today I

Found More Party Supplies

I’ve been looking for the perfect thing to use to hold party favors for my sister’s graduation party . Found it!

Too bad I can’t put up a picture of it since my sister reads the blog.

June 21, 2013



Today I

Went to an Etsy Craft Party

What a disappointment.

I’ve been looking forward to this for three weeks. Friday night out. Luke keeps Max. I go to a party where I learn to make fun new things. Where did it all go wrong?

Well, let’s start with the total lack of organization regarding “checking in.” When you put on a party, you HOST it, ladies. Once I walked in the door, I had no idea what to do or where to go. The only thing posted was a sign asking for a $5.00 donation. I’m really glad that I only had $4.00 because I wanted to dig it out on my way out the door.

A few of us grabbed a glass of lemonade (terrible) and a gluten-free brownie (awful) while waiting for the party to start. Little did we know, it already had.

Fifty people gathered in a room made for thirty and were expected to sit at a table for ten. What about the crafts, you ask? A tiny wooden heart to be painted and some cardstock badges. What the heck?

It gets even better

I left in less than 30 minutes. When I got home, I looked in my sponsored goody bag. This is what was in it: a clothespin attached to an empty, pink, scented garbage bag and a two-pack of light bulbs. I kid you not. (At least I got my $4.00 worth with the bulbs. Thank you, SMUD.)

This event was a disappointment all the way around. I vented to my sister about it and she suggested I call Etsy and tell them they are ruining their brand. Ha! If I can find a venue, I’ll be hosting my own party next year.

June 20, 2013



Today I

Made More Birthday Cards

I was only able to do three cards yesterday so I finished the rest today.



June 19, 2013



Today I

Made July Birthday Cards

Time for July cards




June 18, 2013



Today I

Made a Family Calendar

Somehow having one extra person in the house triples our calendar of events. In order to keep it all straight, I made a fridge calendar.

The months, days, and dates are pretty standard so I had to get creative with possible events and appointments. I decided to use clipart to make fun pictures. I’ve included every holiday I could think of at the time including, of course, Talk Like a Pirate Day. I’m also ready for dentist appointments (tooth), Luke’s days off (scales of justice), and DST changes (sun).